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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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The Scoop for Thursday, December 5th, 2024 WMNF’s daily digest of the news headlines

Discover the latest updates on the new Rays Stadium proposal in St. Pete. Stay informed on the development and outcomes of this important vote.
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Backroom Briefing: Chatter surrounds reports of Ron DeSantis as Secretary of Defense

Reports have swirled that President-elect Donald Trump will replace his nominee for defense secretary with Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis.

SOTD 12/5/24: Hippies for the Win by Keller Williams

The WMNF Song of the Day for December 5, 2024 is "Hippies for the Win" by the one and only one-man jam band legend: Keller Williams. He is playing a WMNF benefit show at Skipper's...

“BEING ROOTED AND GROUNDED” ON MORNING ENERGY

” Be like a tree, stay grounded, keep growing, and know when to let go” Weeks after hurricanes Helene and Milton left destructive paths throughout Florida and other parts of the east coast of the United...
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A new bill would nix controversial developments at Florida State Parks

SB 80 would strike golf courses, tennis courts, pickleball courts and ball fields from recreational uses at Florida State Parks.
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A Florida Senator pitches a tax break for hardening homes

A Florida Senator is proposing a property tax break for people who try to make older homes more storm-resilient.
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The head of Citizens Property Insurance says the Florida market is rebounding ‘from the brink of collapse’

Citizens says that despite 3 catastrophic hurricanes hitting the state this year, Florida’s property-insurance market “continues to recover.”

Hillsborough’s New Democratic Party Leadership

The local county branch of the Democratic Party elected a brand new slate of progressive officers to lead local Democrats into the future. Meet them today on MidPoint.

Tampa ranks #18 of 50 largest U.S. cities for household bills

Listen: A new report shows Tampa ranks 18th out of the 50 largest U.S. cities for household bills- and a recent move from Tampa Electric Company will only push bills higher. The average household in Tampa...

The Scoop: Wed. Dec. 4, 2024, Tampa Bay and Florida headlines by WMNF

Chronister withdraws as Trump’s pick to head the DEA President-elect Donald Trump’s nominee to run the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), Hillsborough County Sheriff, Chad Chronister, withdrew his name from consideration last night according to AP....

SOTD 12/4/24: Dig Your Man by Peter McPoland

The WMNF Song of the Day for December 4, 2024 is Dig Your Man by Peter McPoland. He is playing Crowbar Saturday, December 7.
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Chad Chronister drops out of consideration for Trump’s DEA

Chad Chronister declined the DEA appointment saying he looks "forward to continuing my service as Sheriff of Hillsborough County.”
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