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12/25/24 SOTD: I Heard The Bells on Christmas Day by Blind Boys of Alabama & Jay Buchanan

It is Christmas Day today, a day that is special for many people around the world. The WMNF Song of the Day for December 25,...
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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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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.

The Scoop: Tues. Dec 17th, 2024, Tampa Bay and Florida headlines by WMNF

Delay Expansion of Children’s Health Care Florida seeks delay due to Biden administration. Expansion of kid care can help children with complex issues. Probation for St. Pete Uhuru group A federal judge sentenced three members...

SOTD 12/17/24: River of Gold by Donna the Buffalo

The WMNF Song of the Day for December 17, 2024 is "River of Gold" by Donna the Buffalo. This earthy jam band from Trumansburg, NY has been a staple of the Florida scene. They are performing their...

Canning and food preservation with Dr. Mary Keith and Joshua Payne

Join Anni and Tanja for a discussion on canning and food preservation with local experts Dr. Mary Keith and Joshua Payne.
migrants at the U.S. border, American flag, barbed wire

Plaintiffs allege “inhumane manipulation” in Florida’s migrant flights case

Attorneys argue that a class-action lawsuit should move forward against Gov. Ron DeSantis over migrant flights in 2022.
Anna Eskamani of Planned Parenthood of Southwest and Central Florida

Anna Eskamani will run for Orlando mayor

Anna Eskamani will seek to replace Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer, who, when re-elected to a sixth term in November 2023.
walk don't walk signal for pedestrians crossing the street

A Florida bill seeks $17 million from Clearwater for a South African tourist hit by an SUV

Max Giannikos filed a lawsuit against Clearwater and alleged negligence in the maintenance of the pedestrian cross signals.
art mural Ya La'ford

A mural in St. Pete symbolizes resilience after Florida’s 2024 hurricanes

Ya La’ford says the All Hands United mural symbolizes resilience, unity and strength by tying Floridians together after the 2024 hurricanes.

SOTD 12/16/24: Turn Back by Peter Kaszas

The WMNF Song of the Day for December 16, 2024 is Turn Back by Hungarian drummer and singer Peter Kaszas. ‘Turn Back’ is a soulful song filled with the sounds of a warm organ, a smooth guitar...
Rendering of sold out ball park with white roof, yellow beams, and bright green grass.

The saga over the new Rays stadium continues

The Tampa Bay Rays announced a historic agreement to redevelop the Historic Gas Plant District and build a new ballpark for the team in September 2023. After months of back-and-forth with the City of St....

Uhuru stand firm on free speech before sentencing

Russia seeks out any group or party critical of the West, the United States in particular and the Democrats specifically. African Initiative has become the most recent propaganda tool on the continent with similar campaigns...

WMNF Studio Guest: Dylan Zangwill, Rock Star in Training

It was a great morning Friday in WMNF Studio 1 because DJ Spaceship and I were able to do exactly this. 17 year old musical powerhouse Dylan Zangwill joined us for an hour to selection...
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