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Blog Thursday, April 25th 2024

17 bands in 17 days – Day 10: The future of punk and electronic music at Tropical Heatwave with Tiger 54

Get ready to experience an incredible lineup featuring 17 bands across 3 electrifying stages, plus a Hip Hop Lounge at Tropical Heatwave 2024

Environment Wednesday, April 24th 2024

Treating Tampa Bay’s “Forever Chemicals” in Our Drinking Water

The EPA has recently set limits on PFAS hazardous "forever chemicals" in our drinking water supply. Find out from our local water quality experts how...

Education Wednesday, April 24th 2024

Controversy stirs as the incoming Florida Poly president’s contract is discussed

The Florida Polytechnic University Board of Trustees this week could potentially approve a contract for incoming president Devin Stephenson.

American History Friday, September 8th 2023

Counting The True Costs Of War. The Secret Lives Of Young Arab Women.

Norman Solomon – War made Invisible: How America Hides The Human Toll Of Its Military Machine More than twenty years ago, 9/11 and the war in Afghanistan set into motion a hugely consequential shift in...

Uncategorized Friday, September 8th 2023

Orange Blossom Child – Van Plating

Van Plating Returns to LIve Music Showcase to share a ton of new music from her new album "Orange Blossom Child." We get real with her about music, motherhood, and the mayhem of writing,...

Abortion Rights Friday, September 8th 2023

Justices hear high-stakes abortion case

Florida Supreme Court on Friday heard arguments in a constitutional challenge to a state law that prevented abortions after 15 weeks.

News and Public Affairs Friday, September 8th 2023

Florida Automated Vehicles summit lands in Tampa

Listen: The Florida Automated Vehicles Summit took place in Downtown Tampa, and it’s a look ahead to the future of transportation. The conference highlights how Florida can implement automated and electric vehicles. Vendors from...

Health care Friday, September 8th 2023

Florida House of Representatives now has a Select Committee on Health Innovation

Health care could be a key issue during the 2024 Florida Legislative session; House Select Committee on Health Innovation is created.

Drugs Friday, September 8th 2023

Money OK’d for Florida National Guard drug program

A joint House and Senate committee freed up $335,000 for a headquarters facility for a Florida National Guard program targeting illegal drugs.

Education Friday, September 8th 2023

Probe into “anomalies” in search for a new FAU president hits ‘delays’

A state investigation into “anomalies” in Florida Atlantic University’s search for a new president has been delayed.

Abortion Rights Friday, September 8th 2023

The Scoop: Fri., September 8, 2023 Tampa Bay & Florida headlines by WMNF

Arts Council funding The Hillsborough County Board of Commissioners rejected a proposal to defund the Arts Council. The ruling is a win for local arts and culture groups that benefit from the county’s funding. ...

Ethics Friday, September 8th 2023

Ethics case against Former Florida Senator Jack Latvala is dismissed after witnesses declined to testify

The Florida Commission on Ethics ended a case against former Sen. Jack Latvala, who left office amid sexual harassment allegations.

Environment Friday, September 8th 2023

Equity for Florida’s Black marijuana farmers, and the state of the USF Forest Preserve, today on WMNF

This morning on WMNF-Tampa 88.5-FM, public affairs program The Skinny welcomes Tampa Bay Times reporter Shauna Muckle, who published a story about equity for Florida’s Black farmers who—after the passage of HB 387—were granted licenses...

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Blog Friday, September 8th 2023

“Keeping Hope Alive” on Morning Energy

On September 5th, 2023, Leonard Mack was exonerated by DNA evidence of a rape crime that happen in Greenburg, New York in 1975. Mack’s conviction resulted in him serving nearly a decade in prison, and...

Education Thursday, September 7th 2023

Escambia School Board seeks to move a lawsuit alleging it violated the First Amendment by restricting access to the book “And Tango Makes Three”

The Escambia County School Board asked to move a lawsuit about access in school libraries to the children’s book “And Tango Makes Three.”

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