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DeSantis calls for billions in property tax relief, doubles down on eventually removing the tax
TwinkVision: Tampa Pride 2025 – A Celebration of Visibility, Unity, and Resilience
Florida gas prices go up to $3.10 per gallon
The Dude Rolls Again: WMNF’s Cosmic Bowling Bash
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The mystery of the hidden portrait: Who painted Charles Vann?
Hey everyone, it’s Toni Phan, your favorite WMNF social media intern, and I’m back with another chapter of my ongoing adventure inside this historic station. If you’ve been following along, you know I love digging into the past, uncovering forgotten stories of the art here, and sharing them with all of you. But this time?…
City Council member considers a public utility for St. Petersburg’s next power contract
Last month state regulators approved a proposal by Duke Energy to recover from customers more than a billion dollars for the cost to restore power when three hurricanes hit Florida in 2024. Now, some city officials in Pinellas County are considering whether to replace Duke with a municipal-owned utility. As Clearwater’s 30-year agreement with Duke…
DeSantis calls for billions in property tax relief, doubles down on eventually removing the tax
Listen: Governor Ron DeSantis is calling on the Florida legislature to direct billions of dollars toward cutting property taxes. And at a press conference Monday, DeSantis also doubled down on his goal to eventually eliminate property taxes. DeSantis says the House of Representatives produced a proposal to direct 5 billion dollars towards cutting taxes. And…
Florida gas prices go up to $3.10 per gallon
©2025 The News Service of Florida Florida’s breather with average gas prices under $3 a gallon came to a quick end, with the average jumping more than a dime over the past week. The AAA auto club said Florida motorists Monday paid an average of $3.10 a gallon for regular unleaded, up from $2.96 a…
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The mystery of the hidden portrait: Who painted Charles Vann?
Hey everyone, it’s Toni Phan, your favorite WMNF social media intern, and I’m back with another chapter of my ongoing adventure inside this historic station. If you’ve been following along, you know I love digging into the past, uncovering forgotten stories of the art here, and sharing them with all of you. But this time?…
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…
TwinkVision: Tampa Pride 2025 – A Celebration of Visibility, Unity, and Resilience
On March 29th, thousands gathered in Ybor City for Tampa Pride 2025 for a full-day celebration of LGBTQIA+ pride, resilience, and unity.
SOTD 3/31/25: Portal by Datagram
We are fortunate to have such a diverse music scene in Southwest Florida. We have everything from metal to hiphop, from jazz to jam, from folk, to electronic. The WMNF Song of the Day for March 31 is “Portal” by Datagram, a Tampa-based electronic musician. As its name suggests, ‘Portal’ transports the listener from one…
Ignite the Tropical Heatwave with the Gulfport Gecko Amalgamated Marching Band!
Get ready to kick off the Tropical Heatwave with an electrifying performance by the Gulfport Gecko Amalgamated Marching Band! Starting at 5:30 PM on May 10th at the Cuban Club.
Instrument-Swapping rock innovators Skating Polly join Tropical Heatwave lineup
Step-siblings turned musical powerhouse Skating Polly are ready to bring their unique brand of genre-defying rock to Tropical Heatwave 2025. This Oklahoma-born, now Tacoma-based trio has been challenging musical boundaries since 2009, and their upcoming performance promises to be one of the festival’s most electrifying sets. From Living Room to Main StageWhat began as two…
Damon Fowler brings chart topping Blues to Tropical Heatwave 2025
Billboard-charting blues artist Damon Fowler brings his masterful guitar work and soulful Americana sound to Tropical Heatwave 2025. Don’t miss this Tampa native’s electrifying performance featuring hits from his #1 album ‘Alafia Moon’ and latest release ‘Barnyard Smile.’
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…
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25th Annual Old Seminole Heights Home Tour
Rollin’ with the Dudes and Dudettes – A WMNF Bowling Party
Eco Fest: Bringing it Back to its Roots
Tropical Heatwave – May 10th, 2025
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