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IRS takes up whistleblower claim of Hope Florida money that flowed to Uthmeier's political committee
The Internal Revenue Service is reviewing a whistleblower claim about $10 million in Medicaid settlement money that moved through the Hope Florida Foundation and, within weeks, into a political committee chaired by James Uthmeier, now Florida's attorney general, according to new…
Changes to Medicaid and SNAP eligibility, Florida’s minimum wage and weekly news
This week on "The Florida Roundup," we spoke about changes to eligibility for Medicaid. Then, we looked at changes in eligibility and funding for SNAP in Florida and more.
Yvonne Johnson, Gulfport’s First Female Mayor, Dies at 98
Yvonne Johnson, Gulfport's first female mayor, died at 98. Friends and officials remember her service, her honesty, and her commitment.
Despite detention center lawsuit, the Miccosukee Tribe donated to supporters of 'Alligator Alcatraz'
The Miccosukee Tribe is suing over the immigration detention center that was in its backyard, the facility dubbed "Alligator Alcatraz." Now, they've given money to candidates who publicly supported it.
Tampa Bay Beacons
Published 17 hours agoMahaffey to present Nurse John
City of Tampa
Published 19 hours agoTampa Police Department Designation of Special Event Zones
Tampa Police Department Designation of Special Event Zones Tony D. Fri, 10/02/2026 - 02:17 pm Tampa Police Department Designation of Special Event Zones On Friday October 2, 2026, a Special Event Zone will be in effect in the downtown area. Expect increased law enforcement…
St Pete Catalyst
Published 19 hours ago$40.85M approved for affordable housing projects
Six developments will receive federal disaster recovery dollars for 645 affordable rental units across St. Petersburg.
St Pete Catalyst
Published 20 hours agoCounty approves parking and ramp fee increases at beach parks
Pinellas County’s approved budget for 2026-2027 includes increased parking and boat ramp fees at county beach parks. Effective Dec. 1, fees at Fort De Soto, Sand Key and Fred Howard will increase from a flay daily rate of $6 a day, with a daily maximum of $12. Boat ramp parking…
St Pete Catalyst
Published 20 hours agoMiramar Resort eyes winter opening on St. Pete Beach
The company is aiming for a December opening but is giving itself some room.
WMNF 88.5
Published 20 hours agoListen: On WMNF Tampa, U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor and former State Rep. Mike Beltran debate for Florida’s 14th Congressional District
Kathy Castor debates Mike Beltran on WMNF.
The Hernando Sun
Published 21 hours agoDivided Hernando School Board Curbs Premium Increase, but Takes a Gamble in the Process
Hernando County school employees will still see higher health insurance costs next year, but the nearly 10% increase is less severe than the 23.5% hike initially proposed by Florida Blue. […]
WMNF 88.5
Published 21 hours agoThe Scoop: Fri. Oct. 2, 2026, Tampa Bay and Florida headlines by WMNF
Pinellas County Sheriff, Bob Gualtieri announced the arrest of Pinellas deputy Karl Gwynne who allegedly searched the automated license plate reader database about three-hundred times