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Florida universities required to send grant, hiring...

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2025/04/11

Listen: Governor Ron DeSantis is asking for years of detailed records from Florida’s public universities and colleges, and giving them a tight deadline to respond. The audit is part of Florida’s DOGE efforts, launched in February to “eliminate waste” in state government. The request came in a letter, which was published by the Tampa Bay… The post Florida universities required to send grant, hiring data to DeSantis under state’s DOGE efforts appeared first on WMNF 88.5 FM.

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

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2025/04/11

Round up of WMNF news headlines including $10 million donation transparency, Florida's Parental Rights bill, and sewage report in Lakeland. The post The Scoop: Fri. April 11, 2025, Florida and Tampa Bay headlines by WMNF appeared first on WMNF 88.5 FM.

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SOTD 4/11/25: Nesting Dolls by In Transit

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2025/04/11

The WMNF Song of the Day for April 11, 2025 is “Nesting Dolls” by In Transit an Indie/Prog/Post-Hardcore band from Bradenton, Fl. In Transit is Ben Bakker (Vocals & Guitar), Adam Byers (Guitar & Vocals), Matt Roback (Bass) Keith Krusch (Keys), and Alex Frazzoni (Drums). “Nesting Dolls” is on In Transit’s newest album Illusionary that… The post SOTD 4/11/25: Nesting Dolls by In Transit appeared first on WMNF 88.5 FM.

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A judge says that a football recruit can continue his...

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2025/04/10

A judge ruled that Jaden Rashada can pursue fraud and conspiracy allegations against defendants including UF football coach Billy Napier. The post A judge says that a football recruit can continue his case against the University of Florida appeared first on WMNF 88.5 FM.

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The Florida House advances a plan for hurricane...

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2025/04/10

HB 1535 includes addressing local government responsibilities about issues such as construction regulations and debris removal after storms. The post The Florida House advances a plan for hurricane preparedness and response appeared first on WMNF 88.5 FM.

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Florida citrus growers see a slight improvement

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2025/04/10

The forecast for grapefruit production in Florida increased from 1.2 million boxes in March to 1.3 million. The post Florida citrus growers see a slight improvement appeared first on WMNF 88.5 FM.

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DeSantis escalates attack on Florida House of...

WMNF 88.5 FM ·

2025/04/10

The battle between Florida Governor Ron DeSantis and the Republican-led House of Representatives continues. The latest jab came Wednesday when he was speaking at a National Home Rental Council event in Orlando. DeSantis touted Florida’s national rankings and alleged success against the COVID-19 pandemic before turning his ire toward the House. He accused the House… The post DeSantis escalates attack on Florida House of Representatives appeared first on WMNF 88.5 FM.

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The French Connection – Chris Stills

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2025/04/04

Chris Stills, child of famous musicians Steven Stills (Crosby, Stills, Nash, and Young) and Véronique Sanson (famous French singer) has carved a path through the frontier of music all his own.The post The French Connection – Chris Stills appeared first on WMNF 88.5 FM.

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Ketch Secor talks Appalachian music and Old Crow’s...

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2025/04/04

Join two-time GRAMMY-winning band Old Crow Medicine Show as they celebrate their 25th anniversary with a special performance at Ruth Eckerd Hall in Clearwater, FL, on April 9th. Enjoy classic hits like "Wagon Wheel" and "Sweet Amarillo." The post Ketch Secor talks Appalachian music and Old Crow’s legacy ahead of Clearwater show appeared first on WMNF 88.5 FM.

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Florida will be extra hot and humid this weekend...

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2025/04/04

The next cold front that will push through Florida could be the last burst of cooler temperatures this season. The post Florida will be extra hot and humid this weekend before a mid-week cooldown appeared first on WMNF 88.5 FM.

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Weather modification bill passes Florida Senate

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2025/04/04

Listen: A bill to ban weather modification projects passed the Florida Senate Thursday. Among other things, the bill seeks to prevent what some call chemtrails. Senate Bill 56 would ban the release of chemicals into the air meant to affect the climate. With this bill, anybody who violates this ban would face steep fines and… The post Weather modification bill passes Florida Senate appeared first on WMNF 88.5 FM.

