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League of Women Voters Explains 2026 Florida Ballot Amendments
League of Women Voters explains three 2026 Florida ballot amendments on state reserves, agricultural taxes, homestead exemptions, and local budgets.
New space station crew launches from Florida on SpaceX's Crew Dragon capsule
The crew of four — two NASA astronauts, one from Canada, and a Russian cosmonaut — heads to the International Space Station after liftoff from the Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida.
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Published October 01Florida faces bigger role in wetland protection after federal changes
Federal wetland changes are giving Florida and local governments a larger role in decisions that affect drinking water, flooding, development, and water quality.
Florida announces Oct. 8 hearing on plan to end rules for 4 vaccines
As part of the state surgeon general's push for "medical freedom," Florida wants to change rules that require four vaccines for schools, daycare and adult education programs.
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Published October 01October 2026 WMNF News & Notes
In 1986, the movie camera cut away from a wall with a poster of English rock band Cabaret Voltaire, a Union Jack, and the Scottish band Simple Minds. Ferris Bueller, who just tricked his parents into believing that he was too sick to go to school, broke the proscenium, looked at…
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Published October 01The Scoop: Thu. Oct. 1, 2026, Tampa Bay and Florida headlines by WMNF
Find out how early voting impacts the community in St. Pete. Voting access is a key factor for equitable participation.
St Pete Catalyst
Published October 01Seminole pushes back on Jacques, removes disputed links
Jacques accused the City of taxpayer-funded electioneering.
Tampa Bay Beacons
Published October 01Largo approves $325M budget, lowers property tax rate
St Pete Catalyst
Published October 01Terracon Foundation awards $50,000 endowment to USF
The Terracon Foundation will award a $50,000 endowment to the University of South Florida. According to a prepared statement, it “will be used to support scholarships for first-generation students interested in civil engineering.” Terracon is a multidiscipline consulting firm.
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Published October 01County extends dengue fever state of local emergency
Pinellas County has extended the State of Local Emergency related to the mosquito-borne spread of dengue fever until Oct. 8. The Board of County Commissioners adopted a resolution declaring the emergency Sept. 24. According to a prepared statement, it “grants the County…
Tampa Bay Beacons
Published October 01Improvements to Dunedin preserve in works, but future upgrades unclear
Osprey Observer
Published October 01Troop 665 Scouts Complete A Year Of High Adventure
Scouts from Troop 665 spent the past year reaching new heights, exploring history beneath the sea and enduring extreme cold through three of Scouting America’s premier high-adventure programs. Boy Scout Troop 665 truly lived up to their motto, “On the edge of adventure.” Whether…