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Florida Sen. Carlos Guillermo Smith talks Pride, Florida’s rainy day fund and more

Florida’s legislative session is in overtime and coming up on 100 days as the House and Senate are back in Tallahassee to try and hammer...
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Agent Orange exposure is argued in attempt to halt a Florida execution

Florida inmate Anthony Wainwright argues his exposure to Agent Orange before birth caused long-lasting cognitive and behavioral problems.
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The Scoop: Fri. June 6, 2025, Tampa Bay and Florida headlines by WMNF

WMNF headlines including Pam Bondi ethics complaint, Pinellas Job Corps, Miami vandalism, St. Pete storm resiliency, ghost orchids.
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SOTD 6/2/25: Joy by Lynne Arriale Trio

The WMNF Song of the Day for June 2, 2025 is “Joy” by Lynne Arriale Trio. Lynne Arriale is an acclaimed American jazz pianist, composer, bandleader and educator. She is Professor of Jazz Studies and Director...

TwinkVision: Pride & Passion Sparkles as Tampa Bay’s Pride Season Begins

Pride & Passion returned to the Tampa Museum of Art last night with style, sparkle, and purpose, offering a glamorous and heartfelt kickoff to Tampa Bay’s Pride season. More than just a celebration, the event...
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June 2025 WMNF News & Notes

Why We’re Asking for Your Help The short version of this message is this: click here and tell your representative in the U.S. House and Senate that you want them to continue funding public media. Just tell them...

As hurricane season begins, expert says don’t forget about your mental health

Listen: This hurricane season season is expected to be busier than average, according to NOAA.  As mental health month ends and hurricane season begins, it’s important to prepare not only your home but your heart...
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A recent survey reports on AI and mental health among Floridians

May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and a survey conducted by the University of South Florida and Florida Atlantic University addresses Floridians’ feelings towards a handful of topics, including Artificial Intelligence. Stephen Neeley, an Associate...
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Rep. Max Frost talks Musk, public media, more—and thanks for supporting WMNF

Trump’s self-appointed “First Buddy” is leaving the office today, as Elon Musk marks his last day leading the president’s so-called Department of Government Efficiency (aka DOGE). “The legacy will be a dark legacy,” Orlando-based Rep....

The Scoop: Fri. May 30, 2025, Tampa Bay and Florida headlines by WMNF

WMNF headlines including Florida Attorney General, Florida prisons, St. Petersburg, Pride month, Anthony Wainwright execution, AmRoc Fab Lab.

SOTD 5/30/25: TRO (The Real Ones) by J’Nelle

The WMNF Song of the Day for May 30, 2025 is TRO (The Real Ones) by J’Nelle. Tampa Bay’s J’Nelle’s desire is to spread positivity and motivation through all aspects of arts and entertainment. Allowing...

Talking Animals: Fort Lauderdale pet detective recounts her career path, some notable cases, unveils app she Created to find missing pets

Jamie Katz recalls her initial efforts helping animals while regularly driving along a prescribed route which helped her develop an app.

A ‘fab lab’ in a Tampa mall inspires all generations to use science & art to create

Listen: Behind one storefront at Tampa’s University Mall, you won’t find people shopping- you’ll find them inventing. Inside the AMRoC Fab Lab, students of all ages take STEM classes and learn to create at little...
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“Navigating Through Life’s Uncertainties and Unpredictabilities” on Morning Energy

“Fear is often our immediate response to uncertainty. There’s nothing wrong with experiencing fear. The key is not to get stuck in it” – Gabrielle Bernstein The Atlantic Hurricane Season, which officially begins on June 1st...

The Scoop: Thur. May 29, 2025, Tampa Bay and Florida headlines by WMNF

WMNF headlines including Florida hurricane season, federal support, Pinellas town hall, Rep. Anna Paulina Luna, mental health fair.
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