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Shark Niño: Does El Niño alter shark behavior in Florida?
Fall shark migration is just beginning — and this year, it coincides with a strengthening El Niño. The post Shark Niño: Does El Niño alter shark behavior in…
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New FEMA flood insurance rate maps to be released for Alligator Creek watershed area of Clearwater
FEMA flood insurance rate map changes to Alligator Creek watershed in Clearwater The post New FEMA flood insurance rate maps to be released for Alligator Creek…
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Trump administration cancels $15 million University Area grant
The University Area is one of the lowest lying parts of the Tampa Bay region, which leads to the formation of stormwater ponds. The post Trump administration…
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The Scoop: Fri. Sep. 11, 2026, Tampa Bay and Florida headlines by WMNF
Federal prosecutors withdrew an appeal this week that could have charged Tampa journalist Timothy Burke with wiretapping. The post The Scoop: Fri. Sep. 11…
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Zayd Ayers Dohrn discusses his childhood on the run, and how he explains the Weather Underground to his own kids
Zayd Ayers Dohrn is a playwright and screenwriter who teaches at Northwestern University, but his childhood was also spent largely on the lam since his parents…
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Feds won’t appeal wiretap charges against Tampa journalist who exposed antisemitic Kanye West remarks
Federal prosecutors withdrew an appeal this week that could have charged Tampa journalist Timothy Burke with wiretapping. Burke allegedly obtained unaired…
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Polk County teacher salary
Polk County School Board vote on increasing classroom teacher salary. The post Polk County teacher salary appeared first on WMNF 88.5 FM.
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Here’s why Florida leads the nation in shark bites
Globally, shark bites claim fewer than 10 human lives each year. Commercial fisheries kill an estimated 100 million sharks annually. The post Here’s why…
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How Pinellas Sheriff Bob Gualtieri became an architect of mass deportation
Hundreds of jails have incorporated policies designed by Gualtieri to streamline collaboration with Immigration and Customs Enforcement. The post How Pinellas…
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September is suicide prevention awareness month
In 2026, there were already nearly two thousand suicide deaths registered in Florida; here's how you can help. The post September is suicide prevention…
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Local Government – What’s Happening in Tampa Bay
Meetings, agendas and important items to watch on local government across Tampa Bay for the first week of September. The post Local Government – What’s…
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The Scoop: Thurs. Aug. 27, 2026, Tampa Bay and Florida headlines by WMNF
St. Petersburg City Council will vote on Flock camera policy that may change the future of warrantless tracking in the city. The post The Scoop: Thurs. Aug…
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Tropical Storm Dolly forms in the Atlantic but it faces tough road ahead
The National Hurricane Center expects Tropical Storm Dolly to weaken before impacting any landmasses. The post Tropical Storm Dolly forms in the Atlantic but…
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St. Petersburg City Council to discuss Flock cameras
Zach Schira, DeFlock St. Pete’s lead organizer, said catching criminals shouldn’t infringe on civil liberties. St. Petersburg City Council will vote Thursday…
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RFK Jr. ends Tampa Q&A when asked about kratom ties
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. abruptly ended a press gaggle with local media when asked about his ties to a kratom company. The…
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Pride & Passion Celebrates 20 Years with “Go Greek and Roman” at Tampa Museum of Art
Pride & Passion celebrates 20 years at the Tampa Museum of Art with its “Go Greek and Roman” theme, supporting community, art and connection. The post…
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Florida considers AI rules for state colleges
The Florida Department of Education is proposing to require all public colleges to adopt policies addressing artificial intelligence. The post Florida…
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The Scoop: Wed. Aug. 26, 2026, Tampa Bay and Florida headlines by WMNF
Use of deadly force, new restrictions on EBT cards, Ybor City's Gasworx District, and license plate readers. The post The Scoop: Wed. Aug. 26, 2026, Tampa Bay…
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Can a robust tropical wave make it across the Atlantic?
