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A top pickleball pro is from Tampa, where you’ll find “great play”
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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 people to publicly carry a gun that is fully or partially visible. Currently, open carry is a second-degree misdemeanor with…
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 and 15-year-olds can only open or operate social media accounts with parental permission. Pinellas commissioner flipped vote for Rays stadium…
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.
Music
SOTD 12/20/24: Lifeline by Hope Darling
The WMNF Song of the Day for December 20th, 2024 is Lifeline by Tampa’s own alternative/modern rock band, Hope Darling.
This song was chosen by Spike Lee and placed on his Netflix series “She’s Gotta Have it” and the soundtrack for the show. The song is from Hope Darling’s album Ensō that came out earlier this year.
Harmonies of hope: How musicians are fighting hunger and homelessness
In the world of music, some artists go beyond creating melodies and lyrics, using their platform and influence to address some of society’s most pressing challenges. Hunger and homelessness have become focal points for many musicians who understand that their voices can amplify critical social issues and drive meaningful change. The Power of Musical ActivismMusicians…
“THE DARKEST DAY” ON MORNING ENERGY
“The winter solstice is a time to embrace the darkness and find the light within” The winter solstice in the Northern Hemisphere is an astronomical event which generally occurs between December 20th-23rd. The winter solstice is often referred to as the “darkest day” of the year. This is due to the sunset coming exceedingly early as a…
SOTD 12/19/24: Go Be Free by Sonny Gullage
The WMNF Song of the Day for December 19, 2024 is Go Be Free by modern bluesman Sonny Gullage.
Go Be Free is the title track off Sonny’s debut album that dropped in August 2024.
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45th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Leadership Breakfast
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