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This May Day, protestors are hitting the streets across Tampa Bay
Listen: May 1st is May Day, and citizens across Tampa Bay are planning on protesting the Trump administration. In St. Petersburg, protestors will gather on two I-275 overpasses during rush hour. From 4:30 until 6 in the evening, demonstrators will protest the Trump administration’s actions they call anti-democratic and illegal. Amy Weintraub is with the…
Clearwater Marine Aquarium begins sea turtle nesting patrol
Clearwater Marine Aquarium (CMA) launched its sea turtle nesting patrol on April 15, two weeks earlier than in previous decades. The decision aligns with updated guidance from the Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission. The agency states nesting begins on the Gulf Coast and north Florida beaches in April or May. During sea turtle nesting…
A Tampa fight over pre-game prayers goes to the U.S. Supreme Court
Was a Florida school’s First Amendment rights violated when it was blocked from offering a prayer over a stadium loudspeaker?
The Scoop: Tues. April 29, 2025, Florida and Tampa Bay headlines by WMNF
Round up of WMNF news headlines including ICE partnership at USF, Donald Trump’s 100th day in office, and a bill that recognizes human trafficking in schools.
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SOTD 4/29/25: The Last True Rebel by The Steel Crows
This week we are are doing Orlando Week, or O-Week for short. Of course, we cannot fit every Orlando band in these 5 days, so stay tuned for future Orlando bands that we have in the SOTD hopper. And feel free to suggest more at [email protected]. The WMNF Song of the Day for April 29, 2025…
SOTD 4/28/25: Omen by Magnolia Park
Not too long ago we did Gainesville Week here at SOTD and this week we are are doing Orlando Week, or O-Week for short. Of course, we cannot fit every Orlando band in the next 5 days. So stay tuned for future Orlando bands that we have in the SOTD hopper. And feel free to…
A Conversation With My Neptune
“I have to ask” I said, “My Neptune, that’s an intriguing name, how did you come up with that?” Their answer will surprise you. The same when drummer, Steve Garafano remarks, “None of us are spring chickens” when asked how the band got together. The members of the New Orleans-based band don’t shy away from…
A two-decade artifact of war, peace, and everything in between
I wish I could say I had some magical, artistic sixth sense—but really, I just looked up. I was wandering out of the WMNF lobby, probably half-thinking about lunch, when this glowing stained glass panel was catching the light just right. I’d seen it before, plenty of times, but this time I actually looked. That’s…
SOTD 4/25/25: First Came the Thunder by Chuck Prophet
The WMNF Song of the Day for April 25, 2025 is “First Came the Thunder” by former SOTDer Chuck Prophet with ¿Qiensave?. Attending a Chuck Prophet concert is a raw, electrifying experience that sticks with you long after the final chord fades. The moment he steps on stage, there’s an unfiltered charisma that draws the…
SOTD 4/18/25: Where is My Mind? by Tribal Style
The WMNF Song of the Day for April 18, 2025 is “Where is My Mind?” by Tribal Style. Tampa family band from Kingston, Jamaica give us their reggae-infused version of song by The Pixies. Read a full WMNF write up of this Tropical Heatwave artist and follow them here: https://www.instagram.com/tribal_style/.
Cheo Pardo: Reimagining Latin music beyond Los Amigos Invisibles
Former Los Amigos Invisibles frontman José Luis “Cheo” Pardo discusses his musical journey, creative evolution, and upcoming performance at Tampa’s Tropical Heatwave 2025. In a recent interview with Isha del Valle from WMNF 88.5’s LatinX show, José Luis “Cheo” Pardo, former leader of the acclaimed Venezuelan band Los Amigos Invisibles, shared insights about his solo…
SOTD 4/1/25: Muddy Water by Zach Person
The WMNF Song of the day for April 1st, 2025 is Rose Marie by Tampa native, Slim Whitman: April Fools! The ACTUAL WMNF Song of the Day for April 1, 2025 is “Muddy Water” by Zach Person. Zach Person is an American, indie rock artist and guitarist based in Austin, Texas, who is considered to…
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