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News and Public Affairs
Open carry bill draws backlash
Listen: A controversial bill filed for the upcoming legislative session would allow Floridians to openly carry firearms in the state, and it’s received scrutiny from both sides of the aisle. The new measure would allow...
The Scoop: Fri. Dec 20th, 2024, Tampa Bay and Florida headlines by WMNF
New social media law goes into effect Jan. 1 A new law banning kids under the age of 14 from having social media accounts takes effect in Florida on January 1. Under the law, 14...
A top pickleball pro is from Tampa, where you’ll find “great play”
Hundreds of amateurs and pros are competing this week at a PPA professional pickleball tournament in Holly Hill, Florida.
Bobbi Brink recalls living in Texas, planning to open a restaurant, and seeing her first advertisement offering the sale of big cats.
Why a Pinellas County Commissioner shifted his view on the Rays stadium deal
Listen: Pinellas County approved bonds for their part of a new $1.3 billion Tampa Bay Rays stadium. One commissioner changed his vote from a no to a yes – but there are still unknowns. Commissioner Chris...
Tampa Bay news in review: WMNF 88.5’s top stories of 2024
Throughout 2024, WMNF 88.5’s audience engaged with stories that reflected the complex social, political, and environmental challenges facing Florida. These top stories, which garnered the most views on wmnf.org, paint a vivid picture of a...
The Scoop: Thur. Dec 19th, 2024, Tampa Bay and Florida headlines by WMNF
State officials say the constitution does not mandate ‘comfortable’ prisons Florida corrections officials want a federal judge to toss out a potential class-action lawsuit alleging the state has violated inmates’ rights because of hot conditions...
Coping With Loss & Grief at Holiday Time
The holidays are not a happy time for everyone. If you've suffered a loss, get some coping tools to help you get through the happy season.
State officials launch new AI-powered radio emergency alert system
Listen: One thing is for certain each year in Florida: hurricanes. And with widespread power outages from Helene and Milton, many Floridians turned to their radios for the latest updates. Now, a new technology officials will...
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.
Pillar coral is now “endangered” under the ESA
The National Marine Fisheries Service changed the status of pillar coral from threatened to endangered under the ESA.
