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Hurricane

State officials launch new AI-powered radio emergency alert system

Listen: One thing is for certain each year in Florida: hurricanes.  And with widespread power outages from Helene and Milton, many Floridians turned to their radios for the latest updates. Now, a new technology officials will...
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.

TBT’s Stephanie Hayes Breaks It Down For You

Nationally syndicated columnist, Stephanie Hayes of the Tampa Bay Times joins us for a Year in Review across the spectrum of Florida news from the important to the absurd and the mundane.
Christmas tree farms via FPREN

Is there a Christmas tree crisis after the 2024 hurricane season?

Many Christmas tree farms in North Carolina suffered devastating flooding from Hurricane Helene just before the 2024 holiday season.
electricity power lineman Hurricane Irma

FPL gets a boost in its fight over preventing power outages during Hurricane Irma

The dispute stems from allegations that FPL did not meet obligations to help prevent power outages during 2017’s Hurricane Irma.

Toy drive to support Veteran families in need is back

Operation Toy Soldier has drop-off spots available for those to donate new and unwrapped toys to help veteran families this holiday season.

The Scoop: Fri. Dec. 6, 2024, Tampa Bay and Florida headlines by WMNF

The St. Petersburg City Council approved the bonds necessary to finance the $1.3 billion ballpark; the next step is a Pinellas bond vote.

Manatee County restores beaches with unique sand-sifting process after hurricanes

Listen: Three major hurricanes pushed sand up to homes and on streets in Manatee County this year. Now, crews are wrapping up a unique sand-sifting process designed to preserve the beauty of the beaches.   Brad...
Window home repair

A Florida Senator pitches a tax break for hardening homes

A Florida Senator is proposing a property tax break for people who try to make older homes more storm-resilient.
Hurricane Milton Trop power trucks

Florida regulators approve about $12 per month increase for FPL customers due to hurricanes

Customers of FPL, Florida’s largest power company, will see a bump of about $12 in monthly bills next year.
2024 hurricane season storm names

The 2024 hurricane season was one of the costliest on record

the 2024 Atlantic hurricane season was one of the costliest in history and was the first with multiple Category 5 hurricanes since 2019.
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