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Economy Thursday, April 25th 2024

Navigating Florida’s Home Insurance Challenges: Insights from a Clearwater Roundtable

The Hillsborough County School Board has approved putting the question before voters about a tax increase

infrastructure Thursday, April 25th 2024

Gateway Expressway in Pinellas County to open Friday afternoon

Listen: A long awaited road project in Pinellas County is on track to finally open. Drivers will be able to ride on the Gateway Expressway...

Blog Thursday, April 25th 2024

Exploring the culinary delights of Ybor City: A foodie’s weekend itinerary for Tropical Heatwave

We’re just a few days away from the spectacular musical extravaganza! Tropical Heatwave in the Cuban Club at Ybor City! Get ready to experience an...

African American Monday, December 4th 2023

The Scoop: Mon., December 4, 2023 Tampa Bay & Florida headlines by WMNF

Ziegler won’t resign Christian Ziegler, chair of Florida’s Republican Party, says he will not resign over a woman’s allegation that he raped her. Ziegler told detectives the sex was consensual. His wife, Bridget Ziegler, told...

Economy Monday, December 4th 2023

Gasoline prices increase in Florida

Floridians were paying an average of $3.14 for a gallon of regular unleaded Monday, 13 cents higher than a week earlier.

News and Public Affairs Monday, December 4th 2023

Florida fires back in its fight over sports betting

Gov. Ron DeSantis and legislative leaders urged the Florida Supreme Court to reject a challenge to a deal allowing the Seminole Tribe to offer online sports betting statewide,

Culture Sunday, December 3rd 2023

Safe Streets Ybor, Bring The Funk

The owner of Crowbar, a nightclub in Tampa’s Ybor City entertainment, talks about the aftermath of a violent shooting. The community accessing the club for special events. St Petersburg, FL City Council Member John Muhammad...

News and Public Affairs Saturday, December 2nd 2023

Florida GOP chief Christian Ziegler plans to remain in his post despite a rape investigation

Republican Party of Florida Chair Christian Ziegler indicated Saturday he does not plan to step aside from his leadership post.

News and Public Affairs Friday, December 1st 2023

FDLE fires Patricia Carpenter after argument over releasing public records of DeSantis travel

The Florida Department of Law Enforcement fired a deputy chief of staff days after she sought whistleblower protection and complained about alleged retaliation against an attorney who tangled with Gov. Ron DeSantis’ aides over releasing...

News and Public Affairs Friday, December 1st 2023

Appeals court backs the Ron DeSantis redistricting plan

A state appeals court Friday upheld a congressional redistricting plan that Gov. Ron DeSantis pushed through the Legislature.

Aerial photo of downtown Tallahassee, Florida and the State Capitol

News and Public Affairs Friday, December 1st 2023

Death of Florida official in the Capitol raises questions, calls for transparency

Listen: A Florida official was dead or dying in a hallway in the governor’s office complex for 24 minutes before anyone noticed he had collapsed after leaving a meeting last year. Now one Florida...

Friday, December 1st 2023

Like a Cup of Shroom Tea – Ari Chi

One of Tampa's female phenoms Ari Chi is back in town and ready to re-enter the Tampa Bay music scene. Her Neo-Soul/Acoustic R&B vibes will have you ready for a dose.

Three women in a radio studio, with headphones on, listening to a caller and waiting to respond on two microphones.

Civil Rights Friday, December 1st 2023

Tampa 5 protestors talk about nationwide support, free speech in Florida and more

July selection starts on Dec. 12 in the trial of the Tampa 5 protesters, five women facing a mix of misdemeanor and felony charges including disrupting a school or campus function and resisting an officer...

Arab Americans Friday, December 1st 2023

Jason Shawwa’s Glimpse into Gaza’s Reality: Unfiltered Stories from Life Under Israeli Occupation and the Fragile Ceasefire

This week, we delved deep into the heart of Gaza with Jason Shawwa, an American-born Palestinian who calls Gaza home. Joined by Ahmed Bedier and Samar Jarrah, Jason shared his poignant story against the backdrop...

Arab Americans Friday, December 1st 2023

The Scoop: Fri., December 1, 2023 Tampa Bay & Florida headlines by WMNF

Florida GOP chair is subject of rape investigation The chair of Florida’s Republican Party, Christian Ziegler, is the subject of a rape investigation. A heavily redacted incident report from the Sarasota Police Department has several...

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