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Save Our Soundwaves 2: Electric Boogaloo! ⚡📻 A WMNF 88.5 FM benefit to keep community radio loud, local, and independent. Join us for a stacked night of live music at Crowbar featuring four

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Tampa’s music community shows up for its own. 🎸
We’re bringing A Night for Community Radio to Crowbar, a night of local music, connection, and support for independent media.
If you believe community radio matters, this is your night.

Gone But Not Forgotten WMNF Presents: A Tribute to the Great Musicians We Lost in 2025 Saturday, February 28 Skipper’s Smokehouse 910 Skipper Road, Tampa, FL 33613 WMNF

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🔥🎶 GONE BUT NOT FORGOTTEN 🎶🔥
This Saturday we turn it up for the legends we lost in 2025. ❤️
🎸 Multiple bands
🎤 30+ iconic songs
💥 One powerful night of live tributes
From Ozzy to Brian Wilson, Sly to The Cure — the music lives on.
📍 Skipper’s Smokehouse
🗓️ This Saturday

Gov. DeSantis, state cabinet approves Hillsborough College land transfer for new Rays stadium Hillsborough College is one small step closer to being the next home of the Tampa Bay Rays. WMNF's Chris Young has more.

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⚾️ Big move for Tampa Bay baseball!
Gov. Ron DeSantis and the Florida Cabinet approved transferring 22 acres of state land to support a potential new stadium for the Tampa Bay Rays at Hillsborough Community College.
It’s not a done deal yet — but it’s a major step forward. 🏟️

🚨 Invasive termites are spreading across Florida — and they could threaten homes across the state. 🐜🏠
Stay informed and learn what experts recommend.
🔗 Link in the comments.
#Florida #Termites #InvasiveSpecies #WMNF

GOP lawmakers push to ban climate actions in Florida cities Bills this Florida legislative session to outlaw local net-zero efforts, citing business and tax motives but not addressing climate change.

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⚠️ BREAKING: Climate action in Florida cities could be shut down.
State lawmakers are pushing to ban local governments from passing certain climate policies — stripping cities of control over how they respond to rising heat, flooding, and extreme weather.

WMNF Spring 2026 Fund Drive: Rooted in Community, Growing Together Contribute to the WMNF Spring 2026 Fund Drive to keep Tampa Bay's diverse programming alive and thriving for everyone.

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WMNF Spring 2026 Fund Drive: Rooted in Community, Growing Together Contribute to the WMNF Spring 2026 Fund Drive to keep Tampa Bay's diverse programming alive and thriving for everyone.

🌱✨ WMNF Spring 2026 Fund Drive: Rooted in Community. Growing Together.
WMNF is powered by listeners who believe in independent media, local music, and community connection. Now’s the time to help us grow.
👉 Learn more & donate @ wmnf.org

Increased watering restrictions as drought worsens Due to Florida’s dry season and rain deficit causing a drought, Tampa Bay Water imposed a one-day-per-week lawn watering restriction.

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🚨 New water restrictions are in effect across Tampa Bay.
With drought conditions worsening and water use already on the rise, officials say now is the time to conserve.

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#TampaBay #WaterRestrictions #Drought #WaterConservation #FloridaNews

Tampa Bay, your weekend plans start here.
Music, art, and can’t-miss events are waiting.

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#tampabay #weekendguide #events #wmnf #thingstodo

Southern Avenue, plus Kristopher James 📍 Skipper’s Smokehouse | 🗓 Wednesday, January 21, 2026 🕖 Doors at 7 PM | 🎟 $20 advance / $25 at the door Get ready, Tampa Bay!! Southern Avenue is coming

🎟 Tickets: https://www.wmnf.org/wmnf_events/southern-avenue-plus-kristopher-james-live-at-skippers-smokehouse/

The GRAMMY-nominated Memphis band will perform live with special guest Kristopher James.

📍 Skipper’s Smokehouse
🗓 Wednesday, January 21, 2026
🕖 Doors at 7 PM

🎟 Tickets below.

🔥 Who’s going to be there?

#tampabay #livemusic #southernavenue #wmnf

State takes second look at ‘Schools of Hope’ co-location rules The Florida Department of Education is taking a second look at expanded rules for their Schools of Hope program.

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Florida’s Department of Education is revisiting the rules for the “Schools of Hope” program and amid local concerns about how the policy affects traditional public education and clarity around implementation.

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#education #schools #charterschools #wmnf

“ICE off campus” - 55 demonstrators protested at USF urging the university to adopt sanctuary campus protections for immigrant and international students.

Full story below.

#wmnf #news #usf #localnews

Dozens of community members gathered outside the Hilton St. Petersburg Carillon Park to protest a Customs & Border Protection recruiting event, denouncing ICE and federal immigration enforcement.

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#WMNF #CommunityNews #StPetersburg #Immigration

📣 Hillsborough County just opened its first-ever STEM Center, giving local students hands-on access to science, tech, engineering, and math tools and programs.

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#WMNF #STEM #Education #TampaBay

What is Christian Reconstructionism − and why it matters in US politics Christian Reconstructionism argues that society should be governed by biblical principles and biblical law applied to personal & public life.

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Christian Reconstructionism is a theological and political movement with a long history and influence that stretches into contemporary debates.

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#WMNF #CommunityNews #PoliticsExplained #ReligionAndPolitics #PublicUnderstanding

In undercover FBI audio, Sheriff Marceno tells colleague he has “his back” regarding alleged kickback payments Lee County Sheriff Carmine Marceno is heard telling his alleged co-conspirator that he has his “back” regarding payments.

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Undercover FBI audio reveals Lee County Sheriff Carmine Marceno telling an associate he “has his back” amid allegations involving kickback payments.

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#WMNF #InvestigativeNews #FloridaPolitics #Accountability #CommunityNews

Cool WMNF swag for you 😎

Show your love for WMNF 88.5 FM with our latest merch, including our 2026 calendar packed with great photos and community vibes.

🛍️ Shop now:
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#WMNF #CommunityRadio #2026Calendar #SupportLocal

After the fatal shooting of a Minneapolis woman during an ICE operation, people in Tampa Bay took to the streets to protest and demand accountability, justice, and change.

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#WMNF #CommunityNews #TampaBay #ICE #JusticeForAll

Previewing Florida’s 2026 legislative session and how officials will address AI, immigration, development and more Florida’s 2026 legislative session kicks off Jan. 13 in Tallahassee and runs through March 13. Gov. Ron DeSantis has already said he wants a special session on redistricting in April but guests on The Skinny this Friday—including reporters ...

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From AI and immigration to development and beyond, lawmakers are gearing up for a big year in Tallahassee - and the decisions made this session could affect communities across Florida.

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#WMNF #FloridaPolitics #LegislativeSession #AI #Immigration #CommunityNews

Kathleen Edwards is back in Tampa 🎶
Catch her live with her full band at Skipper’s Smokehouse on Feb 5 for a night of powerful songwriting and Americana vibes.

Doors 7 PM | Show 8 PM
🎟 $30 advance | $40 at the door
Grab tickets:
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#KathleenEdwards