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Josh Holton

Thousands of protesters in Tampa part of nationwide Hands Off rally

Marches and rallies spanning from coast to coast across the United States ignited last Saturday against President Donald Trump, Elon Musk, and their policies that have led to the gutting of government, plummeting stock values,...

City Council member considers a public utility for St. Petersburg’s next power contract

Last month state regulators approved a proposal by Duke Energy to recover from customers more than a billion dollars for the cost to restore power when three hurricanes hit Florida in 2024. Now, some city...

Musk supporter attempts to disrupt anti-Tesla protest with fireworks

Tensions flared at a protest against Elon Musk’s actions with the Department of Government Efficiency outside a Tesla showroom in Tampa on Saturday. There were some pro-MAGA disruptors whose actions erupted into physical confrontations. Many...

Florida For All panel takes on corporate influence over Florida politics

Corporate influence over politics in Florida, has left many organizations searching for ways to encourage more democratic engagement. WMNF’s Josh Holton reports, a coalition of organizations with Florida For All held an educational webinar last...

The Scoop: Wed. March 26, 2025, Florida and Tampa Bay headlines by WMNF

Round up of WMNF news headlines including private data request probe, term limit proposal, DEI policies, DOGE, and parks reopening.

Groups call for Medicaid expansion as Republicans threaten to cut federal funding

As Senate Republicans have been engaged in private discussions about restructuring Medicaid, the health insurance program for low-income individuals, to fund the extension of Trump’s $4.6 trillion tax cuts from 2017, along with other tax...

VIDEO: the new Howard Frankland Bridge southbound span is now open

The new southbound span of the Howard Frankland Bridge along I-275 South is finally open for drivers between Tampa and St. Petersburg.

Postal workers union rallies against Trump’s moves to privatize USPS

About 70 postal workers and labor organizers rallied in Tampa today (Thursday) amid threats to privatize the United States Postal Service. It was part of The American Postal Workers Union’s national “Day of Action”  Last...

10 Roads Express workers with Teamsters 79 enter 3rd week of strike

Drivers working for the largest mail subcontractor for the US Postal Service are in their third week of a 24-hour a day 7 day a week strike. Drivers in Tampa for 10 Roads Express are...

The Scoop: Wed. March 19, 2025, Florida and Tampa Bay headlines by WMNF

Round up of WMNF news headlines including private data request probe, term limit proposal, DEI policies, DOGE, and parks reopening.

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...

100 bicyclists ride to work in Downtown Tampa

100 bike riders commuted to work throughout Tampa today, in celebration of Florida Bike Month. The Bike to work ride and rally in Downtown Tampa highlighted new bike routes which the City of Tampa announced...
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