Sean Kinane

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

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What WMNF saw at No Kings protests in the Tampa Bay area

1 week ago | wmnf.org | Sean Kinane |JoEllen Schilke

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Should Florida change term limits? Tuesday Cafe

2 weeks ago | wmnf.org | Chris Young |Sean Kinane

Listen: Over 30 years ago, Florida voters amended the state’s constitution to limit legislators’ terms to eight years. At the Tampa Tiger Bay Club Friday, political leaders favored overturning term limits. Former state legislators Bob Henriquez and Tom Lee, current State Senator Darryl Rouson, and lobbyist Ron Pierce spoke at the forum.
The Scoop: Mon. May 19, 2025, Tampa Bay and Florida headlines by WMNF

1 month ago | wmnf.org | Sean Kinane |Zoe Sax

Over 30 years ago, Florida voters amended the state’s constitution to limit legislators’ terms to eight years. But WMNF’s Chris Young reports, at the Tampa Tiger Bay Club Friday, political leaders favored overturning term limits. Jacobs submitted her resignation to Gov. Ron DeSantis after a lengthy, contentious probe into issues such as her conduct during a 2022 election campaign.
The Scoop: Fri. May 16, 2025, Tampa Bay and Florida headlines by WMNF

1 month ago | wmnf.org | Sean Kinane

It was Florida’s fifth execution this year. Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a sweeping agricultural bill that also prohibits businesses from labeling vegetarian or vegan alternative products as eggs, milk or meat. Phoenix Ikner allegedly carried out a mass shooting that left 2 people dead and six others wounded. Hurricane season officially begins next month, and older Americans are especially vulnerable. U.S. Senator Rick Scott says nearly 60% of the deaths from 2022’s Hurricane Ian were seniors.
The Scoop: Thurs. May 15, 2025, Tampa Bay and Florida headlines by WMNF

1 month ago | wmnf.org | Sean Kinane

A three-judge panel of the 5th District Court of Appeal – backing arguments by Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier – said the law violates parents’ due-process rights. In addition, last week, Gov. Ron DeSantis signed another death warrant for Anthony Wainwright for a kidnapping, rape and murder. LULAC and the League of Women Voters of Florida say the law is an attack on voters’ rights. Morgan says a new Florida law will help.
The Scoop: Wed. May 14, 2025, Tampa Bay and Florida headlines by WMNF

1 month ago | wmnf.org | Sean Kinane

“When we think of families who are struggling, it’s not just whoever is most likely to appear in your mind, but its cashiers, it’s bookkeepers and accounting employees, it’s 1 in 5 elementary and middle school teachers, it’s nurses,” Doug Griesenauer told WMNF. On Tuesday a federal appeals court upheld a lower court’s temporary injunction.
The Aging Mind examines mental health as America ages

1 month ago | wmnf.org | Sean Kinane

WMNF’s Mission focus in May is on mental health. On Tuesday Café we bring you a special program called The Aging Mind, which explores the unique mental health challenges of older adults and improved treatment systems. It’s part of a series on mental health by APM’s Call to Mind team and hosted by Kimberly Adams, a host and senior correspondent for APM’s Marketplace. Tuesday Café hosted by WMNF news director Seán Kinane airs live weekly on WMNF beginning at 10:06 a.m. ET.
Photos from WMNF's Tropical Heatwave music festival 2025

1 month ago | wmnf.org | Sean Kinane

Tagschuck prophet, festival, music, Skating Polly, Sue Foley, Tropical Heatwave, Zach Person Current Weather ConditionsJoin the WMNF Circle of Friends! WMNF is listener-supported.
The Scoop: Fri. May 9, 2025, Tampa Bay and Florida headlines by WMNF

1 month 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 month 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.