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African American Friday, April 19th 2024

Possible site for state Black history museum narrowed to 3; Sarasota narrowly misses out

Listen: Members of the Black History Museum Task Force chose the top three choices for a future Black history museum in Florida. Sarasota narrowly missed...
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Blog Friday, April 19th 2024

17 bands in 17 days: Ignite the Tropical Heatwave with the Gulfport Gecko Amalgamated Marching Band!

Get ready to kick off the Tropical Heatwave with an electrifying performance by the Gulfport Gecko Amalgamated Marching Band! Starting at 5:30 PM on May...
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News and Public Affairs Friday, April 19th 2024

Let’s discuss whether or not the Tampa Bay Rays stadium proposal is a good deal for St. Pete

In his 1931 book “The Epic Of America,” James Truslow Adams made the argument that the “American Dream” doesn’t necessarily mean people getting everything they’re...
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banned books, First Amendment
Education Wednesday, January 10th 2024

A federal judge says a First Amendment lawsuit can go ahead against a Florida school district for restricting access to library books

A federal judge says a First Amendment challenge can proceed against the Escambia County School Board on access to school library books.
Law Enforcement Wednesday, January 10th 2024

Florida House advances controversial bill to dissolve police citizen review boards

Listen: House Speaker Paul Renner has promised to end citizen police review boards. The bill to do that is now moving forward in the State House. Renner made the pledge during opening remarks on Tuesday....
Medicaid expansion sign
Uncategorized Wednesday, January 10th 2024

Both the Senate President and House Speaker oppose expanding Medicaid in Florida

Florida House Speaker Paul Renner reiterated opposition to expanding eligibility for the Medicaid program.
cars on a highway left lane driving
News and Public Affairs Wednesday, January 10th 2024

Florida Senators support penalizing left-lane cruising drivers

Left-lane cruising would be forbidden on highways with at least two lanes in the same direction and speed limits of 65 mph or higher.
Disney
News and Public Affairs Wednesday, January 10th 2024

Florida House Speaker nixes Disney district changes

Paul Renner said he supported changes last year that gave Governor Ron DeSantis power to appoint the district’s board, not Disney.
social media
News and Public Affairs Tuesday, January 9th 2024

The Florida House will move quickly to pass limits on social media for children

A Florida bill would prevent children from having social media accounts and prevent them from having access to “material harmful to minors.”
art opposing anti-Semitism
Education Tuesday, January 9th 2024

Florida eases transfers for Jewish students facing discrimination

An emergency order would help Jewish students from other states transfer to Florida universities if they fear anti-Semitism.
Florida election recount
News and Public Affairs Tuesday, January 9th 2024

The Florida Senate president opposes changes to mail voting

Senate President Kathleen Passidomo on Tuesday voiced opposition Tuesday to a proposal that would scale back voting by mail.
Julianne Holt
Criminal Justice Tuesday, January 9th 2024

HIllsborough Public Defender Julianne Holt to challenge new pretrial detention law

Hillsborough Public Defender Julianne Holt plans to challenge a new state pre-trial detention law that she says has created “a tremendous, chaotic impact” on the local court system. “There are some provisions in there we...
News and Public Affairs Tuesday, January 9th 2024

Gov. DeSantis delivers ‘State of the State’ address on first day of legislative session

Listen: On January 9th, Governor Ron DeSantis delivered his State of the State address to the joint legislative session from the Florida House of Representatives chamber in Tallahassee. Governor DeSantis addressed the Republican-controlled legislature on...
Aerial photo of downtown Tallahassee, Florida and the State Capitol
News and Public Affairs Tuesday, January 9th 2024

Here are the full remarks by several Florida leaders on the opening day of the 2024 legislative session

State of the State by Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and responses by Fentrice Driskell, Lauren Book, Paul Renner and Kathleen Passidomo.
Florida Wildlife Corridor
Environment Tuesday, January 9th 2024

The Florida Legislature is considering using gambling money to help the environment

Gambling money could help pay for further expansion of the Florida Wildlife Corridor and other environmental projects.

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TODAY ON: WMNF's Live Music Showcase Join us for a performance by the Awesome Pet Lizard band at 2pm here on Facebook or 88.5 on the Radio Dial! If you Love Emo Punk you do not want to miss this show! Watch Live on Facebook OR CLICK LISTEN in LINKTREE! #wmnf #Music #communityradio Next up on our Tropical Heatwave Artist Spotlight: Divine AF “These are truly poets of the soul, and masters of the groove. “This Side of Desire” is the funky, rocky, soulful, bluesy album that I’d say a lot of people have been wanting for a long time. It really fills a void in what is today’s music. The variety of genres, rhythms, arrangements, tempos, and vocal stylings keep the listener rapt with attention and tells you that you are entering very special, privileged territory. In addition, the lyrics are great, and so it becomes a sort of a battle to choose between focusing on the words, the music, or the downright stunning vocal performances.”– tunedloud.com CLICK EVENTS IN LINKTREE FOR TICKETS! 🚨 Special Show Alert! 🚨 Tune in this Friday at 10am for a Special interview with Andrew Warren! Join Mario Núñez and John Dingfelder this Friday on Down’n Dirty for an exclusive interview with former State Attorney Andrew Warren. Warren, suspended by Gov. Ron DeSantis in 2022, is running again after winning an appeal. He’ll face DeSantis appointee Suzy Lopez in the November 2024 election. Warren emphasizes values like a woman’s right to choose and a fair legal system, while Lopez defends her position, citing her commitment to upholding the law. Tune in for insights into Warren’s campaign and the future of the 13th Judicial Circuit. CLICK TO LISTEN in LINTREE TO TUNE IN! #news #communityradio #wmnf 🔥🎶🌴Wanna score FREE tix to Tropical Heatwave?🎫🌅 Share your “Kristopher James can SANG. That’s not a typo. This guy can SANG. The amount of soul in this vocal is absolutely phenomenal. The overall production feels like it could have been recorded in Stax in the last 60s. The vibe feels legit and is something we are proud to support. This one came along at just the right time… not too soon or too late. If you miss the “good old days” when people made “real music” then you need to spin this track” (Too Soon, Too Late)” – Ear To The Ground #thw24 #Livemusic #wmnfevents CLICK EVENTS IN LINKTREE FOR TICKETS!
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