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Published September 29The Scoop: Mon. Sep. 28, 2026, Tampa Bay and Florida headlines by WMNF
The Tampa City Council rejected the rezoning of Showmen’s Rest cemetery. The rejected proposal was to build a single-family home on an unmarked lot near the site.
A Tampa-based doctor returning from Congo on challenges of treating the Ebola outbreak
Dr. Adi Nadimpalli, with Doctors Without Borders, spent weeks in the Central African nation, which is facing the second largest Ebola outbreak in recorded history, with more than 8,000 cases and 3,900 deaths.
DeSantis appointee’s family complained about a teacher. Uthmeier called for her firing
The grandchild of a DeSantis appointee appears to be at the center of complaints against a teacher whom Attorney General James Uthmeier publicly accused of mistreating an student over his political views.
AG Uthmeier seeks to prevent OpenAI development with new filing
The filing is part of the original case Uthmeier filed against OpenAI on June 1, after he previously began a probe into the company that was expanded to look at possible criminal charges.
A royal mess: King tides are back—and more annoying than ever
King tides flooded roads, businesses and the Hollywood Beach Broadwalk across South Florida. Here is how the moon, warm water, onshore winds, porous limestone and a strengthening El Niño can combine to make Florida’s seasonal flooding worse.
Peak tropical cyclone season to wrap up without a hurricane across Atlantic
Forecasters were tracking Tropical Storm Hanna in the central Atlantic, but similar to most systems in 2026, it will remain weak and stay clear of land.
Columbus Free Press
Published September 29The Purge Palantir Campaign
Palantir Technologies is a software company based in Tampa, Florida that develops big data integration and analytics platforms for government and commercial clients. The company was founded in 2003 by Peter Thiel, Alex Karp, Joe Lonsdale, Stephen Cohen, and Nathan Gettings. It…
Floridians can give input on new science education standards during a listening tour this week
Some education advocates worry the subject of climate change will be phased out of Florida's science standards during the updating process.
City of Tampa
Published September 28City of Tampa to Rally Behind Rays Ahead of Postseason Run
City of Tampa to Rally Behind Rays Ahead of Postseason Run Tony D. Mon, 09/28/2026 - 05:01 pm The City of Tampa will celebrate the postseason playoff run for the Tampa Bay Rays on Tuesday. City of Tampa to Rally Behind Rays Ahead of Postseason Run The City of Tampa is showing its…
Bucs QB Mayfield is expected to miss at least 3 weeks after dislocating right thumb
Bucs coach Todd Bowles said an MRI on Baker Mayfield did not show ligament damage or a fracture. Still, undrafted rookie Jalon Daniels will start this week at quarterback against the Packers.
The debate over debates in Florida elections, and learning campaign finance loopholes
For the first time in 50 years, there may be no debate between the leading candidates in the race for Florida governor.
Survey: Floridians sour on prospects for the property insurance market
Most aren't buying claims lawsuit restrictions are helping matters.