The Scoop: WMNF Daily News Digest

The Scoop: Thurs. Jan. 22, 2026 Tampa Bay and Florida headlines by WMNF 22.01.2026 ↓

A House panel approved an education bill that will require instruction about instruction about embryologic and fetal development.

The Scoop: Wed. Jan. 21, 2026 Tampa Bay and Florida headlines by WMNF 21.01.2026 ↓

Proposed by board chair Bridget Ziegler, the resolution affirms the schools' cooperation with all state, local and federal law enforcement, including ICE.

The Scoop: Tues. Jan. 20, 2026 Tampa Bay and Florida headlines by WMNF 20.01.2026 ↓

In a recent poll, most Florida voters think that property insurance reductions are a higher priority than property tax reductions.

The Scoop: Fri. Jan. 16, 2026 Tampa Bay and Florida headlines by WMNF 16.01.2026 ↓

Creative Loafing now has local owners. CL editor in chief wrote, "a group of current employees and two new partners completed the purchase."

The Scoop: Thurs. Jan. 15, 2026 Tampa Bay and Florida headlines by WMNF 15.01.2026 ↓

Schools of Hope's rules are being revised by the Florida Department of Education, with Pinellas County leaders calling the program "chaotic".

The Scoop: Wed. Jan. 14, 2026 Tampa Bay and Florida headlines by WMNF 14.01.2026 ↓

Protesters demonstrated against a U.S. Customs and Border Protection recruitment event at the Hilton St. Petersburg Carillon Park.

The Scoop: Tue. Jan. 13, 2026 Tampa Bay and Florida headlines by WMNF 13.01.2026 ↓

Florida Legislative Session Begins, Sayfollah Musallet Vigil, "Artificial Intelligence Bill of Rights", and BBC/Trump Lawsuit.

The Scoop: Mon. Jan. 12, 2026 Tampa Bay and Florida headlines by WMNF 12.01.2026 ↓

ICE demonstrations, Jan 6th Insurrectionist runs for Florida office, and giant rubber duck in the Tampa Bay Area.

The Scoop: Fri. Jan. 9, 2026 Tampa Bay and Florida headlines by WMNF 09.01.2026 ↓

Immigration Protest, Governor Ron DeSantis, Military Action in Venezuela, and NASA Astronauts Return Early.

The Scoop: WMNF Daily News Digest for 01/08/2026 08.01.2026 ↓

A daily digest of the days news headlines on WMNF 88.5 FM.

The Scoop: Tue. Jan. 6, 2026 Tampa Bay and Florida headlines by WMNF 06.01.2026 ↓

Florida's bump stock ban, Ocklawaha River Restoration, Florida immigration detention centers, Tampa's Union Station, and Third Coast fines.

The Scoop: Mon. Jan. 5, 2026 Tampa Bay and Florida headlines by WMNF 05.01.2026 ↓

We hear reaction from Floridians to Trump's invasion of Venezuela.

The Scoop: Tue. Dec. 30, 2025 Tampa Bay and Florida headlines by WMNF 30.12.2025 ↓

Tampa Bay Area Arctic Air Blast, Airport Weather Delays, Florida Supreme Court, Health Care Medical Freedom Act, and Lake Eola Park Swans.

The Scoop: Mon. Dec. 29, 2025 Tampa Bay and Florida headlines by WMNF 29.12.2025 ↓

Trump and Netanyahu Meeting, International Aid, International Travel Surveillance, Chinese Military Drills, and Astronomical Events for 2026.

The Scoop: Tue. Dec. 23, 2025 Tampa Bay and Florida headlines by WMNF 23.12.2025 ↓

ICE 287(g) agreement, Missing Ft. Meyers boaters, Palmer Ranch Development, and invasive soft coral.

The Scoop: Mon. Dec. 22, 2025 Tampa Bay and Florida headlines by WMNF 22.12.2025 ↓

A judge allowed a legal challenge to proceed against a Florida prohibition on growth-plan changes (SB 180).

The Scoop: Fri. Dec. 19, 2025 Tampa Bay and Florida headlines by WMNF 19.12.2025 ↓

Florida's latest execution, new Tampa bicyclist rules, Florida Supreme Court nominees, and drinking straws

The Scoop: Thurs. Dec. 18, 2025 Tampa Bay and Florida headlines by WMNF 18.12.2025 ↓

Florida isn't responding when people ask how many black bears have been killed during the hunt.

The Scoop: Tue. Dec. 16, 2025 Tampa Bay and Florida headlines by WMNF 16.12.2025 ↓

Foreign terrorist organization designations, rising health care costs, phosphogypsum, and conservation.

The Scoop: Mon. Dec. 15, 2025 Tampa Bay and Florida headlines by WMNF 15.12.2025 ↓

The Florida Holocaust Museum said it is "heartbroken by the terrorist shooting in Bondi Beach...."

The Scoop: Friday Dec. 12, 2025 Tampa Bay and Florida headlines by WMNF 12.12.2025 ↓

Affordable Care Act tax credits are expiring soon, and GOP registration in Florida grows.

The Scoop: Thurs. Dec. 11, 2025 Tampa Bay and Florida headlines by WMNF 11.12.2025 ↓

Democratic Senator Bracy Davis said recognizing Charlie Kirk "raises questions and concerns about the values we choose to honor."

The Scoop: Wed. Dec. 10, 2025 Tampa Bay and Florida headlines by WMNF 10.12.2025 ↓

A lawyer for CAIR says Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has no constitutional authority to declare an American institution a terrorist group.

The Scoop: Tues. Dec. 9, 2025 Tampa Bay and Florida headlines by WMNF 09.12.2025 ↓

In a directive against CAIR, Governor DeSantis said the group is a "foreign terrorist organization" in an executive order posted on X.

The Scoop: Mon. Dec. 8, 2025 Tampa Bay and Florida headlines by WMNF 08.12.2025 ↓

Nearly 3 in 4 cancer patients and survivors may lose lifesaving care if Congress does not extend ACA enhanced premium tax credits.