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The Bike to Work Ride and Rally in Tampa highlighted new bike routes that the city announced in January.

100 bike riders commuted to work throughout Tampa today, in celebration of Florida Bike Month. The Bike to work ride and rally in Downtown Tampa highlighted new bike routes which the City of Tampa announced in January. Tampa Mayor Jane Castor said she is working with city council to encourage cycling. “and ensuring that there…

The Florida bill would forbid local ordinances or regulations that would affect the construction of presidential libraries.

Recent federal cuts impacts are being challenged by the Center for Biological Diversity in their lawsuit to protect Florida species.

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 Song of the Day for March 14, 2025 is “Like Magic” by K. Melody, a Tampa-based indie soul artist. “…is…

From his earliest days as a pianist for Donald Byrd, then Miles Davis, up through his work in the 1960s, 1970s, and later, Herbie Hancock has left his mark on American jazz as a composer, arranger, and bandleader. He was a major player in the Fusion movement. Winner of some 14 Grammys, a Kennedy Center…

“People who end up as “first” don’t actually set out to be first. They set out to do something they love”…Condoleezza Rice The Academy Awards or Oscars represents the highest achievements in artistic and technical achievements in film-making in the United States. The first Academy Award ceremony was held on May 16, 1929 at a private dinner function at…

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 Song of the Day for March 13, 2025 is “Oh Babe it Ain’t no Lie” by Sue Foley. It is…

Experience the authentic sound of the Grateful Dead as Uncle John’s Band, the Southeast’s premier Dead tribute for nearly three decades, performs at WMNF’s Tropical Heatwave on May 10, 2025. Don’t miss this legendary Florida group bringing their improvisational magic to the Ballroom from 10:15-11:15 PM.

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 Song of the Day for March 13, 2025 is “Oh Babe it Ain’t no Lie” by Sue Foley. It is…

Catch Tampa Bay favorites, The Black Honkeys Band, as they make their Tropical Heatwave debut at the Cuban Club on May 10th! This powerhouse 9-piece Funk, R&B, Soul, and Rock band, known for their energetic performances and chart-topping hits, has been a local sensation since 2001. Don’t miss their electrifying show—get your tickets now at TropicalHeatwave.org!

Catch Boston Blues band GA-20 live at Tropical Heatwave on May 10th at the Cuban Club! Don’t miss their electrifying performance with a new lineup and the same high-energy, authentic Chicago Blues sound.