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A Different Kind Of Gold Record – Have Gun Will Travel

WMNF 88.5 FM ·

2025/10/17

Rock & Roll/Americana band Have Gun Will Travel Joins us ahead of there performance at the final Fangsgiving at Tampa's Crowbar. It's an episode of great music, talk about their new album and its concept (the Voyager space missions) and the horror movie genre! The post A Different Kind Of Gold Record – Have Gun Will Travel appeared first on WMNF 88.5 FM.

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Top 15 Things to Do in Tampa This Weekend (Oct....

WMNF 88.5 FM ·

2025/10/17

From Halloween bashes to jazz by the bay, this weekend in Tampa Bay is packed with live music, local fun, and plenty of reasons to stay out late. Here are fifteen events worth checking out around town. ALL WEEKEND (OCTOBER 16–19) Clearwater Jazz Holiday Festival 📍 Coachman Park, Clearwater | ⏰ Oct. 16–19The Clearwater Jazz… The post Top 15 Things to Do in Tampa This Weekend (Oct. 17–19, 2025) appeared first on WMNF 88.5 FM.

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Pasco Resists renames its “No Kings” protest “No...

WMNF 88.5 FM ·

2025/10/17

Tomorrow, there are several local No Kings Day protests. A group in Pasco County decided to rename their demonstration“No Dictators”. Pasco Resists plans to protest in Trinity against what they call Donald Trump’s authoritarian overreach. Larry Richards, the lead organizer for Pasco Resists, had the idea to change the name. “I changed the title from… The post Pasco Resists renames its “No Kings” protest “No Dictators” appeared first on WMNF 88.5 FM.

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The Center for Biological Diversity fights to protect...

WMNF 88.5 FM ·

2025/10/17

The Center for Biological Diversity is suing the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service for failing to protect the habitats of an endangered bird species that can be found off Florida’s shores. Black-capped petrels are oceanic seabirds that forage in the Gulf of Mexico and the Atlantic Ocean. They spend most of their lives on the… The post The Center for Biological Diversity fights to protect endangered Black-Capped Petrels appeared first on WMNF 88.5 FM.

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KATSEYE Is the Pop Group We Need: Diverse, Bold, and...

WMNF 88.5 FM ·

2025/10/17

A New Era in Pop KATSEYE is redefining the scope of pop music. The groundbreaking global girl group formed through the survival show The Debut: Dream Academy displays what it takes to be more than a music artist. By representing cultures across the globe, KATSEYE is beyond the label of a girl group. Their rise… The post KATSEYE Is the Pop Group We Need: Diverse, Bold, and Unapologetic appeared first on WMNF 88.5 FM.

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Tampa City Council District 5 runoff candidates make...

WMNF 88.5 FM ·

2025/10/17

Listen: With less than a week to the kickoff of early voting, Thomas Scott and Naya Young were back at WMNF 88.5-FM Friday morning to talk to voters who’ll cast a ballot in the special election for Tampa City Council. District 5 seat. Scott and Young have qualified for the runoff election after being… The post Tampa City Council District 5 runoff candidates make one last pitch in on-air debate appeared first on WMNF 88.5 FM.

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The National Hurricane Center highlights two areas to...

WMNF 88.5 FM ·

2025/10/17

Hurricane forecasters are closely watching the weather in the central Atlantic due to its longer-term potential. The post The National Hurricane Center highlights two areas to watch in the Atlantic basin appeared first on WMNF 88.5 FM.

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The Scoop: Fri. Oct. 17, 2025 Tampa Bay and Florida...

WMNF 88.5 FM ·

2025/10/17

The Florida House has rolled out a series of proposed constitutional amendments to cut property taxes, while looking to shield funding for schools and law enforcement. The post The Scoop: Fri. Oct. 17, 2025 Tampa Bay and Florida headlines by WMNF appeared first on WMNF 88.5 FM.

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SOTD 10/17/25: The One by Gabriel Jacoby

WMNF 88.5 FM ·

2025/10/17

The WMNF Song of the Day for October 17, 2025 is “The One” by Gabriel Jacoby. Know this up front: Gabirel Jacoby is poised to absolutely blow up. Big time. Chartmetric shows him climbing fast by all counts in United States and United Kingdom. The Tampa R&B/soul artist has just released his third feel-good single… The post SOTD 10/17/25: The One by Gabriel Jacoby appeared first on WMNF 88.5 FM.

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Top 10 Things To Do This Weekend

WMNF 88.5 FM ·

2025/10/10

Looking for something fun to do around Tampa Bay this weekend? Whether you’re in the mood for live music, cultural celebrations, food festivals, or local markets, WMNF has your guide to the best happenings across the Bay area. 🎉 1. Oktoberfest Tampa Friday, October 10 – Sunday, October 12Tampa’s annual fall fest is back! Thousands…The post Top 10 Things To Do This Weekend appeared first on WMNF 88.5 FM.

