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Weather

An extreme drought appears on Florida’s monitoring map; what’s the outlook?

Warmer temperatures allow the little moisture on the ground to evaporate quickly, making the vegetation drier in Florida.

DOGE Cuts to NOAA Impact Hurricane Readiness and More

Meteorologists say DOGE cuts to NOAA impact weather forecasting and hurricane readiness and may damage national and international commerce.
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Weather modification bill passes Florida Senate

Listen: A bill to ban weather modification projects passed the Florida Senate Thursday. Among other things, the bill seeks to prevent what some call chemtrails. Senate Bill 56 would ban the release of chemicals into...
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Florida can expect a warm February

Central Florida and South Florida will have warm weather in the high-70s and low-80s throughout the first week of February.
2025 Snow in Tallahassee. By City of Tallahassee.

Trading sand for snow in Florida

Freezing temperatures and wind chills continue to move across the southern United States, including Florida.  This chilly weather is the result of polar vortex disruption from a combination of Gulf of Mexico moisture, cold air,...

Tampa area shelters open tonight for cold weather

The National Weather Service projects parts of the Tampa Bay area to have near to below-freezing temperatures starting today and lasting throughout the week. People living near Plant City and Dover who have well pumps...

The Scoop: Fri. Jan 3rd, 2025, Tampa Bay and Florida headlines by WMNF

Rudman bills tossed out Rudman resigned from the house but had 6 bills he wrote. Hurricane Milton reopened a Sarasota inlet improving water quality Midnight Pass was closed for decades, but Milton reopened it. They...

The Scoop: Weds. Dec 18th, 2024, Tampa Bay and Florida headlines by WMNF

Pinellas commissioners approve bonds for new Rays stadium After a delay, the commissioners have approved the new Rays stadium. It will be a 1.3 billion-dollar stadium. Student organization files lawsuit against USF Students filed a...

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...

The Scoop for Tuesday, December 3rd, 2024 WMNF’s daily digest of the news headlines

Learn about the latest developments in Florida news, from the appointment of a new DEA administrator to the ongoing discussions about a new Rays ballpark.

The Scoop: Thurs. Nov. 14th, 2024, Tampa Bay and Florida headlines by WMNF

Get the latest news on environmental issues: aquaculture project, red tide alerts, healthcare subsidies, and more.

The Scoop: Tues. Nov. 12th, 2024, Tampa Bay and Florida headlines by WMNF

A report reveals the housing struggle in Florida and the need for full-time work to afford rent. Explore the impact on Floridians and the housing market.
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