News and Public Affairs

Kate MacFall and Katherine McGill—longtime wildlife experts address what for many may be the surprising prevalence of trapping in Florida.

Florida’s average teacher salary is ranked 50th out of all 50 states and D.C., contributing to teacher and staff shortages.

Listen: The historic Tampa neighborhood of Palmetto Beach sits just above sea level and faced flooding during Hurricane Helene.  Now, a 25-million-dollar plan announced last year is facing new tweaks to get the neighborhood, located...

Several Tampa Bay protests are planned for May Day.

The Sustainable Living Show is joined by members of the Tampa Bay Conservancy to discuss conservation easements to save green spaces.

Listen: May 1st is May Day, and citizens across Tampa Bay are planning on protesting the Trump administration.  In St. Petersburg,  protestors will gather on two I-275 overpasses during rush hour.  From 4:30 until 6...

  Clearwater Marine Aquarium (CMA) launched its sea turtle nesting patrol on April 15, two weeks earlier than in previous decades. The decision aligns with updated guidance from the Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission. The...

Was a Florida school's First Amendment rights violated when it was blocked from offering a prayer over a stadium loudspeaker?

Round up of WMNF news headlines including ICE partnership at USF, Donald Trump's 100th day in office, and a bill that recognizes human trafficking in schools.

The bill would halt law enforcement officers from using boat safety inspections as a pretense for “intrusive” checks.

Listen: Earlier this month, police at the University of South Florida announced they planned to partner with ICE to enforce immigration laws.  Now, USF faculty have signed on to a letter with other universities demanding...

Democrats argue the measures to boost charter schools in Florida would chip away at traditional public schools.