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The state should have audited the $10 million Hope Florida deal. It didn’t happen: Trident
Here are some (mostly) free summer youth programs in St. Petersburg
Public Media at a Crossroads: WMNF Board’s Statement on Preserving Community Radio
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News and Public Affairs
The Scoop: Tue. May 27, 2025, Tampa Bay and Florida headlines by WMNF
WMNF headlines including Polk County Sheriff’s Deputy, University of West Florida, New College of Florida, cell phones in schools.
Storm Surge: Impacts of the 2024 hurricane season on the Tampa Bay community
Tropical Storm Debby & Hurricanes Helene and Milton. The 2024 hurricane season in Florida had anxiety, destruction, resilience and community.
The state should have audited the $10 million Hope Florida deal. It didn’t happen: Trident
It was struck without any oversight from the state’s CFO, in contravention of traditional practice & possibly Florida law.
Here are some (mostly) free summer youth programs in St. Petersburg
According to a press release from City of St. Petersburg, here is summer youth programs that will be offered during the summer.
Music
SOTD 5/27/25: Social Shoes by Post Sex High
The WMNF Song of the Day for May 27, 2025 is “Social Shoes” by Post Sex High. Hailing from the Tampa, Post Sex High is an indie-pop band consisting of Colt Catrett (lead vocals/guitar), Bobbi McElroy (keyboard/guitar), Bella Engala (guitar), Steven Iovino (bass), and Gabby Engala (drums). “Social Shoes is funk meets indie, plus a…
SOTD 5/26/25: Expostulate by Tonnesen
The WMNF Song of the Day for May 26, 2025, is “Expostulate” by Tonnesen. Tonnesen is a Central Florida rock project founded in 2016 by singer/songwriter/multi-instrumentalist Anthony Tonnesen. Their initial self-titled debut took a “heart on your sleeve”, lyrics first approach, stemming from life experiences and rooted in personal convictions. The music then blends a…
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…
Taylor Reed Live at Live Music Showcase
Join Host Ken Apperson, Mark Perfetti, and the LMS Crew every Friday as we broadcast performances from local and national artists live from the Mike Eisenstadt Studio at WMNF. Tune in to catch the interviews and performances live right here at 2pm on wmnf.org and on your radio at 88.5FM. Ways to listen To Live…
Featured and Community Events
Tampa Ska Shows Presents: The Pilfers
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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