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The Scoop: Wed. March 19, 2025, Florida and Tampa Bay headlines by WMNF

Round up of WMNF news headlines including private data request probe, term limit proposal, DEI policies, DOGE, and parks reopening.
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St. Pete Council member: Rays killing the stadium deal means city can “provide so much more community benefits”

On WMNF's Tuesday Cafe, St. Pete City Council member Richie Floyd talks about what happens now that the Rays have killed a stadium deal.

A new documentary highlights St. Petersburg’s former Black neighborhood destroyed for Tropicana Field

Listen: Before there was Tropicana Field and its surrounding acres of asphalt, there was the Gas Plant Neighborhood in St. Petersburg. Now, there’s a new documentary shining a light on the primarily Black neighborhood destroyed...
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Update: NOAA delays listing pillar coral as “endangered”

NOAA has delayed changing the status of pillar coral from threatened to endangered under the ESA.

The Scoop: Fri. Dec 20th, 2024, Tampa Bay and Florida headlines by WMNF

New social media law goes into effect Jan. 1 A new law banning kids under the age of 14 from having social media accounts takes effect in Florida on January 1. Under the law, 14...

Why a Pinellas County Commissioner shifted his view on the Rays stadium deal

Listen: Pinellas County approved bonds for their part of a new $1.3 billion Tampa Bay Rays stadium. One commissioner changed his vote from a no to a yes – but there are still unknowns.  Commissioner Chris...

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...
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Pillar coral is now “endangered” under the ESA

The National Marine Fisheries Service changed the status of pillar coral from threatened to endangered under the ESA.
Rendering of sold out ball park with white roof, yellow beams, and bright green grass.

The saga over the new Rays stadium continues

The Tampa Bay Rays announced a historic agreement to redevelop the Historic Gas Plant District and build a new ballpark for the team in September 2023. After months of back-and-forth with the City of St....
Tropicana Field roof torn off

St. Petersburg City Council approves bonds to pay for a new Rays stadium

St. Petersburg City Council approved bonds to pay for a new stadium for the Tampa Bay Rays.

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.

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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