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17 Bands in 17 days – Day 7: How LGBTQ+ band Divine AF breaks boundaries

If you would like to see what makes Divine AF so compelling for yourself, come see them live at the Tropical Heatwave!
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Tampa folk singer mixes genres and breaks norms

Listen: Intro Song: Jasmine Air, Noan Partly  Amidst Beyonce’s genre-defying release of her new album last month, there’s a local Tampa folk artist also mixing...
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17 Bands in 17 days – Day 8: The surf-horror soundtrack of Black Valley Moon

Get ready to experience an incredible lineup featuring 17 bands across 3 electrifying stages, plus a Hip Hop Lounge at Tropical Heatwave 2024
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The Scoop: Tues. March 12, 2024 Tampa Bay and Florida headlines by WMNF

Discussion by college leaders about fostering diversity on campuses, and, join the awareness campaign during Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month.
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The new Florida budget: here’s how these special interests made out, from bears to leaf blowers to the beef industry

The Florida budget includes money for more than 1,500 programs and projects that lawmakers want to bring back to their communities.

Haiti Crisis, U.S. and World Paralysis

Hands off Haiti! Over two centuries ago, the people of Haiti defeated European colonialism and established the world’s first Black republic. Today in the face of chaos people are taking on the fight for their...
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Ron DeSantis recommends his former aide to administer the Disney-area oversight district

Gov. Ron DeSantis recommended Stephanie Kopelousos to serve as administrator of the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District.
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Florida leaders, advocacy nonprofit take legal step to fight for Black congressional district

Listen: A case being heard in the Florida Supreme Court is challenging the Governor’s overhaul of a black North Florida Congressional District. Now, a non-profit advocacy group, along with over 31 current and former elected...
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Florida lawmakers reject changes to a law requiring municipal officials to disclose finances

Officials in some parts of Florida are choosing to resign rather than provide the financial information under the 2023 law.

Gardening: Past & Present with Mr. Green Thumb (Stan Defreitas)

Monday March 11, 2024 Tanja and Anni are joined on Sustainable Living to discuss gardening and trees with Stan Defreitas (Mr. Green Thumb).
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The Scoop: Mon. March 11, 2024 Tampa Bay and Florida headlines by WMNF

Discussion by college leaders about fostering diversity on campuses, and, join the awareness campaign during Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month.
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Florida lawmakers sign off on nine new judges, including two county judges in Hillsborough County

Florida lawmakers unanimously passed a plan that would create nine new judgeships.
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VP Kamala Harris will discuss gun violence in Parkland, Florida

Vice President Kamala Harris will appear March 23 in Parkland to discuss gun violence and visit Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School,
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Here are 10 bills that died in the 2024 Florida Legislative session

When Florida lawmakers went home after ending the 2024 legislative session Friday, they left behind hundreds of bills that did not pass.

Honors to Women, Community Unite

Yoruba Shango Altar Piece, 1920 CE – 1960 CE Pastors On Patrol Street Ministry representative Pastor Carolyn Riggins visits the Forum to call for a recommitment to community. Callers share knowledge of history and progress...

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