{"podcast":{"title":"Tampa News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!","slug":"tampa-bay-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7562045","podcast_index_feed_id":7562045,"rss_url":"https://feeds.fastcast.ai/the-tampa-daily-news-now.xml","website_url":"https://thednn.ai/","image_url":"https://image.fastcast.ai/podcasts/the-tampa-daily-news-now.jpg","author":"The Daily News Now!","episode_count":1591,"summary":"Hosted by Corey with the Story, Tampa Bay News Today delivers daily coverage of everything happening across the Tampa Bay area with fast, focused updates on local news, government, business, public safety, weather, and the stories shaping the region. From Tampa to St. Petersburg and surrounding communities, the show keeps you informed on what matters most. Each short episode highlights what matters most—including key updates, regional trends, and stories shaping the area—produced by AI for speed, consistency, and clarity. Part of The Daily News Now network, Tampa Bay News Today is built for listeners who want reliable local news coverage in a quick, easy-to-digest format. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai","last_synced_at":"2026-07-20T08:19:14.100375+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/tampa-bay-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7562045"},"episode":{"title":"Midtown’s Big Glow-Up Plan | Tampa News","slug":"midtown-s-big-glow-up-plan-tampa-news","published_at":"2026-07-18T06:54:16+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/tampa-bay-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7562045/midtown-s-big-glow-up-plan-tampa-news","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/tampa-bay-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7562045","url":"https://sources.thednn.ai/e0bff0643ba8fcfe","audio_url":"https://api.fastcast.ai/audio/01b08067-7a3f-4993-ac15-ee0c78061a8b.mp3","summary":"Lakeland’s Midtown is set for a major transformation with a new CRA draft plan that promises more housing, medical offices, shops, and vibrant public spaces—especially near the health center and Tigertown. The plan also includes a stunning new nature preserve linking Bonnet Springs Park to Lake Parker, tackling stormwater while expanding green space. Local voices like Denise Gilmore of Mary’s Bagel Café emphasize the need for business growth and neighborhood cleanup, while the plan uniquely honors the area’s African American heritage through its first-ever historic resources survey. Public input is still open, with final approval pending the Lakeland City Commission. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/e0bff0643ba8fcfe","meta_description":"Lakeland’s Midtown is set for a major transformation with a new CRA draft plan that promises more housing, medical offices, shops, and vibrant public spac…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":113,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/tampa-bay-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7562045/episodes/midtown-s-big-glow-up-plan-tampa-news/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/tampa-bay-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7562045/midtown-s-big-glow-up-plan-tampa-news.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}