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Half of Florida households struggle to afford basics, United Way report reveals

Listen: A report from the United Way shows that almost half of Floridians are struggling to afford the basics. That’s one of the surprising findings...
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Countdown Improv Festival on Art in Your Ear

Improv invades Ybor City in August. The Countdown Improv Fest has grown into the country’s biggest improv festival. Spanning five days – Wednesday August 7 –...
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Kelly Butterworth and Kevin Miklaski pose in WMNF's studio 1

Pinellas Sheriff’s Office implements new way to bolster pedestrian and bicyclist safety

Pinellas County initiative for pedestrian and bicyclist safety has been renewed.
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Bikes on Cross Bay Ferry. By Seán Kinane/WMNF News

Half of Florida households struggle to afford basics, United Way report reveals

Listen: A report from the United Way shows that almost half of Floridians are struggling to afford the basics. That’s one of the surprising findings on affordability for the Tampa Bay region and the state....
Kelly Butterworth and Kevin Miklaski pose in WMNF's studio 1

Countdown Improv Festival on Art in Your Ear

Improv invades Ybor City in August. The Countdown Improv Fest has grown into the country’s biggest improv festival. Spanning five days – Wednesday August 7 – Sunday August 11 – it showcases more than 100 solo,...
Bikes on Cross Bay Ferry. By Seán Kinane/WMNF News

Pinellas Sheriff’s Office implements new way to bolster pedestrian and bicyclist safety

Pinellas County initiative for pedestrian and bicyclist safety has been renewed.

The Scoop: Fri. July 26th, 2024 Tampa Bay and Florida headlines by WMNF

The Rays trade a fan favorite player, Pinellas County discusses the new Rays stadium, and 4 people are injured by lightning.

“Passing The Torch” on Morning Energy

During his July 2024 Oval Office Address, President Joe Biden elaborated on his decision not to seek re-election by sharing with the nation that it was time to “pass the torch” to a new generation in...

Gaza healthcare crisis: Dr. Huraibi on urgent need for support

In this week’s episode of True Talk, host Samar Jarrah discusses Gaza’s healthcare crisis with Dr. Hussein A. Huraibi. Dr. Huraibi, who recently completed a medical mission there, describes the dire conditions, including severe shortages...

Pinellas County Commission workshops Rays stadium deal before vote

Listen: The new Rays stadium and Historic Gas Plant development deal could be inching closer to approval. Pinellas County Commissioners met Thursday to discuss plans to contribute nearly $313 million towards a new stadium. The...

The Scoop: Thurs. July 25th, 2024 Tampa Bay and Florida headlines by WMNF

Hillsborough School Board is suing the Hillsborough Board of Commission for derailing a proposed property tax to increase teacher pay.
Lindsay Cross at LGBTQ Pride Florida

The Florida Democratic Party pumps money into the campaign of Lindsay Cross who faces tough opposition from Ed Montanari

The Florida House Democratic Campaign Committee provided $32,500 in contributions, while the Florida Democratic Party added nearly $2,729.
Transgender flag

A trial is set up in a fight over the Florida House’s attempt to subpoena pediatricians about medical care standards for kids with gender dysphoria

The Florida Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics developed standards of care for children diagnosed with gender dysphoria.
artificial intelligence

St. Petersburg College gets $7.2 million for a semiconductor and AI program

$3.2 million is from the Florida Job Growth Grant Fund program and $4 million is from the Department of Education.
soccer

‘NIL’ deals approved for Florida high school athletes

High school athletes in Florida, like their college counterparts, will be able to make money through NIL endorsements and other deals.

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