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Manatee County EMS employees noticeably underpaid
A recent Manatee County audit revealed that more than 200 EMS employees were being underpaid by approximately $336,000.
Extreme heat: most of Florida will continue under a heat advisory & dusty conditions
Across Florida, numerous temperature records could be broken or tied on Friday and Saturday.
A Tampa Bay area pickleball pro started a nonprofit to help other athletes overcome injuries
A local pickleball professional is using what could have been a career-ending injury to help other athletes in similar situations to recover.
Center for Biological Diversity sues over protections for queen conch.
The lawsuit is a step towards getting the Queen Conch’s home recognized as a critical protection habitat under the Endangered Species Act.
Florida’s high SNAP error rate is by design, says state’s top Democrat
If Florida doesn’t lower its SNAP error rates, the state could have to pay as much as $1 billion to continue to participate in the federal food security program. Florida Democratic Party Chair Chair Nikki Fried says the high error rate might not be due to mundane mistakes but…
DSA candidates are winning Democratic primaries — can they do it in Florida?
The recent electoral successes by Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) candidates in New York, Pennsylvania, and Colorado has sparked vituperative responses from Republicans and establishment Democrats around the country. But conventional wisdom would have you believe that the…
Rape kit provider on probation after victims waited up to 12 hours for forensic exam
The Florida Council Against Sexual Violence placed the Suncoast Center in Pinellas County on a 90-day corrective action plan.
D’Rose Gastrobar, a Latin restaurant “with Colombian DNA,” nears highly anticipated Ybor opening
A new dining experience is coming to Tampa. D’Rose Gastrobar, Ybor’s newest addition, will feature small plates and a big emphasis on drinks, blending a casual bar experience with elevated […]
The Scoop: Fri. July 10, 2026 Tampa Bay and Florida headlines by WMNF
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.
Vu?n Xoài is Tampa’s hidden Vietnamese farm and restaurant near Westchase
There’s a small slice of Vietnam hiding in plain sight in a Westchase residential neighborhood, and if you haven’t heard about it yet, that’s exactly the kind of thing we’re […]
The Temple Terrace Police Department launches a new communication program
Temple Terrace police launch a new software platform that improves communication with its residents.
“Adjusting to New Normals” on Morning Energy
“Things may never go back to normal. You may need to create a new normal. And that’s okay,” originates from widespread wellness and inspirational literature. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), the 2026 European Heatwave has been linked to more than 1300 deaths…