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Fulton County YMCA wins grants to teach water safety to 400 kids
The Fulton County YMCA has received two grants totaling $40,000 to help 400 kids learn to swim and other water-safety tips to keep kids safe from drowning.
Docs: Indy man used GPS tracking device to stalk ex-wife
INDIANAPOLIS -- An Indianapolis man reportedly placed a GPS tracking device on his ex-wife's vehicle and followed her to multiple locations. According to court documents recently filed in Marion County, 38-year-old Matthew Smith was charged with: In mid-June, an officer with the…
Creative Loafing Tampa Bay
Published July 09Rouson 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…
So … help me, God.
Recently, the State of Texas voted to begin incorporating the teaching of the Bible to its 5.5 million public school students. The new social studies curriculum, which takes effect in […]
Court docs: Fort Wayne man accused of setting fire to severed genitals inside mother's garage
Christopher Peden, 36, is facing an arson charge in the incident that happened in May.
Fever must develop an edge to be a threat in playoffs.
In the history surrounding the game of basketball, no team has ever cared to be labeled soft by the opposing squad. That image quickly gives an opponent a psychological edge […]
St Pete Catalyst
Published July 09Madeira Beach approves $115M John’s Pass hotel
The John’s Pass boardwalk is getting a major new tenant. At its Wednesday meeting, the Madeira Beach City Commission unanimously approved the development of a five-story, 87-room upscale Marriott hotel at the boardwalk’s east end, to be constructed along 129th Street E., on the…
22-year-old man charged after 21-year-old man killed in shooting on Indy's north side
The shooting happened around 11:15 a.m. Sunday, June 21 in the 1700 block of Shawnee Road, near West 71st Street and Grandview Drive.
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Published July 09The 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..
Indianapolis man wanted after allegedly stalking ex-wife using a GPS tracking device
Matthew Smith, 38, faces charges of unlawful surveillance and stalking after allegedly placing a GPS tracker on his ex-wife's car, according to court documents.
Creative Loafing Tampa Bay
Published July 09Florida 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…
Martinsville man facing charges after allegedly selling drugs to woman, resulting in death in November 2025
In an interview with police, Derek Noel allegedly admitted delivering the drugs to Kilee Jones and that the drugs had been supplied by another person.