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David Jolly, who wants to be governor, talks about...

WMNF 88.5 FM ·

2025/07/25

David Jolly started his career as a card-carrying member of the GOP, and went Independent in 2018 before joining Andrew Yang’s Forward party in 2022. Earlier this year, he did a full Charlie Crist and became a full-on Democrat. “I don’t hide the ball,” Jolly, 52, told WMNF public affairs about his party switch ahead… The post David Jolly, who wants to be governor, talks about rejecting the left-right spectrum and finding ‘bold solutions’ to Florida’s problems appeared first on WMNF 88.5 FM.

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Pinellas County Schools face federal freeze

WMNF 88.5 FM ·

2025/07/25

Pinellas County Schools federal grants have been frozen unexpectedly. They held a community forum to discuss what this will mean. The post Pinellas County Schools face federal freeze appeared first on WMNF 88.5 FM.

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Saharan dust over Florida this weekend will limit...

WMNF 88.5 FM ·

2025/07/25

Saharan dust will blanket Florida throughout the weekend and help disrupt the typical summer afternoon storm pattern. The post Saharan dust over Florida this weekend will limit storms but make it hotter appeared first on WMNF 88.5 FM.

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SOTD 7/25/25: “Tapered Scape” by Liquid Pennies...

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2025/07/25

This the day that The WMNF Song of the Day is “Tapered Scape” by homegrown heroes and previous SOTDers Liquid Pennies. This is the day that Liquid Pennies fans have been waiting, ahem, FORE! The album that the band has been working on for over a year is out today! And it is called FORE.… The post SOTD 7/25/25: “Tapered Scape” by Liquid Pennies [Album Release] appeared first on WMNF 88.5 FM.

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“Nothing New Under The Sun” on Morning Energy

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2025/07/25

The phrase “there is nothing new under the sun” is part of a verse from the Book of Ecclesiastes and is largely attributed to King Solomon, who was the second son of King David. The complete verse from which this phrase is derived is Ecclesiastes 1:9 which states, “What has been will be again, what has been done… The post “Nothing New Under The Sun” on Morning Energy appeared first on WMNF 88.5 FM.

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A Different Kind Of Tech Publication. The Visual...

WMNF 88.5 FM ·

2025/07/24

David Temkin & Josh Klenert – In Formation How about this for an arresting tagline “Every day, computers are making people easier to use”. David Temkin came up with it for In Formation, a very different kind of tech publication. “It’s not the place to read about the business of tech, or how to get… The post A Different Kind Of Tech Publication. The Visual Chronicler Of Our Times. The Dubmaster, Adrian Sherwood. appeared first on WMNF 88.5 FM.

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Florida is experiencing extreme heat this weekend...

WMNF 88.5 FM ·

2025/07/19

Florida has traded the rainy conditions we had at the beginning of the week for more sunshine, but this also means more heat.The post Florida is experiencing extreme heat this weekend with limited storm chances appeared first on WMNF 88.5 FM.

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Sea Star Wasting Disease outbreak discovered in...

WMNF 88.5 FM ·

2025/07/19

Uncover the details of Sea Star Wasting Disease as researchers document its unexpected presence in Florida's coastal waters. The post Sea Star Wasting Disease outbreak discovered in Florida by a UF ecologist appeared first on WMNF 88.5 FM.

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Tampa Rep. Susan Valdés faces heat for party change...

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2025/07/18

Listen: Some of Hillsborough County’s state representatives recapped the 2025 legislative session and fielded questions from their constituents at the Tampa Tiger Bay Club forum Friday. But Republican Representative Susan Valdes faced heat for her decision to switch parties last year after losing a bid to chair the Hillsborough County Democratic Party. When asked about… The post Tampa Rep. Susan Valdés faces heat for party change at forum, but has ‘no regrets’ appeared first on WMNF

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Hillsborough School Board Chair Jessica Vaughn talks...

WMNF 88.5 FM ·

2025/07/18

Early last month, Hillsborough County Superintendent Van Ayres faced fierce backlash over the county’s handling of the controversial decision to pull 600 books from school libraries. WMNF’s Chris Young reported that Ayres received a letter from the State Attorney General asking for a handful of books to be removed that the AG claimed were “unquestionably… The post Hillsborough School Board Chair Jessica Vaughn talks books, budgets, and more appeared first on WMNF 88.5 FM.

