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Florida House advances bill requiring E-Verify for all businesses
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DeSantis escalates attack on Florida House of Representatives
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…
Concerns about Florida Parental Rights bill continue
This past February, Republican House Representative Rachel Saunders Plakon filed HB 1505. This bill, known as the Parental Rights Bill, seeks to amend parental rights regarding parental consent. The bill would also remove exceptions that would allow minors to receive healthcare services. Currently, FERPA allows parents to access their children’s healthcare information and see everything…
Republican leaders question $10 million donation to Casey DeSantis-linked charity
Listen: An organization tied to a program led by Casey DeSantis received $10 million donation stemming from a settlement with the state’s Agency for Health Care Administration. Leaders of that agency faced heated questioning about that deal at a House subcommittee Wednesday. The House subcommittee questioned Shevaun Harris, the secretary of the Agency for Healthcare…
A Florida Senate committee supports changes to oil drilling permitting
The bill requires the Florida DEP to use a “balancing test” for proposed drilling permits within one mile of rivers and lakes.
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“April Showers Bring May Flowers and More” on Morning Energy
“April showers bring May flowers, but they also bring renewal and growth.” – Mandy Harrison The phrase “April Showers Bring May Flower” is a popular saying that is believed to have originated from a work of literature by an English poet and farmer named Thomas Tusser. The literary piece from which this phrase was derived…
SOTD 4/10/25: Shine from Gold by the Wire Birds
The WMNF Song of the Day for April 10, 2025 is “Shine from Gold” from The Wire Birds, a chamber folk group from Gainesville, FL. If you, dear reader, are unfamiliar with “chamber folk” it is understandable because it doesn’t get the level of support from the industrial-music complex that K-pop or shoegaze does. Chamber…
SOTD 4/9/25: Same Old Song by The Lumineers
The WMNF Song of the Day for April 9, 2025 is “Same Old Song” by The Lumineers. The Lumineers are an American alternative folk band based in Denver, Colorado. The founding members are Wesley Schultz (lead vocals, guitar) and Jeremiah Fraites (drums, percussion, piano). Schultz and Fraites began writing and performing together in Ramsey, New…
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 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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Living Mirror Playback Theater – Storytelling & Improv
Eco Fest: Bringing it Back to its Roots
Guiding Spirit Organic Garden World Earth Day Celebration
Tropical Heatwave – May 10th, 2025
WMNF’s Big Gay Radio Show presents: Drag Bingo hosted by Alexis De La Mer
Slightly Stoopid with special guests Iration and Little Stranger
The Righteous Rockers Music Festival, a Reggae and Gospel event
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