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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 .

An appeals court has ruled that Florida’s Stop WOKE Act violates the First Amendment The post The Scoop: Wed. July 8, 2026 Tampa Bay and Florida headlines by WMNF appeared first on WMNF 88.5 FM .

Lakeland PD recently proposed a $21 million deal to refresh their contract Axon Enterprise Incorporated to incorporate AI in equipment. The post Lakeland PD Proposes AI Upgrades To Their Equipment appeared first on WMNF 88.5 FM .

Supporters urge Governor DeSantis to halt the execution of Dusty Ray Spencer, a 74-year-old inmate transformed by decades in prison. The post Dusty Ray Spencer supporters urge action from DeSantis appeared first on WMNF 88.5 FM .

Florida voters could soon decide whether public universities can limit enrollment for undocumented students. The post The Scoop: Thurs. June 25, 2026 Tampa Bay and Florida headlines by WMNF appeared first on WMNF 88.5 FM .

Citrus County enacted a one-year moratorium last month that says the scheduled vote in July about the proposal by Deltona Corporation would no longer take place. The post The Scoop: Wed. June 24, 2026 Tampa Bay and Florida headlines by WMNF appeared first on WMNF 88.5 FM .

Pinellas County has opened a 90-day bidding period for several downtown Clearwater properties, making a major step toward future redevelopment. The post The Scoop: Tues. June 23, 2026 Tampa Bay and Florida headlines by WMNF 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 .

Pinellas County Sheriff at the center of a lawsuit filed by the ACLU alleging wrongful arrest due to police facial recognition software. Robert Dillon was accused of asking a girl under 12 to leave a Jacksonville Beach McDonald's with him in 2024. Two Jacksonville officers used surveillance software managed by the Pinellas County Sheriff's Office to identify him as the subject. According to the la...

The Tampa police requested an expansion on traffic cameras in 18 school zones, but the proposal drew criticism due to data breach concerns. The post Tampa’s latest crackdown on speeding violations draws criticism appeared first on WMNF 88.5 FM .