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U.S. Attorney General responds to recent political...

WMNF 88.5 FM ·

2025/10/10

The Trump administration is taking steps to crack down on political violence. U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi was in Tampa this morning to announce an arrest in a case where a local conservative influencer received threats. Benny Johnson lives in Tampa and was a friend of the late Charlie Kirk. He received a written threat… The post U.S. Attorney General responds to recent political violence in Tampa appeared first on WMNF 88.5 FM.

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Thomas Scott vs. Naya Young: WMNF Hosts District 5...

WMNF 88.5 FM ·

2025/10/10

With early voting just around the corner, WMNF is bringing you a special two-hour live broadcast you won’t want to miss. On Friday, October 17, tune in for an election-focused special featuring a live, in-depth on-air debate between Tampa City Council District 5 runoff candidates Thomas Scott and Naya Young. The debate will air from… The post Thomas Scott vs. Naya Young: WMNF Hosts District 5 Runoff Debate and Community Roundtable appeared first on WMNF 88.5 FM.

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Community Dental Clinic caters to low-income residents

WMNF 88.5 FM ·

2025/10/10

The Community Dental Clinic opened a new facility in Clearwater, where they will continue to provide care for low-income residents. The post Community Dental Clinic caters to low-income residents appeared first on WMNF 88.5 FM.

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Cooler temperatures are on the way and rain for parts...

WMNF 88.5 FM ·

2025/10/10

Expect sunny skies, comfortable temperatures and high humidity will be high for much of next week in Florida. The post Cooler temperatures are on the way and rain for parts of Florida appeared first on WMNF 88.5 FM.

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SOTD 10/10/25: Throw My Head Out the Window by Niia

WMNF 88.5 FM ·

2025/10/10

We continue the Fall Fund Drive for WMNF. As you may know, WMNF has lost all national and federal annual funding and the station is more dependent on community support than ever. If you value Song of the Day bringing you new, fresh, and local music please consider supporting WMNF. The WMNF Song of the… The post SOTD 10/10/25: Throw My Head Out the Window by Niia appeared first on WMNF 88.5 FM.

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“Keeping the Faith” on Morning Energy

WMNF 88.5 FM ·

2025/10/10

“Faith is taking the first step even when you don’t see the whole staircase” – Martin Luther King Jr. On September 25, 2025 former FBI Director James Comey (who is one of President Donald Trump’s political adversaries) was indicted by a grand jury for alleged crimes related to obstruction of justice in connection with a congressional… The post “Keeping the Faith” on Morning Energy appeared first on WMNF 88.5 FM.

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Independent live music venues are struggling in...

WMNF 88.5 FM ·

2025/10/09

Listen: A new report from the National Independent Venue Association shows that independent, live entertainment brings billions to Florida. But slim profits and rising costs for independent venue owners have some worried about their future. Tom DeGeorge is the Southeast Regional Chapter President of the National Independent Venue Association. He also owns Crowbar, an independent… The post Independent live music venues are struggling in Florida and beyond, report shows appeared first on

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Last-Minute Magic: Bucs beat Seahawks in comeback...

WMNF 88.5 FM ·

2025/10/06

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers clinched their third away game win, 38-35, against the Seattle Seahawks. This is despite having many of their players on the sideline due to ongoing injuries. During the first quarter, Chase McLaughlin, kicker for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, kicked a 30- and 36-yard field goal to be up 6-0. At the…The post Last-Minute Magic: Bucs beat Seahawks in comeback classic appeared first on WMNF 88.5 FM.

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Get Spooked and Styled at the WMNF Halloween Ball 2025!

WMNF 88.5 FM ·

2025/10/06

Halloween season in Tampa just wouldn’t be the same without the return of a community favorite: the WMNF Halloween Ball 2025! Mark your calendars for Friday, October 17, and prepare for a night filled with spine-tingling beats, jaw-dropping costumes, and electrifying performances. all happening at New World Tampa. Whether you’re into spooky elegance, campy horror,… The post Get Spooked and Styled at the WMNF Halloween Ball 2025! appeared first on WMNF 88.5 FM.

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SOTD 10/6/25: Sister Rose by The Tall Pines

WMNF 88.5 FM ·

2025/10/06

The WMNF Song of the Day for October 6, 2025 is “Sister Rose” by previous SOTDers The Tall Pines. “Sister Rose” is a tribute to Sister Rosetta Tharpe, who passed away this week 22 years ago. Nate Diggity Dawg is going to play The Tall Pines’ SOTD and talk about Tharpe as part of his… The post SOTD 10/6/25: Sister Rose by The Tall Pines appeared first on WMNF 88.5 FM.

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