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Culture Tuesday, April 16th 2024

Maryann Ferenc on spending tourism tax dollars on Tampa’s growing dining scene

The Michelin Guide is poised this week to bestow more of its coveted stars to a handful of Florida restaurants, something that never would have...
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Maryann Ferenc, Mise en Place proprietor
Education Tuesday, April 16th 2024

The Scoop: Tues. April 16th, 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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Hurricane Tuesday, April 16th 2024

Five questions for the director of the Florida Division of Emergency Management

Kevin Guthrie has been director of the Florida Division of Emergency Management since April 2021.
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Deaf and Hard of Hearing ways to communicate after a weather emergency
Friday, December 15th 2023

Just a Little Too Much Eggnog – Samantha Leigh

Happy Holidays everyone! Enjoy this very special episode of Live Music Showcase featuring Samantha Leigh and a whole bunch of holiday fun!
African American Friday, December 15th 2023

Sarasota wants to be the home of future Florida Black History Museum

Listen: State officials are looking at locations for a future Florida Museum of Black History, and Sarasota County is gunning for the spot. Sarasota was among a handful of areas around Florida, including St. Petersburg...
The Scoop: WMNF Daily News Digest
Gun Violence Friday, December 15th 2023

The Scoop: Fri., December 15, 2023 Tampa Bay & Florida headlines by WMNF

Early morning shooting The Tampa Police Department has been investigating since 5 a.m. when officers responded to shots fired on the 4000 block of W Dr. Martin Luther King Blvd. The victim was transported and...
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Civil Rights Friday, December 15th 2023

Tampa City Councilman Luis Viera and Tracey McManus talk local elections and more

Luis Viera consistently brings a calm, measured and thoughtful tone to the dais at Tampa City Council, and council’s second-longest tenured representative brought the same to WMNF Tampa today as we discussed a smattering of...
Blog Friday, December 15th 2023

“Being The Underdog” on Morning Energy

“It’s not the size of the dog in the fight, it’s the size of the fight in the dog.” — Mark Twain The phrase, “being an underdog” is not foreign to many people. Either we...
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Education Thursday, December 14th 2023

Hernando County School Board backs ‘Moms for Liberty’ book challenges

Listen: As Florida leads the country in book bans, Hernando County School board banned or limited access to even more books at a school board meeting Tuesday. Eight books were brought before the board during...
The Scoop: WMNF Daily News Digest
Law Enforcement Thursday, December 14th 2023

The Scoop: Thurs., December 14, 2023 Tampa Bay & Florida headlines by WMNF

Affordable housing is top concern St. Pete residents were able to weigh in on how $50 million in funding associated with the Historic Gas Plant District redevelopment should be spent. Affordable housing was the top concern...
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News and Public Affairs Thursday, December 14th 2023

Florida budgets for more migrant flights in 2024

Chris Spencer, Ron DeSantis’ budget director, this week discussed a request for an additional $5 million for the migrant-flight program.
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Education Wednesday, December 13th 2023

Teachers challenge a new Florida law restricting the use of pronouns in schools

Teachers say a new Florida law restricting titles and pronouns unconstitutionally discriminates against transgender and nonbinary educators.
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Marijuana Wednesday, December 13th 2023

New licenses for medical marijuana could be coming in Florida

Florida could move forward with 22 additional licenses for medical marijuana operators.
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Military Wednesday, December 13th 2023

Lawmakers approve a plan to expand the deployment of Florida National Guard members to work at prisons

Under the plan, $23.5 million will pay salaries for 100 additional Florida National Guard members to work at prisons through June 30.
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Education Wednesday, December 13th 2023

Florida private school vouchers have expanded so lawmakers are looking for more organizations to administer them

The Florida Legislature is looking at bringing in more funding organizations for private school vouchers, also called scholarships.

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