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Federal wetland changes are giving Florida and local governments a larger role in decisions that affect drinking water, flooding, development, and water quality. The post Florida faces bigger role in wetland protection after federal changes appeared first on WMNF 88.5 FM .

Join Anni and expert guests Tom Wichman and Anthony Halcyon as they discuss the Florida Friendly Landscaping Incentive Program The post Florida Friendly Landscaping Incentive Program with Tom Wichman & Anthony Halcyon appeared first on WMNF 88.5 FM .

PFAS are a large group of synthetic chemicals that do not degrade easily in the environment and increase the risk of cancer and childhood obesity. The post Temple Terrace’s plans to renovate the Whiteway plant may lead to a 35% rate increase in water bills appeared first on WMNF 88.5 FM .

On this week's Sustainable Living show, Anni and expert guest Kelli McGee discuss nature-based solutions to water quality and aquatic habitats. The post Nature-based solutions to water quality and aquatic habitats with Kelli McGee appeared first on WMNF 88.5 FM .

A developer and Cortez residents are fighting over control of the Cortez canal which residents argue is public property. The post Litigation over the Cortez Canal has been ongoing for four years appeared first on WMNF 88.5 FM .

The project will take place at the Shore Acres neighborhood and it is a part of the St Pete Agile Resilience initiative to prevent flooding. The post St Petersburg receives two million dollars for storm damage project appeared first on WMNF 88.5 FM .

Join Anni and expert guests Julia Palaschak and Lissan Uppgard, discussing water conservation and Tampa Bay Water Wise The post Water conservation with Julia Palaschak & Lissan Uppgard appeared first on WMNF 88.5 FM .

Mantee County's Comprehensive Plan will set the county's developmental priorities by pushing and prioritizing environmental policies. The post Manatee County updated its Comprehensive Plan, which sets the county’s development priorities until 2045 appeared first on WMNF 88.5 FM .

The ICE officer who killed a man in Maine had a history of violence and mental health concerns The post The Scoop: Fri. July 17, 2026, Tampa Bay and Florida headlines by WMNF appeared first on WMNF 88.5 FM .

State wildlife officials hope the updated rules will improve conservation efforts while helping anglers avoid unintentionally harming protected marine life. The post The Scoop: Thurs. July 16, 2026, Tampa Bay and Florida headlines by WMNF appeared first on WMNF 88.5 FM .

A man was fatally hit by a truck as he fled from an ICE encounter in St. Augustine. He is the third person to die following an ICE encounter this week. The post The Scoop: Wed. July 15, 2026 Tampa Bay and Florida headlines by WMNF appeared first on WMNF 88.5 FM .

Dennis Michael Sochor is set to die next Tuesday for the death of a woman in Broward County 44 years ago. Separately, James Arden Duckett is also set to be executed for the rape and murder of an 11-year-old girl in 1987. The post The Scoop: Fri. July 10, 2026 Tampa Bay and Florida headlines by WMNF appeared first on WMNF 88.5 FM .

New water treatment will help Tampa target PFAS chemicals as the city works to improve the safety and quality of drinking water.. The post The Scoop: Thurs. July 9, 2026 Tampa Bay and Florida headlines by WMNF appeared first on WMNF 88.5 FM .

Explore how Tampa water treatment technology will improve drinking water quality and decrease PFAS with innovative solutions. The post Tampa advances new water treatment technology to reduce PFAS appeared first on WMNF 88.5 FM .

Florida board of governors reviews proposal to bar undocumented students from public universities and GED programs The post The Scoop: Fri. June 26, 2026 Tampa Bay and Florida headlines by WMNF appeared first on WMNF 88.5 FM .

Residents in Hillsborough County can now take a closer look into the quality of their water. WMNF's Chris Young has more. The post Hillsborough County water quality reports for 2025 are out appeared first on WMNF 88.5 FM .

People's Pride Coalition calls on St. Pete Pride to stop receiving donations from weapon manufacturers. The People's Pride Coalition is calling on St. Pete Pride to return to its historical roots grounded in liberation and resistance to oppression. The post The Scoop: Mon. June 8, 2026 Tampa Bay and Florida headlines by WMNF appeared first on WMNF 88.5 FM .

Listen: One group is using a nearly 2 million dollar grant to help reduce the impact of flooding on Tampa Bay. The Tampa Bay Regional Planning Council is working on a Tampa Bay Coastal Master Plan.  The planning council is using a grant from the National Fish & Wildlife Foundation to reduce flood risks in… The post Regional plan aims to curb flooding across seven Tampa Bay counties appeared fi...