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Hillsborough County tourism tops $1 billion again despite hurricane challenges

Listen: Hillsborough County tourism has hit a billion-dollar milestone – again. The high tourism dollars came even in the wake of a busy hurricane season...
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Tampa

Meet Alan Henderson, the first candidate in 2027’s Tampa mayoral race

There are 721 days left until 2027. That’s when Tampeños will vote on a successor to Tampa Mayor Jane Castor, who won re-election in 2023...
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A young man in a radio studio, lit by fluorescent light from above. He wears rectangular glasses and has brown skin and is dressed in a navy button down with small white dots,

A court ends Andrew Warren’s legal fight

2 years after challenging his suspension by Gov. Ron DeSantis, former Hillsborough County State Attorney Andrew Warren hit a legal dead end.
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Andrew Warren
cars on a highway left lane driving

4.1 million Floridians expected to hit the roads for Thanksgiving

Listen: This Thanksgiving season, AAA auto club expects a record number of Floridians to hit the roads.  At the AAA car care center in Tampa, workers inspect and repair cars before holiday travel begins.  Facility...
Marco Rubio

DeSantis is expected to pick Florida’s U.S. Senate replacement for Rubio by January

Without providing names, Ron DeSantis said he’s “already received strong interest from several possible candidates.”
banned books, First Amendment

Florida pushes back in a legal fight over school books

Florida is trying to fend off a lawsuit by publishing companies and authors over the removal of books from school libraries.

The Scoop for Monday, November 18, 2024- WMNF’s Daily digest of news headlines

Analysts reflect on what went right and wrong in the 2024 elections in Florida and the USA.

SOTD 11/18/24: Atari by Marco Benevento

The WMNF Song of the Day for November 18, 2024 is Atari by Marco Benevento. His genre-bending approach has allowed Benevento to perform at iconic venues and festivals, from Carnegie Hall to Jannus Live.
Florida election recount

Florida’s controversial mail-in ballot law complicates special elections to replace Gaetz and Waltz

Special elections are needed to fill congressional seats after Donald Trump tapped Republicans Matt Gaetz and Mike Waltz.

Hurricane relief event comes to Tampa

FEMA and the Youth Education and Development program are doing a joint project for hurricane relief in Tampa.
Havana Cuba Jose Marti

Florida universities cut ties to Cuba and 6 other ‘countries of concern’

The law, in part, largely prevents Florida universities and colleges from participating in agreements or partnerships with schools.

Panelists talk 2024 election results at Tampa Tiger Bay Club forum

Listen: The Republican party had a lot of wins in the 2024 election, turning some historically blue areas red.  Analysts reflected on what worked and what didn’t at the Tampa Tiger Bay Club.  Political analyst...

The Scoop: Fri. Nov. 15, 2024, Tampa Bay and Florida headlines by WMNF

Florida Attorney General has filed a complaint against FEMA administrator and worker. While U.S. Senator Republican Rick Scott loses a bid.

SOTD 11/15/24: Joyride by Karina Rykman

No one is have more fun out there than Karina Rykman. The WMNF Song of the Day for November 15, 2024 is Joyride by Karina Rykman. You can experience Karina Rykman's infectious energy at the this...

“THE LIBERATION OF THE HEART, MIND, AND SOUL” ON MORNING ENERGY

“Let go of your attachment of being right and suddenly your mind is more open”…Ralph Marston Many people from around the world are still reeling from the results of the 2024 United States presidential election,...
The Rhythm Revival
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