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Local Government

The Scoop: Weds. July 31th, 2024 Tampa Bay and Florida headlines by WMNF

Rays Stadium has been approved for funding by Pinellas County commissioners. The commissioners will spend more than $312 million.

It’s the School Board vs the Board of County Commissioners

The Hillsborough County school board is suing the county commission over the commission's decision to delay a vote on the school board-approved referendum to increase the property tax millage to increase pay for teachers and...

St. Pete City Council member Richie Floyd on why he voted against the new Tampa Bay Rays stadium

The St. Petersburg City Council approved a major redevelopment for the Historic Gas Plant District and a new Tampa Bay Rays stadium.

Economic plans, the environment and communities

Sunday Forum Sunday Forum II This Parramore neighborhood pool in Orlando talk environmental concerns with host, Walter L Smith II. Analysis regarding the development for a baseball stadium, other businesses and art outlets in the...

MidPoint’s Transportation Round-Up

MidPoint takes on transportation. Why can't we have robust public transportation in Hillsborough Co.? Where is our transportation tax money? Are we getting it back? Streetcar extension? Is it happening? What are we doing on...

The Scoop: Tues. July 16th, 2024 Tampa Bay and Florida headlines by WMNF

An investigation is still underway after Trump was shot in the ear. Last night he made an appearance at the Republican National Convention.
Tampa Bay

Sea Level Rise Locally and Globally with Dr. Gary Mitchum and Lauren Wolf

Tanja and guest host Grace discuss seal level rise and its impacts locally and globally with Dr. Gary Mitchum of USF and Lauren Wolf of Pinellas County.

The Scoop: Thurs. June 27th, 2024 Tampa Bay and Florida headlines by WMNF

DeSantis appoints Christine Miller to Hillsborough Commission Ron DeSantis appointed Christine Miller to the Hillsborough County Board of County Commissioners to replace Michael Owen who recently resigned to run for State House. Suzy Lopez expands...

Sustainability in Education with Eric Fiske, Ph. D

Dr. Eric Fiske Ph. D joins Tanja and Anni to discuss sustainability in education on today's Sustainable Living Show.

Tampa’s Fearless Four Fought Discrimination in City Employment

MidPoint learns the history of The Fearless Four: four Black Tampa policemen who, in the face of heavy backlash, filed a racial discrimination complaint against the Tampa Police Dept. in the 1970's, which helped spark...
Rendering of new baseball stadium with crown and palm trees surrounding it.

No Home Run breaks down the proposed Tampa Bay Rays stadium and redevelopment deal

St. Pete City Council took its first votes last week advancing a major redevelopment project that includes a stadium for the Tampa Bay Rays.

Nicole Payne, Hillsborough District 4 Candidate

Nicole Payne, Hillsborough Black Chamber of Commerce President, talks the historic nature of  election participation and quality-of-life issues in Florida and the county. News updates and analysis. Listen in archives.
Postmodern Hootenanny
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