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UF, USF among four Florida schools with ties to foreign ‘countries of concern’
Tampa’s must-see show: Keller Williams’ live looping extravaganza
Facing a state probe, Gulfport Council Member Ian O’Hara resigns: The Gabber
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UF, USF among four Florida schools with ties to foreign ‘countries of concern’
Listen: Following a law signed last year by Governor Ron DeSantis, Florida universities are cutting ties with “countries of concern” that they do business with. Information presented at a State University System Board of Governors Meeting shows four universities, including the University of South Florida, still have ties. A 2023 Florida law heavily restricts how…
The group supporting Florida’s abortion rights ballot question is fighting a state-imposed fine
The dispute is between the Floridians Protecting Freedom political committee and the Florida Department of State.
The Scoop: Wed. Nov. 13th, 2024, Tampa Bay and Florida headlines by WMNF
Rays’ new stadium is on hold for now The Tampa Bay Rays said yesterday that it is highly unlikely their planned new stadium will be ready for the 2028 season, if at all. It’s a combination of severe hurricane damage to Tropicana Field and delays on financing by the Pinellas County Commission. Hillsborough issues a…
Facing a state probe, Gulfport Council Member Ian O’Hara resigns: The Gabber
Gulfport council entertained a motion for a State Attorney investigation asking DeSantis to remove and suspend Ian O’Hara.
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Tampa’s must-see show: Keller Williams’ live looping extravaganza
In a recent enlightening conversation with WMNF 88.5‘s Grateful Ed Greene (Freak Show), musical innovator Keller Williams shared insights into his distinctive approach to live performance and the art of looping. The interview set the stage for Williams’ highly anticipated return to Skippers in Tampa on Friday, December 6th. The Master of Live Looping Known…
“I Sing The Body Electric – Soul To Body” on Morning Energy with Dan Thro
“The soul, like the body, lives by what it feeds on”…Josiah Gilbert Holland The human body is fascinating and also holds many mysteries. One of the fascinating facts related to the human body is that the skin completely renews itself each month. And one of the greatest mysteries is human consciousness. One Morning Energy we are going to…
SOTD 11/20/24: Dragonfly by Samantha Crain
The WMNF Song of the Day is Dragonfly by Samantha Crain.
November is Indigenous People Month here at WMNF and we aim to play songs by and about native people.
Samantha Crain is a Choctaw songwriter, musician, producer, and singer from Oklahoma, signed with Real Kind Records. Crain is the winner of 3 NAMMYs (Native American Music Awards) and an Indigenous Music Award.
SOTD 11/19/24: Trunk Rum by Dogs in a Pile
The WMNF Song of the Day for November 19, 2024 is Trunk Rum by Dogs in a Pile.
You can see them at the Sunshine Hootenanny in Brooksville this weekend, with moe. and former SOTDer Karina Rykman, and many others.
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