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Florida House advances bill requiring E-Verify for all businesses

On Monday, the Florida House of Representatives’ House Commerce Committee supported House Bill 955, which would require all private businesses to use an E-Verify system...
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Florida Republican Representatives Kiyan Michael (left) and Berny Jacques (right)

‘We couldn’t justify it’: U.S. politics chills Canadian tourism to Tampa Bay

Listen: Dave Easby has been coming to Dunedin from New Brunswick, Canada for the last 15 years.  He likes to watch the Toronto Blue Jays...
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Top 10 Spins on WMNF 88.5 FM

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...
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Florida Republican Representatives Kiyan Michael (left) and Berny Jacques (right)

Florida House advances bill requiring E-Verify for all businesses

On Monday, the Florida House of Representatives’ House Commerce Committee supported House Bill 955, which would require all private businesses to use an E-Verify system to check a new employee’s legal status. The bill was...

‘We couldn’t justify it’: U.S. politics chills Canadian tourism to Tampa Bay

Listen: Dave Easby has been coming to Dunedin from New Brunswick, Canada for the last 15 years.  He likes to watch the Toronto Blue Jays spring training.   But this year, he opted for Mexico.  “This...

Top 10 Spins on WMNF 88.5 FM

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...
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The full Florida House will consider a bill to curb oil drilling near the Apalachicola River

The Florida bill would ban oil and gas drilling within 10 miles of the state’s three National Estuarine Research Reserves.

The Scoop: Tues. April 8, 2025, Florida and Tampa Bay headlines by WMNF

Round up of WMNF news headlines including elections at Plant City and Pasco County, affordable housing, and immigration notifications from DHS.
Hands Off Tampa

Hear Pacifica’s dispatches from Hands Off protests by reporters around the country

Pacifica compiled reports from community radio reporters across the country, including WMNF and WSLR, of Hands Off demonstrations
FAU

A bill on higher ed presidential searches is ready for full House consideration

The bill would repeal a law that shields information about candidates to become Florida college and university presidents.

SOTD 4/8/25: Airport Beers by Miller Lowlifes

The WMNF Song of the Day for April 8, 2025 is “Airport Beers” by Miller Lowlifes.  Two teachers, a video guy and middle management walk into a Tampa bar… and form the Miller Lowlifes. Their...
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A change to Florida’s minimum wage is advancing through the Florida House

The bill would create an exemption to Florida’s voter-approved minimum wage for workers classified as trainees.
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Feds end their gender identity rule fight with Florida

After President Donald Trump took office his administration reversed course on issues involving gender identity and transgender treatment.

Tampa faith org asks local leaders to commit to funding affordable housing

Listen: Faith leaders and advocates in Hillsborough County are calling on local leaders to commit to affordable housing, mental health, and environmental reforms.  They are hosting an event Tuesday evening hoping for a commitment from...

E-Verify expansion is eyed in the Florida House

The bill would require Florida small businesses to use the federal E-Verify system to check the immigration status of newly-hired workers.
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