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Environment Friday, November 03rd 2023

Anna Paulina Luna talks Israel, impeachment and Pinellas beach restoration

St. Pete’s representative in the U.S. House, Anna Paulina Luna, was a last-minute guest on this week’s episode of WMNF's The Skinny.

U.S. Rep. Anna Paulina Luna, in a white suit, with a microphone in her right hand.

Animal Rights Thursday, November 02nd 2023

A surprising statistic sparks concern for the endangered Florida panther

The Florida Panther is our state’s official animal and one of the most endangered mammals in the country. WMNF's Chris Young reports.

Environment Tuesday, October 31st 2023

What we know about the latest possible tear in a Mosaic gypstack liner at its New Wales plant in Florida

There’s a possible leak of water at a Polk County phosphogypsum stack owned by the giant fertilizer company Mosaic.

Environment Wednesday, October 18th 2023

Pinellas County emergency beach restoration projected to cost over $20 million

The county’s new emergency beach restoration project is projected to cost upwards of $20 million dollars. WMNF's Chris Young reports.

Environment Tuesday, October 17th 2023

A law professor & scientist ask for a halt to a dredging project that could harm Puerto Rico coral reefs

Coral reefs in Puerto Rico may be threatened by a proposed dredging project. On Tuesday Cafe a scientist and a law professor say why.

Environment Friday, October 13th 2023

Myakka Ranch in Manatee County one step closer to state protection

Myakka Ranch in Manatee County is one step closer to getting state protection. WMNF's Chris Young reports.

Environment Monday, March 30th 2015

Florida farmers paid by state to store water: conversation with Craig Pittman

Environment Monday, March 23rd 2015

Center for Biological Diversity warns of climate crisis effects on Florida wildlife

Disability Rights Monday, March 16th 2015

Bills could gut funding for Floridians with disabilities

Senators and Representatives are seeking to inspect and evaluate the Florida Division of Vocational Rehabilitation and eventually repeal it if it doesn’t show solvency.

Environment Monday, March 16th 2015

Radioactivity callers discuss Florida Environmental Protection’s ban on Climate Change

Radioactivity callers discuss Florida's ban on Climate Change

Human Rights Friday, March 06th 2015

Orange is the New Black author, Piper Kerman, wants prison reform

Orange is the New Black author, Piper Kerman, is asking Floridians to put Governor Scott’s close ties to the prison industry under the microscope.

Drugs Tuesday, March 03rd 2015

The economics of weed in Florida

The concept of making money in the cannabis industry in Florida without marketing the plant brought entrepreneurs and business experts together.

Jobs Monday, March 02nd 2015

Audit of Florida’s unemployment insurance system finds problems

Audit of Florida's unemployment insurance system finds problems

News and Public Affairs Thursday, February 26th 2015

Colleague remembers Mote’s “Shark Lady,” Eugenie Clark

Colleague remembers Mote's "Shark Lady," Eugenie Clark

Corruption Wednesday, February 25th 2015

Report exposes link between dirty money and Florida’s dirty waterways

The advocacy group, Environment Florida, exposes top water polluters and the influence of dark money flowing into Florida in a report released today.

Civil Liberties Monday, February 02nd 2015

ACLU of Florida criticizes Range-R radar use by police and other surveillance methods

News and Public Affairs Tuesday, January 13th 2015

Last Call with Daniel Ruth, award-winning columnist for the Tampa Bay Times

Gun Control Wednesday, January 07th 2015

Political science Professor Matthew discusses how Jeb Bush changed the role of Florida Governor

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