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“NOT TAKING THINGS FOR GRANTED” on Morning Energy

Caitlin Clark, Angel Reese, and JuJu Watkins were ranked amongst the Top 10 Women’s College Basketball Players for the 2024 WNBA Draft Prospects. Caitlin Clark,...
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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
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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...
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The Scoop: WMNF Daily News Digest

The Scoop: Wed., September 27, 2023 Tampa Bay & Florida headlines by WMNF

Congressional redistricting trial For thirty years, North Florida had a district where African-American voters could elect their preferred candidate to Congress. The removal of the region’s black opportunity district is the focus of two ongoing...

University of South Florida receives a grant for dementia prevention

Researchers at the University of South Florida have received a grant for dementia prevention from the National Institutes of Health or NIH.
St. Pete mayor candidate announcement

“Uhuru 3” make motion to dismiss the case against their leaders this week

Three of the Americans affiliated with a Black empowerment and political organization are moving to have their case dismissed tomorrow in court. The FBI raided the Uhuru House in St. Petersburg about a year ago,...
Seminole gambling

Florida sports betting plan faces new legal challenge

2 companies asked the Florida Supreme Court to strike down part of a deal for the Seminole Tribe to control sports betting in the state.
Pinellas County Commissioner Charlie Justice

Pinellas Commissioner Charlie Justice wants more details on Rays funding proposal

Pinellas County Commissioner Charlie Justice wants to see more details about the proposed tax subsidies for a new Tampa Bay Rays ballpark before he commits to voting for it, he said Tuesday on WMNF WaveMakers...

Hillsborough County GOP taps controversial emcee for ‘Reagan Day’ event

Listen: The Republican Party of Hillsborough County’s ‘Reagan Day’ event is set to take place on October 13th. The guest list includes Senator Rick Scott and State Attorney Susan Lopez. But the master of ceremonies...

Managing High Blood Pressure, Supporting Nerve Health and Managing Glucose Levels with Dr. Fred Harvey

In the latest episode of The Healthy Steps Show, Dr. Fred Harvey delves into the complex world of laboratory testing, neuropathy, and vascular health. Dr. Harvey, with his extensive experience in diagnosing challenging conditions, emphasizes...
Florida redistricting

Claim of racial discrimination is a key as trial starts over Florida congressional redistricting

Attorneys for voting-rights groups told federal judges that an overhaul of a North Florida congressional district in 2022 was motivated at least in part by racial discrimination and violated the U.S. Constitution.
The Scoop: WMNF Daily News Digest

The Scoop: Tues., September 26, 2023 Tampa Bay & Florida headlines by WMNF

FL congressional map trial A federal trial over the constitutionality of Florida’s congressional map gets underway this morning in Tallahassee. Civil rights groups and voters argue that the map was intentionally drawn to discriminate based...
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Are climate and energy policies under Governor Ron DeSantis helping or hurting Florida?

Gov. Ron DeSantis is pledging to promote fossil fuel development instead of renewable energy as Florida faces many climate threats.

Okefenokee Swamp nominated for UNESCO World Heritage site designation

On Friday, U.S. agencies announced that they will nominate Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge as a UNESCO World Heritage site.

Criminal Justice and Human Trafficking

The community will have two opportunities to have a public discussion on two very important subjects affecting humanity. First, Michelle Walker, Executive Director of Miracles Outreach, talks about a panel discussion planned for October 12...

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