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Some conservatives say the University of Florida presidential finalist is too “woke”
Public Media at a Crossroads: WMNF Board’s Statement on Preserving Community Radio
U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor blasts Trump order to defund PBS & NPR as ‘illegal’ and an ‘overreach’
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Sea turtle nesting season is starting this month
Sea turtle nesting season is from May 1st through October 31st. Clearwater city ordinances help regulate beachfront lighting.
“Talking Animals”: Callers & emailers are the guests
Occasionally, I jettison the chief component of the “Talking Animals” format to give voice to others who simply care about animals.
Veteran science journalist Stephen S. Hall recounts how he approached writing Slither, a strategy seeking to draw in those afraid of snakes.
Orlando Rep. Anna Eskamani talks taxes, the governor, labor, and more
Florida’s 2025 legislative session is going to overtime, but as of Friday morning, even legislators didn’t know when they’re actually going to get to work. “There has been no internal communication to lawmakers,” Eskamani told WMNF Tampa public affairs program The Skinny. “It’s incredibly frustrating as it pertains to the state budget.” Her comments came…
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This Year’s Most Talked-About Tampa Event Happens TODAY!
⏰ LESS THAN 12 HOURS LEFT! ⏰THIS. IS. NOT. A. DRILL. Your friends have already bought tickets. Your coworkers are talking about it. Your social feed will be FLOODED with it this weekend. 🌴🔥 TROPICAL HEATWAVE IS HAPPENING TODAY – MAY 10TH! 🔥🌴 While you’re reading this email, tickets are literally disappearing by the MINUTE.THE…
SOTD 5/9/25: Nothing but the Funk by The Black Honkeys
It is WMNF Tropical Heatwave Week as we get really for Saturday May 10! Every day this week SOTD will feature a different Tropical Heatwave band. If you haven’t already, get your tickets here! The WMNF Song of the Day for May 9, 2025 is “Nothing but the Funk” by The Black Honkeys. The Black Honkeys first hit…
“Celebrating Moms” on Morning Energy
“Biology is the least of what makes someone a mother.” —Oprah Winfrey May is known for many modern day celebrations to include: May Day, Cinco de Mayo, and Mother’s Day. As it relates to tracked holidays, according to LendingTree.com, 37% of Mother’s Day 2025 celebrators plan to go out to eat, behind only Valentine’s Day and Cinco de Mayo.…
This Year’s Most Talked-About Tampa Event Happens TODAY!
⏰ LESS THAN 12 HOURS LEFT! ⏰THIS. IS. NOT. A. DRILL. Your friends have already bought tickets. Your coworkers are talking about it. Your social feed will be FLOODED with it this weekend. 🌴🔥 TROPICAL HEATWAVE IS HAPPENING TODAY – MAY 10TH! 🔥🌴 While you’re reading this email, tickets are literally disappearing by the MINUTE.THE…
SOTD 4/25/25: First Came the Thunder by Chuck Prophet
The WMNF Song of the Day for April 25, 2025 is “First Came the Thunder” by former SOTDer Chuck Prophet with ¿Qiensave?. Attending a Chuck Prophet concert is a raw, electrifying experience that sticks with you long after the final chord fades. The moment he steps on stage, there’s an unfiltered charisma that draws the…
Cheo Pardo: Reimagining Latin music beyond Los Amigos Invisibles
Former Los Amigos Invisibles frontman José Luis “Cheo” Pardo discusses his musical journey, creative evolution, and upcoming performance at Tampa’s Tropical Heatwave 2025. In a recent interview with Isha del Valle from WMNF 88.5’s LatinX show, José Luis “Cheo” Pardo, former leader of the acclaimed Venezuelan band Los Amigos Invisibles, shared insights about his solo…
Featured and Community Events
Haitian Flag Day Cinema Celebration
Sacred Lands presents Reckless Saints
WMNF’s Big Gay Radio Show presents: Drag Bingo hosted by Alexis De La Mer
Tampa Ska Shows Presents: The Pilfers
Slightly Stoopid with special guests Iration and Little Stranger
The Righteous Rockers Music Festival, a Reggae and Gospel event
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