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Jeff Brandes

Former Sen. Jeff Brandes blames lack of leadership in Tallahassee for insurance crisis

Former state senator Jeff Brandes says a lack of legislative leadership is making it impossible to solve Florida’s ongoing property insurance crisis. Brandes, speaking on WMNF WaveMakers with Janet & Tom, said term limits mean...

Clearwater school for neurodivergent students picks up the pieces after Hurricane Milton

The LiFT campus has faced over a million dollars worth of damages after Hurricane Milton. The school plans to reopen Monday.

Tampa organization connects residents to mental health support after Helene

One week after Hurricane Helene, recovery efforts are still underway along the Gulf Coast as people return to their homes, or what is left of them. Organizations like the Crisis Center of Tampa Bay are...

Clearwater Beach still recovering after Hurricane Helene

Residents are still recovering after Hurricane Helene brought strong storm surges to the area. The area is still redeveloping.

Flooding will continue to impact Florida unless stormwater systems are updated, expert says

On Thursday, Sept. 26, Hurricane Helene hit the Big Bend area of Florida around 11:00 p.m. The category 4 storm has left flood victims along the Gulf Coast and Southeastern U.S. with a death toll...

The Scoop: Weds. Sept. 4th, 2024, Tampa Bay and Florida headlines by WMNF

The trial for fourth activists who are accused of interfering with the U.S. election began yesterday. Two are charged with conspiracy.

A second Florida hurricane tax-free holiday continues until Sept. 6

Floridians can buy many hurricane-related items tax-free during the second tax holiday of 2024.
Hurricane Charley 2004

A look back at Hurricane Charley, 20 years later

Hurricane Charley would be one of 5 tropical systems that directly impacted Florida over the course of 6 weeks in 2004.
FPREN Invest 97 L Aug 1 tropical weather storm

Florida rain: There’s a state of emergency and a high chance for tropical weather over the next several days

Gov. Ron DeSantis has declared a state of emergency for 54 counties, including the entire Tampa Bay region due to rain from Invest 97 L.
Hurricane Idalia storm surge Gulfport Florida wmnf

Post-storm rebuilding costs could pose problems for Florida, says former FEMA administrator

Craig Fugate says financing and the availability of insurance will continue to be issues for some Floridians trying to rebuild after a storm.

Florida tropical weather training week: Get prepared with the pros for the hurricane season

Meteorologists from across Florida are teaming up and uniting forces and knowledge to prepare training participants on hurricane season.

The Scoop: Weds. July 10th, 2024 Tampa Bay and Florida headlines by WMNF

After Beryl, the projections for hurricanes have increased. Meanwhile, textbooks in Florida have to change "climate change" references.

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