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How Black Friday became one of the biggest shopping days of the year

Retailers use psychology as a means to make sure people ditch the family and Thanksgiving leftovers and instead find the nearest mall.

The Scoop: Fri. Nov. 15, 2024, Tampa Bay and Florida headlines by WMNF

Rays stadium deal is still in question after a vote to delay bond decision. While Floridians can still apply for SBA loans.

The Scoop: Fri. Nov. 15, 2024, Tampa Bay and Florida headlines by WMNF

Florida Attorney General has filed a complaint against FEMA administrator and worker. While U.S. Senator Republican Rick Scott loses a bid.

USF breaks ground on new $340 million football stadium

University of South Florida is expected to receive a new football stadium come 2027.

The Scoop: Fri. Nov. 8, 2024, Tampa Bay and Florida headlines by WMNF

Company appeals judge’s decision on Florida’s lab-grown meat law. While Democratic state representative plans to stay hopeful.

The Scoop: Fri. Nov. 1, 2024, Tampa Bay and Florida headlines by WMNF

Two people killed in Orlando Halloween celebration. While St. Pete will spend $6.5 million to clean up the Trop.
Carved orange pumpkin sitting on thick string.

How to stay spooky and safe this Halloween

Staying safe As children get their costumes ready for Halloween, it’s important to remember the spookiest part of the day for most parents is their children’s safety.  There are a few ways to keep young...

The Scoop: Fri. Oct. 25, 2024, Tampa Bay and Florida headlines by WMNF

There is pollution in Tampa Bay from Mosaic after Milton. While Sarasota County beaches will reopen after 2 weeks of closure.
USF researchers measured Treasure Island's Sunset Beach post-Hurricane Helene. The red line represents where the sand was before the storm. Photo provided by Ping Wang for WMNF News.

How back-to-back hurricanes impacted Florida’s Gulf Coast

Sand dunes provide a first line of defense for beach communities. But following back-to-back hurricanes, the dunes along the coastlines experienced significant damage, where its line of defense washed away. Cheryl Hapke is a researcher...

Florida minimum wages climb to $13 an hour

Florida’s minimum wage is now at 13 dollars an hour. State law will increase it to 15 dollars over the next two years.

The Scoop: Fri. Oct. 18, 2024, Tampa Bay and Florida headlines by WMNF

Florida residents need to be cautious of a possible bloom of harmful algae containing red tide. The LIFT Academy plans to reopen Monday.

Expert says Helene was ‘most extreme erosion event’ locally

Hurricane Helene has reshaped the Gulf Coast. The United States Geological Survey said erosion is to blame. Kara Doran is a scientist at the USGS in St. Petersburg. She said sand dunes are essential in...
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