Dr. David Berger, a board-certified pediatrician and USF nursing professor, was a guest on WMNF WaveMakers with Janet & Tom where he discussed the politicization of healthcare decisions in Florida, from reproductive rights to medical marijuana to trans teens and more.
Gov. Ron DeSantis said Florida “stands ready” and will send Florida National Guard troops and law-enforcement officers to Texas to help with border control.
Listen: Florida education officials have rejected dozens of social studies textbooks regarding US History, the Holocaust, and more. One Hillsborough County school board member fears what this means for the future of K-12 education. According to a press release from the Florida Department of Education, it rejected about 35% of submitted materials. Among the approved… Read more »
Warm Mineral Springs in Sarasota County, Florida is archaeologically important. The City of North Port is considering adding development.
A portion of the new state budget is dedicated to re-evaluating fertilizer restrictions, and local environmental groups are concerned
A local nonprofit is making the beach more accessible for people with disabilities. According to a press release from Help Us Gather (HUG), a 372-foot-long mobility mat will open at Sand Key Park this Friday. The grand opening will be held from 6 to 8 pm and will feature a ribbon-cutting ceremony. The event is… Read more »
“The doctor is in” on the latest Healthy Steps Radio Show episode. In this special “Ask the Dr. Anything” episode, listeners call in with their most pressing health questions and get expert advice from Dr. Fred Harvey. With years of experience in internal medicine, geriatric medicine, and functional medicine, Dr. Harvey is well-equipped to handle a wide range of health concerns.
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 adults alike shared delight at the excitement of hearing the whistleblowing on a train arriving from New York on its… Read more »
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 Tampa Union Station to celebrate National Train Day. That horn came from the Amtrak Silver Star train, which runs down… Read more »
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 the pandemic. Mental health issues: A 90-page report released Tuesday compared national, state and local data to better understand mental health trends… Read more »
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 and inventive atmospherics, weaving gleefully between indie-rock sub-genres. As with all her songs, this set highlights Keeley’s ongoing fascination with the murder… Read more »
A recent study ranked Tampa as the third most dangerous city in the nation for cyclists. One Tampa cyclist says more should be done.
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 St. Pete resident Kathryn Varn, Statewide Enterprise Reporter for the Tallahassee Democrat and USA Today Network, who talked about her… Read more »
The Scoop: WMNF’s daily digest of news headlines for Friday, May 12th, 2023
Saturday is National Train Day. Rail enthusiasts will celebrate at Tampa’s Union Station.
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 both external (as it relates to our loved ones), and also internal (as it relates to ourselves). It has been said, “The most… Read more »
An increasing number of Floridians agree that human actions are causing climate change, including a record number of Florida Republicans.
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 it harder for members to pay their dues, putting unions at risk. With Florida teacher pay ranked near the bottom… Read more »
An appeals court ordered a circuit judge to consider releasing information from grand jury proceedings about the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
The DeSantis administration is remaking New College of Florida into a version of the Christian focused Hillsdale College and developing curriculum for a SAT alternative Christian and Western tradition-based test called the “Classic Learning Test.”
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