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Hurricane Rafael meanders; Florida should expect rain from another area that could develop

Moisture will arrive in Florida late this weekend, and this will continue to increase the shower and thunderstorm activity next week.

Veterans Affairs is reaching out to women veterans at Tampa International Airport

The VA is reaching out to women Veterans who are on the go at the Tampa International Airport with a digital campaign that uses QR codes.
Aerial photo of downtown Tallahassee, Florida and the State Capitol

Adam Anderson eyes a 2026 campaign

Florida State Rep. Adam Anderson, R-Palm Harbor, has opened a campaign account to seek re-election in 2026.
Duke Energy

Duke Energy Florida plans to ask that customers pay its hurricane costs of $1.1-1.3 billion

Duke plans to ask the Florida Public Service Commission to pass along its storm-related costs to customers as soon as March.
meat

A company appeals a judge’s decision on Florida’s lab-grown meat law

The law makes it a second-degree misdemeanor to sell or manufacture cultivated meat, often known as lab-grown meat.
Dianne Hart on Primary Election Day, 2018

Despite major Republican wins, one Democratic Tampa representative remains optimistic

Listen: Republicans had soaring success in Tuesday’s election. They will remain the supermajority in the state House.  One Democratic state representative says despite the election results, she’s hopeful for what’s to come. Democratic Representative Dianne...

Tampa to host Flugtag event for first time in over a decade

The annual Red Bull Flugtag event is flying back to Tampa for the first time in 13 years. This weekend, 30 teams of “wacky engineers and fearless pilots,” will compete with one-of-a-kind airships. Contestants are...
Leonard Peltier

Update on the health of Leonard Peltier, a prisoner at Coleman, north of Tampa

WMNF interviews Jean Roach, president of the ILPDC Board - International Leonard Peltier Defense Committee - about his health.

The Scoop: Thurs. Nov. 7th, 2024, Tampa Bay and Florida headlines by WMNF

Explore the latest news about the election, including voter turnout, election results, and ongoing activism.
Labor unions

Florida school unions get a win in a fight over a dues deduction law

The 2023 Florida law prevents the deduction of union dues from government employees’ paychecks.
medical cannabis

Could Amendment 3’s failure boost medical pot in Florida?

The medical marijuana industry struggles to compete with hemp-based, euphoria-inducing products sold at a fraction of the cost.

Support resources after the 2024 elections: You are not alone!

From your friends at WMNF, where the healing power of music meets community support. While we keep playing the soundtrack to your life, we understand that sometimes you need more than just your favorite song....
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