The Scoop: Wed. April 30, 2025, Tampa Bay and Florida headlines by WMNF

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On May Day, protestors are hitting the streets across Tampa Bay 

On Thursday activists across Tampa Bay are planning to protest the Trump administration’s actions.

Clearwater Marine Aquarium begins sea turtle nesting patrol

The Clearwater Marine Aquarium officially launched its sea turtle nesting patrol on April 15. WMNF’s Joshua Hightower reports on why biologists are starting their observations earlier than in years past.

The Florida House creates a committee on the impact of property taxes

House Speaker Daniel Perez yesterday announced the creation of a select committee to look at potential property-tax changes that could go before voters in November 2026.

The Florida House approves a bill to shield elected officials from having their addresses released

The bill could shield from release the home addresses and phone numbers of a wide range of public officials and their family members.

The Scoop: Tampa Bay & Florida headlines by WMNF

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