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ICE protest takes place in downtown Tampa
“Hey Hey! Ho Ho! ICE has got to go,” was being chanted in downtown Tampa, Monday, as emotions ran high. The protest was held outside City Hall where community members gathered together for what they...
Ahead of the fifth anniversary of George Floyd’s murder, Tampa protestors prepare to rally again
Listen: This weekend will mark the fifth anniversary of the murder of George Floyd at the hands of police. Tampa activists plan to rally against an April executive order by President Trump they say emboldens...
University of South Florida faculty demand USF police pull out of ICE immigration partnership
Listen: Earlier this month, police at the University of South Florida announced they planned to partner with ICE to enforce immigration laws. Now, USF faculty have signed on to a letter with other universities demanding...
Tampa benefit concert calls for end to qualified immunity on anniversary of teen’s death
Listen: A non-profit is hosting a concert to call for justice. It’s to commemorate the 11th anniversary of Andrew Joseph III, a teen killed after his family says he was negligently left alone by police. ...
Gwen Henderson and host Walter L. Smith II, Florida A&M University Alumni, at WMNF
Patró Mabíli takes on old talking points about deficits and closed borders. The U.S., a One-Party State, a Democratic Resistance The political divide deepens, Project 2025 architects empowered, the rich get richer and fear among...
Legalize it: amendment 3 implications
Unpacking Florida Amendment 3 and possible political challenges if passed.
By Bob Norman Bonita Springs jeweler Ken Romano didn’t hide his association with Lee County Sheriff Carmine Marceno. The two men were allegedly close friends who shared a taste for gambling, bling, and high-end cars....
The Scoop: Thurs. Sept. 5th, 2024, Tampa Bay and Florida headlines by WMNF
Stay updated with the latest news: pedestrian fatality, inmate deaths, weather alerts, and political developments.
The Scoop: Thurs. August 1st, 2024 Tampa Bay and Florida headlines by WMNF
Tampa Police Department corporal under investigation for what several female colleagues called unwanted romantic advances, has resigned.
SF July 28 8am SF July 28 9am Vice-President Kamala Harris has ramped up the money game a mere 24 hours after President Joe Biden stepped off and endorsed her candidacy. Harris’ campaign has raised...
The Scoop: Fri. June 21st, 2024 Tampa Bay and Florida headlines by WMNF
In the past decade, there have been more than 200 unintentional drowning deaths in Hillsborough County. WMNF’s Chris Young reports that four Tampa pools took part in the 15th annual World’s Largest Swim lesson in...
