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Tropical Heatwave: The hottest ticket in Tampa Bay!

Kristopher James and WMNF’s program director Sam Hval recently visited Tampa Bay’s Morning Blend to share why everyone in Tampa Bay should attend Tropical Heatwave...
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Florida okays money for a Hardee County project

$6 million from Florida’s Job Growth Grant Fund will help develop a 40,000-square-foot warehouse at an industrial site in Hardee County.
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17 Bands in 17 Days – Day 3: Amping up the Eddie 9 voltage

Get ready to experience an incredible lineup featuring 17 bands across 3 electrifying stages, plus a Hip Hop Lounge at Tropical Heatwave.
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A judge rejects part of Florida’s new elections law

A federal judge struck down part of a 2023 Florida elections law that placed restrictions on “third party” voter-registration organizations.

Two Drummers, One Band – Liquid Pennies

The power of the duel drummers is evident in this episode featuring Psych-Rock band Liquid Pennies. If you are into the weird and wild, this is the episode for you!
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The Florida House passes a bill to overturn one post-Parkland safety measure by lowering the age to buy rifles

The Florida House on Friday passed a controversial bill that would lower the minimum age from 21 to 18 to buy rifles and shotguns.
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St Pete has extended the date for their “Pulse Check” survey

City of St Petersburg has extended the date for residents to complete its community survey. St Petersburg is conducting their “Pulse Check” survey through March 5th. The survey asks residents questions to help shape the...
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The Florida Legislature passes a bill for disclaimers on AI political ads; it now heads to the governor

Florida lawmakers passed a measure to require disclaimers on political advertisements that are created using artificial intelligence.
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Private insurers get the okay to take Citizens Property Insurance policies in Florida

Florida regulators approved proposals by three private insurers to take 54,386 policies from the state’s Citizens Property Insurance.

The Scoop: Fri., March 1, 2024 Tampa Bay and Florida headlines by WMNF

“Identity politics” in teacher prep A controversial bill is close to passing in the Florida House. The bill, HB 1291, would prohibit “identity politics” from being included in teacher prep programs at colleges and universities....
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Getting feedback about the ‘What Tampa Bay Needs’ survey

Creative Loafing Tampa Bay published results from its “What Tampa Bay Needs” survey, which asked readers of the alt-weekly to share their ideas on what the region needs to be a better place to live...

“Leaping Forward And Creating Balance” on Morning Energy

Leap Day is a day that comes around every four years. The reason why leap years exist is because it actually takes the earth more than 365 days to orbit the sun. According to NASA, it takes the...

Unveiling The Blind Spot: Palestine, America, and Mediation – A Conversation with Khaled El Guindy

In this week's episode of "TrueTalk," we delve into a conversation that, while from 2020, resonates profoundly with the current war on Gaza. Our host Samar engages with Egyptian author Khaled El Guindy, shedding light...
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The Florida Senate approves “spaceport” territories in Bay and Miami-Dade Counties

The Senate passed a proposal that would designate property in Bay County and Miami-Dade County as “spaceport territory.”

Join Belmont Heights Little League for an unforgettable opening ceremony!

Belmont Heights Little League is gearing up for an exciting event that promises fun, community spirit, and the joy of America's favorite pastime. On March 1st, at 6 PM, the Belmont Heights Little League Baseball...

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