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Environment

Tampa Bay Butterfly Foundation is an educator at Jane Goodall’s Hope in Action

Anita Camacho, founder of the Tampa Bay Butterfly Foundation, talks about participating in Dr. Jane Goodall's Hope In Action with in St. Petersburg on Sept. 14 and 15.

The Florida State Parks Whistleblower and the Public Outcry

James Gaddis, the FL State Parks whistleblower, foiled DeSantis's secret plan to pillage our state parks with golf and pickleball for his friends' profits. Tampa Bay Times journalist Max Chesnes who broke the story and...
Redington Beach, Florida

Beach access fight goes to appeals court

By Jim Saunders ©2024 The News Service of Florida TALLAHASSEE – Waterfront property owners have gone to a federal appeals court after a judge last month sided with the Pinellas County town of Redington Beach...

The Scoop: Weds. Sept. 11th, 2024, Tampa Bay and Florida headlines by WMNF

Flags to fly half-mast in honor of September 11th attack From sunrise to sunset today, both the U.S. and Florida’s state flags will be flown at half-staff. Governor Ron DeSantis signed a proclamation honoring the...

Deadline fast approaching for group to preserve undeveloped Pinellas land

Listen: A four-year push to save an undeveloped piece of land in Pinellas County is reaching its final deadline, and a nonprofit organization continues its fight to save the land. The West Klosterman Preserve spans 14...

DeSantis halts plans for pickleball, golf courses in state parks after backlash

The Great Outdoors Initiative is off the table.  Earlier this month, the Florida Department of Environmental Protection announced a controversial plan to build pickleball courts, golf courses, and lodging at state parks.  At a press...
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Protesters rally at Honeymoon Island to oppose development plans

More than 100 people braved the hot Florida weather to protest a proposed development of pickleball courts at Honeymoon Island State Park on Tuesday. Concerned citizens and elected officials held signs, chanted, and even sang...

The Scoop: Weds. Aug. 28th, 2024, Tampa Bay and Florida headlines by WMNF

Protest at Honeymoon Island State Park over the development of pickleball courts has caused a halt in the development plan meeting.
Hillsborough River State Park

Protecting Florida’s green spaces and the current FDEP proposal

Join hosts Tanja & Anni in discussion with guests about protecting Florida's green spaces and the controversial FDEP proposal.
Water with trees and blue sky.

State park development plans get pushback from advocates and lawmakers

Environmental groups are pushing back against a controversial plan called the “Great Outdoors Initiative.” The Florida Department of Environmental Protection released details last week to build pickleball courts, disc golf courses, and lodging at nine...

Famed conservationist Jane Goodall to speak in St. Petersburg

Listen: Famous Chimpanzee expert and conservationist Jane Goodall is speaking in St. Petersburg in September. The two-day event comes as Florida faces the national spotlight for environmental issues.  Dr. Jane Goodall’s discovery in 1960 that...

The Scoop: Mon. Aug. 26th, 2024, Tampa Bay and Florida headlines by WMNF

Meetings for state development have been postponed by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection regarding new amenities.
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