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St. Petersburg installs ‘AquaFence’ to shield critical facility during storm season
Listen: Last year, tens of thousands in St. Petersburg couldn’t flush their toilets for days after one of the city’s most critical facilities was shut off because of Hurricane Milton. The city has installed a barrier around a low-lying wastewater facility to prevent that from happening in the future. St. Petersburg’s Public Works Administrator, Claude…
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A U.S. Senate report shows that seniors lost almost $5 billion to scams in 2024. A judge pauses construction of “Alligator Alcatraz.”
Reactor pressure vessels provide a barrier around thousands of uranium fuel rods in temperatures of more than 500 degrees and high pressure.
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SOTD 8/8/25: A Place to Hide by Michael Lane
The WMNF Song of the Day for August 8, 2025 is “A Place to Hide” by German musician Michael Lane. This wonderful piece of Folk Pop is OUT TODAY via Berlin based record label Greywood Records. “A Place to Hide” came from a really quiet place in me. It’s about those moments when you’re running on empty…
“TOTAL SURRENDER” on MORNING ENERGY
There is a saying that “the enemy of my enemy is my friend”. One of the greatest examples of this is the very complex relationship between the United States and the Soviet Union which at one point in history resulted in the two countries becoming allies during World War II. The United States formally entered the war…
Eddie Palmieri (1936–2025): The Eternal Architect of Latin Jazz and Salsa
The world lost a giant of music. Eddie Palmieri, the legendary pianist, composer, and bandleader who revolutionized Latin jazz and salsa, passed away on August 6, 2025, at the age of 88. His death marks the end of an era, but his rhythm, innovation, and spirit will echo far beyond his lifetime. Born in Spanish…
SOTD 8/7/25: Purple Paint by Tommy Prine
The WMNF Song of the Day for August 7, 2025 is “Purple Paint” by Tommy Prine. Tommy Prine is an American singer-songwriter. He is the youngest son of WMNF favorite John Prine. Inspired by the unwavering support of his wife throughout his musical journey, “Purple Paint” is a reflection on partnership, devotion, and the quiet strength that…
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