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The Scoop: Thur. July 17, 2025, Tampa Bay and Florida headlines by WMNF

WMNF headlines include foreign aid and public broadcasting, pavement art ban, Myakka River protections, "Good Trouble Lives On".
environment

New bill to designate Myakka River as National Wild and Scenic River in US Senate

Listen: A portion of the Myakka River may become the third in the state to receive federal protections under the National Wild and Scenic Rivers System.  Senator Rick Scott filed a bill Tuesday to instill...
A NASA diver performs an underwater test of a tool designed by Florida Polytechnic University students to be potentially used for repairs outside the International Space Station. Image courtesy of NASA

Florida Polytechnic University students design a device to aide in spacewalk repairs

Students at the Florida Polytechnic University created a favorable spacewalk device that's supposably aims to assist a common challenge.

Florida Department of Transportation bans pavement art

Rainbow-colored art in the crosswalks of some St. Petersburg intersections might have to be painted over. These gay pride symbols are at risk because Florida has banned pavement art. Last month, the Florida Department of...
homeowner's insurance

Florida Peninsula Insurance is approved to take policies from Citizens

State regulators approved a proposal by Florida Peninsula Insurance Co. to assume up to 40,000 Citizens Property Insurance policies.

The Scoop: Wed. July 16, 2025, Tampa Bay and Florida headlines by WMNF

WMNF headlines include Florida hotspot for trafficking, Trump's spending cuts, Congressmember Maria Elvira Salazar, Miccosukee Tribe.
Invest 93L FPREN

Florida’s super soaker; Invest 93L moves through

There’s still a chance for flash floods, especially across the southern and central Florida.

Tampa Bay Gay talks origins, rainbow roads, and LGBTQIA+ resources

David Borman of TampaBayGay.com joins to talk community, support drag during COVID, and all things LGBTQIA+ in Tampa Bay.

USF report shows Florida a hotspot for human trafficking

Listen: A new report shows Florida has one of the highest rates of human trafficking in the country. Here’s more on the eye-opening statistics from the University of South Florida report:  “The 2024 State Report...
Gulfport

Tree preparation before a hurricane with Alyssa Vinson

Alyssa Vinson joins this weeks Sustainable Living show to help prepare you and your trees for the upcoming hurricane season.

The Scoop: Tues. July 15, 2025, Tampa Bay and Florida headlines by WMNF

WMNF headlines include killing of Sayfollah Musallet, new accreditor approved, "Good Trouble Lives On," ballot initiatives ruling appealed.
No Kings Donald Trump

A national day of action, “Good Trouble Lives On,” is Thursday

Good Trouble Lives on is a national day of action that has been taking place every year on the death of John Lewis.
It's The Music Thursday
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