Elections

Opponents questioned taking the issue back to voters after a 2010 repeal effort failed. “I feel like the voters have spoken on this issue.”

$4.8 million awarded in grants to non-profits 30 non-profits that are focusing on underserved zip codes in south St. Petersburg received grants. WMNF’s Chris Young reports that funds focus on prioritizing mental health for black...

The Florida Division of Elections says the GOP with 5,141,848 registered voters as of Dec. 31, vs. 3,528,807 for the Democratic Party.

A Florida House panel voted unanimously in favor of a proposal early Friday that would enforce a 12-year term limit for county commissioners.

Florida Gov. Ron Desantis will likely find his influence over the state Legislature diminished this year as his prospects for president decline, Tampa Bay Times columnist William March told WMNF WaveMakers with Janet and Tom....

Former President Donald Trump dominated the Iowa Republican presidential caucuses Monday, beating Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis et al.

Nearly 1 million registered voters have been dropped from Florida’s active voter rolls since 2022.

Firework safety New Year’s Eve means celebrations, drinking, and fireworks. Tampa Fire Rescue is urging the importance of celebrating with fireworks responsibly and safely.   Considering shortening firearm wait period A Senate Republican yesterday proposed...

Democrats seem to be obsessed with Donald Trump, but a lot of them should be familiar with Marianne Williamson, too.  The self-help author and spiritual adviser ran for president in 2020, and is running as...

Affordable housing A new affordable housing project under Florida’s controversial “Live Local” Law broke ground and is underway in Hillsborough County.   Trump removed from CO ballot The Colorado Supreme Court will remove former President...

Luis Viera consistently brings a calm, measured and thoughtful tone to the dais at Tampa City Council, and council’s second-longest tenured representative brought the same to WMNF Tampa today as we discussed a smattering of...

The Republican Party of Florida had a nearly 700,000-voter registration edge over the Florida Democratic Party at the end of November.