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Climate Tuesday, September 26th 2023

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.

Climate Friday, September 15th 2023

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

COVID-19 on the rise Florida has the highest COVID-19 hospitalization rate in the nation. This comes as hospitalization rates rise across the country. Nonprofit’s...

Climate Tuesday, September 05th 2023

Climate disasters create a real cost burden for Floridians

During President Biden’s trip to Florida this weekend to survey the damage from hurricane Idalia, he said with storms and wildfires raging globally, it difficult...

Climate Tuesday, September 05th 2023

Florida families meet President Biden during his post-Hurricane tour

President Joe Biden took a tour through storm ravaged Live Oak Florida Saturday with First Lady Jill Biden, where they thanked Emergency Management officials, and...

Climate Sunday, September 03rd 2023

Power and Resources

A sobering discussion regarding Haitian resources and the source of power. The politics of gangs and mercenaries as Haitian civilians fight to reclaim their homes,...

Climate Thursday, August 24th 2023

It’s the HEAT and the Humidity!

Meteorologist Andy Johnson formerly of WTVT TV Channel 13, and occupational health expert Tom Bernard of USF College of Public Health, joined MidPoint to talk...

WMNF Daily news digest, called "The Scoop"

Climate Friday, May 12th 2023

The Scoop: WMNF’s daily digest of news headlines for Friday, May 12th, 2023

Education Tuesday, May 09th 2023

The Scoop: WMNF’s daily digest of news headlines for Tuesday, May 9th, 2023

Bipartisan bill makes way to governor’s desk Florida’s health insurance program for low-income kids is set to expand through a bipartisan bill heading to the governor’s desk. Democratic Rep. Robin Bartleman’s plan increases KidCare...

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Environment Tuesday, May 02nd 2023

Florida Legislature approves using radioactive phosphogypsum in roads; environmental groups urge the governor to veto

The Florida Senate gave final approval to a bill that could allow radioactive phosphogypsum in road construction; Environmentalists are urging Ron DeSantis to veto HB 1191 because of concerns over "water quality and public health."

Environment Friday, April 28th 2023

Treasure Island LEED Cities Gold certification

Treasure Island implemented changes that improve sustainability which led them to receive the LEED for Cities Gold certification.

Environment Friday, April 28th 2023

The Scoop: WMNF’s daily digest of news headlines for Friday, April 28th, 2023

Environment Wednesday, April 26th 2023

Florida House backs plan to use phosphogypsum in road construction

The Florida House passed a bill allowing the use of phosphogypsum, in building roads.

Climate Wednesday, April 26th 2023

A mosquito-transmitted illness has killed two horses in Polk County

Eastern equine encephalitis, a mosquito-transmitted illness, has killed two horses in Polk County’s Green Swamp area.

Environment Wednesday, April 26th 2023

Free tree giveaway for Clearwater residents

On Saturday, Clearwater will be giving out free trees to residents to celebrate Arbor Day. It will be happening at the Public Works Complex.

Art Tuesday, April 25th 2023

Sustainable Living: Growing and building your own floral bouquets

This week’s guest was Kali Rabaut of Blue House Florals… who among many other talents, grows her bouquets organically on her home property.

Environment Monday, April 24th 2023

St. Petersburg relaunches free compost bin program

Listen: The city of St. Petersburg has reignited its free residential compost bin program. According to a press release, the city’s compost bin program was relaunched on Earth Day, April 22nd. The relaunch comes...

Environment Monday, April 24th 2023

Electric vehicle owners gather on Earth Day to accelerate green transition

A group of electric vehicle owners from the Tampa Bay area gathered on Earth Day to encourage more people to drive electric. Over 20 electric vehicles were displayed in the parking lot at Ford’s Garage...

Blog Friday, April 21st 2023

” EARTH DAY AND INVESTING IN OUR FUTURE on MORNING ENERGY

Earth Day has been observed on April 22nd in the United States for more than half a century and has expanded globally to nearly 200 countries. The purpose of Earth Day is to raise awareness about...

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