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Leah Burdick

Pasco Resist plans protest on the 4th of July

On Friday July 4, Pasco Resist is having its fifth organized protest on the corners of Little Road and State Road 54 in Trinity. The protest is to show how Pasco Resist feels there is...
Juneteenth

A Juneteenth bus tour highlights small Black-owned businesses

For Juneteenth Congresswoman Kathy Castor did a bus tour to visit a few local Black-owned businesses in St.Petersburg. The tour was to help highlight how small businesses are not being seen enough. The first stop...
Medicaid

Non-profit organization warns about federal cuts to health and food assistants

The Florida Policy Institute (FPI) held a virtual press conference on June 17 to discuss how massive cuts to health care and food assistance will hurt Florida families. The reconciliation bill is called the “One...

No Kings Day protest in Pinellas County

Pinellas County joined in on the country wide protest for No Kings day. The protest remained peaceful and had a huge outcome.

ICE protest takes place in downtown Tampa

“Hey Hey! Ho Ho! ICE has got to go,” was being chanted in downtown Tampa, Monday, as emotions ran high. The protest was held outside City Hall where community members gathered together for what they...

Brake light clinic helps residents avoid traffic stops and interactions with ICE

Deviant Libation hosted an event with Love has no Borders last Friday, where members of the community can get free brake light installation.

Gulfport’s annual Pride Day returns

On June 7, Gulfport celebrated their 5th annual Pride day with local business and vendors. Community members came out to celebrate the day.

The Scoop: Fri. Jan 3rd, 2025, Tampa Bay and Florida headlines by WMNF

Rudman bills tossed out Rudman resigned from the house but had 6 bills he wrote. Hurricane Milton reopened a Sarasota inlet improving water quality Midnight Pass was closed for decades, but Milton reopened it. They...

The Scoop: Weds. Dec 18th, 2024, Tampa Bay and Florida headlines by WMNF

Pinellas commissioners approve bonds for new Rays stadium After a delay, the commissioners have approved the new Rays stadium. It will be a 1.3 billion-dollar stadium. Student organization files lawsuit against USF Students filed a...

How police departments gave back to the community for the holidays

Largo, Pinellas, and Clearwater Police Departments held holiday events to help families in need for Christmas.

The Scoop: Tues. Dec 17th, 2024, Tampa Bay and Florida headlines by WMNF

Delay Expansion of Children’s Health Care Florida seeks delay due to Biden administration. Expansion of kid care can help children with complex issues. Probation for St. Pete Uhuru group A federal judge sentenced three members...

Toy drive to support Veteran families in need is back

Operation Toy Soldier has drop-off spots available for those to donate new and unwrapped toys to help veteran families this holiday season.
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