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News and Public Affairs Thursday, April 25th 2024

The Scoop: Thu., April 25, 2024 Tampa Bay and Florida headlines by WMNF

Air quality A new report shows improvements in air quality nationwide. But, WMNF’s Chris Young reports that despite seeing improvements, the Tampa Bay area still...

Blog Thursday, April 25th 2024

17 bands in 17 days – Day 10: The future of punk and electronic music at Tropical Heatwave with Tiger 54

Get ready to experience an incredible lineup featuring 17 bands across 3 electrifying stages, plus a Hip Hop Lounge at Tropical Heatwave 2024

Environment Wednesday, April 24th 2024

Treating Tampa Bay’s “Forever Chemicals” in Our Drinking Water

The EPA has recently set limits on PFAS hazardous "forever chemicals" in our drinking water supply. Find out from our local water quality experts how...

cannabis Thursday, February 29th 2024

Promoting the pot industry in Florida

A handful of Florida's medical marijuana operators have formed a trade association designed to “foster a thriving medical marijuana industry.”

News and Public Affairs Thursday, February 29th 2024

The Scoop: Thu., February 29, 2024 Tampa bay and Florida headlines by WMNF

Campaign financing Florida voters may soon be able to decide whether to stop public financing for campaigns for statewide offices. WMNF’s Chris Young reports that a ballot question that passed in the Senate yesterday could...

News and Public Affairs Wednesday, February 28th 2024

Ron DeSantis seems likely to veto the bill the Florida Legislature passed to keep kids off social media, so he and the House Speaker are discussing “alternatives”

House Speaker Paul Renner said that he and Gov. Ron DeSantis are trying to work out differences on a bill to keep kids off some social media platforms.

News and Public Affairs Wednesday, February 28th 2024

The Florida House passes a bill requiring disclaimers on political ads with AI

Political advertisements in Florida created using artificial intelligence could soon require a disclaimer that makes clear AI was involved,

Art teacher in a school classroom with students

Education Wednesday, February 28th 2024

A school “deregulation” bill passes the Florida House

The Florida House unanimously passed a bill for “deregulation” of public schools, with flexibility on certain reporting requirements.

Education Wednesday, February 28th 2024

Florida budget negotiators inch closer on prisons and education

Negotiations on a new Florida budget shave sent unresolved issues to the House and Senate budget chiefs.

News and Public Affairs Wednesday, February 28th 2024

Florida’s Social Media Ban Makes Strange Bedfellows

Out, queer Democratic Rep. Michele Rayner joined Republican House Speaker Paul Renner to support a ban on social media access for kids under 16 years old. Now, she and her peers, like Tsi Day...

Environment Wednesday, February 28th 2024

Tampa Bay area receives a $250,000 grant from NOAA to combat climate change

Learn about the $250,000 grant from NOAA to Tampa Bay, empowering small businesses to tackle climate change.

Health Wednesday, February 28th 2024

The Florida Senate approves ‘rural emergency hospitals’

The Florida Senate passed a bill that would create a new category of “rural emergency hospitals” in the state.

Ethics Wednesday, February 28th 2024

A judge recuses herself from a lawsuit involving Ron DeSantis’ travel records

A judge has recused herself without explanation from a high-profile lawsuit involving Gov. Ron DeSantis’ travel records.

Health Wednesday, February 28th 2024

Behavioral health teaching hospitals are backed by the Florida Senate

The Florida Senate on Wednesday unanimously passed a plan that would designate at least four behavioral-health teaching hospitals.

Health Wednesday, February 28th 2024

HHS budget issues remain unresolved in the Florida Legislature

A conference committee could not reach agreement Wednesday on a series of key health- and human-services issues.

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