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Where to find colorful Fall leaves in Florida in November

November might be the prime time to head out and look for those Fall colors that fill the Florida landscape this time of year.
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Governor Ron DeSantis wants Florida Surgeon General Joseph Ladapo in Trump’s cabinet

Listen: Governor Ron DeSantis says Florida Surgeon General Joseph Ladapo should serve as a top health official in President-elect Donald Trump’s administration.  Desantis posted to...
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The Scoop: Thurs. Nov. 14th, 2024, Tampa Bay and Florida headlines by WMNF

Get the latest news on environmental issues: aquaculture project, red tide alerts, healthcare subsidies, and more.
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Here are 10 bills that died in the 2024 Florida Legislative session

When Florida lawmakers went home after ending the 2024 legislative session Friday, they left behind hundreds of bills that did not pass.

Honors to Women, Community Unite

Yoruba Shango Altar Piece, 1920 CE – 1960 CE Pastors On Patrol Street Ministry representative Pastor Carolyn Riggins visits the Forum to call for a recommitment to community. Callers share knowledge of history and progress...

Enjoy the celebration of Women’s Day on WMNF 88.5

From the earliest hours of the morning until the day's end, the airwaves resonated with the voices of women, collectively fostering a celebration of female empowerment, representation, and resilience.

A Conversation With King Hannah

They look like they just stepped out of a photoshoot for ID magazine circa 1979 or it could be 2025. Their potent music, like their striking image, is an alluring reverent homage to a past...
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A scaled-back vaping bill clears the Florida Legislature

Florida lawmakers approved a watered-down bill targeting vaping products geared toward children.
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Florida lawmakers target wage and heat protections for workers in passing a preemption bill

Florida lawmakers passed a heavily debated bill to preempt local governments from regulating wages and heat-exposure protections for workers.
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Lawmakers loosen teen work rules in Florida

A toned-down but still controversial proposal to loosen work restrictions for 16- and 17-year-old teens is headed to Gov. Ron DeSantis.
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Court arguments will be on April 9 in a lawsuit alleging Florida illegally withheld records on migrant flights

An appeals court scheduled arguments for April 9 in a lawsuit about Florida withholding records on migrant flights.

International Womens Day TAKE OVER!

The wonderful women of WMNF are taking over Live Music Showcase for this episode celebrating International Women's day! Pamela Robinson hosts with singer Rachel Lynn Performing!
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Florida lawmakers pass a budget and end the session

Minority Leader Fentrice Driskell said, “It really seems to me like the Republicans are turning a blind eye and a deaf ear to Floridians who are in crisis.”
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Residents of Hillsborough and Pinellas are eligible for new solar co-ops

Solar United Neighbors announced new co-ops for Pinellas and Hillsborough County. Co-ops allow large groups of people to bargain together for a shared rate.

Sarasota higher ed leaders discuss diversity amid Florida crackdown

Listen: Leaders at several colleges in Manatee and Sarasota Counties spoke at a nonpartisan political forum on Thursday. An otherwise non-controversial discussion got interesting when the question of diversity came up. Leaders at New College,...

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