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U.S. Senator Rick Scott talks disaster preparedness for elderly ahead of hurricane season

Listen: Hurricane season officially begins next month, and older Americans are especially vulnerable. U.S. Senator Rick Scott says nearly 60% of the deaths from 2022’s...
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The Florida legislative session will start January 13, 2026

The 2026 Florida legislative session will start on January 13. The 60-day session is slated to end March 13.
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Could Florida allow bear hunting every year?

Opponents have argued that hunting doesn’t reduce human-bear interactions and non-lethal options are better to address bear populations.
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Florida’s weather is dry again; here are the recent rainfall totals

Rainfall across Central Florida ranged between 1 and 3 inches, but some very isolated spots reached close to 4 inches.

The Scoop: Tues. May 13, 2025, Tampa Bay and Florida headlines by WMNF

Desantis touts immigration enforcement, Desantis rejects budget mediation, Hurricane fund, burn ban rescinded, gas prices drop

SOTD 5/13/25: Fathers, Sons, and Brothers by David Lowery

The WMNF Song of the Day for May 13, 2025 is “Fathers, Sons, and Brothers” by David Lowery featuring the Bellrays. David Lowery, chief singer-songwriter and frontman from the bands Cracker and Camper Van Beethoven...

Top 10 Spins on WMNF 88.5 FM

The Top 10 Spins on WMNF 88.5 FM highlights the most popular and influential tracks currently playing on the station. It showcases a curated list of the top 10 songs, representing a mix of genres...

Governor DeSantis touts state immigration enforcement at Tampa press conference

Listen: Governor Ron DeSantis is touting the state’s partnership with the federal government to crack down on undocumented immigrants at the governor’s press conference at a Florida Highway Patrol station in Tampa on Monday.  DeSantis...

The Heat continues: Even more epic moments from Tropical Heatwave

Images courtesy of Tracy May

The Scoop: Mon. May 12, 2025, Tampa Bay and Florida headlines by WMNF

St. Petersburg celebrating three bills passed by Florida senate, Starbucks workers say barista was fired for leading charge on labor union, meat and dairy industry’s misinformation tactics

Check out the images from one of the hottest Tropical Heatwave shows ever!

Photos of Chuck Prophet, Skating Polly, Sue Foley, Zach Person from WMNF's Tropical Heatwave music festival 2025.

Heavy rains continue with floods possible

Rainfall totals will range between 2 and 4 inches. However, there could be some isolated areas that could accumulate up to 7 inches.

SOTD 5/12/25: Tampa Strut by Simon Lasky Group ft. James Suggs

The WMNF Song of the Day for May 12, 2025 is “Tampa Strut” by Tampa Bay’s Simon Lasky Group ft. James Suggs. Here at WMNF SOTD, we love birthdays. We especially love birthdays that end...

Tropical Heatwave 2025 had unclaimed Chance Drawing prizes!

Unclaimed Chance Drawing Prizes from Tropical Heatwave ~ 5/10/25 It was a great crowd at the Cuban Club on Saturday, May 10th! The music rocked, band interviews in the Theater were insightful, plus the silent...
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Sea turtle nesting season is starting this month

Sea turtle nesting season is from May 1st through October 31st. Clearwater city ordinances help regulate beachfront lighting.
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