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Jewish Culture Wednesday, December 25th 2024

It’s Chrismukkah! The Story of Chanukah With Gifts from MidPoint.

Christmas Day is also the 1st night of Chanukah. It's Chrismukkah! We celebrate the Chanukah story, that victory over tyranny, and bring you some Chanukah...

Music Wednesday, December 25th 2024

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,...

Music Tuesday, December 24th 2024

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...

Environment Wednesday, December 11th 2024

Florida considers a possible bear hunt

Opponents argue that hunting doesn’t reduce human-bear interactions. They called for continuing to use non-lethal options.

Alternative Fuels/Energy Conservation Wednesday, December 11th 2024

The Chief Justice criticizes Florida’s ‘black box’ PSC

Florida Supreme Court Chief Justice Carlos Muniz sharply criticized utility regulators for not adequately justifying decisions.

Environment Wednesday, December 11th 2024

The health of Tampa Bay with Justin Tramble (Tampa Bay Waterkeeper)

Join Tanja, Anni and expert guest Justin Tramble of Tampa Bay Waterkeeper to discuss the health of the bay.

FPREN Wednesday, December 11th 2024

The temperature roller coaster continues in Florida

Rain and storms will exit Central Florida by Wednesday afternoon. Temperatures will fall throughout the day on Wednesday.

African American Wednesday, December 11th 2024

The Scoop: Wed. Dec. 11, 2024, Tampa Bay and Florida headlines by WMNF

Republican senator files SB 94 to repeal the law preventing people under 21 from buying long guns A Republican State Senator, Randy Fine, has proposed repealing a law that prevents people under age 21 from...

Music Wednesday, December 11th 2024

SOTD 12/11/24: Alberta Postcard by Trout Fishing in America

Every think about just dropping everything and going to Canada? We'll the band Trout Fishing in America did just that... and then they wrote a song about. Men from Houston, TX exploring the Canadian Rockies...

The coronavirus that causes COVID-19 via CDC.

COVID19 Tuesday, December 10th 2024

Florida’s 2024 COVID-19 deaths approach 5,800

The largest number of deaths, 512, has been reported in Miami-Dade County, followed by 437 in Palm Beach County and 351 in Pinellas County.

Agriculture Tuesday, December 10th 2024

Hurricane Milton dealt a big blow to Florida’s citrus industry

Florida is projected to produce enough oranges to fill 12 million 90-pound boxes, 3 million less than expected before Milton.

News and Public Affairs Tuesday, December 10th 2024

Dana Young is stepping down as Florida’s tourism chief

Visit Florida President and CEO Dana Young announced Tuesday she will step down from the tourism-promotion post.

Gun Control Tuesday, December 10th 2024

A bill would repeal Florida’s gun age law

A Republican state senator proposed repealing a Florida law that prevents people under age 21 from buying rifles and other long guns.

Jobs Tuesday, December 10th 2024

Event Tuesday to help prepare job seekers

CareerSource Hillsborough Pinellas is hosting "Coffee & Careers" on Tuesday Dec. 17 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at 9215 N. Florida Ave.

Animals Tuesday, December 10th 2024

Talking Animals: Blind author recounts surviving 9/11 and other experiences–lessons learned–with his eight guide dogs

Michael Hingson recounts how he had the brilliant idea for writing his book titled “Live Like A Guide Dog.”

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