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Elections Friday, May 16th 2025

Former and current Florida legislators talk term limits at Tampa political forum

Listen: Over 30 years ago, Florida voters amended the state’s constitution to limit legislators’ terms to eight years. At the Tampa Tiger Bay Club Friday,...

Marijuana Friday, May 16th 2025

Talking Florida’s rule changes on mushrooms and weed, with a side of strip clubs, too

For three sessions now, Carlos Hermida, who owns two hemp shops in the Tampa Bay area, has watched the Florida legislature attempt to pass different...

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News and Public Affairs Friday, May 16th 2025

The Scoop: Fri. May 16, 2025, Tampa Bay and Florida headlines by WMNF

Florida municipalities are now forbidden from fluoridating water after Gov. Ron DeSantis signs a sweeping bill.

Elections Friday, May 16th 2025

Former and current Florida legislators talk term limits at Tampa political forum

Listen: Over 30 years ago, Florida voters amended the state’s constitution to limit legislators’ terms to eight years. At the Tampa Tiger Bay Club Friday, political leaders favored overturning term limits. Former state legislators Bob...

Marijuana Friday, May 16th 2025

Talking Florida’s rule changes on mushrooms and weed, with a side of strip clubs, too

For three sessions now, Carlos Hermida, who owns two hemp shops in the Tampa Bay area, has watched the Florida legislature attempt to pass different regulations that directly affect his industry. Legislation from 2023 didn’t...

News and Public Affairs Friday, May 16th 2025

The Scoop: Fri. May 16, 2025, Tampa Bay and Florida headlines by WMNF

Florida municipalities are now forbidden from fluoridating water after Gov. Ron DeSantis signs a sweeping bill.

Music Friday, May 16th 2025

SOTD 5/16/25: MHMM by Chase Shakur

The WMNF Song of the Day for May 16th is, 2025 “MHMM” by Chase Shakur with RIMON. Chase Shakur is a 23-year-old Alternative R&B artist from Atlanta, Georgia. He started as primarily a rapper, but...

Death Penalty Thursday, May 15th 2025

Glen Rogers is Florida’s fifth execution this year; the Florida Conference of Catholic Bishops objects

The Florida Conference of Catholic Bishops has repeatedly asked DeSantis to spare the condemned killers, including Rogers.

Environment Thursday, May 15th 2025

Pasco County is assembling a plan for disaster recovery

Pasco County's Better Future Action Plan is now available for public review. It outlines how federal funding will be spent after hurricanes.

News and Public Affairs Thursday, May 15th 2025

Local municipalities in Florida are now forbidden from adding fluoride to water

"Scientific evidence consistently indicates that fluoridation of community water supplies is safe and effective," said a dentist.

Hurricane Thursday, May 15th 2025

U.S. Senator Rick Scott talks disaster preparedness for elderly ahead of hurricane season

Listen: Hurricane season officially begins next month, and older Americans are especially vulnerable. U.S. Senator Rick Scott says nearly 60% of the deaths from 2022’s Hurricane Ian were seniors. Scott met with a committee in...

News and Public Affairs Thursday, May 15th 2025

The Florida legislative session will start January 13, 2026

The 2026 Florida legislative session will start on January 13. The 60-day session is slated to end March 13.

Animals Thursday, May 15th 2025

Could Florida allow bear hunting every year?

Opponents have argued that hunting doesn’t reduce human-bear interactions and non-lethal options are better to address bear populations.

Abortion Rights Thursday, May 15th 2025

The Scoop: Thurs. May 15, 2025, Tampa Bay and Florida headlines by WMNF

A Florida appeals court rules that a law allowing minors to have abortions without a parent's consent is unconstitutional.

FPREN Thursday, May 15th 2025

Summer-like heat: Florida’s temperatures soar into the weekend

The warmest days across Florida will be Friday and Saturday. Temperatures across southern locations will range between the low and mid-90s.

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