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The Scoop: WMNF Daily News Digest
A daily digest of the days news headlines on WMNF 88.5 FM.
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The Scoop: WMNF Daily News DigestThe Scoop: Wed. Aug. 5, 2026, Tampa Bay and Florida headlines by WMNF
Florida Voters, Florida Property Tax, Timothy Chaneyfield, Intercollegiate Athletics and US Financial Literacy.
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The Scoop: Tues. Aug. 4, 2026, Tampa Bay and Florida headlines by WMNF
Winter Haven pastor Timothy Chaneyfield is charged with three felony counts of lewd battery of a minor.
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The Scoop: Mon. Aug. 3, 2026, Tampa Bay and Florida headlines by WMNF
It's the first day of early in-person voting in Hillsborough County for Florida's primary election. The last day to vote is August 18.
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The Scoop: Fri. July 31, 2026, Tampa Bay and Florida headlines by WMNF
Florida will execute Harold Gene Lucas on September 1 after Ron DeSantis signed the death warrant.
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The Scoop: Thur. July 30, 2026, Tampa Bay and Florida headlines by WMNF
Florida executes two prisoners, The New College Foundation Board votes and Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge
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The Scoop: Wed. July 29, 2026, Tampa Bay and Florida headlines by WMNF
Florida executes two prisoners, and Hillsborough is among the top ten Florida counties reducing childhood poverty.
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The Scoop: Tues. July 28, 2026, Tampa Bay and Florida headlines by WMNF
Republican gubernatorial candidate James Fishback will remain on Florida's Aug. 18 primary ballot.
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The Scoop: Mon. July 27, 2026, Tampa Bay and Florida headlines by WMNF
The Florida Supreme Court has denied stays of execution for James Aren Duckett and for Dominick Anthony Occhicone.
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The Scoop: Fri. July 24, 2026, Tampa Bay and Florida headlines by WMNF
Tampa City Council blocks a land-use change for a new Rays stadium. Rays CEO Ken Babby told the Tampa Bay Times that the project can proceed without a land-use…
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The Scoop: Thurs. July 23, 2026, Tampa Bay and Florida headlines by WMNF
City leaders are weighing a temporary pause on new large-scale development projects to review potential effects on community planning.
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The Scoop: Wed. July 22, 2026, Tampa Bay and Florida headlines by WMNF
In court, James Fishback says he has always lived in Florida. Fishback was defending himself after Lieutenant Governor Jay Collins alleged that he lived in…
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The Scoop: Tues. July 21, 2026, Tampa Bay and Florida headlines by WMNF
Advocates applaud Endangered Species Act protections for the Florida Keys mole skink, rim rock crown snake, and Key ringneck snake.
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The Scoop: Mon. July 20, 2026, Tampa Bay and Florida headlines by WMNF
The City of Clearwater has moved forward with keeping Duke Energy as the city's electricity provider.
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The Scoop: Fri. July 17, 2026, Tampa Bay and Florida headlines by WMNF
The ICE officer who killed a man in Maine had a history of violence and mental health concerns
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The Scoop: Thurs. July 16, 2026, Tampa Bay and Florida headlines by WMNF
State wildlife officials hope the updated rules will improve conservation efforts while helping anglers avoid unintentionally harming protected marine life.
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The Scoop: Wed. July 15, 2026 Tampa Bay and Florida headlines by WMNF
A man was fatally hit by a truck as he fled from an ICE encounter in St. Augustine. He is the third person to die following an ICE encounter this week.
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The Scoop: Tues. July 14, 2026 Tampa Bay and Florida headlines by WMNF
A new financial disclosure offers a closer look at the growing personal wealth of Florida House Speaker Daniel Perez.
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The Scoop: Mon. July 13, 2026 Tampa Bay and Florida headlines by WMNF
A small aircraft made a controlled landing into the Gulf of Mexico near Honeymoon Island
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The Scoop: Fri. July 10, 2026 Tampa Bay and Florida headlines by WMNF
Dennis Michael Sochor is set to die next Tuesday for the death of a woman in Broward County 44 years ago. Separately, James Arden Duckett is also set to be…
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The Scoop: Thurs. July 9, 2026 Tampa Bay and Florida headlines by WMNF
New water treatment will help Tampa target PFAS chemicals as the city works to improve the safety and quality of drinking water..