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The mystery of the hidden portrait: Who painted...

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2025/04/04

Hey everyone, it’s Toni Phan, your favorite WMNF social media intern, and I’m back with another chapter of my ongoing adventure inside this historic station. If you’ve been following along, you know I love digging into the past, uncovering forgotten stories of the art here, and sharing them with all of you. But this time?… The post The mystery of the hidden portrait: Who painted Charles Vann? appeared first on WMNF 88.5 FM.

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The Scoop: Fri. April 4, 2025, Florida and Tampa Bay...

WMNF 88.5 FM ·

2025/04/04

Round up of WMNF news headlines including hurricane season forecast, saving water for drought season, and updating school materials to Gulf of America. The post The Scoop: Fri. April 4, 2025, Florida and Tampa Bay headlines by WMNF appeared first on WMNF 88.5 FM.

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SOTD 4/4/25: Silhouettes by Pet Lizard [premiere]

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2025/04/04

The WMNF Song of the Day for April 4, 2025 is “Silhouettes” by Pet Lizard, which drops today! Pet Lizard is Indie emo punk from Tampa. You can tell they are homegrown heroes because they have 813 right in the Instagram: @petlizard813. Pet Lizard are: Jaime Perez – Guitar/vocals, Nick Winston – Guitar/vocals, Austin Loper… The post SOTD 4/4/25: Silhouettes by Pet Lizard [premiere] appeared first on WMNF 88.5 FM.

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The Florida House votes to change the Gulf’s name to...

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2025/04/04

Erasing the Gulf of Mexico from state laws and educational materials won Florida House approval in favor of Gulf of America. The post The Florida House votes to change the Gulf’s name to ‘Gulf of America’ appeared first on WMNF 88.5 FM.

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CSU predicts an above-average 2025 hurricane season

WMNF 88.5 FM ·

2025/04/03

Colorado State University forecasts 17 named storms, nine hurricanes, and four major hurricanes for the 2025 hurricane season. The post CSU predicts an above-average 2025 hurricane season appeared first on WMNF 88.5 FM.

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Baseless & Unidentified

WMNF 88.5 FM ·

2025/03/29

Nicholson Baker – Baseless: My Search For Secrets In The Ruins Of The Freedom Of Information Act Acclaimed author, Nicholson Baker a master of fiction is also known for his riveting non-fiction.Baseless: My Search For Secrets In The Ruins Of the Freedom Of Information Act is a remarkable hybrid of history, journalism, and a memoir.…The post Baseless & Unidentified appeared first on WMNF 88.5 FM.

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The Birth of Bossanova in 2025 – Daniela Soledade &...

WMNF 88.5 FM ·

2025/03/28

The Daughter of Bossanova herself, Daniela Soledade & Nate Najar join us for this sultry bi-lingual episode of Live Music Showcase! The post The Birth of Bossanova in 2025 – Daniela Soledade & Nate Najar appeared first on WMNF 88.5 FM.

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In April, Tampa is turning blue for a good cause

WMNF 88.5 FM ·

2025/03/28

Listen: Hillsborough and Pinellas counties have among the highest rates of reported and confirmed cases of child abuse and neglect in Florida, according to the nonprofit Champions for Children. Key Tampa landmarks will light up blue in April to raise awareness of the issue. Tampa landmarks including Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park, the Riverwalk, the Sulphur… The post In April, Tampa is turning blue for a good cause appeared first on WMNF 88.5 FM.

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The Scoop: Fri. March 28, 2025, Florida and Tampa Bay...

WMNF 88.5 FM ·

2025/03/28

Round up of WMNF news headlines including Florida For All panel, beach accessibility, and new program for students with developmental disabilities. The post The Scoop: Fri. March 28, 2025, Florida and Tampa Bay headlines by WMNF appeared first on WMNF 88.5 FM.

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