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The lawsuit is a step towards getting the Queen Conch’s home recognized as a critical protection habitat under the Endangered Species Act. The post Center for Biological Diversity sues over protections for queen conch. appeared first on WMNF 88.5 FM .

Critically endangered Panamanian Golden Frogs recently hatched after decades to extinction. ZooTampa uses the Species Survival Plan. The post ZooTampa hatches critically endangered Panamanian Golden Frogs appeared first on WMNF 88.5 FM .

Zephyrhills city council to vote on data center moratorium tonight. It is the latest city in Tampa Bay to consider a one-year moratorium on any type of data center development. The post The Scoop: Mon. June 22, 2026 Tampa Bay and Florida headlines by WMNF appeared first on WMNF 88.5 FM .

Last Saturday, eight local organizations held an event to educate Tampa residents on how to stay safe amid rising temperatures. The post Tampa groups host heat safety sessions as temperatures raise appeared first on WMNF 88.5 FM .

Google’s Debug team requested federal approval for a project that aims to decrease the number of mosquitos carrying diseases like zika. The post Google wants to release 32 million mosquitoes in Florida appeared first on WMNF 88.5 FM .

Developers behind a proposed data center in Lakeland have canceled a key meeting, placing the project's future on hold. City leaders and residents are now waiting for updates on whether the plans will forward. The post The Scoop: Thurs. June 4, 2026 Tampa Bay and Florida headlines by WMNF appeared first on WMNF 88.5 FM .

Clearwater teen arrested after Sunday shooting. After a "teen takeover" at Clearwater beach ended in a shooting, the police department arrested a 16-year-old. WMNF's Megan Fair reports they believe he fired seven times before injuring a 17-year-old. The post The Scoop: Wed. June 3, 2026 Tampa Bay and Florida headlines by WMNF appeared first on WMNF 88.5 FM .

Clearwater police identify the shooter involved in the city’s “teen takeover” incident. Officials say the investigation is active, and no arrests have been made at this time. The post The Scoop: Tues. June 2, 2026 Tampa Bay and Florida headlines by WMNF appeared first on WMNF 88.5 FM .