Josh Holton

1 month ago | wmnf.org | Josh Holton

Governor Ron DeSantis is touting the state’s partnership with the federal government to crack down on undocumented immigrants at the governor’s press conference at a Florida Highway Patrol station in Tampa on Monday. DeSantis repeatedly noted the state’s involvement in 287(g), a controversial federal program that allows law enforcement more power on behalf of ICE to enforce federal immigration laws.

1 month ago | wmnf.org | Josh Holton

Clearwater Police and Fire & Rescue evacuated South Beach III Condominiums at 1460 Gulf Blvd. yesterday after cracks were found in a structural pillar beneath the building. Although there was no collapse, the evacuation was carried out starting around 3:55 p.m. About 60 residents were escorted out of the 12-story building, which was about 40% occupied. The Red Cross assisted those needing shelter. Multiple agencies, including the Pinellas County Technical Rescue Team, responded.

1 month ago | wmnf.org | Josh Holton

Federal air quality guidance advises seniors and other vulnerable groups around Tampa Bay, to remain indoors today, as air quality is expected to reach “orange” levels on the Air Quality Index. This level, classified by the Environmental Protection Agency as “unhealthy for sensitive groups,” can cause symptoms like coughing, shortness of breath, and worsen existing heart or lung conditions.

2 months ago | wmnf.org | Josh Holton

Dave Easby has been coming to Dunedin from New Brunswick, Canada for the last 15 years. He likes to watch the Toronto Blue Jays spring training.  But this year, he opted for Mexico. On Monday, the Florida House of Representatives’ House Commerce Committee supported House Bill 955, which would require all private businesses to use an E-Verify system. The group pushing a recreational pot initiative would need to submit 880,062 valid signatures to get on Florida’s November 2026 ballot.

2 months ago | wmnf.org | Josh Holton

Marches and rallies spanning from coast to coast across the United States ignited last Saturday against President Donald Trump, Elon Musk, and their policies that have led to the gutting of government, plummeting stock values, and continued support of Israel’s attacks on Gaza. In Tampa, Florida statewide protests drew about 5,000 demonstrators in one of the largest protests seen in years.