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The Scoop: Fri., September 29, 2023 Tampa Bay & Florida headlines by WMNF
Naples Capitol breacher caught A member of the ‘Proud Boys’ extremist group, who disappeared days before his sentencing in the U.S. Capitol riot case in...
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The Scoop: Thurs., September 28, 2023 Tampa Bay & Florida headlines by WMNF
Progress Village’s solar progress Progress Village, in Eastern Hillsborough County, is claiming the title of the first Black community in Florida to adopt a solar...
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Progress Village becomes Florida’s first Black community to build solar microgrid
In Eastern Hillsborough County, Progress Village is claiming the title of the first Black community in Florida to adopt a solar microgrid. A coalition of...
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Lawmaker Jason Shoaf supports holding another bear hunt in Florida
A Florida lawmaker is calling for the state to hold a bear hunt after a county sheriff suggested it to help manage the bear population.
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The Scoop: Tues., September 26, 2023 Tampa Bay & Florida headlines by WMNF
FL congressional map trial A federal trial over the constitutionality of Florida’s congressional map gets underway this morning in Tallahassee. Civil rights groups and voters...
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Okefenokee Swamp nominated for UNESCO World Heritage site designation
On Friday, U.S. agencies announced that they will nominate Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge as a UNESCO World Heritage site.
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Heavy rains have caused local flooding in Polk and Pasco Counties. Here’s where you can get sandbags
Heavy rainfall is causing localized flooding. People should use caution, avoid flooded areas and shore up properties with sandbags.
Where to fill sandbags ahead of Tropical Storm Fred
Here's where you can fill sandbags before Tropical Storm Fred approaches the Tampa Bay area over the weekend.
Severe weather preparation and Tampa Bay area resources, shelters, sandbag information
Hurricane Dorian is expected to seriously impact Florida as a major hurricane. Here are severe weather resources and sandbag information for the Tampa Bay area. This post will be updated as new resources and sandbag...
Here is the latest sandbag locations that we have, by county. If possible, bring your own shovels and some counties may want you to bring containers. DON’T DIG UP THE BEACHES!!!!! Citrus County Informaion: There...
