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Florida House advances bill requiring E-Verify for all businesses

On Monday, the Florida House of Representatives’ House Commerce Committee supported House Bill 955, which would require all private businesses to use an E-Verify system...
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Florida Republican Representatives Kiyan Michael (left) and Berny Jacques (right)

‘We couldn’t justify it’: U.S. politics chills Canadian tourism to Tampa Bay

Listen: Dave Easby has been coming to Dunedin from New Brunswick, Canada for the last 15 years.  He likes to watch the Toronto Blue Jays...
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Top 10 Spins on WMNF 88.5 FM

The Top 10 Spins on WMNF 88.5 FM highlights the most popular and influential tracks currently playing on the station. It showcases a curated list...
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St. Pete is installing free smoke alarms

St Petersburg Fire Rescue and the American Red Cross will be canvassing  Childs Park on Saturday to install free smoke alarms for residents.

Program lets developmentally disabled students help the local environment

The Focus Academy in Temple Terrace has been fostering a learning environment for developmentally disabled students since 2012. Now, they have given 18-22 year old students the chance to help Florida’s marine ecosystems. Focus Academy has...
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The Florida Senate will consider changing high school graduation requirements

The bill would eliminate a requirement that Florida students pass assessments for 10th-grade Algebra 1 and 10th-grade English-language arts.
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DeSantis targets veto overrides by the Florida Legislature

During a special session in February, the House and Senate overrode a DeSantis veto of $57 million for “legislative support services.”
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My Safe Florida Home needs your age and income information

My Safe Florida Home prioritizes senior citizens & low-income people, offers inspections and grants up to $10,000 to upgrade homes.
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Beach access bill targeting a North Florida county moves forward in House

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,...
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The Florida Senate reverses course on later school start times

The Florida Senate unanimously passed a bill to undo a 2023 law and leave it up to local officials to decide when schools start.
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Florida’s increased license-renewal costs for medical marijuana companies is upheld

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.

“BEING STUCK IN PLACE” ON MORNING ENERGY

“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...

The Scoop: Thurs. Mar. 27, 2025, Tampa Bay and Florida headlines by WMNF

Roundup of news headlines produced for WMNF Community Radio: Craft breweries, Tampa's streetcar, and discussions on Medicaid.
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Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis: “Tax the tourists. Tax some of the foreigners”

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

SOTD 3/27/25: Heaven by the Michigan Rattlers

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,...
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