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Here’s how proposed constitutional amendments work in Florida

Florida lawmakers are trying to create more ballot measures even as they attempt to make it harder for citizens to do the same.
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The Florida House and Senate tee up their budget plans

The Florida House and Senate released $112.95 billion and $117.36 billion budget proposals.
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Long-range models show tropical activity for Florida; take it with a grain of salt

We could be getting hints that there might be heavier rain episodes in April. But April is still technically the dry season in Florida.
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Florida No Name Storm FPREN

Do you remember the “No Name Storm” that hit Florida 32 years ago?

The No Name Storm caused 318 deaths, and about 40 percent of the country's population was impacted; impacts were worst in Florida.

SOTD 3/26/25: High Beaming by Skeggs

The WMNF Song of the Day for March 26, 2025 is “High Beaming” by Skeggs. Skegss are an Australian surf and garage rock duo originally from Byron Bay in New South Wales, who formed in...
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A Florida condo bill seeks flexibility and safety

SB 1742 is aimed at “providing condo owners a smoother, more flexible financial path forward without compromising safety,” in Florida.

City of St. Petersburg is hosting a hazardous waste collection

The Household Hazardous Waste Collection event will be held at 6605 5th avenue N, from 9am to 2pm on Saturday.

The Dude Rolls Again: WMNF’s Cosmic Bowling Bash

Join WMNF for a cosmic bowling party celebrating "The Big Lebowski"! Support community radio, enjoy White Russians, and bowl with fellow fans at Pin Chasers in Tampa. Tickets limited!

Local media powerhouses join forces: WMNF and The Gabber announce content sharing partnership

In a strategic move to strengthen local journalism, WMNF 88.5FM and The Gabber Newspaper have announced a groundbreaking content sharing partnership that promises to enhance news coverage across the Tampa Bay area. This collaboration brings...
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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 construction. House Bill 567 would invest $5 million into Florida’s...
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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 mostly negative pushback during public comment, with some worried that...
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A divided Florida Senate panel approves further relaxing child labor laws

Critics of the child labor bill say it would exploit children but proponents say it's a “parental rights” issue.
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Florida lawmakers consider oil drilling permits

Panels in the Florida House and Senate approved proposals aimed at shielding environmentally sensitive areas from oil drilling.

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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AI is eyed in insurance claim denials in Florida

The Florida bill would prevent insurers from using artificial intelligence as the sole basis for denying claims.
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