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A Father’s Love – Kristopher James

Fan Favorite Kristopher James joins the show for a heartfelt episode chock-full of fun!
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Education advocates speak up against cuts to Department of Education

On Thursday, President Donald Trump signed an executive order to facilitate closing the U.S. Education Department. And before that, the Trump administration announced that nearly...
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The Scoop: Fri. March 21, 2025, Florida and Tampa Bay headlines by WMNF

Round up of WMNF news headlines including the dismantling of the U.S. Department of Education, immigration policies, and U.S. Postal Service rally.
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A Father’s Love – Kristopher James

Fan Favorite Kristopher James joins the show for a heartfelt episode chock-full of fun!

Education advocates speak up against cuts to Department of Education

On Thursday, President Donald Trump signed an executive order to facilitate closing the U.S. Education Department. And before that, the Trump administration announced that nearly half of the U.S. Department of Education would be laid...

The Scoop: Fri. March 21, 2025, Florida and Tampa Bay headlines by WMNF

Round up of WMNF news headlines including the dismantling of the U.S. Department of Education, immigration policies, and U.S. Postal Service rally.

SOTD 3/21/25: Smokin’ Guitar Cat by Julie Black [premiere]

The WMNF Song of the Day for Friday March 21, 2025 is “Smokin’ Guitar Cat” by New Port Richey, FL based blues, jazz, and soul act Julie Black and Her Band. “Smokin’ Guitar Cat” drops today...

Postal workers union rallies against Trump’s moves to privatize USPS

About 70 postal workers and labor organizers rallied in Tampa today (Thursday) amid threats to privatize the United States Postal Service. It was part of The American Postal Workers Union’s national “Day of Action”  Last...

Talking Animals: Founder of pilots to the rescue describes learning to fly, then launching org that helps shelter animals find homes

Michael Schneider, a pilot and founder of Pilots To The Rescue describes the career reinvention that preceded his taking flying lessons.
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Changing to the ‘Gulf of America’ is ready for Florida House floor votes

The bills would replace the Gulf of Mexico in Florida laws and educational materials and are headed to a House vote.
Aerial photo of downtown Tallahassee, Florida and the State Capitol

How to contact your Florida state legislators

Here's a step-by-step guide to getting in touch with elected officials in the Florida legislature.

Forest school: A different way of learning with Erin Melia and Justine Wilson

Join Tanja and Anni to discuss forest schools with expert guests Justin Wilson of Curious and Kind and Erin Melia of Mangrove School.

Sevendials & My Neptune

In the 19th century, London’s West End area known as Seven Dials was notoriously dangerous and disreputable; not a safe place to be after dark. This darkness and danger provided the perfect inspiration for the...
children in school

The full Florida House will consider a bill to mandate that students learn cursive writing

Florida state Sen. Erin Grall, R-Vero Beach, has filed a Senate version of the bill (SB 1394), which has not been heard in committees.

The Scoop: Thurs. Mar. 20, 2025, Tampa Bay and Florida headlines by WMNF

Roundup of news headlines produced for WMNF Community Radio: Education bill, US Postal drivers strike, and land swap.
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