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Tampa mayor threatens higher property taxes if sales tax renewal doesn’t pass in November

Listen: Tampa Mayor Jane Castor wants residents to vote yes to renew a half-percent sales tax this November. The Community Investment Tax was approved 28...
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Tampa Bay community gardens with the Coalition of Community Gardens

Anni and Tanja discuss community gardens in Tampa Bay with guests Kitty Wallace, Nate Farley and Meryl Stout.
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The Scoop: Mon. Oct. 28, 2024, Tampa Bay and Florida headlines by WMNF

The Florida Constitutional amendment that would legalize the recreational use of cannabis & raising taxes to supplement Hillsborough Schools.
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WMNF is set to recreate one of the greatest concert movies of all time: Stop Making Sense

While David Byrne’s work with Talking Heads revolutionized rock music, his influence on global music culture extends far beyond those groundbreaking years. Through his record label Luaka Bop, founded in 1988, Byrne has become one...

In Pictures: WMNF Halloween Ball delivers a night of glamour and gothic fun

Thanx to everyone who attended our WMNF Halloween Ball at New World Music Hall this past Friday night. The performers loved the venue, staff and fans who attended and would love to come back and...
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Former Sen. Jeff Brandes blames lack of leadership in Tallahassee for insurance crisis

Former state senator Jeff Brandes says a lack of legislative leadership is making it impossible to solve Florida’s ongoing property insurance crisis. Brandes, speaking on WMNF WaveMakers with Janet & Tom, said term limits mean...
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An appeals court weighs a Florida gun law

A federal appeals court is considering the constitutionality of a Florida law that bars people under age 21 from buying long guns and rifles.

The Scoop: Tues. Oct. 22nd, 2024, Tampa Bay and Florida headlines by WMNF

Governor Ron Desantis challenges amendment four at rally and discusses recent minimum wage increase. Find out more.
USF researchers measured Treasure Island's Sunset Beach post-Hurricane Helene. The red line represents where the sand was before the storm. Photo provided by Ping Wang for WMNF News.

How back-to-back hurricanes impacted Florida’s Gulf Coast

Sand dunes provide a first line of defense for beach communities. But following back-to-back hurricanes, the dunes along the coastlines experienced significant damage, where its line of defense washed away. Cheryl Hapke is a researcher...

Florida minimum wages climb to $13 an hour

Florida’s minimum wage is now at 13 dollars an hour. State law will increase it to 15 dollars over the next two years.

SOTD 10/22/24: Origami Crane by Arcadia Grey

The WMNF Song of the Day for October 22, 2024 is Origami Crane by Arcadia Grey. They describe themselves as "Chicago based Midwest Shine Punk". You should totally stream their new album, Casually Crashing. Or...

Talking Animals: local organization rescues and rehabilitates birds of prey, preparing for its wonders of wildlife festival

Nancy Murrah--President of RCTB, describes the preparations required before Hurricane Milton, and how the facility fared through the storm.
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Donald Trump ahead by double digits in Florida, UNF poll shows

Listen: A new voter poll from the University of North Florida shows former President Donald Trump ahead by double digits in the state.   The phone poll sampled almost 1,000 likely Voters in Florida on their...

Exorcise your old Car: Cartober 2024 is here!

Is your old car lurking in the driveway, taking up space and gathering dust? Don’t let it haunt you any longer! Donate your vehicle to WMNF 88.5 and free up that space without the hassle....

All about bats with Shannon Carnevale and Tom West

It's all about bats this week on the Sustainable Living Show when Tanja and Anni are joined by experts Shannon Carnevale and Tom West.

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