The Scoop: Wed. Oct. 7, 2026, Tampa Bay and Florida headlines by WMNF
Lakeland’s city commission approved a new contract with police tech company Axon. The nearly $22 million contract includes…
Florida school bus crash: 2 dead in Winter Haven
WINTER HAVEN, Fla. — Two people were killed after a major school bus crash in Winter Haven on…
Florida non-profit races against time to distribute $1M in medical equipment
The Brief More than $1 million in Winter Haven medical supplies intended for disaster relief are trapped in…
🎃LEGOLAND Florida transforms for Halloween with Brick or Treat event
WINTER HAVEN, Fla. – Halloween has arrived at LEGOLAND Florida Resort, where Brick or Treat is bringing candy,…
This is the best place to live in Florida, new ranking claims
ORLANDO, Fla. – U.S. News & World Report has released its latest ranking of the best places to…
Florida grandma arrested after toddler, left in back seat of car, dies
WINTER HAVEN, Fla. – A 74-year-old grandmother has been accused of killing her 17-month-old granddaughter, according to the…
This Central Florida city has had the biggest population boom in America
OCALA, Fla. – This year, the U.S. Census Bureau released a new report showing where people have been…
VIDEO: Florida’s only wooden roller coaster stomps back at Legoland Florida after major rebuild
Coaster reopens on National Roller Coaster Day WINTER HAVEN, Fla. – Coastersaurus is roaring back to life at…
New builder plans affordable housing along I-4 corridor
With a lack of affordable housing in the Orlando-to-Tampa corridor, a new company is angling to build more…
Florida high school teacher accused of sex with 15-year-old student
Florida high school teacher accused of sex with 15-year-old student POLK COUNTY, Fla. — A Polk County high…
‘Trap Boys’ street gang tied to massive Florida conspiracy
POLK COUNTY, Fla. – On Wednesday, investigators revealed that 19 Florida residents have now pleaded guilty in a…
Washing machine full of evidence: 19 plead guilty in Florida gang-affiliated defrauding scheme
The Brief A Winter Haven check fraud mastermind and 18 accomplices pleaded guilty to a massive multi-state bank…