Supporters of an Equal Rights Amendment to the U.S. Constitution will rally outside the Bradenton office of State Senate President Bill Galvano on Monday. WMNF interviewed Amy Weintraub. She is with Progress Florida and the Pinellas National Organization for Women. Listen: The Women’s Equality Day rally is Monday morning at 11 at the office of… Read more »
Neglected African American cemeteries are a haunting testament to perpetual racism
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Scientists may have found effective treatment for diseased Florida corals
Some Florida scientists are taking action to try to stop the spread of a devastating disease affecting corals. Kevin Andrew Macaulay is a researcher with Nova Southeastern University. He tells WMNF they’re applying an antibiotic mixed with a substance that resembles coral mucus on affected colonies in the Florida Keys. And so far, the antibiotic … Read more »
Long time researcher of White Nationalism says problem is likely to get worse
Radioactivity with Rob Lorei Listen Here: Select 08/07/19 from the drop down menu Radioactivity: Interviews & Live Call-In Intro: Good morning, welcome to another edition of Radioactivity. I’m Rob Lorei. Coming up— Hate crimes are on the rise in the US. In the wake of the weekend massacre of shoppers in El Paso—we’ll talk with… Read more »
Despite all the talk about government funding for mental health, Tampa Bay nonprofits aren’t seeing increases
In the aftermath of the mass shootings this week, part of the conversation turned to mental illnesses and calls for increased government funding for mental health services. In his speech Monday President Donald Trump suggested a link between acts of violence and mental health. “Third, we must reform our mental health laws to better identify… Read more »
Gun control activist says the state legislature and Attorney General Ashley Moody are “pulling out all the stops” to block proposed military-style weapons ban amendment from being on Florida ballot next year
Radioactivity with Rob Lorei Listen Here: Select 08/06/19 from the drop down menu Radioactivity: Interviews & Live Call-In Intro: Good morning, welcome to Radioactivity. I’m Rob Lorei. After another series of gun massacres shocked the country this past weekend- many people are wondering what can be done to limit gun violence in the US? We’re… Read more »
Mix of solemnity, frustration at St. Pete vigil for victims of gun violence
About three hundred people held candles, prayed and cheered during a vigil against gun violence Monday night in St. Petersburg. On stage, elected officials and activists made passionate speeches, some of them furious that mass shootings continue. Before the vigil, U.S. Rep. Charlie Crist (D-St. Petersburg) expressed his frustration with the U.S. Senate for not… Read more »
President Trump blames El Paso shooting on “racist hate;” offers few solutions to gun violence
In two shootings over the weekend, in El Paso and in Dayton, 31 people died. President Trump spoke for about eight minutes Monday morning about the shootings. In part, the President said, “The shooter in El Paso posted a manifesto online consumed by racist hate. In one voice, our nation must condemn racism, bigotry and… Read more »
Food bank Spokesperson Says in Some Parts Of Tampa Bay, 25% of the Population May Be Food Insecure
Radioactivity with Rob Lorei Listen Here: Select 08/02/19 from the drop down menu Radioactivity: Interviews & Live Call-In Intro: About 3.1 million people would lose food stamp benefits under the Trump administration’s proposal to tighten automatic eligibility requirements for the food stamp program. As Politico reports in a cost-benefit analysis, USDA estimates that tightening the policy… Read more »
Hillsborough will consider new location for ferry terminal: on Mosaic land
A vote to fund a daily passenger ferry service between South Hillsborough County and MacDill Air Force Base might be delayed again; but Hillsborough Commissioner Mariella Smith tells WMNF that’s because a major hurdle has been cleared: the giant phosphate company Mosaic may offer its property as one terminal for the ferry service. “We are… Read more »
Why do pilot whales strand? We ask experts
On Monday, five pilot whales became stranded in shallow water off Redington Beach in Pinellas County. After a day-long rescue effort, three of the whales were released back into deeper water and two were taken to a nearby rehabilitation facility. In an email on Tuesday, a spokesperson for the Clearwater Marine Aquarium told WMNF that… Read more »
Neighbors in St. Pete want to save tree from developers
Residents in the Allendale Terrace neighborhood of St. Petersburg are fighting to protect mature live oak trees from getting cut down to make room for new houses. A developer is building several homes on the former site of a single older house on 35th Avenue North. WMNF asked Mike Bartoletta with the developer, Taralon Homes,… Read more »
Puerto Ricans will celebrate governor’s resignation Friday in Tampa
Late Wednesday night, after days of massive street protests, the Governor of Puerto Rico announced that he would resign. Ricardo Rosselló’s resignation came after the release of scandalous chat messages by the governor and others in his administration. To celebrate, Puerto Ricans in the Tampa Bay area are demonstrating Friday evening in East Tampa. To… Read more »
A Discussion About Florida’s Springs And What Is Being Done To Protect Them
Radioactivity with Rob Lorei Listen Here: Select 07/26/19 from the drop down menu Radioactivity: Interviews & Live Call-In Intro: This summer we may see a record number of heat index days reaching over 100 degrees. While environmentalists continue to push Tallahassee and Washington to do something about global warming- progress has been slow. One of… Read more »
Florida Cabinet approves Tampa Electric’s power plant changes despite objections from environmentalists
Tampa Electric got final approval for major changes to its Big Bend Power Station in Apollo Beach; on Thursday morning the Florida Cabinet voted 3-1 in favor of TECO’s plan that includes reducing the amount of coal used to generate electricity and increasing the burning of methane gas. Holland & Knight attorney Larry Curtin represented… Read more »