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The Scoop: Wed. July 8, 2026 Tampa Bay and Florida headlines by WMNF
An appeals court has ruled that Florida's Stop WOKE Act violates the First Amendment
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The Scoop: Tues. July 7, 2026 Tampa Bay and Florida headlines by WMNF
From immigration policy and public safety to workforce pay and state leadership, today's top Florida headlines impact communities.
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The Scoop: Mon. July 6, 2026 Tampa Bay and Florida headlines by WMNF
Manatee County enacts a countywide burn ban as drought conditions continue across the region.
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The Scoop: Thurs. July 2, 2026 Tampa Bay and Florida headlines by WMNF
Florida increased penalties for repeat domestic violence offenders and strengthened victim protections.
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The Scoop: Wed. July 1, 2026 Tampa Bay and Florida headlines by WMNF
ACLU of Florida sues DeSantis over a court vacancy. The ACLU filed its complaint to compel DeSantis to name a replacement for Judge Kevin Emas, whose…
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The Scoop: Tues. June 30, 2026 Tampa Bay and Florida headlines by WMNF
Governor Ron DeSantis has signed Florida's new state budget and what the cuts could mean for Florida communities.
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The Scoop: Mon. June 29, 2026 Tampa Bay and Florida headlines by WMNF
City motions to potentially buy the last privately-owned parcel on the Marti/Colon cemetery after public backlash
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The Scoop: Fri. June 26, 2026 Tampa Bay and Florida headlines by WMNF
Florida board of governors reviews proposal to bar undocumented students from public universities and GED programs
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The Scoop: Thurs. June 25, 2026 Tampa Bay and Florida headlines by WMNF
Florida voters could soon decide whether public universities can limit enrollment for undocumented students.
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The Scoop: Wed. June 24, 2026 Tampa Bay and Florida headlines by WMNF
Citrus County enacted a one-year moratorium last month that says the scheduled vote in July about the proposal by Deltona Corporation would no longer take…
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The Scoop: Tues. June 23, 2026 Tampa Bay and Florida headlines by WMNF
Pinellas County has opened a 90-day bidding period for several downtown Clearwater properties, making a major step toward future redevelopment.
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The Scoop: Mon. June 22, 2026 Tampa Bay and Florida headlines by WMNF
Zephyrhills city council to vote on data center moratorium tonight. It is the latest city in Tampa Bay to consider a one-year moratorium on any type of data…
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The Scoop: Thurs. June 18, 2026 Tampa Bay and Florida headlines by WMNF
A proposal to pause a large-scale data center was presented on Tuesday by Pasco County commissioners in a public hearing.
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The Scoop: Wed. June 17, 2026 Tampa Bay and Florida headlines by WMNF
Pinellas County Sheriff at the center of a lawsuit filed by the ACLU alleging wrongful arrest due to police facial recognition software. Robert Dillon was…
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The Scoop: Tues. June 16, 2026 Tampa Bay and Florida headlines by WMNF
Pasco County leaders are taking steps to pause new data center projects while they study the long-term impact of these large facilities.
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The Scoop: Mon. June 15, 2026 Tampa Bay and Florida headlines by WMNF
ALICE report finds families need to make over $106,000 to afford basic needs. But WMNF's Luiza Campos reports there may be good news for DeSoto County.
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The Scoop: Fri. June 12, 2026 Tampa Bay and Florida headlines by WMNF
Floridians file a lawsuit against the property tax amendment. The lawsuit alleges the amendment, which seeks to increase the tax exemption for homestead…
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The Scoop: Thurs. June 11, 2026 Tampa Bay and Florida headlines by WMNF
David Jolly has officially announced Gwen Graham as his running mate in Florida's 2026 gubernational race.
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The Scoop: Wed. June 10, 2026 Tampa Bay and Florida headlines by WMNF
Zephyrhills City Council moves forward with temporary pause on data center proposals. The unanimous decision came at a Zephyrhills City Council meeting earlier…
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The Scoop: Tues. June 9, 2026 Tampa Bay and Florida headlines by WMNF
The NAACP is calling for a boycott of major public universities in eight Southern states, including Florida.
