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Seminole gambling deal in Florida gets a big legal win

A federal appeals court overturned a ruling that blocked a deal giving the Seminole Tribe control over sports betting throughout Florida.
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‘Worrisome’ artificial intelligence ads heighten the drama in the 2024 elections

Artificial intelligence images, text and voices could “muddying the waters” in 2024 political campaigning and deepen mistrust among voters.
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Activist groups rally across Florida to protest new laws taking effect Saturday

Listen: Many policies from Florida’s legislative session go into effect Saturday, and various activist groups are rallying to raise awareness on the new laws they call ‘harmful’. Organizers include Florida for All, Sierra Club Florida,...

Local artists capture WMNF vibe with T-shirt design contest. Congrats to the winning designers!

When we needed new T-shirt designs to use for upcoming fund drives, WMNF put the call out to creatives right here in our community.  Showcasing and connecting talented artists in our listening area is part...

Wreckless Eric Is Wreckless Eric, Again

As Wreckless Eric he needs little introduction — he wrote and recorded the classic Whole Wide World and had a hit with it back in 1977. Since then it’s been a hit for countless other...

Save the Manatee Club warns public not to use glitter-filled floatation devices

Environmental advocates are asking people not to use glitter-filled floatation devices because of their potential to harm wildlife.
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PSTA and HART talk ups and downs Tampa Bay transit

The bus. It’s the backbone of transportation in the United States and still moves thousands of people around Tampa Bay every day. For the latest episode of The Skinny on WMNF Tampa, Whitney Fox, Director...
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DeSantis: Florida goes ‘even further’ after SCOTUS ruling on affirmative action

Gov. Ron DeSantis told a Moms for Liberty convention that Florida goes “even further” than the Supreme Court ruling stopping affirmative action in college admissions.

LULAC holds “Know your rights” town hall about new immigration law

The League of United Latin American Citizens held a town hall meeting yesterday in Ybor City to help Floridians know their rights and become more vigilant In the wake of SB1718, a new immigration law...
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The Scoop: WMNF’s daily digest of news headlines for Friday, June 30th, 2023

The Scoop: WMNF’s daily digest of news headlines for Friday, June 30th, 2023

A conversation with Imam Derrick Peat

On the occasion of Eid Al-Adha (festival of Sacrifice) we replay Ahmed Bedier’s conversation with Imam Derrick peat on faith and the Imam’s unusual journey to Islam.
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Ron DeSantis signs a law that lets Florida override local landlord-tenant regulations

Gov. Ron DeSantis on Thursday signed a preemption bill that means state law overrides local regulations involving landlords and tenants.

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