Center for Biological Diversity calls for accountability over Florida’s red tide Post
...of an act of pollution that contributes to red tide. “In 2021 the Piney Point phosphate facility dumped 215 million gallons of nutrient-laden waste into Tampa Bay, which fueled a...
Blink on Gun Violence, USF Protest Arrest Post
...many areas of society is in full swing in Florida. There is a war against public education. USF Tampa students arrested at protest call for police chief Chris Daniel to...
WMNF 2023 T-shirt design contest! Enter for a chance to win $500 Post
Attention all creatives and designers! We love our art community! If you live in the state of Florida, we invite you to enter your WMNF-themed T-shirt designs in our inaugural...
Federal appeals court upholds a Florida gun age law passed after the Parkland massacre Post
...laws imposed “a greater burden on the right to keep and bear arms than does the (Florida) act, which leaves 18-to-20-year-olds free to obtain firearms through legal means other than...
WMNF’s daily digest of news headlines for Wednesday, March 8th, 2023 Post
Castor wins Tampa election Tampa Mayor Jane Castor easily won reelection yesterday. But 20% of valid votes went to write-in candidate, Belinda Noah. In City Council races, some Castor allies...
Florida lawmakers to consider a 6-week abortion limit Post
...pursuit of happiness began with life,” Renner said in his prepared remarks. “We must defend the right to life for thousands of boys and girls who deserve to experience life,...
Minor League Baseball players in Florida could take a hit to their minimum wage Post
...moving forward in the state Senate. The Senate Commerce and Tourism Committee voted 8-2 on Monday to approve a measure (SB 892) that would incorporate into the state’s minimum-wage law...
Pinellas County community unites to save a historic preserve from destruction Post
One Pinellas County community banded together to save a historic preserve from destruction by a private developer. Activists and community leaders came together in Dunedin to fight for its preservation....
10 big issues in the 2023 Florida legislative session Post
...that includes providing incentives for investments in affordable housing and encouraging mixed-use developments in struggling commercial areas. Budget Gov. Ron DeSantis has proposed a $114.8 billion budget for the fiscal...
Florida death penalty opponents protest the execution of Donald Dillbeck Post
Thursday night, Florida executed a prisoner for the first time in three and a half years. Opponents of the death penalty gathered in Pinellas County to protest the execution. About...
WMNF’s daily digest of news headlines for Thursday, Feb. 23rd, 2023 Post
...said in a statement, “I believe that this is a clarion call for our community to do more to stop this madness….and I look forward to meeting with community leaders...
A Conversation With Penelope Trappes Post
...famed seafront town, Brighton. Just as easily, she dons a fan-girl persona when talking about encountering the aura of her idol, Björk. Penelope Trappes was born and raised in Australia...
