Chris Young

Listen: With widespread evacuation orders across the Tampa Bay region, many are fleeing to shelters.  On Tuesday, People hauled trash bags and personal items into a shelter at Middleton High School in East Tampa. Evacuee...

Listen: Hurricane Helene’s storm surge left destruction in its wake for many renters and homeowners, but there is relief that people may not know is available to them.  Renters, along with homeowners, can file claims...

Listen: A nationwide strike of dock workers is impacting Port Tampa Bay, one of 4 in the state. Port officials say it all comes at a vulnerable time after Hurricane Helene. About three dozen workers...

Listen: Tampa is getting ready for potential impacts from the tropical system forecasters are calling Helene. City officials warn heavy rains may leave systems swamped.   Tampa officials had a clear message at a press conference...

Listen: It’s National Diaper Need Awareness Week, and in the U.S., half of the families struggle to provide enough diapers to keep a baby clean, dry, and healthy. Tampa is partnering with a local group...

Listen: On Friday, Hillsborough County Supervisor of Elections candidates took the stage at the Tiger Bay Club in Tampa Republican Billy Christensen and Democratic incumbent Craig Latimer traded shots during the forum. Latimer called out...

"we're tired, exhausted with the last 15-year history of [New College of Florida] and we want massive changes,” Richard Corcoran said.

Florida officials are issuing conflicting statements with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention about COVID-19 vaccines.

Listen: Tampa is launching a two-year project to update the city’s land development code.  The city held a public kickoff meeting at the City Center at Hanna Avenue to introduce it. The Land Development Code...

On Tuesday Café, WMNF's Meghan Bowman and Chris Young spoke with candidates for the presidency and vice presidency.

Listen: Hillsborough County public schools have faced nearly two hundred school shooting threats since the deadly shooting at a high school in Georgia this month.  Top officials call it frustrating.  There have been 181 threats...

Listen: The proposed constitutional amendment to legalize weed in Florida has gotten bipartisan support, including from former President Donald Trump.   The Hillsborough County Black Chamber of Commerce talked about the pros and cons of legalization...