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The Public Service Commission Favors Profits Over People

The FL Public Service Commission voted to hike electricity rates despite sustained opposition from the public and against the recommendation of its own staff.
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HART’s busiest bus route is fare-free for a year

Listen: The Hillsborough Transit Authority’s most popular route is now fare-free. The route operates between the University area and downtown Tampa.  The service, launched on...
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From sketchbook to Community Radio: Meet Elijah Ferreira, WMNF’s fund drive t-shirt designer

At the intersection of fashion, multimedia, and community spirit stands Elijah “Eli” Ferreira, the creative force behind WMNF 88.5 FM’s latest fund drive t-shirt design....
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Black Nerds Matter: Jalen Smith

Welcome to Black Nerds Matter! Today, we’re joined by Jalen Smith, a filmmaker and recent Yale University graduate who began his academic journey as a community college transfer student. At Yale, Jalen majored in political...
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A new Florida bill prohibits releasing things into the atmosphere to affect “the temperature, the weather, or the intensity of sunlight”

SB 56 would prohibit releasing things into the atmosphere to affect "the temperature, the weather, or the intensity of sunlight.”
Thanksgiving weather

The weather you can expect if you’re traveling for Thanksgiving weekend

Thanksgiving week is serving up sloppy weather in the U.S. including snow, and some of the coldest temperatures since February.

SOTD 11/27/24: Magic Taxi by Andrew Gabbard

If the day before Thanksgiving is the most heavily travelled day of the year, as some estimates claim, then many would do well to have a form of transportation that is not limited by mere...
Ethics

A deal is rejected on financial disclosures for municipal elected officials

Florida Commission on Ethics members rejected an effort to try to reach a settlement with plaintiffs challenging a Florida law.
University of Tampa

University of Tampa recognized for voter turnout

The University of Tampa has been recognized by the ALL IN Campus Democracy Challenge for being one of the most engaged campuses for student voting. UTampa is one of 471 colleges and universities recognized by...
Author Sadie Dingfelder

Author Sadie Dingfelder on her journey to discovering she is face blind and how to cope

Science writer Sadie Dingfelder always knew she was different but never understood how or why until one day she mistook a stranger for her husband in a grocery store. She had been teasing her husband...

Harmonizing diversity: Transforming the musical landscape

Music has always been a powerful vehicle for cultural expression, yet the industry has historically struggled with genuine representation and inclusion. Artists like Janelle Monáe, Bad Bunny, H.E.R., Brandi Carlile, Lil Nas X, Troye Sivan,...
Tropicana Field roof torn off

St. Petersburg City Council member Lisset Hanewicz talks about the Rays stadium deal

St. Petersburg City Council member Lisset Hanewicz talks about the deal between the city and the Tampa Bay Rays to build a new stadium.

SOTD 11/26/24: Ghost in the Feel by Grand Voodoo Band

The WMNF Song of the Day for November 26, 2024 is Ghost in the Feel SOTD by the Grand Voodoo Band. Grand Voodoo Band is a psychedelic noise pop project founded by singer/songwriter Evan Tuohy in Indianapolis;...

Resentment and resistance

Patró Mabíli takes on old talking points about deficits and closed borders. The U.S., a One-Party State, a Democratic Resistance  The political divide deepens, Project 2025 architects empowered, the rich get richer and  fear among...
Jimmy Patronis

Jimmy Patronis seeks to replace Matt Gaetz and is endorsed by Donald Trump

Florida Chief Financial Officer Jimmy Patronis will run for a Northwest Florida congressional seat vacated by former U.S. Rep. Matt Gaetz.
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