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Temple Terrace water test shows chemicals above EPA...

WMNF 88.5 FM ·

2025/07/18

Temple Terrace water has chemicals above limits, including PFAS, which is linked to serious health risks. Find out the latest details. The post Temple Terrace water test shows chemicals above EPA limit appeared first on WMNF 88.5 FM.

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The Scoop: Fri. July 18, 2025, Tampa Bay and Florida...

WMNF 88.5 FM ·

2025/07/18

WMNF headlines include "Good Trouble Lives on" demonstration, extreme heat in Florida threatens students, new spacewalk repair device. The post The Scoop: Fri. July 18, 2025, Tampa Bay and Florida headlines by WMNF appeared first on WMNF 88.5 FM.

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“Good Trouble Lives On” demonstration in St. Petersburg

WMNF 88.5 FM ·

2025/07/18

St. Petersburg participated in Good Trouble Lives On. At this protest, participants honored John Lewis and protested the Trump administration. The post “Good Trouble Lives On” demonstration in St. Petersburg appeared first on WMNF 88.5 FM.

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SOTD 7/18/25: Florida Fishing Rag by the Crabgrass...

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2025/07/18

You may have heard that public media is under dire threat. WMNF has already lost $100,000 in funding at the state level and is poised to lose another $130,000 at the federal level. Read here to find out how you can help. The WMNF Song of the Day for July 18, 2025, is “Florida Fishing Rag”… The post SOTD 7/18/25: Florida Fishing Rag by the Crabgrass Cowboys appeared first on WMNF 88.5 FM.

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Extreme heat threatens students in Florida and...

WMNF 88.5 FM ·

2025/07/17

Listen: New research shows how many public schools across the country are facing extreme heat. Tampa is one of three Florida cities which has one of the highest percentages of students in urban heat zones nationwide. This analysis from Climate Central included over 12 thousand K-12 public schools with nearly 6.2 million enrolled students. Researchers… The post Extreme heat threatens students in Florida and beyond, report shows appeared first on WMNF 88.5 FM.

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A Reluctant Heir. Bad Manners. Emotive Music.

WMNF 88.5 FM ·

2025/07/11

Allen Bratton – Henry Henry About Henry Henry his extraordinary new novel, Allen Bratton writes, “London, 2014. Hal Lancaster – twenty-two, gay, Catholic, chops lines of cocaine with his my Waitrose card – is the reluctant heir of his father Henry, the sixteenth Duke of Lancaster. Henry is half tyrant, half martyr, with an…The post A Reluctant Heir. Bad Manners. Emotive Music. appeared first on WMNF 88.5 FM.

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Demolition begins on old span of the Howard Frankland...

WMNF 88.5 FM ·

2025/07/11

Listen: The old Howard Frankland Bridge span connecting Hillsborough and Pinellas County is coming down. The demolition process for the bridge built in the 60s began this week. On a hot summer day, construction workers plug away at the demolition of the bridge. And David Alonso, construction project manager for the Florida Department of Transportation,… The post Demolition begins on old span of the Howard Frankland Bridge appeared first on WMNF 88.5 FM.

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The Scoop: Fri. July 11, 2025, Tampa Bay and Florida...

WMNF 88.5 FM ·

2025/07/11

WMNF headlines include proposed worker safety rule, Marines sent to Florida, democrats sue over access to Alligator Alcatraz. The post The Scoop: Fri. July 11, 2025, Tampa Bay and Florida headlines by WMNF appeared first on WMNF 88.5 FM.

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Hurricane preparation is now tax-free in Florida

WMNF 88.5 FM ·

2025/07/11

Permanently tax-free items include equipment needed for power outages like portable generators, gas cans under 5 gallons and some batteries. The post Hurricane preparation is now tax-free in Florida appeared first on WMNF 88.5 FM.

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SOTD 7/11/25: Abiding by Leroi Conroy [premiere]

WMNF 88.5 FM ·

2025/07/11

Note: It is summer, which means, hot heat. And although WMNF SOTD is not supported by nor officially endorses any specific cold beverage manufacturers or distributors, here is your friendly reminder that today is Free Slurpee Day. The WMNF Song of the Day for July 11, 2025 is “Abiding” by Leroi Conroy. Steeped in equal parts… The post SOTD 7/11/25: Abiding by Leroi Conroy [premiere] appeared first on WMNF 88.5 FM.

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