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The National Hurricane Center predicts above-average activity this 2025 hurricane season
Despite backlash, FWC approves controversial bear hunts in Florida
Ron DeSantis signs a bill addressing training for school security guards and other measures
Public Media at a Crossroads: WMNF Board’s Statement on Preserving Community Radio
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The National Hurricane Center predicts above-average activity this 2025 hurricane season
National Hurricane Center: 2025 expected above-average activity; 13-19 named tropical systems; 6-10 could become hurricanes.
The Scoop: Thur. May 22, 2025, Tampa Bay and Florida headlines by WMNF
WMNF headlines including bear hunting, book removal from schools, children’s mental health, smoking ban on beaches, affordable housing.
Ron DeSantis signs a bill addressing training for school security guards and other measures
The bill requires that school security guard training be conducted or approved by sheriffs and changes requirements for security at schools.
DeSantis says there’s ‘no basis’ for a Hope Florida investigation
There is an open investigation related to a nonprofit linked to First Lady Casey DeSantis’ signature Hope Florida program.
Music
SOTD 5/22/25: Kamehameha by Pilot Jonezz
The WMNF Song of the Day for May 22, 2025 is “Kamehameha” by Pilot Jonezz. It is hard to describe Tampa’s Pilot Jonezz. Creative Loafing says “The band self-describes itself as ‘the bastard love child of Funkadelic and Radiohead.” The website for Pilot Jonezz uses words like Indie/Alternative, Singer/Songwriter, Punk, Soul, RnB, Hip-Hop, Funk melodic,…
SOTD 5/21/25: With You by The Freedom Affair
The WMNF Song of the Day for May 21, 2025 is “With You” by The Freedom Affair. The Freedom Affair is timeless soul music for the spirit and dancefloor. Fronted by three awe-inspiring singers — Paula Saunders, Shon Ruffin, and Seyko Groves — they make deeply funky message-music rooted in peace, love, and unity that…
TwinkVision: WMNF’s Big Gay Bingo at Cocktail St. Pete – May 2025
WMNF’s Big Gay Bingo returned to Cocktail St. Pete this Monday night and did not disappoint! Hosted by the always-fabulous Alexis De La Mer, the event brought together friends, supporters, and longtime listeners of WMNF and The Big Gay Radio Show for a fun and meaningful evening. Bingo players competed for some stellar prizes, including: The night was a…
SOTD 5/20/25: Can’t Leave You Alone by Jr. Thomas & Eraserhood Sound
The WMNF Song of the Day for May 20, 2025 is “Can’t Leave You Alone” by Jr. Thomas & Eraserhood Sound. Best known for his work in Jr. Thomas & The Volcanos, Minnesota singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist and producer Jr. Thomas returns with a collaboration that pays homage to the golden era of soul music. Teaming up with Philadelphia…
Featured and Community Events
Tampa Ska Shows Presents: The Pilfers
Living Mirror Playback Theater – Storytelling & Improv
Doug Deming and the Jewel Tones at the Firehouse Cultural Center
Women’s Health and Wellness Day in Sulpher Springs
Slightly Stoopid with special guests Iration and Little Stranger
The Righteous Rockers Music Festival, a Reggae and Gospel event
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