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Manatee County’s burn ban remains in effect amid ongoing drought conditions
The Manatee County burn ban continues as wildfire risks rise. Discover what activities are prohibited during this period.
Waymo’s infamous robotaxis to soon be fully driverless in Tampa
Waymo first began testing its vehicles in Tampa in December 2025. Since then, residents may have seen the distinct, camera-covered, white SUVs driving around with a Waymo employee in the front seat for the technology to be tested safely.
Venezuela Earthquake Live Updates: July 9, 2026
Refresh this page for the latest updates. Nature never obeyed: how Chavismo turned disasters into national tragedies (Opinion by Ernesto Reitich) Venezuela Earthquake Live Updates: July 9, 2026 Follow WMNF’s live coverage of the aftermath of Venezuela’s devastating earthquakes.…
An SEC football festival is coming to downtown Tampa this July
For one week this summer, Downtown Tampa is going to be the epicenter of the college football universe. The televised spectacle of SEC Media Days is being hosted at the […]
Rouson drops Ken Welch endorsement, gives full support to Charlie Crist in St. Pete mayor’s race
Less than a month after making headlines for endorsing both leading candidates in St. Petersburg’s mayoral race, outgoing state Senator Darryl Rouson has changed course. Rouson announced Thursday that he is rescinding his endorsement of incumbent Mayor Ken Welch and is now…
The Scoop: Thurs. July 9, 2026 Tampa Bay and Florida headlines by WMNF
New water treatment will help Tampa target PFAS chemicals as the city works to improve the safety and quality of drinking water..
Florida can now expect a ‘well below-normal’ hurricane season, says forecasters
Storm forecasters have further downgraded predictions a little more than a month into the 2026 Atlantic hurricane season, which has so far produced a single named tropical system. For a season initially anticipated to be “somewhat below-normal,” Colorado State University…
July seminar to discuss who controls access to St. Pete Beach
Who controls access to St. Pete Beach: the public or beachfront property owners? That question will be the focus of a City of St. Pete Beach seminar Thursday, July 23, on Florida’s customary use doctrine and how it applies to the shoreline. The free seminar will be held from 5…
Tampa advances new water treatment technology to reduce PFAS
Explore how Tampa water treatment technology will improve drinking water quality and decrease PFAS with innovative solutions.
Expect less hurricane activity in 2026 according to revised predictions from CSU
CSU now predict a well-below average number of named storms, hurricanes, and major hurricanes in the Atlantic in 2026.
K-Bar Ranch Getting 3,500 New Trees
K-Bar Ranch Getting 3,500 New Trees Tony D. Thu, 07/09/2026 - 08:39 am Pines were the dominant tree in the December planting, but the July 9 planting will be all oaks. Major Tree Planting Effort in New Tampa Mayor Jane Castor's goal of 30,000 trees planted by 2030 in the City of…
Tampa Bay Rays unveil new renderings for proposed Forever Home Ballpark
While the present-day Tampa Bay Rays were taking care of business on the field, the franchise unveiled a new look at the future of the team and its proposed Forever […]