The Scoop: WMNF Daily News Digest

Floridians file a lawsuit against the property tax amendment. The lawsuit alleges the amendment, which seeks to increase the tax exemption for homestead properties to $150,000 in 2027 and to $250,000 in 2028, would deceive voters.

David Jolly has officially announced Gwen Graham as his running mate in Florida's 2026 gubernational race.

Zephyrhills City Council moves forward with temporary pause on data center proposals. The unanimous decision came at a Zephyrhills City Council meeting earlier this week.

The NAACP is calling for a boycott of major public universities in eight Southern states, including Florida.

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.

Tampa City Council gives its preliminary approval to study more school zone cameras. The new ordinance would crack down on speeding violations. WMNF's Joeniyah Carter reports Tampa Police plans to extend the implementation of cameras within 18 school zones despite concerns about privacy.

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.

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.

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.

Pinellas County and the Army Corps signed new beach nourishment agreement. The agreement will make it easier for the county to access federal dollars to nourish its coastline.

A rocket belonging to Jeff Bezos' Blue Origin has exploded during a test at the launch pad in Florida.

A devastating fire at the University of South Florida St. Petersburg's marine sciences building may not have destroyed everything.

In Lutz residents are pushing back against a private school proposal that could increase flooding risks.

Tampa City Council voted last week to move forward with the Ybor Harbor development project aimed at expanding the waterfront area.

Richard Knight, convicted of fatally stabbing his cousin's girlfriend and the couple's 4-year-old daughter, has been executed in Florida.

Hillsborough County voted 5-2 to approve a nonbinding deal for a new $2.3 billion Tampa Bay Rays stadium and related development.

Manatee County commissioners allocated $100,000 to restore the vandalized graves at the Old Memphis Cemetery in Palmetto.

Luis Viera said he will run for the Florida House of Representatives District 67. He has been on Tampa City Council for almost a decade.

Former Florida CFO Alex Sink castigates the state's current Chief Financial Officer Blaise Ingoglia at Tampa Tiger Bay Club.

The Florida House Rules and Ethics Committee officially reprimanded Rep. Angie Nixon over demonstrations opposing redistricting.

Clearwater Florida Senator Ed Hooper announced his resignation from District 21, effective the date of the midterm elections.

Manatee County launches investigation after families find 17 gravesites vandalized in an historic cemetery.

Dozens of residents and officers pushed back against outsourcing Bradenton Beach Police to the Manatee County Sheriff's Office.

Some Pinellas libraries offer "pit crew bags," a free bag with a book, a toy and teaching tips for parents.

The Courtney Campbell Causeway will close overnight on Monday May 11 and Tuesday May 12, weather permitting, according to FDOT.