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Nikki Fried says GOP is misrepresenting voter numbers

Florida Democratic Party Chair Nikki Fried spoke to nearly 500 people in a virtual town hall on Wednesday.  Fried didn’t even let a lightning strike...
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Petition gathering in the crosshairs in Florida

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis contends additional steps could be needed on top of stringent requirements for gathering petition signatures,
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The Scoop: Thurs. Sept. 19, 2024, Tampa Bay & Florida headlines by WMNF

Three more Florida teenagers have been arrested for threats made against schools -- these were in Manatee County.
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The Scoop: Fri., December 29, 2023 Tampa Bay & Florida headlines by WMNF

Firework safety New Year’s Eve means celebrations, drinking, and fireworks. Tampa Fire Rescue is urging the importance of celebrating with fireworks responsibly and safely.   Considering shortening firearm wait period A Senate Republican yesterday proposed...

Marianne Williamson discusses her absence from the Florida presidential primary, Israel, Trump and more

Democrats seem to be obsessed with Donald Trump, but a lot of them should be familiar with Marianne Williamson, too.  The self-help author and spiritual adviser ran for president in 2020, and is running as...

Our kids go away to college, but what would it take for them to return to Tampa Bay?

Last Friday on The Skinny, Ben and Ray welcomed a group of Bay area natives who’ve gone away for college and asked them what they miss about home and whether or not they see themselves...

“Lessons Learned” on Morning Energy

“Lessons learned the hard way will stick with you forever” From climate-driven disasters to economic turbulence, 2023 has been a year of change and uncertainty leaving many people looking forward to a fresh start. Closing...

Tampa Fire Rescue urges firework safety before New Year’s Eve

Listen: New Year’s Eve means celebrations, drinking, and fireworks. But, Tampa Fire Rescue is urging the importance of celebrating with fireworks responsibly and safely. Francisco Rosete is a fire investigator with the City of Tampa....
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The Scoop: Thurs., December 28, 2023 Tampa Bay & Florida headlines by WMNF

Boil water notice Northwest Hillsborough County is under a boil water notice due to a water main break along Ehrlich Road near Summerwind Drive. Customers in impacted areas are advised to boil all tap water...

Health & Fitness Resolutions for the New Year

We’re talking about our personal health and fitness goals for the New Year with Wendy Wesley, a St. Petersburg-based nutritionist, Registered Dietitian, and food educator, and Shanequa Clarke, a Tampa-based fitness trainer with a Master’s...
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Florida lawmakers look to curb public school student absenteeism

20.9 percent of students in Florida public schools missed 21 or more school days during the 2021-2022 academic year.
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The Scoop: Wed., December 27, 2023 Tampa Bay & Florida headlines by WMNF

Rent caps and grants State lawmakers will discuss bills related to housing in Florida in the upcoming legislative session. Two bills could help Florida renters and homeowners amid record-high housing costs.   Homes for the...
Obamacare ACA

Get answers about open enrollment for the Affordable Care Act’s health insurance marketplace

Information how navigators can help you choose the Obamacare plan that’s best for you and if you are eligible for financial assistance.

A Peculiarly British Christmas

Christmas Pudding. Christmas Crackers. Pantomimes. Mince Pies. Boxing Day. Ah, yes, Boxing Day, if some of the other peculiarities of a British Christmas are explainable, Boxing Day remains a splendid conundrum. Christmas without Boxing Day...
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The Scoop: Fri., December 22, 2023 Tampa Bay & Florida headlines by WMNF

Tampa curfew plan advances The city of Tampa is one step closer to adopting a curfew for teens after having held the first reading of a new ordinance. The curfew would be directed at anyone...

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