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“Celebrating Women” on Morning Energy

Eleanor Roosevelt, who was the longest-serving First Lady throughout her husband President Franklin D. Roosevelt’s four terms in office (1933-1945), once said, “A woman is like a tea bag – you can’t tell how strong she is until...

Many may lose Medicaid benefits during reconsideration period

Millions of people enrolled in Medicaid during the pandemic, however,, many people may start to lose coverage soon amidst a reconsideration.

WMNF’s daily digest of news headlines for Thursday, March 2nd, 2023

DeSantis after new State Attorney Gov. Ron DeSantis is taking aim at yet another democratic State Attorney – this time it’s Monique Worrell in Florida’s 9th Circuit Court. DeSantis has ordered an audit into the...

Pinellas County community unites to save a historic preserve from destruction

One Pinellas County community banded together to save a historic preserve from destruction by a private developer. Activists and community leaders came together in Dunedin to fight for its preservation. Gladys E Douglas Preserve spans...

MidPoint with Florida House Minority Leader Fentrice Driskell

Rep, Driskell joined us to discuss the parade of horrible legislation that the Florida Republican-controlled legislature is planning now that they have a super-majority. Brian Connolly, Vice President of the USF Faculty Senate also joins...

WMNF’s daily digest of news headlines for Wednesday, March 1st, 2023

Abortion rights Pointing to “long-established fundamental rights,” attorneys for abortion clinics and a physician argued in a brief Monday that the Florida Supreme Court should block a law that prevents abortions after 15 weeks of...
Florida House of Representatives

10 big issues in the 2023 Florida legislative session

Florida lawmakers next week will start the annual 60-day legislative session. These are 10 big issues to watch.
books

Gov. DeSantis considers “open market” for college prep classes amid College Board clash

College Board’s Advanced Placement, or AP program, dates back to the 1950’s. However,  in a press conference Monday, DeSantis again expressed thoughts on introducing other college preparatory choices in Florida schools. More than a third...
labor unions

Republican proposal targets public employee unions in Florida — but not for cops or firefighters

A Florida Senate Republican on Tuesday proposed a series of changes targeting public-employee unions.

WMNF’s daily digest of news headlines for Tuesday, February 28th, 2023

Citrus County Insurrectionist Charged A Citrus County man has been arrested on felony charges for his involvement during the January 6th Capitol insurrection. Jesse James Rumson, of Lecanto faces charges for multiple felonies, including assault,...
florida

Red tide reported off Pinellas, Manatee & Sarasota Counties outside of typical season

Red Tide is currently back in several Tampa Bay area coastal counties. But it’s outside of the typical season.

Unlock Your Health with Dr. Fred Harvey & Health Coach Sara Winer

When Sarah Winer, a functional nutrition health coach, joins Dr. Fred Harvey on The Healthy Steps Show to discuss the importance of exercise, nutrition, and sleep for achieving good health and longevity, they uncover the...

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