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May 2024 WMNF News & Notes

I hope that you will see this message before Saturday May 4th and buy your tickets to Tropical Heatwave, WMNF’s eclectic musical extravaganza!
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Randi Zimmerman announced as WMNF's new General Manager

Planned Parenthood Addresses Florida’s Six-Week Abortion Ban

The Hillsborough County School Board has approved putting the question before voters about a tax increase
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Experts at Florida Housing Summit in St. Petersburg addresses statewide crisis

Listen: One of the main issues Floridians face is housing affordability. Community and industry leaders came together at the Florida Housing Summit in St. Petersburg...
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Enjoy the celebration of Women’s Day on WMNF 88.5

From the earliest hours of the morning until the day's end, the airwaves resonated with the voices of women, collectively fostering a celebration of female empowerment, representation, and resilience.

A Conversation With King Hannah

They look like they just stepped out of a photoshoot for ID magazine circa 1979 or it could be 2025. Their potent music, like their striking image, is an alluring reverent homage to a past...
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A scaled-back vaping bill clears the Florida Legislature

Florida lawmakers approved a watered-down bill targeting vaping products geared toward children.
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Florida lawmakers target wage and heat protections for workers in passing a preemption bill

Florida lawmakers passed a heavily debated bill to preempt local governments from regulating wages and heat-exposure protections for workers.
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Lawmakers loosen teen work rules in Florida

A toned-down but still controversial proposal to loosen work restrictions for 16- and 17-year-old teens is headed to Gov. Ron DeSantis.
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Court arguments will be on April 9 in a lawsuit alleging Florida illegally withheld records on migrant flights

An appeals court scheduled arguments for April 9 in a lawsuit about Florida withholding records on migrant flights.

International Womens Day TAKE OVER!

The wonderful women of WMNF are taking over Live Music Showcase for this episode celebrating International Women's day! Pamela Robinson hosts with singer Rachel Lynn Performing!
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Florida lawmakers pass a budget and end the session

Minority Leader Fentrice Driskell said, “It really seems to me like the Republicans are turning a blind eye and a deaf ear to Floridians who are in crisis.”
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Residents of Hillsborough and Pinellas are eligible for new solar co-ops

Solar United Neighbors announced new co-ops for Pinellas and Hillsborough County. Co-ops allow large groups of people to bargain together for a shared rate.

Sarasota higher ed leaders discuss diversity amid Florida crackdown

Listen: Leaders at several colleges in Manatee and Sarasota Counties spoke at a nonpartisan political forum on Thursday. An otherwise non-controversial discussion got interesting when the question of diversity came up. Leaders at New College,...
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This month in Tampa is Colorectal Cancer awareness month

This month is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month in Tampa. This cancer is considered the number 2 killer in men and women in the US.

Florida lawmakers pass a bill to raise the minimum age for strippers to 21

The Florida Legislature passed a bill that would prevent strippers under age 21 from working in adult-entertainment establishments.

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