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SOTD 6/9/25: All In by Displace

The WMNF Song of the Day is “All In” by Displace with some help from Eric Benny Bloom of Lettuce. If you’ve been anywhere in...
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Florida Sen. Carlos Guillermo Smith talks Pride, Florida’s rainy day fund and more

Florida’s legislative session is in overtime and coming up on 100 days as the House and Senate are back in Tallahassee to try and hammer...
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A photo of an elected official Sen. Carlos Guillermo Smith, dressed in a black t-shirt speaking to a protest crowd during a summer protest in Ybor City, Florida. There's a Pride flag in the background, and he is holding a microphone and notes.

Agent Orange exposure is argued in attempt to halt a Florida execution

Florida inmate Anthony Wainwright argues his exposure to Agent Orange before birth caused long-lasting cognitive and behavioral problems.
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SOTD 5/15/25: Dear Buddy by Kendra Morris 

The WMNF Song of the Day for May 15, 2025 is “Dear Buddy” by Kendra Morris, who was raised in St. Pete, FL, and is now based in New York. ‘Dear Buddy,’ the newest track...
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A court strikes down a law that can allow minors to have abortions without parental consent

The ruling came as the appeals court rejected a request by a 17-year-old girl to have an abortion without parental consent.

Two more groups join in federal lawsuit challenging Florida’s ballot initiative law

Listen: On Tuesday, two more advocacy groups joined in on a federal lawsuit against Florida’s new law targeting citizen-led ballot initiatives.  The organizations say the law is an attack on voters’ rights.  The League of...

The Scoop: Wed. May 14, 2025, Tampa Bay and Florida headlines by WMNF

The cost of living tops $100,000 for many Pinellas and Sarasota families in Tampa Bay.

SOTD 5/14/25: Be Who You Are by Michael Franti and Spearhead 

The WMNF Song of the Day for May 14th is “Be Who You Are” by Michael Franti and Spearhead.  Michael Franti is an American singer, songwriter, musician, poet, and activist. Known for his participation in many...
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Cost of living tops $100,000 for many Pinellas and Sarasota families, new report shows

Listen: The annual cost to make ends meet for certain families in Pinellas and Sarasota counties has surged past $100,000 – that’s according to a newly released report from United Way and United for ALICE...

The Aging Mind examines mental health as America ages

The Aging Mind explores the unique mental health challenges of older adults and improved treatment systems.
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Florida’s weather is dry again; here are the recent rainfall totals

Rainfall across Central Florida ranged between 1 and 3 inches, but some very isolated spots reached close to 4 inches.

The Scoop: Tues. May 13, 2025, Tampa Bay and Florida headlines by WMNF

Desantis touts immigration enforcement, Desantis rejects budget mediation, Hurricane fund, burn ban rescinded, gas prices drop

SOTD 5/13/25: Fathers, Sons, and Brothers by David Lowery

The WMNF Song of the Day for May 13, 2025 is “Fathers, Sons, and Brothers” by David Lowery featuring the Bellrays. David Lowery, chief singer-songwriter and frontman from the bands Cracker and Camper Van Beethoven...
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Governor DeSantis touts state immigration enforcement at Tampa press conference

Listen: Governor Ron DeSantis is touting the state’s partnership with the federal government to crack down on undocumented immigrants at the governor’s press conference at a Florida Highway Patrol station in Tampa on Monday.  DeSantis...

The Heat continues: Even more epic moments from Tropical Heatwave

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