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beach erosion
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...
The Scoop: Wed., December 27, 2023 Tampa Bay & Florida headlines by WMNF
Rent caps and grants State lawmakers will discuss bills related to housing in Florida in the upcoming legislative session. Two bills could help Florida renters and homeowners amid record-high housing costs. Homes for the...
Pinellas County progresses with emergency beach restoration after Hurricane Idalia
Listen: After Hurricane Idalia caused devastation to Pinellas County beaches, sand dunes have been constructed on Sunset, Pass-a-Grille, and Indian Rocks Beach, and work is finishing up at Belleair Beach. “The dune is designed to...
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: 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...
Hurricane Nicole brings power outages and erosion to Florida
Hurricane Nicole made landfall early Thursday south of Vero Beach and started traveling up the state as a tropical storm.
