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Florida Gators top Maryland, advance to Elite Eight with 87-71 win

The UF Gators will face the Texas Tech Red Raiders on Saturday seeking the program’s first final four since 2014.
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SOTD 3/28/25: City Cook by Caravan Palace

The WMNF Song of the Day for March 28, 2026 is “City Cook” by Caravan Palace. Caravan Palace is a French electro-swing band based in...
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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.
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Florida Gators top Maryland, advance to Elite Eight with 87-71 win

The UF Gators will face the Texas Tech Red Raiders on Saturday seeking the program’s first final four since 2014.

SOTD 3/28/25: City Cook by Caravan Palace

The WMNF Song of the Day for March 28, 2026 is “City Cook” by Caravan Palace. Caravan Palace is a French electro-swing band based in Paris. The band’s influences include Django Reinhardt, Vitalic, Lionel Hampton,...
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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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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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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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The Florida House OKs repealing a Parkland-inspired gun age law

The Republican-controlled Florida House voted to pass the bill (HB 759), though it remains unclear whether the Senate will take up the issue.
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The Florida House Speaker calls for a sales tax cut

The Florida bill would lower the rate from 6 percent to 5.25 percent, reducing revenue by $5 billion per year.
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