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St. Pete Council member: Rays killing the stadium deal means city can “provide so much more community benefits”
Spring Break in Florida: Strong winds make beaches, seas dangerous & fire weather danger
Rocket 88 blasts off at Tropical Heatwave 2025: Florida’s rockabilly legends return!
The Florida Legislature is considering requiring front license plates
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Psychologists offer some advice and coping strategies for how to deal with the anxiety caused by the Trump agenda.
10 Roads Express workers with Teamsters 79 enter 3rd week of strike
Drivers working for the largest mail subcontractor for the US Postal Service are in their third week of a 24-hour a day 7 day a week strike. Drivers in Tampa for 10 Roads Express are joining other union members as part of a strike across 8 states. Cars were honking in support of the half…
Spring Break in Florida: Strong winds make beaches, seas dangerous & fire weather danger
We expect the next cold front to push through Florida on Thursday.
The Scoop: Wed. March 19, 2025, Florida and Tampa Bay headlines by WMNF
Round up of WMNF news headlines including private data request probe, term limit proposal, DEI policies, DOGE, and parks reopening.
Music
SOTD 3/19/25: Can O’ Pop by Steve Poltz
The WMNF Song of the Day for March 19, 2025, is “Can O’ Pop” by Steve Poltz. Steve Poltz has fun on stage. Steve Poltz has fun off stage. Every show has its own vibe. Raucous, joyous, improvisational and always strange. Stellar guitar work and songs that will have you smiling one minute and crying…
SOTD 3/18/25: The Only Cure for the Blues is the Blues by Lachy Doley
From Ireland yesterday, to Australia today. We don’t know exactly why, but many of our favorite artists come from Down Under. Maybe it is something in the water. We don’t know but we love it. The WMNF Song of the Day for March 18, 2025 is “The Only Cure for the Blues is the Blues”…
The Top 10 Spins on WMNF 88.5 FM highlights the most popular and influential tracks currently playing on the station. It showcases a curated list of the top 10 songs, representing a mix of genres from indie hits to emerging artists and chart-topping favorites. Updated weekly, this list brings you the freshest sounds and the…
SOTD 3/17/25: It’s Amazing to Be Young by Fontaines D.C.
It is St. Patrick’s Day. And while downtown Tampa celebrated on Saturday, Monday March 17, 2025 is a great day for an Irish band. The WMNF Song of the Day is “It’s Amazing to Be Young” by Fontaines D.C. Fontaines D.C. are WMNF favorites – an Irish post-punk band formed in Dublin in 2014.The band…
Guitar virtuoso Sue Foley headlines Tropical Heatwave on May 10th
Blues Virtuoso Brings Award-Winning Guitar Mastery to Tampa Bay’s Premier Music Festival on May 10th Tampa Bay music lovers are in for a genuine treat as four-time consecutive Blues Music Award winner Sue Foley takes the stage at Tropical Heatwave 2025. The Canadian-born guitar virtuoso will bring her exceptional talent and high-energy performance to this…
Latin Grammy winner Cheo to heat up WMNF 88.5 Tropical Heatwave 2025
In an exciting announcement for music lovers, Latin Grammy winner Cheo (José Luis Pardo) is set to bring his distinctive blend of dance, funk, and Latin rhythms to the highly anticipated WMNF 88.5 Tropical Heatwave 2025. The Brooklyn-based artist, known for his eclectic musical taste and dance floor-filling abilities, promises to deliver an unforgettable performance…
Rocket 88 blasts off at Tropical Heatwave 2025: Florida’s rockabilly legends return!
Florida’s legendary rockabilly outfit Rocket 88 returns to Tropical Heatwave 2025, bringing their cosmic-themed, high-energy performance to the Cuban Club Ballroom. With endorsements from Jerry Lee Lewis and a history of electrifying shows, these pompadour-sporting rockers promise an unforgettable night of toe-tapping, hand-clapping entertainment that’ll put a bop in your socks and a shakin’ in your shoes.
Uncle John’s Band to bring Grateful Dead magic to Tropical Heatwave 2025
Experience the authentic sound of the Grateful Dead as Uncle John’s Band, the Southeast’s premier Dead tribute for nearly three decades, performs at WMNF’s Tropical Heatwave on May 10, 2025. Don’t miss this legendary Florida group bringing their improvisational magic to the Ballroom from 10:15-11:15 PM.
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Living Mirror Playback Theater – Storytelling & Improv
25th Annual Old Seminole Heights Home Tour
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