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Environment
The Scoop: Wed., October 25, 2023 Tampa Bay & Florida headlines by WMNF
Police violence causes frustration Last night the Tampa Bay Community Action Committee failed to persuade the Citizen’s Review Board to investigate injuries Tampa Police officers caused a woman 4 years ago. Kelsey Storemski found herself...
The Scoop: Mon., October 23, 2023 Tampa Bay & Florida headlines by WMNF
Inmate reentry simulator Hillsborough County has nearly 3,000 inmates booked in county jails on any given day. Once released, they face a number of obstacles on their path back to a normal life. A reentry...
The Forum gives an update on aid to Gaza amid Israeli airstrikes. Palestinians sheltering in U.N.-run schools and tent camps are running low on food and drinking dirty water. A power blackout has crippled water...
Interview with Mr. Miles Alexander, 3rd, owner and operator of AlexanderGoshen - Entrepreneur in construction
Mr. Alexander, 3rd, CEO of AlexanderGoshen a construction business received an award for emerging excellence in the construction industry. AlexanderGoshen...
The Scoop: Thurs., October 19, 2023 Tampa Bay & Florida headlines by WMNF
Pinellas beach restoration Hurricane Idalia caused major destruction to Pinellas County beaches. The emergency beach restoration project is projected to cost upwards of 20 million dollars. Dredging in Puerto Rico A proposed dredging project...
Pinellas County emergency beach restoration projected to cost over $20 million
The county’s new emergency beach restoration project is projected to cost upwards of $20 million dollars. WMNF's Chris Young reports.
The Scoop: Wed., October 18, 2023 Tampa Bay & Florida headlines by WMNF
Blast kills hundreds Doctors in Gaza City are in a desperate bid to save badly wounded victims of a massive blast that killed civilians in a nearby hospital. U.S. President Joe Biden told Israel’s Prime...
Florida’s Agriculture Commissioner wants $300 million for a conservation program
Florida's Agriculture Commissioner wants $300 million for a conservation program, triple the amount vetoed by Gov. Ron DeSantis this year.
Coral reefs in Puerto Rico may be threatened by a proposed dredging project. On Tuesday Cafe a scientist and a law professor say why.
The Scoop: Tues., October 17, 2023 Tampa Bay & Florida headlines by WMNF
From crime to care A new wellness hub opened yesterday on the site of a former nightclub associated with crime issues in East Tampa. It will offer a pharmacy, family health services, and a service...
The Scoop: Mon., October 16, 2023 Tampa Bay & Florida headlines by WMNF
Floridians fly, not refugees Last Thursday Republican presidential candidate and Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed an Executive Order to fly Floridians stranded in Israel back to the US. However, the Governor says the United States...
Myakka Ranch in Manatee County one step closer to state protection
Myakka Ranch in Manatee County is one step closer to getting state protection. WMNF's Chris Young reports.
