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WMNF SOTD: One of the Boys by Quil Darling [premiere]

The WMNF Song of the Day for January 9, 2025 is "One Of The Boys" Quil Darling. Darling is a folk pop artist from Gainesville,...
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A polar vortex plunges temperatures across Florida, with the coldest weather Thursday a.m.

In central Florida, the coldest temps will be from 4:-00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. Thursday morning. Inland counties will have several hours of freezing temperatures.
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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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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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Special elections are set for the Mike Waltz seat in Congress; Donald Trump has endorsed Randy Fine

Trump has endorsed state Sen. Randy Fine, a Brevard County Republican, to succeed Waltz, who submitted his resignation from Congress.

Tampa food bank sees high demand this Thanksgiving season

Listen: This Thanksgiving, many people in the Tampa Bay area will struggle to put food on the table – and demand after Hurricanes Helene and Milton is higher in the region.  Forklifts carry large pallets...
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Trump picks former Florida member of Congress Dave Weldon to head the CDC

Former Congress member Dave Weldon is the latest Floridian named to President-elect Donald Trump’s administration.
The Scoop: WMNF's daily digest of news headlines for the Tampa Bay area & Florida

The Scoop: Mon. Nov. 25, 2024, Tampa and Florida headlines by WMNF

Some Floridians worried about Trump’s promise to crackdown on immigration President-Elect Donald Trump’s promise to crack down on illegal immigration is worrying some undocumented immigrants. Organizing director of Florida Immigrant Coalition Ariel Sepulveda says people...

SOTD 11/25/24: Ominous Night by Before Arcadia

The WMNF Song of the Day for November 25, 2024 is Ominous Night by Before Arcadia, a local rock band from Tampa. Before Arcadia writes optimistic songs about pushing through the strife and finding your...
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How Black Friday became one of the biggest shopping days of the year

Retailers use psychology as a means to make sure people ditch the family and Thanksgiving leftovers and instead find the nearest mall.

Talking Animals: Former WMNFer Hatchell helps pet owners with behavioral issues on “Ask The Trainer”

Today’s program involved setting aside the usual “Talking Animals” format in order to present the show-length feature, “Ask The Trainer.”  

Hope and blight: inner-city economy

Hope in ruins: a corner gas station near hard-scrabble College Hill in Tampa, FL is symbolic of the endurance of racial disparity and capital inequality.

The science behind why your tire pressure sensor light might turn on this time of year

When temperatures drop, particles contract, triggering the sensor light to come on. Don't overinflate your tires.

Thanksgiving week travel forecast includes a wet Pacific Coast

The weather could bring some delays across the West Coast and Northeast, where the weather remains active before Thanksgiving.
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