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The Scoop: WMNF Daily News Digest

The Scoop: Wed., September 6, 2023 Tampa Bay & Florida headlines by WMNF

Inmate faces lethal injection Inmate Michael Duane Zack is scheduled to be put to death by lethal injection on October 3rd. His attorneys have now approached the Florida Supreme Court.   Tampa tax hike rejected...
The Scoop: WMNF Daily News Digest

The Scoop: Fri., August 25, 2023 Tampa Bay & Florida headlines by WMNF

LGBTQ+ people feel unsafe A new study shows that policies Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed into law banning gender-affirming care for minors and making it harder for transgender adults to get medical care are driving...
The Scoop: WMNF Daily News Digest

The Scoop: Mon., August 21, 2023 Tampa Bay & Florida headlines by WMNF

Local mayors join voices The mayors of Tampa, Plant City, and Temple Terrace joined Friday for a panel in Tampa looking for less intrusion on certain local issues from state lawmakers.   Hurricane season 2...
tropical weather 2023

3 tropical storms and 2 disturbances will likely produce at least 1 hurricane

Tropical Storm Emily was born Sunday morning, followed by Franklin, then Gert was named just after midnight.
Tropical Storm Bret

Two tropical storms are likely in the Atlantic by late today

Tropical Storm Bret strengthened overnight with sustained winds of 70 MPH.
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Where to fill sandbags ahead of Tropical Storm Fred

Here's where you can fill sandbags before Tropical Storm Fred approaches the Tampa Bay area over the weekend.

Where to get sandbags in the Tampa Bay area for Tropical Storm Laura

Find the latest storm info here. Here’s where you can get sandbags in the Tampa Bay area for Tropical Storm Laura; we’ll update this as we get more info:   Polk County: Sandbags will be...

Where to get sandbags in the Tampa Bay area for Tropical Storm Isaías

Here’s where you can get sandbags in the Tampa Bay area for Tropical Storm Isaías; we’ll update this as we get info:   Polk County: Sandbags will be provided to Polk County residents at all...
Tropical Storm Hermine

Tropical Storm Hermine will hit Florida Thursday

*update: Hermine became a hurricane on Thursday September 1 Governor Rick Scott declared a state of emergency Wednesday because of the approaching Tropical Storm Hermine. The state of emergency covers 42 counties, including Pinellas, Hillsborough, Polk and the...
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Tampa Mayor: have a plan for storm

Tropical depression 9 is expected to turn toward Florida’s Gulf Coast and strengthen to a tropical storm; Tampa’s Fire Chief says residents can expect 4-8 inches of rain and 20-40 mile an hour winds from...
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Wastewater discharged into Tampa Bay and other Pinellas waters

Because of flooding from Tropical Storm Colin this week several cities in Pinellas County urged residents to stop using the sewer systems and had to release partially treated wastewater into the open water. Beginning at...

Keeping an Eye on Erika – FPREN new Florida Storms Mobile App

WMNF is a member of Florida Public Radio Emergency Network. You can see their logo on the bottom of every page on WMNF.org. Clicking on the logo gets you to a great weather page. But if...

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