The National Hurricane Center gives Invest 96L a 70% chance of becoming a tropical cyclone over the next seven days. The post Can a robust tropical wave make…
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Covid on the rise, vaccine options and common sense – Dr Harvey tackles another AMA Monday
Covid, vaccines, treatment and common sense prevention It’s Ask Me Anything Monday on the Healthy Steps Show on WMNF.org, and Dr. Fred Harvey opens the…
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Rudy Tambala on A.R. Kane, Jübl & the Business of Life
  There can be no doubt legions of young enterprising musicians have over the years listened intently and repeatedly to Lollita by A. R. Kane. The…
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Sandbags available to St. Pete residents year-round
Sandbags are available for St. Pete residents at the city’s Pavement, Traffic and Operations Building, 1744 9th Ave. N. in St Petersburg. Pickup hours are 7…
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Excessive heat could bring near-record temperatures to Tampa and St. Pete this weekend
Tampa's forecasted high for Friday could tie a record of 97. In St. Petersburg, highs this weekend will likely reach the mid-90s. The post Excessive heat could…
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Tampa Bay reporters, along with professors from Florida and beyond, discuss Florida’s primary and the reliability of polls
This time next week, the table will be set for the November midterms. While former Republican David Jolly is all but guaranteed to be the Democrats’ only…
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The Florida Holocaust Museum in St. Pete hosts a weekly conversation with Holocaust Survivors and their descendants
Voices of Survival is a weekly series of conversations at The Florida Holocaust Museum on Sundays at 1:00 p.m. in St. Petersburg. The post The Florida…
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Early voting runs through August 16th in Pinellas County
Pinellas County voters can cast an early ballot for the Aug. 18 primary election through Sunday, Aug. 16, at any of three Supervisor of Elections offices in…
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The Scoop: Fri. Aug. 14, 2026, Tampa Bay and Florida headlines by WMNF
Florida's Attorney General has rewritten the title and ballot summary for a proposed state constitutional amendment. The post The Scoop: Fri. Aug. 14, 2026…
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The Scoop: Thur. Aug. 13, 2026, Tampa Bay and Florida headlines by WMNF
ACLU files lawsuit against FIU, Erika Santos vs Eastern Florida State College, and Pinellas Park data center moratorium. The post The Scoop: Thur. Aug. 13…
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Sinking feeling
Sinking feeling. A political cartoon by Bob Whitmore about Donald Trump and the Trump-class battleship. The post Sinking feeling appeared first on WMNF 88.5 FM.
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The Scoop: Wed. Aug. 12, 2026, Tampa Bay and Florida headlines by WMNF
ICE to have GLOVEs, NOAA says July hottest month ever, and Metropolitan Ministries helping Back to School efforts. The post The Scoop: Wed. Aug. 12, 2026…
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Rep. Michele Rayner makes her case to voters deciding Florida’s District 16 Senate Seat
The primary election for Florida’s District 16 Senate seat is effectively the general, and two powerful women from the Florida House of Representatives are on…
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Small Florida school districts band together to reduce health costs
Some small Florida school districts are grouping up to reduce health insurance premiums. The post Small Florida school districts band together to reduce health…
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The Absurdity Of Gerrymandering. Antisocial – Boundaries Erased.
“No other modern democracy does this, to allow politicians to draw lines and choose their voters! It’s literally insane!”David Daley on Gerrymandering. A…
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The Scoop: Fri. Aug. 7, 2026, Tampa Bay and Florida headlines by WMNF
The New Port Richey City Council unanimously approved a new lease agreement between the city and the West Pasco Free Senior Health Clinic. The post The Scoop…
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NOAA lowers its 2026 hurricane forecast even further as El Niño ramps up
NOAA now expects between 7-13 named storms in 2026, including two to six hurricanes, with as many as two reaching major hurricane status. The post NOAA lowers…
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Woman exonerated of criminal charges against Hillsborough Sheriff’s deputy
A Hillsborough County Circuit Court judge exonerated Sandra Zikry on Monday of all three criminal charges: harassing a first responder, child abuse and misuse…
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The Scoop: Thurs. Aug. 6, 2026, Tampa Bay and Florida headlines by WMNF
Port Tampa Bay has begun work on its new terminal; it will expand cruise capacity and bring millions of dollars to the region. The post The Scoop: Thurs. Aug…
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Day job
Day job. A political cartoon by Bob Whitmore about Amazon employees and labor. The post Day job appeared first on WMNF 88.5 FM.
