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MidPoint: “The rent is too damn high!”
As the Florida legislature continues to pass and promote bills addressing non-issues such as 'woke education' and discussions of human sexuality, there is still a very real crisis that Florida is facing: housing. Inflation, increased...
WaveMakers: Jennifer Yeagley, CEO of the St. Petersburg Free Clinic
When it comes to fighting for equitable treatment and a healthier lifestyle, Jennifer Yeagley is at the forefront. She is the CEO of St. Petersburg Free Clinic, an organization helping to give everyone an opportunity...
Surly Voices: Global scares and silenced discussions
The news from all over the globe has not only been bleak, it’s bordered on downright terrifying. Whether the location is across the globe or in our backyard, it affects the whole of society. This...
Pasco residents oppose RV park in a rural part of the county
Residents in Northern Pasco County are trying to protect the rural aspect of their region. In part, that means trying to stop an RV resort near I-75 in the county's rural zone.
A bill in the Florida Legislature could have the effect of limiting rooftop solar power; HB 741 is opposed by environmentalists.
MidPoint: ‘Don’t Say Gay’ and other oppressive legislation
Dangerous amendments to Florida's 'Don't Say Gay' bill is the latest trend among the 'censorship and surveillance' legislation that's been passing through the Florida government this session. Nadine Smith of Equality Florida and Florida State...
Surly Gumbo: An open discussion on the state of society
This week on Surly Voices, hosts Liz, Amina and Donna host an open "Gumbo" session, where callers can voice their concerns and opinions.
Two bills in the Legislature that seem on track to become law are unpopular with Florida voters: a 15-week abortion ban & "Don't Say Gay."
MidPoint: The Age of Censorship with Lois Lowry and Colette Bancroft
The banning of books and the prohibition against teaching real, accurate history used to be the plot of dystopian novels and Nazi policy in Germany in 1933, but now it's part of our reality. WMNF...
A university committee has written its recommendations for the USF Forest Preserve and an adjacent golf course north of the Tampa campus.
MidPoint: What does Florida House Bill 5 mean going forward?
On Thursday afternoon, Feb. 2, Florida's restrictive abortion bill, HB-5, passed 10-5 by the Health Care Appropriations Subcommittee. Earlier that day, WMNF MidPoint host Shelley Reback spoke with OB-GYN Dr. Robyn, an OB/GYN an abortion...
WaveMakers: Bemetra Simmons on keeping Tampa Bay competitive
As Tampa Bay grows as a community, the standards to be met grow along with it. In order to keep up with the competition, the Tampa Bay Partnership helps conduct community research, inform new policies...
