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Bombs away

2+ hour, 37+ min ago  (279+ words) A political cartoon by Bob Whitmore. Bob Whitmore produces a weekly political cartoon and shares it with WMNF. This week's cartoon is "Bombs away." He also created a design for a WMNF t-shirt and poster. You can find out more…...

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Built From What Tried to Break Me with Guest Khalilah

12+ hour, 25+ min ago  (254+ words) Khalilah Jackson's story is one of survival'but more importantly, transformation. In this episode, she shares how she moved through childhood wounds, domestic violence, and surviving cancer'not allowing those experiences to define her, but instead refining her purpose. We explore what…...

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Winter Haven Police Department join The Wallet Card Project's effort

12+ hour, 54+ min ago  (270+ words) A local police department is joining an initiative that can enhance communication between law enforcement and people with a range of neurodevelopmental issues. Last week, the Winter Haven Police Department announced that it is partnering with The Wallet Card Project....

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wmnf. org > new-4300-capacity-music-venue-operated-by-live-nation-coming-to-ybor

New 4, 300-capacity music venue operated by Live Nation coming to Ybor

15+ hour, 29+ min ago  (344+ words) A new music venue operated by Live Nation with a capacity of 4, 300 is set to come to Ybor City." According to a press release, the planned mid-size venue is slated to open in late 2028 and will be in Ybor's Gasworx…...

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wmnf. org > teach-florida-university-agreed-cooperat-ice-making-students-feel-less-safe

We teach at a Florida university that agreed to cooperate with ICE " it is making our students feel less safe

1+ day, 3+ hour ago  (1174+ words) Since March 2025, at least 15 Florida public universities and colleges, including the University of Florida and Florida State College at Jacksonville, have signed memorandums of agreement for their campus police departments to collaborate with U. S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. These partnerships authorize…...

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wmnf. org > tampa-bay-sds-protests-usf-collaboration-with-ice

Tampa Bay Students for a Democratic Society protest against USF collaboration with ICE

1+ day, 11+ hour ago  (161+ words) TAMPA" Tampa Bay Students for a Democratic Society held a demonstration on Tuesday to protest against the University of South Florida Police Department's collaboration with Immigration and Customs enforcement." "We want USFPD to break that contract with DHS," said Indawala....

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wmnf. org > florida-gas-prices-rise-u-s-led-war-iran-news

Florida gas prices rise again amid the U. S. -led war on Iran

1+ day, 18+ hour ago  (312+ words) Gas prices in Florida were up an average of 24 cents in the past week, cruising past the $4 mark as the conflict in Iran continued to rattle global oil markets. The average gallon of gas was $4. 19 in Florida on Monday, according…...

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wmnf. org > brian-nathan-hilary-holley-special-election-wins-certified-news-florida

Brian Nathan and Hilary Holley special election wins are certified

1+ day, 18+ hour ago  (241+ words) The Florida Elections Canvassing Commission certified the results of the March 24 special elections for two state House seats and a Senate contest on Tuesday. The commission, made up of Gov. Ron De Santis, Agriculture Commissioner Wilton Simpson'and Chief Financial Officer…...

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Rays are back at renovated Tropicana Field for sold-out home opener

2+ day, 15+ hour ago  (301+ words) The Tampa Bay Rays are back in St. Petersburg for their home opener Monday." They are playing at Tropicana Field for the first time since Hurricane Milton damaged the stadium in 2024." The Tampa Bay Rays are back at the Trop…...

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wmnf. org > cold-front-way-rain-and-slightly-lower-temperatures-wmnf-news

A cold front is on the way with rain and slightly lower temperatures

3+ day, 48+ min ago  (363+ words) FPREN | By'Irene Sans Florida is expected to receive some much-needed rainfall at the start of this week. The state is currently experiencing its worst drought since records began in 2000. As April arrives, we are beginning to see a seasonal transition…...