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Florida is experiencing extreme heat this weekend with limited storm chances
WaveMakers Live with Nadine Smith
Tampa Rep. Susan Valdés faces heat for party change at forum, but has ‘no regrets’
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Florida is experiencing extreme heat this weekend with limited storm chances
Florida has traded the rainy conditions we had at the beginning of the week for more sunshine, but this also means more heat.
Sea Star Wasting Disease outbreak discovered in Florida by a UF ecologist
Uncover the details of Sea Star Wasting Disease as researchers document its unexpected presence in Florida’s coastal waters.
Tampa Rep. Susan Valdés faces heat for party change at forum, but has ‘no regrets’
Listen: Some of Hillsborough County’s state representatives recapped the 2025 legislative session and fielded questions from their constituents at the Tampa Tiger Bay Club forum Friday. But Republican Representative Susan Valdes faced heat for her decision to switch parties last year after losing a bid to chair the Hillsborough County Democratic Party. When asked about…
Hillsborough School Board Chair Jessica Vaughn talks books, budgets, and more
Early last month, Hillsborough County Superintendent Van Ayres faced fierce backlash over the county’s handling of the controversial decision to pull 600 books from school libraries. WMNF’s Chris Young reported that Ayres received a letter from the State Attorney General asking for a handful of books to be removed that the AG claimed were “unquestionably…
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SOTD 7/18/25: Florida Fishing Rag by the Crabgrass Cowboys
You may have heard that public media is under dire threat. WMNF has already lost $100,000 in funding at the state level and is poised to lose another $130,000 at the federal level. Read here to find out how you can help. The WMNF Song of the Day for July 18, 2025, is “Florida Fishing Rag”…
From Colombian roots to poetic rebellion: Rebel Poet takes the LTX stage
The airwaves of WMNF 88.5 FM are about to get a dose of powerful poetry and profound storytelling. This Wednesday, July 23rd at 10 PM EST, Isha Valle will welcome local poet Rebel to the LTX show for an in-depth conversation about her debut album “A Rebel Is Born” and the transformative journey that shaped…
“The Power of Unity” on Morning Energy
“Unity is strength….when there is teamwork and collaboration, wonderful things can be achieved”…Mattie Stepanek Independence Day is often regarded as the most significant holiday in the United States’ history because it is when the United States officially became a country after the 13 colonies of North American united and broke away from Great Britain’s control on…
SOTD 7/17/25: Last Call in America by Fishbone ft. George Clinton
The WMNF Song of the Day for July 17, 2025 is “Last Call in America” by Fishbone ft. George Clinton. You may have heard that public media is under dire threat. WMNF has already lost $100,000 in funding at the state level and is poised to lose another $130,000 at the federal level. Read here…
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