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Forecasters expect the least active Atlantic hurricane season in more than a decade
CSU hurricane experts continue to expect nine named storms, four hurricanes and one major hurricane to form in the Atlantic in 2026. The post Forecasters…
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The Scoop: Wed. Aug. 5, 2026, Tampa Bay and Florida headlines by WMNF
Florida Voters, Florida Property Tax, Timothy Chaneyfield, Intercollegiate Athletics and US Financial Literacy. The post The Scoop: Wed. Aug. 5, 2026, Tampa…
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More people are now eligible for Polk County’s health care plan
Income eligibility has gone up from 200% to 300% of the federal poverty level, potentially opening the door for nearly 19,000 more people. The post More people…
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USF researchers study Antarctic Sea squirt to fight skin cancer cells
A group of researchers are studying an Antarctic sea squirt that can be used as a tool to fight against skin cancers, like melanoma. The post USF researchers…
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The Scoop: Mon. Aug. 3, 2026, Tampa Bay and Florida headlines by WMNF
It’s the first day of early in-person voting in Hillsborough County for Florida’s primary election. The last day to vote is August 18. The post The Scoop: Mon…
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Independent bookstores find success in Tampa
Over the past 6 years, independent bookstores have been experiencing a nationwide boom. But, how has Tampa Bay experienced this revival? The post Independent…
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Florida scored C- for maternal mental health care in 2026 report
No state received A’s for the 4th consecutive year and California is the state with the highest score of B+. The post Florida scored C- for maternal mental…
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Mayor Ken Welch joins WMNF to make his pitch to keep leading St. Petersburg
Election Day for the Aug. 18 primary is rapidly approaching in the Tampa Bay area, and early voting starts next week in both Hillsborough (Aug. 3-16) and…
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The Scoop: Fri. July 31, 2026, Tampa Bay and Florida headlines by WMNF
Florida will execute Harold Gene Lucas on September 1 after Ron DeSantis signed the death warrant. The post The Scoop: Fri. July 31, 2026, Tampa Bay and…
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Florida hurricanes: In Florida, where — and how — you live matters
High-rise residents can face longer power outages, hotter indoor conditions, and more difficult recovery logistics after a storm. The post Florida hurricanes…
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The Scoop: Thur. July 30, 2026, Tampa Bay and Florida headlines by WMNF
Florida executes two prisoners, The New College Foundation Board votes and Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge The post The Scoop: Thur. July 30, 2026, Tampa…
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Grave problems
Grave problems. A political cartoon by Bob Whitmore about Black cemeteries and developers. The post Grave problems appeared first on WMNF 88.5 FM.
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A Conversation With Diane Ravitch
“I’m 87, this is not a good time for me to die because I have to stay and fight!” Diane Ravitch during our conversation on her new book, An Education –…
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Water conservation with Julia Palaschak & Lissan Uppgard
Join Anni and expert guests Julia Palaschak and Lissan Uppgard, discussing water conservation and Tampa Bay Water Wise The post Water conservation with Julia…
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Florida’s natural aquatic environments & aquaculture with Angela Collins and Eric Cassiano
Jon is joined by expert guests Angela Collins and Eric Cassiano discussing Florida's natural aquatic environments and aquaculture. The post Florida’s…
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New Port Richey advances free senior clinic lease
New Port Richey city leaders advanced a lease that would keep the West Pasco Free Senior Health Clinic operating in city-owned building. The post New Port…
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Rep. Fentrice Driskell makes her case to voters deciding Florida’s District 16 Senate Seat
Voters in Hillsborough and Pinellas County have quite a few important decisions in front of them on this summer’s primary ballot, and one of them is who’ll…
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The court appearance of a woman who was injured during her arrest while pregnant, has been delayed.
Sandra Zikry was detained in the back of a police car last year after arriving at her brother's traffic stop. The post The court appearance of a woman who was…
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The Scoop: Fri. July 24, 2026, Tampa Bay and Florida headlines by WMNF
Tampa City Council blocks a land-use change for a new Rays stadium. Rays CEO Ken Babby told the Tampa Bay Times that the project can proceed without a land-use…
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WMNF news team earns three regional Green Eyeshade Awards
WMNF 88.5 FM’s award-winning newsroom has once again been recognized for its commitment to independent journalism, earning three honors in the…
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Litigation over the Cortez Canal has been ongoing for four years
A developer and Cortez residents are fighting over control of the Cortez canal which residents argue is public property. The post Litigation over the Cortez…
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The Scoop: Thurs. July 23, 2026, Tampa Bay and Florida headlines by WMNF
City leaders are weighing a temporary pause on new large-scale development projects to review potential effects on community planning. The post The Scoop…