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Helping Others Learn to Garden with Elise Pickett of The Urban Harvest

Join Anni and Tanja on Sustainable Living to discuss helping others learn to garden with Elise Pickett of The Urban Harvest
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Volunteers of the Year for 2023 announced

WMNF, the Best Little Radio Station on Planet Earth, has been Volunteer-Powered since 1979. To honor and pay tribute to our volunteers, we held a...
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Earth Day 2024: Black Liberation Through Food Sovereignty

Earth Day 2024 bring increased activism from U.S. President Joe Biden to young, Black Environmentalists. Earth Day is also the birthday of Vladimir Lenin, the...
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Florida bill could punish people who use AI to paint others in a ‘false light’

A bill in the Florida Legislature could lead to liability for people who use artificial intelligence to place other people in a “false light.”
flamingo

Will the Legislature designate the American flamingo as the Florida state bird?

A bill would designate the American flamingo as the Florida state bird in place of the mockingbird, which was approved in 1927.
Medicaid expansion sign

The Florida Senate president says healthcare access should be expanded but Medicaid should not

Kathleen Passidomo wants to focus on increasing the number of doctors, encouraging technological innovation and boosting medical screenings.

The Epidemic of Loneliness

There is an epidemic of loneliness in our society that is causing significant health problems for individuals. We explore what to do increase social connections with the USF College of Public Health Activist Lab.
The Scoop: WMNF Daily News Digest

The Scoop: Thurs., December 7, 2023 Tampa Bay & Florida headlines by WMNF

University presidents criticize government interference The American Association of University Professors released a report criticizing political interference in Florida’s higher-education system, taking issue with several laws signed by DeSantis in 2022, including changes to tenure...
University of South Florida

AAUP criticizes “political interference” by the Florida government at universities

The American Association of University Professors is criticizing the “political interference” in Florida’s higher education system.
electric vehicle

Florida Senate panel supports fees on electric vehicles

A bill would require electric vehicle owners in Florida to pay $200 registration fees to try to offset anticipated losses in gas-tax dollars
DeSantis defeats Charlie Crist Election 2022

PEN America report analyzes on Florida’s influence on free speech, lawmaking nationwide

Listen: Free expression group PEN America analyzed Florida’s culture war laws over the years. They released a report arguing that legislation in Florida under Governor Ron DeSantis is driving a conservative view of free speech...
The Scoop: WMNF Daily News Digest

The Scoop: Wed., December 6, 2023 Tampa Bay & Florida headlines by WMNF

The “Tampa 5” will avoid jail time after a long legal process stemming from a clash with police at the University of South Florida in March.
homeowner's insurance

Citizens Property Insurance tries to tamp down concerns that a U.S. Senate committee’s request could cause about its ability to pay claims

Citizens Property Insurance CEO took issue with a U.S. Senate Budget Committee request for information about the insurer’s finances.
gator

Special gator hunting permits put on hold in Florida

A proposal would let five people hunt gators throughout the season in any management unit, on some public wetlands or on private land.
highway construction

Talks will continue over a proposal to expand a highway through part of the Split Oak Forest in Osceola County

A proposed land swap could extend a highway through part of the Split Oak Forest Wildlife and Environmental Area in Osceola County.

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