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Florida bill could give the state more control over book bans

There are more book bans in Florida than any other state.  House Bill 1539 could make that number increase. A bill that would make it easier to remove books from schools is making its way...

Sweetwater Farm interview with Sustainable Living

  On March 10th 2025 Sustainable Living Anni Ellis interviewed Sweetwater Organic Farm. Listen to the interview by selecting the above date on the Sustainable Living WMNF page player  

WWOOFing with Jenna Pollard

Join Tanja and Anni to discuss Worldwide Opportunities on Organic Farms (WWOOF) with Jenna Pollard

SOTD 4/15/25: Feels like Summer by Childish Gambino

April is Environmental Awareness Month at WMNF. The station plays songs and hosts discussion about topics that concern how we relate to planet earth. The WMNF Song of the Day for April 15, 2025 is...

The Scoop: Fri. April 11, 2025, Florida and Tampa Bay headlines by WMNF

Round up of WMNF news headlines including $10 million donation transparency, Florida's Parental Rights bill, and sewage report in Lakeland.

DeSantis escalates attack on Florida House of Representatives

The battle between Florida Governor Ron DeSantis and the Republican-led House of Representatives continues.  The latest jab came Wednesday when he was speaking at a National Home Rental Council event in Orlando.  DeSantis touted Florida’s...
DeSantis defeats Charlie Crist Election 2022

Republican leaders question $10 million donation to Casey DeSantis-linked charity

Listen: An organization tied to a program led by Casey DeSantis received $10 million donation stemming from a settlement with the state’s Agency for Health Care Administration.  Leaders of that agency faced heated questioning about...

SWFWMD on saving water during a drought

April is one of the driest months in Florida, according to the National Weather Service.  It’s also the peak demand season for public water suppliers.  The Southwest Florida Water Management District declared April as Water...

SOTD 4/3/25: Bury Me by Jason Isbell

The WMNF Song of the Day for April 3, 2025, is “Bury Me” by the Grammy award-winning Jason Isbell. Jason Isbell’s music career has been defined by raw storytelling, masterful songwriting, and an unflinching honesty...
Planned Parenthood/Florida Planned Parenthood offers prenatal services amid OB-GYN shortage

Florida Planned Parenthood offers prenatal services amid OB-GYN shortage

Planned Parenthood of Southwest and Central Florida (PPSWCF) officially launched a prenatal services program on Tuesday. The initiative, available at seven affiliated health centers, offers care for patients in their first 12 weeks of pregnancy....

TwinkVision: Tampa Pride 2025 – A Celebration of Visibility, Unity, and Resilience

On March 29th, thousands gathered in Ybor City for Tampa Pride 2025 for a full-day celebration of LGBTQIA+ pride, resilience, and unity.

Musk supporter attempts to disrupt anti-Tesla protest with fireworks

Tensions flared at a protest against Elon Musk’s actions with the Department of Government Efficiency outside a Tesla showroom in Tampa on Saturday. There were some pro-MAGA disruptors whose actions erupted into physical confrontations. Many...
The Rhythm Revival
The Rhythm Revival