Sean Kinane

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Assistant Director, News & Public Affairs at WMNF-FM (Tampa, FL)

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Photos from WMNF's Tropical Heatwave music festival 2025

4 days ago | wmnf.org | Sean Kinane

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The Scoop: Fri. May 9, 2025, Tampa Bay and Florida headlines by WMNF

1 week ago | wmnf.org | Sean Kinane

Scientists say these events are becoming increasingly more frequent, costly and severe with climate change. Selecting DeSantis’ second-in-command as the sole finalist marks the latest and clearest example of the governor’s impact on higher education in Florida. And it’s another example of a state university choosing a politician as its president. WMNF’s Chris Young reports on a controversial new Florida law.
The mayors of Pinellas beach communities talk about hurricane survival and preparation

1 week ago | wmnf.org | Sean Kinane

Many areas of the Tampa Bay region were heavily damaged by last year’s back-to-back hurricanes. The Pinellas County barrier islands were among the hardest hit. To find out how the beach communities are recovering, the Institute for Strategic Policy Solutions at St. Petersburg College recently hosted six mayors for a State of the Beaches: Mayors’ Town Hall. Thanks to ISPS and the City of Madeira Beach for this audio. The discussion was moderated by former news anchor Al Rouchel.
The Scoop: Wed. April 30, 2025, Tampa Bay and Florida headlines by WMNF

2 weeks ago | wmnf.org | Sean Kinane

On Thursday activists across Tampa Bay are planning to protest the Trump administration’s actions. The Clearwater Marine Aquarium officially launched its sea turtle nesting patrol on April 15. WMNF’s Joshua Hightower reports on why biologists are starting their observations earlier than in years past. House Speaker Daniel Perez yesterday announced the creation of a select committee to look at potential property-tax changes that could go before voters in November 2026.
WMNF wins two Best Of awards from Florida Association of Broadcast Journalists

1 month ago | wmnf.org | Sean Kinane

WMNF News, News Director Seán Kinane and 2024 WMNF summer intern Tyler Oldano won 2024 Best Of awards from the Florida Association of Broadcast Journalists. In addition, WMNF News, Tyler and former WMNF Assistant News Director Meghan Bowman earned runner-up awards. Seán won Best General Assignment Reporting for the story Gulfport is still cleaning up and sharing resources after Hurricane Helene.
A new community resorce: Tampa Free Every Center

1 month ago | wmnf.org | Sean Kinane

In Hillsborough County, there’s a new community resource available called the Tampa Free Every Center. It’s in north Tampa at 11213 North Nebraska Avenue #403, which is south of Fowler Avenue. We spoke about it with activist Dezeray Lyn.
The Scoop: Mon. April 14, 2025, Tampa Bay and Florida headlines by WMNF

1 month ago | wmnf.org | Sean Kinane

David Simmons is an engineering professor and faculty senate president at the University of South Florida. He said the information they’re asking for can easily be found online and puts additional stress on universities. The latest jab came Wednesday when he was speaking at a National Home Rental Council event in Orlando. The House budget chair on Friday sent letters to six state agencies seeking a broad array of documents as part of a probe into government spending.
Hear Pacifica's dispatches from Hands Off protests by reporters around the country

1 month ago | wmnf.org | Sean Kinane

On Saturday there were Hands Off protests around the country. You may have seen the demonstrations in Brooksville, Wesley Chapel, Tampa, Sarasota, Safety Harbor, St. Petersburg, Gulfport or elsewhere. The Pacifica Radio Network worked with affiliate newsrooms and community radio reporters across the country, including WMNF and WSLR, to bring you voices from those demonstrations. It was compiled by Lisa Loving.
The Scoop: Wed. April 2, 2025, Tampa Bay and Florida headlines by WMNF

1 month ago | wmnf.org | Sean Kinane

The Florida Immigrant Coalition and other immigrant advocates are voicing concerns about the program. A 2024 poll by the Institute for Women’s Policy Research found that 58% of Floridians worry about access to OB-GYN services. The issue extends nationwide, particularly in states with restrictive reproductive healthcare laws. On Saturday a science festival called “Sensational SciFest,” is designed for children with sensory sensitivities.
St. Pete Council member: Rays killing the stadium deal means city can "provide so much more community benefits"

1 month ago | wmnf.org | Sean Kinane

For two decades the Tampa Bay Rays have been seeking a new baseball stadium to call home. Last summer the MLB team hammered out a deal with Pinellas County and the City of St. Petersburg to fund a new stadium on the site of the current Tropicana Field and development in the surrounding area. But the story took a major turn last week when the Rays owners announced they were breaking the deal.