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Too woke for Florida? The Board of Governors rejects the nominee for UF president
Hillsborough superintendent faces backlash from board, public over book bans at heated school board meeting
Stormy Florida; rainfall for some could exceed 6 inches
TwinkVision: St Pete Pride Lights Up the Season with a FIERY Kickoff
Public Media at a Crossroads: WMNF Board’s Statement on Preserving Community Radio
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Barbershop Conversations Promote Health and Wellness
The Barbershop Conversations program is training barbers to be mental health and wellness advocates for their clients in underserved communities.
Advocacy groups take legal step to temporarily block new citizen-led amendment law
UPDATE: On Wednesday, U.S. District Judge Mark Walker imposed a preliminary injunction on a major provision of HB 1205, according to a press release from Florida Decides Healthcare, a non-profit trying to get Medicaid expansion on the ballot next year. ORIGINAL: The League of Women Voters of Florida and the League of United Latin…
The Scoop: Wed. June 4, 2025, Tampa Bay and Florida headlines by WMNF
WMNF headlines including UF president nominee, Hillsborough superintendent backlash, manatee protection, Florida budget conferencing.
Too woke for Florida? The Board of Governors rejects the nominee for UF president
High-profile conservatives criticized UF pick Santa Ono for his past embrace of diversity, equity and inclusion, or DEI, programs.
Music
SOTD 6/4/25: You’d Kill Anything by Rohna
The WMNF Song of the Day for June 4, 2025 is “You’d Kill Anything” by former SOTDers Rohna. As anyone who has been to their live show – whether it be a festival like 97X’s Next Big Thing or Indie Night Live – knows, Rohna has solidified themselves as one of the most exciting bands…
TwinkVision: St Pete Pride Lights Up the Season with a FIERY Kickoff
The energy was high, and the vibes were impeccable last Sunday night as St. Pete Pride officially kicked off the 2025 Pride season with its annual Pride Kickoff Party. Held in the Grand Central District of St. Petersburg, the evening brought together community leaders, performers, and partygoers from all across the region to launch what’s…
SOTD 6/3/25: Something That I Can’t Have by Virginity
The WMNF Song of the Day for June 3, 2025 is “Something That I Can’t Have” by Virginity. Virginity is a central-Florida Florida Indie Power-punk group made up of: Casey Crawford – Vox/GuitarJames Dreffen – Drums/VoxJordan Shroyer – Bass/VoxChris Pfister – Guitar/VoxJason Kupfer – Keys/Guitar/Bleeps/Bloops Virginity is playing Emo Night Tampa’s 10th Anniversary celebration June 7…
SOTD 6/2/25: Joy by Lynne Arriale Trio
The WMNF Song of the Day for June 2, 2025 is “Joy” by Lynne Arriale Trio. Lynne Arriale is an acclaimed American jazz pianist, composer, bandleader and educator. She is Professor of Jazz Studies and Director of Small Ensembles at the University of North Florida. Arriale is very happy to call Florida home: “I grew up…
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Living Mirror Playback Theater – Storytelling & Improv
Doug Deming and the Jewel Tones at the Firehouse Cultural Center
Women’s Health and Wellness Day in Sulpher Springs
Slightly Stoopid with special guests Iration and Little Stranger
The Righteous Rockers Music Festival, a Reggae and Gospel event
St Pete Pride Parade Day and Festival 2025
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