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SOTD 12/24/24: Waiting on the Big Man by Kelly Finnigan

This week is Holiday Week here at WMNF Song of the Day! The WMNF Song of the Day for Tuesday December 24th, 2024 is Waiting on...
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Misinformation threatens everything

David R. Kotok is a co-founder of Sarasota-based Cumberland Advisors.
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Laufey’s A Night at the Symphony: Hollywood Bowl Movie Review

Laufey's A Night at the Symphony: Hollywood Bowl Movie Review is a very intimate look at this talented young singer making tidal waves.
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Harmonies of hope: How musicians are fighting hunger and homelessness

In the world of music, some artists go beyond creating melodies and lyrics, using their platform and influence to address some of society’s most pressing challenges. Hunger and homelessness have become focal points for many...

Why a Pinellas County Commissioner shifted his view on the Rays stadium deal

Listen: Pinellas County approved bonds for their part of a new $1.3 billion Tampa Bay Rays stadium. One commissioner changed his vote from a no to a yes – but there are still unknowns.  Commissioner Chris...

Tampa Bay news in review: WMNF 88.5’s top stories of 2024

Throughout 2024, WMNF 88.5’s audience engaged with stories that reflected the complex social, political, and environmental challenges facing Florida. These top stories, which garnered the most views on wmnf.org, paint a vivid picture of a...

The Scoop: Thur. Dec 19th, 2024, Tampa Bay and Florida headlines by WMNF

State officials say the constitution does not mandate ‘comfortable’ prisons Florida corrections officials want a federal judge to toss out a potential class-action lawsuit alleging the state has violated inmates’ rights because of hot conditions...

“THE DARKEST DAY” ON MORNING ENERGY

“The winter solstice is a time to embrace the darkness and find the light within” The winter solstice in the Northern Hemisphere is an astronomical event which generally occurs between December 20th-23rd. The winter solstice...

SOTD 12/19/24: Go Be Free by Sonny Gullage

The WMNF Song of the Day for December 19, 2024 is Go Be Free by modern bluesman Sonny Gullage. Go Be Free is the title track off Sonny's debut album that dropped in August 2024.

Coping With Loss & Grief at Holiday Time

The holidays are not a happy time for everyone. If you've suffered a loss, get some coping tools to help you get through the happy season.

State officials launch new AI-powered radio emergency alert system

Listen: One thing is for certain each year in Florida: hurricanes.  And with widespread power outages from Helene and Milton, many Floridians turned to their radios for the latest updates. Now, a new technology officials will...

The Scoop: Weds. Dec 18th, 2024, Tampa Bay and Florida headlines by WMNF

Pinellas commissioners approve bonds for new Rays stadium After a delay, the commissioners have approved the new Rays stadium. It will be a 1.3 billion-dollar stadium. Student organization files lawsuit against USF Students filed a...

SOTD 12/18/24: God Gave me Feet for Dancing by Ezra Collective

The WMNF Song of the Day is God Gave me Feet for Dancing by Ezra Collective ft. Yazmin Lacey. It is from the British jazz quintet's recent album "Dance, No One's Watching".

How police departments gave back to the community for the holidays

Largo, Pinellas, and Clearwater Police Departments held holiday events to help families in need for Christmas.
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Pillar coral is now “endangered” under the ESA

The National Marine Fisheries Service changed the status of pillar coral from threatened to endangered under the ESA.
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