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It’s Chrismukkah! The Story of Chanukah With Gifts from MidPoint.

Christmas Day is also the 1st night of Chanukah. It's Chrismukkah! We celebrate the Chanukah story, that victory over tyranny, and bring you some Chanukah gifts & music with Rande Friedman, former host of the...

Misinformation threatens everything

David R. Kotok is a co-founder of Sarasota-based Cumberland Advisors.

Herbs and wild foraging with Dr. Bob Linde (Acupuncture and Herbal Therapies)

Join Anni Ellis and guest expert Dr. Bob Linde while they discuss wild foraging and herbal medicine on this week's Sustainable Living show.
The Scoop: WMNF's daily digest of news headlines for the Tampa Bay area & Florida

The Scoop for Monday Monday, December 23th, 2024

Matt Gaetz report will be released today; CBS News says he violated state laws The man accused of fatally shooting the CEO of UnitedHealthcare is expected to be arraigned in a Manhattan court on state...

Open carry bill draws backlash

Listen: A controversial bill filed for the upcoming legislative session would allow Floridians to openly carry firearms in the state, and it’s received scrutiny from both sides of the aisle.  The new measure would allow...

The Scoop: Fri. Dec 20th, 2024, Tampa Bay and Florida headlines by WMNF

New social media law goes into effect Jan. 1 A new law banning kids under the age of 14 from having social media accounts takes effect in Florida on January 1. Under the law, 14...
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A top pickleball pro is from Tampa, where you’ll find “great play”

Hundreds of amateurs and pros are competing this week at a PPA professional pickleball tournament in Holly Hill, Florida.

Talking Animals: Founder of sanctuary with big cats and bears discusses challenges of rescuing, housing exotic wildlife

Bobbi Brink recalls living in Texas, planning to open a restaurant, and seeing her first advertisement offering the sale of big cats.

Why a Pinellas County Commissioner shifted his view on the Rays stadium deal

Listen: Pinellas County approved bonds for their part of a new $1.3 billion Tampa Bay Rays stadium. One commissioner changed his vote from a no to a yes – but there are still unknowns.  Commissioner Chris...

Tampa Bay news in review: WMNF 88.5’s top stories of 2024

Throughout 2024, WMNF 88.5’s audience engaged with stories that reflected the complex social, political, and environmental challenges facing Florida. These top stories, which garnered the most views on wmnf.org, paint a vivid picture of a...

The Scoop: Thur. Dec 19th, 2024, Tampa Bay and Florida headlines by WMNF

State officials say the constitution does not mandate ‘comfortable’ prisons Florida corrections officials want a federal judge to toss out a potential class-action lawsuit alleging the state has violated inmates’ rights because of hot conditions...

Coping With Loss & Grief at Holiday Time

The holidays are not a happy time for everyone. If you've suffered a loss, get some coping tools to help you get through the happy season.
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