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Environment Tuesday, November 28th 2023

Tampa Bay shorebirds dealt with record heat this summer

Summer this year was one of the hottest on record in the Tampa Bay Area, and shorebirds in Tampa Bay dealt with the heat.

Criminal Justice Thursday, November 16th 2023

Here comes the Sun: Talking pro women’s soccer in Tampa Bay

The new professional women’s soccer team has a name - Tampa Bay Sun FC-will kick off its inaugural season in August 2024.

Health Wednesday, November 15th 2023

Responding to Food Insecurity in Florida with Gulf Coast JFCS

It’s Thanksgiving time and our thoughts turn to food and those who may not have it. Our friends from Gulf Coast JFCS joined us to...

Health care Monday, November 13th 2023

Get answers about open enrollment for the Affordable Care Act’s health insurance marketplace

Information how navigators can help you choose the Obamacare plan that’s best for you and if you are eligible for financial assistance.

Abortion Rights Monday, November 13th 2023

Backers say the Florida Supreme Court should OK an abortion rights initiative

Supporters of a proposed constitutional amendment fired back at Florida's Attorney General Ashley Moody who wants the measure blocked from the 2024 ballot.

Labor Thursday, November 09th 2023

Riverview call center workers stage picket, demanding $25/hour, better healthcare, and more

Listen: On Thursday, call center workers at Maximus, the federal government’s largest call center contractor, picketed to demand higher wages. Call center workers want the...

News and Public Affairs Tuesday, March 14th 2023

WMNF’s daily digest of news headlines for Tuesday, March 14th, 2023

Listen: ELECTION DAY IN PINELLAS COUNTY Today is Election Day in many Pinellas County municipalities. These towns and cities are holding elections today: Belleair Bluffs, Gulfport, Indian Rocks Beach, Indian Shores, Kenneth City, Madeira Beach,...

Environment Monday, March 13th 2023

Here’s what Dunedin’s newest park – Gladys E Douglas Preserve – looks like

Photos and video of rosemary bald and reindeer moss from the new Gladys E. Douglas Preserve that opened last month in Dunedin, Florida.

Elections Friday, March 10th 2023

Tuesday, March 14 is Election Day for many Pinellas cities and towns — what you need to know

Tuesday, March 14 is Election Day for many Pinellas cities and towns. Here's what you need to know to vote.

Education Friday, March 10th 2023

WMNF’s daily digest of news headlines for Friday, March 10th, 2023

Economy Wednesday, March 01st 2023

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...

Local Government Tuesday, February 21st 2023

Hear from all the Tampa City Council candidates in Districts 4, 5 and 6

On Tuesday Cafe we heard from all the candidates for three Tampa City Council seats: Districts 4, 5 and 6.

News and Public Affairs Thursday, February 16th 2023

WMNF’s daily digest of news headlines for Thurs. Feb. 16, 2023

WMNF’s daily digest of news headlines for Thurs. Feb. 16, 2023. Produced by Lisa Marzilli and Taylor Lovejoy.

News and Public Affairs Wednesday, February 15th 2023

WMNF’s daily digest of news headlines for Wed. Feb. 15, 2023

Daily digest of news headlines produced at WMNF in Tampa, Florida on 15 February 2023.

University of South Florida Tampa development Biology

Environment Tuesday, February 14th 2023

What’s new with efforts to conserve the USF Forest Preserve?

Find out the latest about efforts to conserve the USF Forest Preserve. WMNF speaks with Ph.D. candidate Christian Brown.

Health Friday, February 10th 2023

Florida nursing homes are seeing a major rise in severe violations

Florida nursing homes are seeing a rise in severe violations. These incidents have practically doubled since 2019.

Education Tuesday, February 07th 2023

Two experts examine the state of education in Florida

We look at education in Florida: banned books, private school vouchers, menstrual histories of student-athletes, AP African-American History.

Education Wednesday, January 25th 2023

Holocaust Remembrance Day

Michael Igel, Chair of the Florida Holocaust Museum discusses his family’s own Holocaust experiences, the importance of Holocaust remembrance, Holocaust education in the age of “Stop Woke,” the rise of anti-Semitism… again, how to address...

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