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Listen: Governor Ron DeSantis’s administration sent a cease-and-desist letter to an Orlando Sentinel journalist reporting on HOPE Florida, Casey DeSantis’s charity under criminal investigation. The letter is raising eyebrows from First Amendment and ethics advocates. ...
Florida ghost orchids could get stronger protections
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is now moving to protect the ghost orchid flower under the Endangered Species Act.
The Scoop: Wed. June 11, 2025, Tampa Bay and Florida headlines by WMNF
WMNF headlines including Pasco deputies, deputy shooting, Gwen Henderson death, Tampa City Hall protests, UF Board of Trustees.
“No Kings” day protests are scheduled for Saturday
On June 14th, citizens will take to the streets to march against Trump Administration policies in demonstrations across the country.
Tampa City Council member Gwen Henderson dead at 60
Listen: Tampa City Council member Gwen Henderson has died at 60 years old. Tampa’s Mayor and its City Council Chair confirmed the sudden death Tuesday morning. Henderson was sworn into the Tampa City Council in...
Three-day celebration for Juneteenth hosted by City of Clearwater
There will be a three day celebration for Junetheenth will be hosted by City of Clearwater starting on June 15th.
Talking Animals: Ask the trainer
Today’s program involved setting aside the usual “Talking Animals” format in order to present the show-length feature, “Ask The Trainer.”
Should Florida change term limits? Tuesday Cafe
Over 30 years ago, Florida voters amended the state’s constitution to limit legislators’ terms to eight years.
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...
The Scoop: Tue. June 10, 2025, Tampa Bay and Florida headlines by WMNF
WMNF headlines including Tampa protests, ICE raids, USF research study on hurricanes, House and Senate budget, BET Awards, Doechii.
New USF study reveals how rivers can affect hurricane strength
Listen: New research from the University of South Florida’s College of Marine Science sheds light on how rivers may affect the rapid intensification of hurricanes, and USF researchers hope this information can improve future hurricane forecasts. ...
Local groups gathered at Tampa City Hall to oppose ICE raids
The Tampa Bay Students for a Democratic Society, along with other local resistance groups, organized what they called a rapid response protest at Tampa City Hall. The anti-ICE protest occurred on Monday afternoon and was...
