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The Scoop: Wed. April 9, 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.
‘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...
Taking stock of tariffs in Florida, especially on the citrus industry
State lawmakers are watching to see how President Donald Trump’s trade war with Canada and Mexico trickles down to Florida.
FDA approves a plan to let Florida import drugs from Canada
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved a plan that will allow Florida to import cheaper prescription drugs from Canada.
Decision is delayed on whether Florida can import prescription drugs from Canada
Florida likely will have to wait a little longer to find out if it will be able to import cheaper prescription drugs from Canada.
Documentary explores a literally cool part of black sporting history
On Saturday in South Florida, Tampa Bay Lightning winger J.T. Brown became the first NHL player to participate in a silent protest during the national anthem. Here’s a WMNF News story from March featuring Brown:...
On First Listen – On Life Elsewhere
On first listen, you’ll know you have to hear it again. How Much Is Enough? is one of those rare songs that immediately captures your attention. Is it the plaintive, almost fragile voice? Yes, but...
Documentary explores a literally cool part of black sporting history
A new Canadian documentary looks at the history of black athletes in ice hockey. The film, Soul on Ice: Past, Present and Future, by Kwame Mason, made its Tampa premiere last night in Ybor City...
A Conversation With Barzin on Life Elsewhere
Although murmurs of Leonard Cohen’s failing health had occasionally filtered through in the last twelve months or so, his passing did catch most of us by surprise. The loss of a true artistic giant in...
