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Next school year Hillsborough public schools are offering free meals

Hillsborough Public Schools are offering students free meals for the upcoming school year because of the Community Eligibility Provision.
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Correspondence Through Poetry. A Mind-Numbing Week.

Father Verses Sons: A Correspondence in Poems by Herbert Gold and Ari Gold, with Ethan Gold Imagine this, your father is in his 90s, he...
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The sound of change: Music’s influence on anti-war and human rights movements

Throughout history, music has served as a powerful catalyst for social change, giving voice to the voiceless and amplifying the messages of anti-war and human...
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Nicole Payne, Hillsborough District 4 Candidate

Nicole Payne, Hillsborough Black Chamber of Commerce President, talks the historic nature of  election participation and quality-of-life issues in Florida and the county. News updates and analysis. Listen in archives.

The Scoop: Mon. June 17th, 2024 Tampa Bay and Florida headlines by WMNF

The Governor of Maryland pardons more than 100,000 people. Meanwhile, DeSantis comments on Florida's energy.
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Social media and gun laws await high court rulings

U.S. Supreme Court justices will rule in cases about social-media platforms and guns that could have major implications for Florida.

Tropical disturbance forming near Bahamas could Impact Florida and the Southeast

The National Hurricane Center is tracking an area just northeast of the Bahamas where a tropical depression may develop later this week.
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Florida Democrats lock up 11 legislative seats

Eleven Democratic candidates, mostly incumbents, won Florida legislative races as they did not draw opponents before a qualifying deadline.

Both Sides Of The Curtain – Luis Giler of Discord Theory

Tons of tips for fledgling bands on this episode of Live Music Showcase. Luis Guiler of Tampa pop/punk band Discord Theory stops in to play some music. As one of the founders of FMAM...
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Talking elections and reproductive healthcare with Ashley Brundage and Tampa Bay Abortion Fund

On Aug. 20, voters in Hillsborough County will participate in a primary ahead of the general election in November. One of those races on the August ballot involves Democrats hoping to represent their party in...

The Scoop: Fri. June 14th, 2024 Tampa Bay and Florida headlines by WMNF

Today is Flag Day. Some TECO customers protest a rate increase. Meanwhile, St. Pete council members voice concerns over the new stadium.
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Disney ends legal fight with state and district

By: Jim Saunders with News Service of Florida TALLAHASSEE — After reaching a development deal, Walt Disney Parks and Resorts on Thursday ended a legal fight about whether Florida unconstitutionally retaliated against the company because...
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Wildlife activists say kill the bear bill, not the bears

Debate over HB 87 continues. The Sierra Club of Florida and others want Gov. DeSantis to veto the bill

“A Celebration of Fathers” on Morning Energy

“A father is someone you look up to no matter how tall you grow” —Unknown The Father’s Day Holiday is a time to honor fathers and father figures. Although celebrating father’s day reminds us of the importance and challenges of fatherhood,...

TECO customers criticize proposed rate increase

Listen: The Florida Public Service Commission held a public hearing on a proposed rate hike for Tampa Electric customers.  A rally before the meeting drew advocates fighting to stop the increase. Demonstrators waved signs and...

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