The Scoop: WMNF Daily News Digest

The Scoop: Tues. Mar. 24, 2026 Tampa Bay and Florida headlines by WMNF 24.03.2026 ↓

Today is the last day to vote in Hillsborough County and Polk County, with polls closing tonight at 7:00 pm.

The Scoop: Mon. Mar. 23, 2026 Tampa Bay and Florida headlines by WMNF 23.03.2026 ↓

Candidates for the Hillsborough County School Board discussed many issues, and all disagreed with the proposal that the superintendent should hold an elected role.

The Scoop: Fri. Mar. 20, 2026 Tampa Bay and Florida headlines by WMNF 20.03.2026 ↓

Royer Perez-Jimenez death is the 46th reported under ICE custody since the start of President Donald Trump's second term.

The Scoop: Thurs. Mar. 19, 2026 Tampa Bay and Florida headlines by WMNF 19.03.2026 ↓

The FBI says a suspicious package found at MacDill Air Force Base in Tampa contains possible energetic materials.

The Scoop: Wed. Mar. 18, 2026 Tampa Bay and Florida headlines by WMNF 18.03.2026 ↓

The U.S. Supreme Court will hear arguments about possibly ending TPS for Haitians and Syrians.

The Scoop: Tues. Mar. 17, 2026 Tampa Bay and Florida headlines by WMNF 17.03.2026 ↓

A U.S. Senator wants to strip FDA approval from the abortion pill mifepristone. Some states have sued the FDA to restrict access to the pill.

The Scoop: Mon. Mar. 16, 2026 Tampa Bay and Florida headlines by WMNF 16.03.2026 ↓

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The Scoop: WMNF Daily News Digest for 03/13/2026 13.03.2026 ↓

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

The Scoop: Thurs. Mar. 12, 2026 Tampa Bay and Florida headlines by WMNF 12.03.2026 ↓

Attorney General Uthmeier is threatening Tampa Mayor with removal if she continues to allow "sanctuary polices."

The Scoop: Wed. Mar. 11, 2026 Tampa Bay and Florida headlines by WMNF 11.03.2026 ↓

Senate Bill 302 may be a win for environmental advocates around Tampa Bay, as it would stop the development of a mega cruise port in Manatee County.

The Scoop: Tues. Mar. 10, 2026 Tampa Bay and Florida headlines by WMNF 10.03.2026 ↓

Election day in Pineallas County is today, with polling locations for many of the cities closing at 7 pm tonight.

The Scoop: Mon. Mar. 9, 2026 Tampa Bay and Florida headlines by WMNF 09.03.2026 ↓

The Florida legislature's proposed budgets could severely restrict or defund Florida Forever, one of the state's land conservation programs.

The Scoop: WMNF Daily News Digest for 03/06/2026 06.03.2026 ↓

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

The Scoop: Thurs. Mar. 5, 2026 Tampa Bay and Florida headlines by WMNF 05.03.2026 ↓

The Southern Poverty Law Center, CAIR Legal Defense Fund, and others have won their injunction against a federal lawsuit.

The Scoop: Wed. Mar. 4, 2026 Tampa Bay and Florida headlines by WMNF 04.03.2026 ↓

Scores of people spoke out against Senate Bill 1296, saying it will silence the voices of working people, and may destroy unions.

The Scoop: Tues. Mar. 3, 2026 Tampa Bay and Florida headlines by WMNF 03.03.2026 ↓

U.S. demonstrators are calling for the U.S. to leave the Middle East, following the bombing of Iran by the U.S. and Israel.

The Scoop: Mon. Mar. 2, 2026 Tampa Bay and Florida headlines by WMNF 02.03.2026 ↓

Leah Burdick reports that Students for a Democratic Society held an emergency protest yesterday against U.S. involvement in the Middle East.

The Scoop: Fri. Feb. 27, 2026 Tampa Bay and Florida headlines by WMNF 27.02.2026 ↓

In a city council workshop, some Gulfport residents expressed concern about the 287(g) cooperation agreement police signed with ICE.

The Scoop: Thurs. Feb. 26, 2026 Tampa Bay and Florida headlines by WMNF 26.02.2026 ↓

With a wildfire burning in the western Everglades, officials have closed down a stretch of I-75 near Alligator Alley.

The Scoop: Wed. Feb. 25, 2026 Tampa Bay and Florida headlines by WMNF 25.02.2026 ↓

Chris Young reports that as of yesterday, Hillsborough College is closer to being the next home of the Tampa Bay Rays.

The Scoop: Tues. Feb. 24, 2026 Tampa Bay and Florida headlines by WMNF 24.02.2026 ↓

New changes to Ybor City streets are meant to protect pedestrians and slow traffic after the November 4th crash.

The Scoop: Mon. Feb. 23, 2026 Tampa Bay and Florida headlines by WMNF 23.02.2026 ↓

An executive order will now provide broad immunity to pesticide companies and the phosphate mining industry.

The Scoop: WMNF Daily News Digest for 02/20/2026 20.02.2026 ↓

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

The Scoop: Thurs. Feb. 19, 2026 Tampa Bay and Florida headlines by WMNF 19.02.2026 ↓

An executive order will now provide broad immunity to pesticide companies and the phosphate mining industry.

The Scoop: Wed. Feb. 18, 2026 Tampa Bay and Florida headlines by WMNF 18.02.2026 ↓

Some opponents of the bill addressing gender identity in the workplace say it discriminates against the LGBTQ+ community.