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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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The Scoop: WMNF Daily News Digest

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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Jeremy Irons warns BLUE Ocean fest about pollution dangers to oceans

Jeremy Irons warns BLUE Ocean fest about pollution dangers to oceans

St. Pete voters weigh in on governor, medical marijuana and Greenlight Pinellas

St. Pete voters weigh in on governor, medical marijuana and Greenlight Pinellas

Ocean explorer Fabien Cousteau in St. Pete for Blue Ocean Film Fest

Ocean explorer Fabien Cousteau in St. Pete for Blue Ocean Film Fest

Eckerd College professors offer context about Iraq conflict

On Thursday night, a forum at Eckerd College offered context about the ongoing conflict in Iraq. As part of the Presidential Events Series, history professor Adam Guerin spoke about the self-proclaimed Islamic State.

Greenlight Pinellas supporters take pro-transit message to commuters stuck on Tampa Bay bridges

Greenlight Pinellas supporters take pro-transit message to commuters stuck on Tampa Bay bridges

Poynter president on why they’re hosting African journalists when USF St. Pete would not

Poynter president on why they're hosting African journalists when USF St. Pete would not

Opponents of police violence say “Not One More Black Life”

Opponents of police violence say "Not One More Black Life"

League of Women Voters &Florida Nurses Association hold candidate forum on healthcare

League of Women Voters &Florida Nurses Association hold candidate forum on healthcare

Greenlight Pinellas transit proposal gains supporters

A transit plan for Pinellas County is gaining momentum. On Thursday, Congress member Kathy Castor endorsed the Yes to Greenlight initiative during a media conference in midtown Saint Petersburg.

Ferguson solidarity rally in St. Pete to end police violence and militarization

Citizens of St Pete are outraged the at the militarization of the city's police and systemic racial inequality

St. Pete ramping up public input for pier

St. Pete ramping up public input for pier

Kids in St. Pete can get free breakfast and lunch all summer long

Kids in St. Pete can get free breakfast and lunch all summer long

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