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Florida libraries uncertain about future services amidst IMLS funding cuts

The Trump administration made cuts at the Institute of Museum and Library Service. WMNF reports on how local libraries may feel it.

The Scoop: Fri. April 18, 2025, Florida and Tampa Bay headlines by WMNF

Round up of WMNF news headlines including FSU school shooting, protest against deportations, and Florida House Bill on book bans.

‘We couldn’t justify it’: U.S. politics chills Canadian tourism to Tampa Bay

Listen: Dave Easby has been coming to Dunedin from New Brunswick, Canada for the last 15 years.  He likes to watch the Toronto Blue Jays spring training.   But this year, he opted for Mexico.  “This...
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Hear Pacifica’s dispatches from Hands Off protests by reporters around the country

Pacifica compiled reports from community radio reporters across the country, including WMNF and WSLR, of Hands Off demonstrations
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Feds end their gender identity rule fight with Florida

After President Donald Trump took office his administration reversed course on issues involving gender identity and transgender treatment.
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The Florida House votes to change the Gulf’s name to ‘Gulf of America’

Erasing the Gulf of Mexico from state laws and educational materials won Florida House approval in favor of Gulf of America.
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Eyewitness account of what happened at the Tampa Tesla protest on Saturday

On WMNF's Tuesday Cafe, St. Pete City Council member Richie Floyd talks about what happens now that the Rays have killed a stadium deal.

The Scoop: Thurs. Mar. 27, 2025, Tampa Bay and Florida headlines by WMNF

Roundup of news headlines produced for WMNF Community Radio: Craft breweries, Tampa's streetcar, and discussions on Medicaid.

The Scoop: Tues. March 25, 2025, Florida and Tampa Bay headlines by WMNF

Round up of WMNF news headlines including Howard Frankland Bridge opening, lowering gun purchase age, and local government reimbursement.

Education advocates speak up against cuts to Department of Education

On Thursday, President Donald Trump signed an executive order to facilitate closing the U.S. Education Department. And before that, the Trump administration announced that nearly half of the U.S. Department of Education would be laid...

The Scoop: Fri. March 21, 2025, Florida and Tampa Bay headlines by WMNF

Round up of WMNF news headlines including the dismantling of the U.S. Department of Education, immigration policies, and U.S. Postal Service rally.
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Changing to the ‘Gulf of America’ is ready for Florida House floor votes

The bills would replace the Gulf of Mexico in Florida laws and educational materials and are headed to a House vote.
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