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Mass Transit Saturday, September 23rd 2023

Low-income SunRunner bus riders call fare increase “heartless” and “narcissistic”

The SunRunner bus has been providing a free service for nearly a year, connecting passengers in downtown St. Petersburg to St. Pete Beach.

Mass Transit Thursday, August 24th 2023

Sunrunner stops free service a month early to deter local riders without a home

The Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority voted today to charge a full fare of $2.25 for the SunRunner bus route. Their board met Wednseday to hear...

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Criminal Justice Tuesday, August 01st 2023

The Scoop: Tues., August 1, 2023 Tampa Bay & Florida headlines by WMNF

Dash ride-hailing service coming to Tampa The Tampa Downtown Partnership announced a new ride service funded by existing revenue sources beginning in October. This announcement...

Development Thursday, June 22nd 2023

City of St. Petersburg seeks public input on development around SunRunner stops

The City of St. Petersburg is seeking public input on plans for transit oriented development near the increasingly busy SunRunner bus line.

SunRunner station at 49th St. S. in St. Pete. By Seán Kinane/WMNF News

infrastructure Wednesday, September 14th 2022

MidPoint: All For Transportation is on the ballot … again

The All 4 Transportation ballot initiative team discussed the new referendum that will appear on the Nov. 2022 ballot seeking approval for a 1% sales...

cannabis Wednesday, September 07th 2022

MidPoint: Sen. Jeff Brandes On Florida Politics & Policies

Libertarian Sen. Jeff Brandes, the most interesting Republican in Florida politics, is leaving the Florida Senate due to term limits. He joined us to discuss...

Mass Transit Saturday, September 23rd 2023

Low-income SunRunner bus riders call fare increase “heartless” and “narcissistic”

The SunRunner bus has been providing a free service for nearly a year, connecting passengers in downtown St. Petersburg to St. Pete Beach.

Animal Rights Thursday, July 06th 2023

The Scoop: WMNF’s daily digest of news headlines for Wednesday, July 6th, 2023

Offshore regulations to protect the Gulf’s only resident whale species proposed and contested A petition is seeking to protect of one the most endangered whales in the world by creating restrictions near Florida’s west-coast ports....

Development Thursday, June 22nd 2023

City of St. Petersburg seeks public input on development around SunRunner stops

The City of St. Petersburg is seeking public input on plans for transit oriented development near the increasingly busy SunRunner bus line.

Hurricane Monday, June 05th 2023

Hurricane season kicks off with preparedness expo in St. Pete

Last Thursday night, St. Petersburg Fire Rescue hosted a Hurricane Preparedness Expo to kick off this year’s Atlantic Hurricane Season. Residents picked up supplies and learned more about how they can be ready for worst-case...

Education Monday, April 03rd 2023

Teachers March in St. Pete to call for union support

The Pinellas Classroom Teachers Association joined with the Pinellas educational support professionals to march from St. Petersburg City Hall to the former Tomlinson Adult Learning Center. The nearly 100 year old historic school will be...

Abortion Rights Wednesday, November 02nd 2022

St. Petersburg city leaders to consider abortion decriminalization resolution and donating to local abortion fund

St. Petersburg City Council will consider two business items that concern protecting access to reproductive healthcare for city residents.

Criminal Justice Thursday, May 26th 2022

Activists rally to defund police, invest in social programs on anniversary of George Floyd’s murder by police

Activists in St. Petersburg rallied at City Hall on the second anniversary of George Floyd's murder by Minneapolis police.

News and Public Affairs Tuesday, May 24th 2022

WaveMakers: St. Petersburg’s Tom Gribbin

Tom Gribbin, a fixture in the St. Petersburg entertainment business world for more than 40 years, talked to WaveMakers hosts Janet and Tom Scherberger about music, books, comedy, pot runners and the future of St....

Housing Wednesday, May 18th 2022

St. Petersburg residents share priorities for city budget, call for more action on housing

Tangela Butler, a local bus driver, approached one of two podiums in the meeting room of St. Petersburg City Hall on Monday night. Dozens of community members sat in the pews behind her. She had...

Homeless Wednesday, April 13th 2022

St. Pete could become the first city in Florida to enact a tenants’ right to legal counsel policy

As the Sunshine City continues to seek solutions to its unaffordable housing crisis, city leaders in St. Petersburg are exploring the idea of guaranteeing a right to legal counsel for local tenants facing eviction. This...

Housing Wednesday, April 06th 2022

St. Pete activist group hosts community event to discuss housing justice

The People's Council of St. Petersburg is hosting a community event Wednesday night to discuss solutions to address the local housing crisis.

Labor Friday, March 04th 2022

St. Petersburg plans to expand $15 minimum wage to all city workers

St. Petersburg Mayor Ken Welch announced yesterday a $15 minimum wage for all part-time workers employed by the city, expanding on a policy from 2015 that ensured a $15 minimum wage for all full-time and...

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