The Scoop: Wed. Feb. 26, 2025, Tampa Bay and Florida headlines by WMNF

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Tracking red tide in Florida 

Florida’s Harmful Algal Bloom Task Force met Tuesday in St. Petersburg. Florida is still experiencing a patchy bloom. Satellite imagery shows a large reduction in the intensity of the bloom since it peaked after Hurricane Milton. But it also shows it has extended along the coastline.

A bill to expand “In God We Trust” in Florida schools

Jacksonville Democratic State Representative Kimberly Daniels filed a bill (HB 1009) that includes expanding a requirement for schools to post signs with the motto “In God We Trust.”

DeSantis announces highway plans

In Ocala, Gov. Ron DeSantis broke ground on a project to expand I-75. He also talked about I-275 expansion.

Demonstration on the anniversary of the death of Aaron Bushnell

About a dozen demonstrators gathered in front of St. Petersburg City Hall yesterday to mark one year since U.S. Airman Aaron Bushnell set himself on fire in front of the Israeli Embassy in Washington D.C.

The Scoop: Tampa Bay & Florida headlines by WMNF

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