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Environment

pillar coral

Pillar coral is now “endangered” under the ESA

The National Marine Fisheries Service changed the status of pillar coral from threatened to endangered under the ESA.

The Scoop: Tues. Dec 17th, 2024, Tampa Bay and Florida headlines by WMNF

Delay Expansion of Children’s Health Care Florida seeks delay due to Biden administration. Expansion of kid care can help children with complex issues. Probation for St. Pete Uhuru group A federal judge sentenced three members...
Hurricane Helene debris

Tomorrow is the final day for hurricane debris pickup in Zephyrhills

Tomorrow is the final day for Zephyrhills residents to have hurricane debris picked up by the city.
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Pinellas State Rep. Lindsay Cross talks hurricane recovery, a holistic approach to conservation, and more

“You can’t underestimate the toll it takes on people’s mental health,” Rep. Lindsay Cross said on WMNF's The Skinny.
Florida black bear

Florida considers a possible bear hunt

Opponents argue that hunting doesn’t reduce human-bear interactions. They called for continuing to use non-lethal options.

The health of Tampa Bay with Justin Tramble (Tampa Bay Waterkeeper)

Join Tanja, Anni and expert guest Justin Tramble of Tampa Bay Waterkeeper to discuss the health of the bay.
oil drilling rig

A judge weighs a plan to drill for oil in north Florida

Apalachicola Riverkeeper, said the drilling plan poses an “unacceptably high” environmental risk to the nearby Apalachicola River.
Florida Wildlife Corridor

Florida will pay $4.3 million to conserve ranchland in Highlands County

Bar Rocking C Ranch will become part of the Florida Wildlife Corridor via the state’s Rural and Family Lands Protection Program.
Florida black bear

Florida wildlife officials will consider bear managment options

Florida wildlife officials will get an update next week on the state’s black bear management plan.
Honeymoon Island State Park protesters

A new bill would nix controversial developments at Florida State Parks

SB 80 would strike golf courses, tennis courts, pickleball courts and ball fields from recreational uses at Florida State Parks.

The Scoop: Wed. Dec. 4, 2024, Tampa Bay and Florida headlines by WMNF

Chronister withdraws as Trump’s pick to head the DEA President-elect Donald Trump’s nominee to run the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), Hillsborough County Sheriff, Chad Chronister, withdrew his name from consideration last night according to AP....

Emissions testing in Florida ended at the turn of the century. One group wants it back

Listen: Florida is one of 21 states that don’t require an emissions test to register a vehicle or renew an existing registration, and one group says that’s a problem. In 2000, former Florida Governor Jeb...
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