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Education advocates speak up against cuts to Department of Education

On Thursday, President Donald Trump signed an executive order to facilitate closing the U.S. Education Department. And before that, the Trump administration announced that nearly half of the U.S. Department of Education would be laid...

The Scoop: Tues. March 18, 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.

The Scoop: Mon. March 17, 2025, Tampa Bay and Florida headlines by WMNF

WMNF The Scoop headlines and gun age law, kids off social media, Venezuelan deportees and measles outbreak

Environmental groups sue the Trump administration to protect 11 Florida species

Recent federal cuts impacts are being challenged by the Center for Biological Diversity in their lawsuit to protect Florida species.

I-4 Corridor growth impacts Port Tampa Bay expansion

The I-4 Corridor spans from Tampa to Orlando and more than 8 million residents call it their home. It is also the fastest-growing region in the Southeast.  Port Tampa Bay wants to address consumer needs...

Tampa Bay news in review: WMNF 88.5’s top stories of 2024

Throughout 2024, WMNF 88.5’s audience engaged with stories that reflected the complex social, political, and environmental challenges facing Florida. These top stories, which garnered the most views on wmnf.org, paint a vivid picture of a...

How police departments gave back to the community for the holidays

Largo, Pinellas, and Clearwater Police Departments held holiday events to help families in need for Christmas.

The Scoop: Thur. Dec 12, 2024, Tampa Bay and Florida headlines by WMNF

Get the latest updates on Florida lawmakers and their actions. From open-carry bills to transgender prison policies, stay informed on the latest legal developments.

The Scoop: Tues. Dec. 10, 2024, Tampa Bay and Florida headlines by WMNF

Get the latest updates on Florida lawmakers and their actions. From open-carry bills to transgender prison policies, stay informed on the latest legal developments.

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.

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.
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University of Tampa recognized for voter turnout

The University of Tampa has been recognized by the ALL IN Campus Democracy Challenge for being one of the most engaged campuses for student voting. UTampa is one of 471 colleges and universities recognized by...
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