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TECO

Tampa Electric spent hundreds of millions to restore power after hurricanes & wants customers to pay for it

TECO could seek to recover up to $55 million related to Hurricane Helene and up to $370 million related to Hurricane Milton.
Leatherback Sea Turtle

Sea turtle nesting on Pinellas County beaches had good and bad news in 2024

Despite the 2024 hurricanes, conservationists found a leatherback sea turtle nest on Pinellas County beaches - and many of the eggs hatched.
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Open enrollment for the Affordable Care Act’s health insurance marketplace is underway

Information on how navigators can help you choose the ACA plan that’s best for you and if you are eligible for financial assistance.

The Scoop: Tues. Nov. 12th, 2024, Tampa Bay and Florida headlines by WMNF

A report reveals the housing struggle in Florida and the need for full-time work to afford rent. Explore the impact on Floridians and the housing market.
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Some Floridians have to work well over 40 hours a week to afford rent, report shows

Listen: A new report shows some Florida residents need to work way more than the standard 40-hour workweek just to afford rent in the state. The report is by financial technology company Self, and published in...

Mycology and mushroom foraging with Steven Landseadel

Join Tanja, Anni and mushroom expert Steven Landseadel to discuss mycology and mushroom foraging on this week's Sustainable Living Show.

Postscript on the elections and moving forward

Community Speaks WMNF with Patró Mabíli host a postscript on the U.S. election.

The Scoop for Monday, November 11, 2024- WMNF’s Daily digest of news headlines

A student newspaper at the University of Florida reports the school is investigating its basketball coach.

Black women after the 2024 vote

Black voters are sorting out their political allies after all ethnicities left them standing virtually alone beside Vice-president Kamala Harris.

Will The World Come To An End?

Moments after Steve Kornacki paused slightly then continued reeling off percentages in whatever county in whichever swing state had just committed to Trump my iPhone and media feeds started going berserk. “We are doomed!” screamed...
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Enviromental group reacts after Amendment 2 is passed

Listen: 61 out of 67 counties in Florida overwhelming voted in favor of Amendment 2 on election night. The measure preserves the right to forever hunting and fishing, and  one environmental group is concerned.  Environmental Advocacy...

The Scoop: Fri. Nov. 8, 2024, Tampa Bay and Florida headlines by WMNF

Company appeals judge’s decision on Florida’s lab-grown meat law. While Democratic state representative plans to stay hopeful.
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