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Local organization unveils latest public piano

Tampa Tunes is a nonprofit organization founded by a prior WMNF Anchor, Josh Holton. Holton created it to display painted pianos in public locations and grant 24-hour access to music for people in the community....
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Andrew Warren will continue the court battle over his suspension by Ron DeSantis

Ousted Hillsborough County State Attorney Andrew Warren isn’t giving up on a court battle seeking vindication for his suspension.
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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.

The Scoop for Thursday, December 5th, 2024 WMNF’s daily digest of the news headlines

Discover the latest updates on the new Rays Stadium proposal in St. Pete. Stay informed on the development and outcomes of this important vote.
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Backroom Briefing: Chatter surrounds reports of Ron DeSantis as Secretary of Defense

Reports have swirled that President-elect Donald Trump will replace his nominee for defense secretary with Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis.
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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.
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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.
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The head of Citizens Property Insurance says the Florida market is rebounding ‘from the brink of collapse’

Citizens says that despite 3 catastrophic hurricanes hitting the state this year, Florida’s property-insurance market “continues to recover.”

Hillsborough’s New Democratic Party Leadership

The local county branch of the Democratic Party elected a brand new slate of progressive officers to lead local Democrats into the future. Meet them today on MidPoint.

Tampa ranks #18 of 50 largest U.S. cities for household bills

Listen: A new report shows Tampa ranks 18th out of the 50 largest U.S. cities for household bills- and a recent move from Tampa Electric Company will only push bills higher. The average household in Tampa...

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....
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Chad Chronister drops out of consideration for Trump’s DEA

Chad Chronister declined the DEA appointment saying he looks "forward to continuing my service as Sheriff of Hillsborough County.”
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