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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...
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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...

Program lets developmentally disabled students help the local environment

The Focus Academy in Temple Terrace has been fostering a learning environment for developmentally disabled students since 2012. Now, they have given 18-22 year old students the chance to help Florida’s marine ecosystems. Focus Academy has...

SOTD 3/27/25: Heaven by the Michigan Rattlers

The WMNF Song of the Day for March 27, 2025 is “Heaven” by the Michigan Rattlers. The Michigan Rattlers are an American folk-rock band originating from Petoskey, Michigan. Their music blends elements of country, folk,...

Local media powerhouses join forces: WMNF and The Gabber announce content sharing partnership

In a strategic move to strengthen local journalism, WMNF 88.5FM and The Gabber Newspaper have announced a groundbreaking content sharing partnership that promises to enhance news coverage across the Tampa Bay area. This collaboration brings...

SOTD 3/21/25: Smokin’ Guitar Cat by Julie Black [premiere]

The WMNF Song of the Day for Friday March 21, 2025 is “Smokin’ Guitar Cat” by New Port Richey, FL based blues, jazz, and soul act Julie Black and Her Band. “Smokin’ Guitar Cat” drops today...

SOTD 3/13/25: Oh Babe it Ain’t no Lie by Sue Foley

During March WMNF celebrates the Women’s Month. Read about this impact of women in the last decade of music. And all this week WMNF SOTD is going to feature women and bands with women. The WMNF...
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