{"id":342271,"date":"2026-07-16T15:25:11","date_gmt":"2026-07-16T15:25:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/342271\/"},"modified":"2026-07-16T15:25:11","modified_gmt":"2026-07-16T15:25:11","slug":"the-scoop-thurs-july-16-2026-tampa-bay-and-florida-headlines-by-wmnf","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/342271\/","title":{"rendered":"The Scoop: Thurs. July 16, 2026, Tampa Bay and Florida headlines by WMNF"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"2048\" height=\"2048\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/The-Scoop-color-2048x2048-1.jpg\" class=\"attachment-263540 size-263540 wp-post-image\" alt=\"WMNF The Scoop\" large=\"\" decoding=\"async\"  \/><\/p>\n<p>DeSantis schedules two executions to take place on the same day.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Meanwhile, Governor Ron DeSantis has scheduled two executions to take place on the same day, marking an unprecedented move in Florida. The decision has drawn national attention as the state prepares for the back-to-back executions.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Additionally, extreme summer heat is causing widespread coral bleaching in the Florida Keys. Scientists warn that rising ocean temperatures are placing more stress on fragile reef ecosystems.<\/p>\n<p>Fishermen now face new requirements regarding manta rays<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" id=\"h-\">Starting now, Florida fishermen must follow new regulations designed to better protect manta rays. Officials say the updated requirements aim to reduce accidental harm to the vulnerable species.<\/p>\n<p>Clearwater City Council to vote on whether to stay with Duke Energy<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Clearwater City Council will vote on whether to continue its partnership with Duke Energy. The decision could shape the city\u2019s future approach to providing electricity for residents.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Scoop, produced by Demaria Green<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">WMNF anchors Chris Young, Juanita Hurtado Hu\u00e9rfano, Se\u00e1n Kinane, Lisa Marzilli.<br \/>WMNF News Director Se\u00e1n Kinane<br \/>WMNF reporters Chris Young, Juanita Hurtado Hu\u00e9rfano, Lisa Marzilli, Se\u00e1n Kinane, Sofia Caballero, Daria Mironova, Megan Fair, Luiza Medeiros de Campos, Hanna Lau, Joeniyah Carter, Jaelin Diehl.<br \/>Special thanks to Taylor Lovejoy and Corey Beltran.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Theme music, Fresh06, by Stian via archive.org \u2013 CC-BY-NC-SA 2.5<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/archive.org\/details\/jamendo-001084\/02.mp3\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/archive.org\/details\/jamendo-001084\/02.mp3<\/a><br \/>The Scoop logo by Robin Milcowitz \/ Greener Pixels \/\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/greenerpixels.com\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">greenerpixels.com<\/a>\u00a0\/ WMNF<\/p>\n<p>Information from the News Service of Florida, the Associated Press, and Florida Public Media was used in this report<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"DeSantis schedules two executions to take place on the same day. 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