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Florida Bill proposes civil engineering pathway program for students

Florida lawmakers met on Tuesday morning in the House Economic Infrastructure Subcommittee to discuss a bill that would open career paths for students in civil...
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Florida highway. Pathway program for students in civil construction.

Bill allowing workers to be paid less than minimum wage advances in Florida House

Listen: A bill advanced in the State House Tuesday that would allow Florida workers to waive their constitutional right to minimum wage.  The bill received...
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The Scoop: Tues. March 25, 2025, Florida and Tampa Bay headlines by WMNF

Round up of WMNF news headlines including Howard Frankland Bridge opening, lowering gun purchase age, and local government reimbursement.
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SOTD 3/24/25: Bigger Dreams by Murs

The WMNF Song of the Day for Monday March 24, 2025 is “Bigger Dreams” by rapper Murs. After making music for 30 years, this is his retirement tour. A true rap icon from the sun-drenched streets...

“Talking Animals”: Co-creators discuss new digital series profiling women protecting wildlife across the globe; all-female production team, too

Jocelyn Stokes and Katie Schuler retrace the path that led each of them toward their present filmmaking careers.

A Father’s Love – Kristopher James

Fan Favorite Kristopher James joins the show for a heartfelt episode chock-full of fun!

Ignite the Tropical Heatwave with the Gulfport Gecko Amalgamated Marching Band!

Get ready to kick off the Tropical Heatwave with an electrifying performance by the Gulfport Gecko Amalgamated Marching Band! Starting at 5:30 PM on May 10th at the Cuban Club.

Instrument-Swapping rock innovators Skating Polly join Tropical Heatwave lineup

Step-siblings turned musical powerhouse Skating Polly are ready to bring their unique brand of genre-defying rock to Tropical Heatwave 2025. This Oklahoma-born, now Tacoma-based trio has been challenging musical boundaries since 2009, and their upcoming...

Damon Fowler brings chart topping Blues to Tropical Heatwave 2025

Billboard-charting blues artist Damon Fowler brings his masterful guitar work and soulful Americana sound to Tropical Heatwave 2025. Don't miss this Tampa native's electrifying performance featuring hits from his #1 album 'Alafia Moon' and latest...

Education advocates speak up against cuts to Department of Education

On Thursday, President Donald Trump signed an executive order to facilitate closing the U.S. Education Department. And before that, the Trump administration announced that nearly half of the U.S. Department of Education would be laid...

The Scoop: Fri. March 21, 2025, Florida and Tampa Bay headlines by WMNF

Round up of WMNF news headlines including the dismantling of the U.S. Department of Education, immigration policies, and U.S. Postal Service rally.

SOTD 3/21/25: Smokin’ Guitar Cat by Julie Black [premiere]

The WMNF Song of the Day for Friday March 21, 2025 is “Smokin’ Guitar Cat” by New Port Richey, FL based blues, jazz, and soul act Julie Black and Her Band. “Smokin’ Guitar Cat” drops today...

Postal workers union rallies against Trump’s moves to privatize USPS

About 70 postal workers and labor organizers rallied in Tampa today (Thursday) amid threats to privatize the United States Postal Service. It was part of The American Postal Workers Union’s national “Day of Action”  Last...

Talking Animals: Founder of pilots to the rescue describes learning to fly, then launching org that helps shelter animals find homes

Michael Schneider, a pilot and founder of Pilots To The Rescue describes the career reinvention that preceded his taking flying lessons.
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Changing to the ‘Gulf of America’ is ready for Florida House floor votes

The bills would replace the Gulf of Mexico in Florida laws and educational materials and are headed to a House vote.
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