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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.
WMNF 88.5
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…
WMNF 88.5
Published October 01The Scoop: Thu. Oct. 1, 2026, Tampa Bay and Florida headlines by WMNF
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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.
St Pete Catalyst
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 01FishHawk Turkey Trot Returns Thanksgiving Morning For 18th Annual Run
Thanksgiving morning in FishHawk will once again begin with running shoes, community spirit and a little friendly competition when the 18th annual FishHawk Turkey Trot takes place on Thursday, November 26. The annual family-friendly event will begin at 5668 FishHawk Crossing…
Lightning open their season with a familiar core and something left to prove
Tampa Bay, which opens the season Thursday at the New York Rangers, have won consistently under Jon Cooper, but another strong regular season will mean little without making a deep playoff run.
St. Petersburg voters will be asked to authorize bonds to speed up protecting the city's utilities
The GO (General Obligation) Bond would fund $600 million in improvements to speed up protection of the city's wastewater, drinking water and flood protection programs.
Florida Democrats think they'll break Republican supermajorities. What does that mean?
Republicans hold supermajorities in both chambers of the Florida Legislature. Democrats say they can break both this November — and gain more legislative leverage.