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“The Unsinkable” on Morning Energy

More than a century after its sinking, the RMS Titanic (which was affectionately called, “Unsinkable”), continues to captivate the hearts and minds of many. According to researchers, the...
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All Station Meeting to be held on Zoom, 5/13/24

WMNF is holding an All Station Meeting on Monday, May 13th on Zoom, with a social hour from 6:30pm – 7pm. (Agenda is subject to change)...
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17 bands in 17 days: Say She She from Harlem rooftops to Tropical Heatwave’s spotlight

Program Director and Wednesday Morning Show Host, Sam Hval, shares her excitement for introducing this dynamic band for the Tropical Heatwave.
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The Florida House passes a bill to overturn one post-Parkland safety measure by lowering the age to buy rifles

The Florida House on Friday passed a controversial bill that would lower the minimum age from 21 to 18 to buy rifles and shotguns.
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St Pete has extended the date for their “Pulse Check” survey

City of St Petersburg has extended the date for residents to complete its community survey. St Petersburg is conducting their “Pulse Check” survey through March 5th. The survey asks residents questions to help shape the...
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The Florida Legislature passes a bill for disclaimers on AI political ads; it now heads to the governor

Florida lawmakers passed a measure to require disclaimers on political advertisements that are created using artificial intelligence.
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Private insurers get the okay to take Citizens Property Insurance policies in Florida

Florida regulators approved proposals by three private insurers to take 54,386 policies from the state’s Citizens Property Insurance.

The Scoop: Fri., March 1, 2024 Tampa Bay and Florida headlines by WMNF

“Identity politics” in teacher prep A controversial bill is close to passing in the Florida House. The bill, HB 1291, would prohibit “identity politics” from being included in teacher prep programs at colleges and universities....
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Getting feedback about the ‘What Tampa Bay Needs’ survey

Creative Loafing Tampa Bay published results from its “What Tampa Bay Needs” survey, which asked readers of the alt-weekly to share their ideas on what the region needs to be a better place to live...

“Leaping Forward And Creating Balance” on Morning Energy

Leap Day is a day that comes around every four years. The reason why leap years exist is because it actually takes the earth more than 365 days to orbit the sun. According to NASA, it takes the...

Unveiling The Blind Spot: Palestine, America, and Mediation – A Conversation with Khaled El Guindy

In this week's episode of "TrueTalk," we delve into a conversation that, while from 2020, resonates profoundly with the current war on Gaza. Our host Samar engages with Egyptian author Khaled El Guindy, shedding light...
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The Florida Senate approves “spaceport” territories in Bay and Miami-Dade Counties

The Senate passed a proposal that would designate property in Bay County and Miami-Dade County as “spaceport territory.”

Join Belmont Heights Little League for an unforgettable opening ceremony!

Belmont Heights Little League is gearing up for an exciting event that promises fun, community spirit, and the joy of America's favorite pastime. On March 1st, at 6 PM, the Belmont Heights Little League Baseball...

A ‘cultivated’ meat ban is approved by the Florida Senate

The Florida Senate on Thursday approved a wide-ranging bill that would ban the sale of what Gov. Ron DeSantis has described as “fake meat”
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A controversial teacher training bill is ready for a vote in the full Florida House

The Florida House is on the cusp of passing a controversial bill that seeks to ban “identity politics” in teacher preparation programs.

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