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The Scoop: Mon. June 8, 2026 Tampa Bay and Florida headlines by WMNF
People's Pride Coalition calls on St. Pete Pride to stop receiving donations from weapon manufacturers. The People's Pride Coalition is calling on St. Pete…
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The Scoop: Fri. June 5, 2026 Tampa Bay and Florida headlines by WMNF
Tampa City Council gives its preliminary approval to study more school zone cameras. The new ordinance would crack down on speeding violations. WMNF's Joeniyah…
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The Scoop: Thurs. June 4, 2026 Tampa Bay and Florida headlines by WMNF
Developers behind a proposed data center in Lakeland have canceled a key meeting, placing the project's future on hold. City leaders and residents are now…
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The Scoop: Wed. June 3, 2026 Tampa Bay and Florida headlines by WMNF
Clearwater teen arrested after Sunday shooting. After a "teen takeover" at Clearwater beach ended in a shooting, the police department arrested a 16-year-old…
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The Scoop: Tues. June 2, 2026 Tampa Bay and Florida headlines by WMNF
Clearwater police identify the shooter involved in the city's "teen takeover" incident. Officials say the investigation is active, and no arrests have been…
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The Scoop: Mon. June 1, 2026 Tampa Bay and Florida headlines by WMNF
Pinellas County and the Army Corps signed new beach nourishment agreement. The agreement will make it easier for the county to access federal dollars to…
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The Scoop: Fri. May 29, 2026 Tampa Bay and Florida headlines by WMNF
A rocket belonging to Jeff Bezos' Blue Origin has exploded during a test at the launch pad in Florida.
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The Scoop: Thurs. May 28, 2026 Tampa Bay and Florida headlines by WMNF
A devastating fire at the University of South Florida St. Petersburg's marine sciences building may not have destroyed everything.
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The Scoop: Wed. May 27, 2026 Tampa Bay and Florida headlines by WMNF
In Lutz residents are pushing back against a private school proposal that could increase flooding risks.
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The Scoop: Tues. May 26, 2026 Tampa Bay and Florida headlines by WMNF
Tampa City Council voted last week to move forward with the Ybor Harbor development project aimed at expanding the waterfront area.
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The Scoop: Fri. May 22, 2026 Tampa Bay and Florida headlines by WMNF
Richard Knight, convicted of fatally stabbing his cousin's girlfriend and the couple's 4-year-old daughter, has been executed in Florida.
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The Scoop: Thurs. May 21, 2026 Tampa Bay and Florida headlines by WMNF
Hillsborough County voted 5-2 to approve a nonbinding deal for a new $2.3 billion Tampa Bay Rays stadium and related development.
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The Scoop: Wed. May 20, 2026 Tampa Bay and Florida headlines by WMNF
Manatee County commissioners allocated $100,000 to restore the vandalized graves at the Old Memphis Cemetery in Palmetto.
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The Scoop: Tues. May 19, 2026 Tampa Bay and Florida headlines by WMNF
Luis Viera said he will run for the Florida House of Representatives District 67. He has been on Tampa City Council for almost a decade.
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The Scoop: Mon. May 18, 2026 Tampa Bay and Florida headlines by WMNF
Former Florida CFO Alex Sink castigates the state's current Chief Financial Officer Blaise Ingoglia at Tampa Tiger Bay Club.
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The Scoop: Fri. May 15, 2026 Tampa Bay and Florida headlines by WMNF
The Florida House Rules and Ethics Committee officially reprimanded Rep. Angie Nixon over demonstrations opposing redistricting.
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The Scoop: Thurs. May 14, 2026 Tampa Bay and Florida headlines by WMNF
Clearwater Florida Senator Ed Hooper announced his resignation from District 21, effective the date of the midterm elections.
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The Scoop: Wed. May 13, 2026 Tampa Bay and Florida headlines by WMNF
Manatee County launches investigation after families find 17 gravesites vandalized in an historic cemetery.
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The Scoop: Tues. May 12, 2026 Tampa Bay and Florida headlines by WMNF
Dozens of residents and officers pushed back against outsourcing Bradenton Beach Police to the Manatee County Sheriff's Office.
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The Scoop: Mon. May 11, 2026 Tampa Bay and Florida headlines by WMNF
Some Pinellas libraries offer "pit crew bags," a free bag with a book, a toy and teaching tips for parents.