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The mayors of Pinellas beach communities talk about hurricane survival and preparation
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Florida’s largest teachers union says legislature has ‘failed educators’
Listen: It’s Teacher Appreciation Week, but the Florida Education Association says teachers aren’t feeling very appreciated by the Florida government. The state’s largest teachers’ union says the Florida Legislative Session has failed educators. Andrew Spar, president of the FEA, says policy failures from the legislature have contributed to low test scores by Florida students. “We…
The mayors of Pinellas beach communities talk about hurricane survival and preparation
The mayors of Redington Beach, Treasure Island, Madeira Beach, Indian Shores, Gulfport & Redington Shores on the 2024 hurricane season.
The Scoop: Tues. May 6, 2025, Tampa Bay and Florida headlines by WMNF
Roundup of news headlines produced for WMNF Community Radio: AQI Levels high, EPA Cuts, Electric buses, Student Loans, PHSC meeting
Environmental advocates call for more electric school buses in Pinellas
Listen: Environmentalists in Pinellas County are calling for a renewed focus on electric school buses. They say it could improve air quality and children’s health. Leaders spoke to the media this month inside an electric bus in Campbell Park in South St Pete. The park and a neighboring elementary school are located next to a…
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SOTD 5/6/25: Start a Fire by Applebutter Express
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 6, 2025 is “Start a Fire” by Applebutter Express. The Applebutter Express, comprised…
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…
SOTD 5/5/25: Ain’t Gonna Rock with You No More by Damon Fowler
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 5, 2025 is “Ain’t Gonna Rock with You No More” by Damon Fowler.…
SOTD 5/5/25: Ain’t Gonna Rock with You No More by Damon Fowler
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 5, 2025 is “Ain’t Gonna Rock with You No More” by Damon Fowler.…
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…
SOTD 4/18/25: Where is My Mind? by Tribal Style
The WMNF Song of the Day for April 18, 2025 is “Where is My Mind?” by Tribal Style. Tampa family band from Kingston, Jamaica give us their reggae-infused version of song by The Pixies. Read a full WMNF write up of this Tropical Heatwave artist and follow them here: https://www.instagram.com/tribal_style/.
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…
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