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WMNF Daily news digest, called "The Scoop"

The Scoop: WMNF’s daily digest of news headlines for Monday, May 15th, 2023

LISTEN: Cycling in Tampa A recent study ranked Tampa as the third most dangerous city in the nation for cyclists. The study emphasizes the city’s need for better bike infrastructure. National Train Day Children and...

Hopes for new Florida connections on National Train Day

Children and adults alike shared delight at the excitement of hearing the whistle blowing on a train arriving from New York on its way to Miami on Saturday. Model train enthusiasts and historians gathered at...

Mother’s Day Sunday Forum

Callers engaged on women’s reproductive rights and conservative religion’s role in law. There is a need to keep abortion safe and legal. Information regarding post-COVID-19 funeral homes assessment of how bad things really got during...

Keeley Moss On Floating Above Everything Else

Keeley, fronted by singer, guitarist, songwriter and enigmatic Dubliner Keeley Moss, took time out from a hectic schedule to chat their debut album Floating Above Everything Else. The album showcases the breadth of Keeley’ssongwriting, bristling with lush harmonies, muscular beats...
Bikes on Cross Bay Ferry. By Seán Kinane/WMNF News

Tampa third most dangerous city in nation for cyclists, data shows

A recent study ranked Tampa as the third most dangerous city in the nation for cyclists. One Tampa cyclist says more should be done.
Photo of trans rights activists outside a building

Tallahassee Democrat’s Kathryn Varn talks Florida ‘trauma session’ on WMNF Tampa

On the latest episode of The Skinny on WMNF Tampa 88.5-FM, Mitch, Ben and Ray talk FBI raids, Uhuru, Michelin stars and continue to recap the 2023 Florida legislative session. They’re joined by special guest...
WMNF Daily news digest, called "The Scoop"

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

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

Tampa will celebrate National Train Day on Saturday

Saturday is National Train Day. Rail enthusiasts will celebrate at Tampa’s Union Station.

“Nurturing Our Heart And Soul” on Morning Energy

Traditionally, women have been regarded as being “natural nurturers” while men have been regarded as being providers and protectors. But in reality, we are all nurturers even if we may not have kids.  And, the nurturing that we provide to others can be...
sea-level rise climate change

Florida’s Republicans starting to embrace realities of climate change, survey shows

An increasing number of Floridians agree that human actions are causing climate change, including a record number of Florida Republicans.
WMNF Daily news digest, called "The Scoop"

The Scoop: WMNF’s daily digest of news headlines for Thursday, May 11th, 2023

Teacher unions vs DeSantis Florida’s largest union for teachers said yesterday that they are filing a lawsuit in response to Governor Ron DeSantis’ signing a bill one day earlier. They say the law will make...
Jeffrey Epstein

A judge’s ruling could allow the release of Jeffrey Epstein grand jury information

An appeals court ordered a circuit judge to consider releasing information from grand jury proceedings about the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

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