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Musk supporter attempts to disrupt anti-Tesla protest with fireworks
DeSantis calls for billions in property tax relief, doubles down on eventually removing the tax
TwinkVision: Tampa Pride 2025 – A Celebration of Visibility, Unity, and Resilience
The Dude Rolls Again: WMNF’s Cosmic Bowling Bash
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Immigrant advocates speak out against controversial 287(g) agreements in Florida
Listen: Dozens of police departments across Florida, including those in the Tampa Bay Area, have signed on to a federal program to help find and arrest undocumented immigrants- and immigration advocates are speaking out against the program. All county jails in the state are involved with the controversial 287(g) federal program. It allows state and…
Florida Planned Parenthood offers prenatal services amid OB-GYN shortage
Planned Parenthood of Southwest and Central Florida (PPSWCF) officially launched a prenatal services program on Tuesday. The initiative, available at seven affiliated health centers, offers care for patients in their first 12 weeks of pregnancy. Services that patients will have access to include ultrasounds, genetic testing, and early pregnancy symptom management. The program also connects…
Eyewitness account of what happened at the Tampa Tesla protest on Saturday
On WMNF’s Tuesday Cafe, St. Pete City Council member Richie Floyd talks about what happens now that the Rays have killed a stadium deal.
A Florida Senate redistricting case gets the green light
A 2022 Florida Senate redistricting plan is being challenged on the basis that a Tampa Bay-area district was racially gerrymandered.
Music
SOTD 4/1/25: Muddy Water by Zach Person
The WMNF Song of the day for April 1st, 2025 is Rose Marie by Tampa native, Slim Whitman: April Fools! The ACTUAL WMNF Song of the Day for April 1, 2025 is “Muddy Water” by Zach Person. Zach Person is an American, indie rock artist and guitarist based in Austin, Texas, who is considered to…
The mystery of the hidden portrait: Who painted Charles Vann?
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 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…
TwinkVision: Tampa Pride 2025 – A Celebration of Visibility, Unity, and Resilience
On March 29th, thousands gathered in Ybor City for Tampa Pride 2025 for a full-day celebration of LGBTQIA+ pride, resilience, and unity.
SOTD 4/1/25: Muddy Water by Zach Person
The WMNF Song of the day for April 1st, 2025 is Rose Marie by Tampa native, Slim Whitman: April Fools! The ACTUAL WMNF Song of the Day for April 1, 2025 is “Muddy Water” by Zach Person. Zach Person is an American, indie rock artist and guitarist based in Austin, Texas, who is considered to…
Ignite the Tropical Heatwave with the Gulfport Gecko Amalgamated Marching Band!
Get ready to kick off the Tropical Heatwave with an electrifying performance by the Gulfport Gecko Amalgamated Marching Band! Starting at 5:30 PM on May 10th at the Cuban Club.
Instrument-Swapping rock innovators Skating Polly join Tropical Heatwave lineup
Step-siblings turned musical powerhouse Skating Polly are ready to bring their unique brand of genre-defying rock to Tropical Heatwave 2025. This Oklahoma-born, now Tacoma-based trio has been challenging musical boundaries since 2009, and their upcoming performance promises to be one of the festival’s most electrifying sets. From Living Room to Main StageWhat began as two…
Damon Fowler brings chart topping Blues to Tropical Heatwave 2025
Billboard-charting blues artist Damon Fowler brings his masterful guitar work and soulful Americana sound to Tropical Heatwave 2025. Don’t miss this Tampa native’s electrifying performance featuring hits from his #1 album ‘Alafia Moon’ and latest release ‘Barnyard Smile.’
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25th Annual Old Seminole Heights Home Tour
Rollin’ with the Dudes and Dudettes – A WMNF Bowling Party
Eco Fest: Bringing it Back to its Roots
Guiding Spirit Organic Garden World Earth Day Celebration
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