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Let’s Get Loud: Zach Person set to electrify Tropical Heatwave 2025
An appeals court upholds Florida’s gun age law
The Trump administration is investigating USF and other schools
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City of Tampa reopens facilities faced with costly hurricane damages
The City of Tampa is still reeling from the impacts and aftermath of Hurricanes Helene and Milton last year. Parks and recreation will reopen 5 more facilities by the end of May. Local officials met Monday at the DeSoto Center in Palmetto Beach, which is the most recent community center to reopen. Adriana Colina is…
The Scoop: Mon. March 17, 2025, Tampa Bay and Florida headlines by WMNF
WMNF The Scoop headlines and gun age law, kids off social media, Venezuelan deportees and measles outbreak
An appeals court upholds Florida’s gun age law
By Dara Kam ©2025 The News Service of Florida TALLAHASSEE — Saying the restriction is “consistent with our historical tradition of firearm regulation,” a federal appeals court on Friday upheld the constitutionality of a Florida law that raised the minimum age to purchase rifles and other long guns from 18 to 21. The 8-4 ruling…
A court refuses to halt Florida’s law prohibiting kids from some social media platforms
Tech groups sued, contending that the Florida social media law violates First Amendment rights.
Music
The Top 10 Spins on WMNF 88.5 FM highlights the most popular and influential tracks currently playing on the station. It showcases a curated list of the top 10 songs, representing a mix of genres from indie hits to emerging artists and chart-topping favorites. Updated weekly, this list brings you the freshest sounds and the…
SOTD 3/17/25: It’s Amazing to Be Young by Fontaines D.C.
It is St. Patrick’s Day. And while downtown Tampa celebrated on Saturday, Monday March 17, 2025 is a great day for an Irish band. The WMNF Song of the Day is “It’s Amazing to Be Young” by Fontaines D.C. Fontaines D.C. are WMNF favorites – an Irish post-punk band formed in Dublin in 2014.The band…
SOTD 3/14/25: Like Magic by K. Melody [Premiere]
During March WMNF celebrates the Women’s Month. Read about this impact of women in the last decade of music. And all this week WMNF SOTD is going to feature women and bands with women. The WMNF Song of the Day for March 14, 2025 is “Like Magic” by K. Melody, a Tampa-based indie soul artist. “…is…
Colors of Jazz: A tribute to Herbie Hancock’s enduring influence
From his earliest days as a pianist for Donald Byrd, then Miles Davis, up through his work in the 1960s, 1970s, and later, Herbie Hancock has left his mark on American jazz as a composer, arranger, and bandleader. He was a major player in the Fusion movement. Winner of some 14 Grammys, a Kennedy Center…
Uncle John’s Band to bring Grateful Dead magic to Tropical Heatwave 2025
Experience the authentic sound of the Grateful Dead as Uncle John’s Band, the Southeast’s premier Dead tribute for nearly three decades, performs at WMNF’s Tropical Heatwave on May 10, 2025. Don’t miss this legendary Florida group bringing their improvisational magic to the Ballroom from 10:15-11:15 PM.
SOTD 3/13/25: Oh Babe it Ain’t no Lie by Sue Foley
During March WMNF celebrates the Women’s Month. Read about this impact of women in the last decade of music. And all this week WMNF SOTD is going to feature women and bands with women. The WMNF Song of the Day for March 13, 2025 is “Oh Babe it Ain’t no Lie” by Sue Foley. It is…
Tampa Bay favorites The Black Honkeys Band are making their Tropical Heatwave debut!
Catch Tampa Bay favorites, The Black Honkeys Band, as they make their Tropical Heatwave debut at the Cuban Club on May 10th! This powerhouse 9-piece Funk, R&B, Soul, and Rock band, known for their energetic performances and chart-topping hits, has been a local sensation since 2001. Don’t miss their electrifying show—get your tickets now at TropicalHeatwave.org!
Boston Blues band GA-20 is returning to Tropical Heatwave on May 10th at the Cuban Club!
Catch Boston Blues band GA-20 live at Tropical Heatwave on May 10th at the Cuban Club! Don’t miss their electrifying performance with a new lineup and the same high-energy, authentic Chicago Blues sound.
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