WMNF Pulse: Keeping You Updated

During a special session in February, the House and Senate overrode a DeSantis veto of $57 million for “legislative support services.”

My Safe Florida Home prioritizes senior citizens & low-income people, offers inspections and grants up to $10,000 to upgrade homes.

Listen: A bill advanced in the House today targeting beach access in one county on the panhandle.  It comes as some lawmakers say Walton County was unfairly affected by a 2018 law.   House Bill 6043,...

The Florida Senate unanimously passed a bill to undo a 2023 law and leave it up to local officials to decide when schools start.

A rule boosted renewal costs to about $1.3 million, more than 22 times the $60,000 biennial fee paid in the past by pot companies.

“Growth is painful. Change is painful. But nothing is as painful as staying stuck somewhere you don’t belong.” – Unknown On March 18, 2025 two NASA crew members (Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams) returned to earth after...

Roundup of news headlines produced for WMNF Community Radio: Craft breweries, Tampa's streetcar, and discussions on Medicaid.

Skeptics of eliminating property taxes have argued that Florida would have to boost sales taxes to make up for lost revenue.

The WMNF Song of the Day for March 27, 2025 is “Heaven” by the Michigan Rattlers. The Michigan Rattlers are an American folk-rock band originating from Petoskey, Michigan. Their music blends elements of country, folk,...

The Republican-controlled Florida House voted to pass the bill (HB 759), though it remains unclear whether the Senate will take up the issue.

The Florida bill would lower the rate from 6 percent to 5.25 percent, reducing revenue by $5 billion per year.

The bill would would impose new requirements on gathering, submitting & validating petition signatures & increase penalties for wrongdoing.