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University of South Florida faculty demand USF police pull out of ICE immigration partnership

Listen: Earlier this month, police at the University of South Florida announced they planned to partner with ICE to enforce immigration laws.  Now, USF faculty...
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These Florida bills could aid charter schools

Democrats argue the measures to boost charter schools in Florida would chip away at traditional public schools.
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A judge calls for Florida to reject an oil drilling permit

The judge says the Florida Department of Environmental Protection did not adequately consider the sensitive nature of the area.
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SOTD 4/25/25: First Came the Thunder by Chuck Prophet

The WMNF Song of the Day for April 25, 2025 is “First Came the Thunder” by former SOTDer Chuck Prophet with ¿Qiensave?. Attending a Chuck Prophet concert is a raw, electrifying experience that sticks with...

Education (De)Funding Bills in the Legislature

The FL legislature's proposed education funding bill threatens to reduce college and career readiness programs, including AP and IB, by up to 50%, and reduce funding for Exceptional Student Education (ESE) programs. Our guests are...

‘Reading of the Names’ event aims to make sure Holocaust victims aren’t forgotten

Listen: Thursday is Yom HaShoah, or Holocaust Remembrance Day, and people around the world are paying their respects to the millions of lives lost, including in St. Petersburg. A small group of people sat in...

Florida libraries uncertain about future services amidst IMLS funding cuts

The Trump administration made cuts at the Institute of Museum and Library Service. WMNF reports on how local libraries may feel it.
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“Mourning Our Losses” on Morning Energy

“The greatest loss is what dies inside us while we live.'” — Norman Cousins Many people took to social and broadcast media to mourn the loss of Pope Francis who died on Easter Monday, April 21, 2025 at the...

Hot tunes and ghostly tales: Tropical Heatwave at the Cuban Club

We invite you, to join us in this journey of exploration and imagination. Share with us your own experiences, your encounters with the ethereal

Exploring the culinary delights of Ybor City: A foodie’s weekend itinerary for Tropical Heatwave

We’re just a few days away from the spectacular musical extravaganza! Tropical Heatwave in the Cuban Club at Ybor City! Get ready to experience an incredible lineup featuring 12 bands across 4 electrifying stages. Don’t...

The Scoop: Thurs. April 24, 2025, Tampa Bay and Florida headlines by WMNF

Roundup of news headlines produced for WMNF Community Radio: FSU students rally, development videos, speed limits, and coral bleaching.

SOTD 4/24/25: Catch These Fists by Wet Leg 

The WMNF Song of the Day for April 24, 2025 is “Catch These Fists” by Wet Leg.  Chris Molanphy of Slate’s Hit Parade podcast, has coined a term the sophomore album phenomenon: “The AC/DC Rule”....
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Bill to show videos of fetal development in schools passes state House

Listen: A bill that requires public school students to watch two videos on fetal development from conception until birth passed the Florida House Wednesday.  Opponents of the bill say it may be used for indoctrination. ...

Everyday People: USF professor collects hurricane histories

As the 2025 hurricane season approaches, University of South Florida professor Dr. Catherine Wilkins invites people to share their oral histories of the hurricanes Helen and Milton. 

SOTD 4/23/25: Tom by Lunar Vacation

The WMNF Song of the Day for April 23, 2025 is “Tom” by Lunar Vacation. Lunar Vacation are an American indie rock band started in 2016 in Atlanta, Georgia. The band consists of Gep Repasky,...
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