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SOTD 12/27/24: The Light of Hanukkah by Sarah AKA The Unknown Artist

The WMNF Song of the Day for December 27, 2024 is The Light of Hanukkah by The Unknown Artist.
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Drought worsens in Florida; long-term outlook doesn’t look good

Florida Public Radio Emergency Network (FPREN) Storm Center | By Irene Sans For most of Florida, the dry season started in late October, and by Christmas,...
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Not all wrapping paper belongs in the recycling bin

After the rush of opening gifts with friends and family has ended, the only thing left is to clean up and discard all of the...
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Christmas tree farms via FPREN

Is there a Christmas tree crisis after the 2024 hurricane season?

Many Christmas tree farms in North Carolina suffered devastating flooding from Hurricane Helene just before the 2024 holiday season.
social media

A trial on Florida’s social media law is set for 2026

Tech-industry groups are challenging the constitutionality of Florida's social media law on First Amendment grounds.
electricity power lineman Hurricane Irma

FPL gets a boost in its fight over preventing power outages during Hurricane Irma

The dispute stems from allegations that FPL did not meet obligations to help prevent power outages during 2017’s Hurricane Irma.
oil drilling rig

A judge weighs a plan to drill for oil in north Florida

Apalachicola Riverkeeper, said the drilling plan poses an “unacceptably high” environmental risk to the nearby Apalachicola River.
The Scoop: WMNF's daily digest of news headlines for the Tampa Bay area & Florida

The Scoop for Monday December 9, 2024- WMNF’s daily digest of news headlines

St. Pete nonprofit spreads awareness of HIV in honor of World AIDS Day A St. Petersburg nonprofit is spreading the word about HIV prevention and treatments. Hearing set for case involving committee responsible for Amendment...

Toy drive to support Veteran families in need is back

Operation Toy Soldier has drop-off spots available for those to donate new and unwrapped toys to help veteran families this holiday season.

SOTD 12/9/24: Ignition, Sneakers by Lia Kohl

The WMNF Song of the Day for Monday December 9, 2024 is Ignition, Sneakers by Lia Kohl. Lia Kohl is a cellist, composer, and sound artist based in Chicago. Her work centers curiosity and patience, an...
stripper

A challenge to Florida’s stripper law is put on hold

A judge has paused a challenge to a new Florida law that prevents strippers under 21 from performing in adult entertainment establishments.
migrant farmworkers picking tomatoes in Florida Farmworkers by Kevin McKenna via iStock for WMNF News.

A bill is back in Florida to protect farmworker housing after it was vetoed by DeSantis

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis vetoed a proposal aimed at providing housing for migrant farmworkers; a bill back for the 2025 legislative session.
Florida Wildlife Corridor

Florida will pay $4.3 million to conserve ranchland in Highlands County

Bar Rocking C Ranch will become part of the Florida Wildlife Corridor via the state’s Rural and Family Lands Protection Program.
prison bars

The National Guard will continue to work at Florida prisons

Ron DeSantis issued an initial executive order in September 2022 to activate National Guard members because of staffing shortages at prisons.
Randy Fine

Randy Fine, Randall Terry and others qualify for election to replace Mike Waltz in Congress

Seven candidates had formally qualified as of Friday evening to run in a special election to replace Republican Congressman Mike Waltz.
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