The Scoop

Nikki Fried reelected as state’s Democratic Party Chair Fried, who was first chosen as chair in 2023, got more than three-quarters of the vote from the party executive committee over state Sen. Audrey Gibson of...

How North Floridians are handling the winter weather Parts of the Sunshine State have seen record-setting snowfall this week. WMNF’s Kaitlyn Serafin tells us how the north Floridians are handling the winter weather. Florida will...

Wastewater released into Manatee River A buildup in Bradenton’s troubled wastewater treatment system forced the release of thousands of gallons of partially treated sewage into the Manatee River. Impacts of Trump’s executive orders on Floridians President Trump...

Biden leaves office, but not the fight Joe Biden has wrapped up a more than 50-year political career. But he also promised to keep fighting even though he’s left office. In his final hours, Biden...

‘Park preservation’ bill emerges in the Florida House A Florida House Republican filed a proposal yesterday that would prevent the development of such things as golf courses, pickleball courts, and lodges in state parks.  Professors...

Ken Welch to compensate people harmed by construction St. Petersburg Mayor Ken Welch announced a plan to compensate residents of the Black community who were harmed by the construction of Interstate I-75. Brightline workers vote to...

Fine files bill to restrict college access to undocumented students Rep. State Sen. Randy Fine filed a bill yesterday that would not only stop undocumented students from getting in-state tuition but also from attending some...

Justices to hear felon voter fraud fight The Florida Supreme Court will take up a convicted felon’s appeal. Yesterday, the court said it would hear from Terry Hubbard, although a date was not set for arguments....

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...

Jimmy Carter, the 39th U.S. President, has died at 100 Former president Jimmy Carter died at the age of 100 yesterday at his home in Plains, Georgia.   Second House Democrat Jumps to GOP Stated...

Matt Gaetz report will be released today; CBS News says he violated state laws The man accused of fatally shooting the CEO of UnitedHealthcare is expected to be arraigned in a Manhattan court on state...

St. Pete nonprofit spreads awareness of HIV in honor of World AIDS Day A St. Petersburg nonprofit is spreading the word about HIV prevention and treatments. Hearing set for case involving committee responsible for Amendment...