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Tyler Jacob Oldano

Hurricane Idalia

Flood expert advises how to stay safe during a flood

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration predicts as many as 25 named storms forming before November during this hurricane season. If they make landfall, those storms bring wind, rain, and can even cause flooding. Brian...

The Scoop: Mon. July 1st, 2024 Tampa Bay and Florida headlines by WMNF

A hurricane strengthens to a category 3, and local governments now have the ability to ban the act of sleeping in public places.

The Scoop: Fri. June 28th, 2024 Tampa Bay and Florida headlines by WMNF

DeSantis discussed strategies to reduce gun violence and vetoed a bill regarding property rental. There was also a food drive in Palm Harbor.

The Scoop: Mon. June 24th, 2024 Tampa Bay and Florida headlines by WMNF

WMNF reports on the second anniversary of Roe V. Wade being overturned, and a group bringing an inflatable IUD to a Tampa Park.

The Scoop: Fri. June 21st, 2024 Tampa Bay and Florida headlines by WMNF

In the past decade, there have been more than 200 unintentional drowning deaths in Hillsborough County.  WMNF’s Chris Young reports that four Tampa pools took part in the 15th annual World’s Largest Swim lesson in...

The Scoop: Mon. June 17th, 2024 Tampa Bay and Florida headlines by WMNF

The Governor of Maryland pardons more than 100,000 people. Meanwhile, DeSantis comments on Florida's energy.

The Scoop: Fri. June 14th, 2024 Tampa Bay and Florida headlines by WMNF

Today is Flag Day. Some TECO customers protest a rate increase. Meanwhile, St. Pete council members voice concerns over the new stadium.

The Scoop: Mon. June 10th, 2024 Tampa Bay and Florida headlines by WMNF

An Indigenous activist is trying to get parole, Polk County Sheriff creates an A.I. lab, trash rates rise, and more on today's top headlines.

The Scoop: Fri. June 7th, 2024 Tampa Bay and Florida headlines by WMNF

The Florida Supreme Court has rejected the suspension appeal of a former state attorney. Monique Worrell was suspended by Governor Ron DeSantis in 2023
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The Scoop: Mon. June 3rd, 2024 Tampa Bay and Florida headlines by WMNF

Concerns over algae blooms Five conservation organizations petitioned the Environmental Protection Agency to set limits on algae bloom toxins. WMNF’s Chris Young reports the blooms threaten the health of Floridians and wildlife. Gulfport pride Several...

The Scoop: Fri. May 31st, 2024 Tampa Bay and Florida headlines by WMNF

Former President Donald Trump has been convicted on 34 counts of falsifying business records, and Florida deals with an abundance of pythons.

The Scoop: Fri. May 24th, 2024 Tampa Bay and Florida headlines by WMNF

The National Ocean Atmospheric Association reported as many as 25 named storms for this year's storm season.

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