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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...
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Despite progress, Tampa Bay still grapples with air quality challenges
Listen: A new report shows improvements in air quality nationwide. But, despite seeing improvements, the Tampa Bay area still faces air quality issues. The American...
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17 bands in 17 days – Day 11: Selwyn Birchwood and the fusion of tradition with innovation
Get ready to experience an incredible lineup featuring 17 bands across 3 electrifying stages, plus a Hip Hop Lounge at The Tropical Heatwave
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Hip Hop Pioneer Davy DMX Comes to Tampa Bay. Davy DMX, an Original Beat Meister from the early days of Hip-Hop, talks copyright, Hip-Hop Hall-of-Fame and share tales from the industry. Continuing the celebration of...
A judge heard arguments in a challenge to Florida officials’ efforts to disband the pro-Palestine student group SJP at two universities.
Florida House and Senate budgets top $115 billion
The Florida Senate budget (SB 2500) totaled $115.9 billion, while the House proposal (PCB APC 24-01) came in just under $115.55 billion.
Ron DeSantis raised legal concerns about the “breadth” of a bill that would prevent children under age 16 from having social media accounts.
The Murphy’s Law Tour – Tanner Usrey
You never know where this episode is going to go. Tanner Usrey and his band rolled into town for this week's episode of Live Music Showcase. Signed to Atlantic Records and enjoying his...
State legislature discusses the cost of tax breaks on affordable living spaces
The state Revenue Estimating Conference considered the cost of HB 1299, a proposal regarding affordable living spaces, on Friday.
Democratic elected officials sound alarm on Florida’s ‘weak’ gun laws
Listen: This week is National Gun Violence Survivors Week. Elected officials met with loved ones of victims of gun violence to discuss Florida’s increasingly weak gun laws. Jonny Johnson started the non-profit Rise Up for...
A special event for the 18th International Holocaust Remeberance Day
This Saturday marks the 18th International Holocaust Remembrance Day. There will be a special event spotlighting Righteous Gentiles
The Scoop: Fri., January 26, 2024 Tampa Bay and Florida headlines by WMNF
Preliminary genocide ruling The top court of the United Nations has come to a controversial decision of demanding Israel contain deaths and damages instead of ordering a ceasefire. This decision comes after more...
Bead-Free initiative for Gasparilla
Participants are encouraged to drop off their beads at the Florida Aquarium for recycling, there is a promotion from 1/20 through 2/11.
“The Truth About Homelessness” on Morning Energy
“Homeless people are not the problem. They are the result of the problem” Modesto California made national headlines for having elaborate homeless caves. The caves were found 20 feet below city streets and were equipped...
Companion proposals in the Florida legislature could dissolve police oversight boards across the state, including those in Tampa and St. Petersburg. One bill already cleared a senate committee this week. Joining The Skinny on Friday,...
