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Governor approves $200 million for My Safe Florida Home grants

Gov. Ron DeSantis approved $200 million to continue a popular home-hardening grant program.

All members of the Florida congressional delegation have qualified to be on the 2024 ballot

All of the 28 members of Florida’s congressional delegation as of Wednesday have qualified for re-election, at least 10 have primaries.

The Scoop: Wed. April 24th, 2024 Tampa Bay and Florida headlines by WMNF

Biden speaks in Tampa President Joe Biden came to Tampa to speak about abortion rights Peace activists protest Biden More than one hundred anti-war demonstrators protested against Biden My Safe Florida Home money A bill...
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Pro-Palestine peace activists protest Joe Biden in Tampa

More than 100 pro-Palestine anti-war demonstrators protested Joe Biden in Tampa, Florida over his support of Israel’s attacks on Gaza.

Student journalists discuss Rays redevelopment documentary

Four student producers discuss their 20-minute documentary, "Addressing Broken Promises," which explores the past and  future of the historically Black Gas Plant neighborhood that was razed in the 1980s to make way for a Major...

President Biden speaks on abortion in Tampa

Listen: President Joe Biden came to Tampa Tuesday to speak on abortion rights. This comes as Florida’s six week abortion ban goes into effect next week. President Joe Biden spoke at the Hillsborough Community College’s...
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The Scoop: Tues. April 23rd, 2024 Tampa Bay and Florida headlines by WMNF

Discussion by college leaders about fostering diversity on campuses, and, join the awareness campaign during Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month.

Helping Others Learn to Garden with Elise Pickett of The Urban Harvest

Join Anni and Tanja on Sustainable Living to discuss helping others learn to garden with Elise Pickett of The Urban Harvest

Earth Day 2024: Black Liberation Through Food Sovereignty

Earth Day 2024 bring increased activism from U.S. President Joe Biden to young, Black Environmentalists. Earth Day is also the birthday of Vladimir Lenin, the first socialist president of the old Soviet Union. In light...

Black Nerds Matter: Walter Smith Jr.

Walter Smith Jr, an environmental engineer at the Sierra Club, explores his background coming from a notable HBCU, living in South Africa around Apartheid, and the importance of science to the Black community.

CDC, NOAA announce new heat tracking tool ahead of summer

Listen: This Earth day, the CDC and NOAA announced a new tool they hope will provide more information for people particularly vulnerable to heat. Health and government officials spoke at a hospital in Washington DC...

Black Nerds Matter: Elliot Mcphatter

Elliot Mcphatter, a Marine ecotoxicolgist from Eckerd College discusses his upbringing in the midwest, the role his family plays in his scientific career and the importance of networking. 

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