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The Scoop for Monday, Sept. 9, 2024.

State of emergency and high chance for rain and tropical weather

Meteorologists are monitoring a cluster of thunderstorms called Invest 97-L currently sitting over Hispaniola and Cuba.

St. Pete panel stresses need for arts funding

The St. Petersburg Arts Alliance held a panel discussion at The Palladium on Wednesday. WMNF’s Meghan Bowman reports, after Governor DeSantis vetoed more than $30 million in state funds from this year’s budget, panelists addressed the region’s critical need for arts funding.

Hillsborough will use new technology to curb illegal driving behavior around school buses 

In about ten days, school starts for students around the Tampa Bay area, which means you’ll see the big yellow school bus more often. WMNF’s Chris Young reports Hillsborough County is using new technology this year to curb illegal driving behavior around school buses. 

The Scoop: Tampa Bay & Florida headlines by WMNF

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