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Protecting Tampa Bays green space for future generations through Tampa Bay Conservancy

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

This May Day, protestors are hitting the streets across Tampa Bay

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...
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Clearwater Marine Aquarium begins sea turtle nesting patrol

  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...
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A Tampa fight over pre-game prayers goes to the U.S. Supreme Court

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

The Scoop: Tues. April 29, 2025, Florida and Tampa Bay headlines by WMNF

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.
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The Florida Senate supports curbing boat checks

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

University of South Florida faculty demand USF police pull out of ICE immigration partnership

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...
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These Florida bills could aid charter schools

Democrats argue the measures to boost charter schools in Florida would chip away at traditional public schools.
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A judge calls for Florida to reject an oil drilling permit

The judge says the Florida Department of Environmental Protection did not adequately consider the sensitive nature of the area.

The Scoop: Mon. April 28, 2025, Tampa Bay and Florida headlines by WMNF

Roundup of news headlines produced for WMNF Community Radio: Heydi Sanchez Tejeda, Clearwater Boat Crash, TECO rate increases, cultivated meat

A Conversation With My Neptune

“I have to ask” I said, “My Neptune, that’s an intriguing name, how did you come up with that?” Their answer will surprise you. The same when drummer, Steve Garafano remarks, “None of us are...
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Florida’s PSC staff approves TECO rate hikes

The Florida Public Service Commission should stand behind its decision to approve base-rate increases for Tampa Electric Company.
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