WMNF-FM (Tampa, FL)

WMNF is a community radio station based in Tampa, Florida, that operates on a non-commercial basis. It broadcasts at a frequency of 88.5 MHz and also streams live online. Since its inception in 1979, the station has been a vital part of the community. It has an Effective Radiated Power of 7,000 watts and its antenna is positioned 1,539 feet above the average terrain.

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#644433

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#186076

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New Tampa International Airport CEO Michael Stephens talks local transit, flying cars at civic forum

6 days ago | wmnf.org | Chris Young

Listen: This month, Michael Stephens took the reins as Tampa International Airport’s fourth CEO in history. Now, Stephens, former chief counsel for Hillsborough Area Regional Transit, is calling for local transit to and from the airport. The new CEO, Michael Stephens, fielded questions from members of the civic group Tampa Tiger Bay Club. One key topic: rail transportation from the airport into the city.
Tampa activists plan to protest against Trump's deportations

1 week ago | wmnf.org | Chris Young

Listen: After thousands came out in Tampa and beyond to protest the U.S. government’s policies earlier this month, local activist groups are planning another anti-Trump demonstration on Saturday. This time, they’re asking the Trump administration to bring two Venezuelan immigrants home from prisons in El Salvador.
Talking Animals: Founder of Gainesville monkey sanctuary recounts its history, evolution, and challenges she’s faced over a Quarter century

1 week ago | wmnf.org | Duncan Strauss |Colleen Cole

Kari Bagnall–founder and executive director of Jungle Friends Primate Sanctuary, which offers permanent care to nearly 200 monkeys retired from laboratory research, who are former pets, or have been confiscated by the authorities—recalls the first monkey that entered her world and forever altered her life. As part of this account, Bagnall describes creating the earliest iteration of Jungle Friends, and we go on to discuss the array of challenges faced by those who run animal sanctuaries.
Talking Animals: Founders of Florida Rescue Farm recall how orphaned calf named Moobee spurred the creation of their farm animal sanctuary

1 week ago | wmnf.org | Duncan Strauss |Colleen Cole

Kelly McCormick and Glenn Maresca–co-founders of Florida Rescue Farm, a sanctuary in Duette, FL, devoted to rescuing, rehabilitating, and housing pigs, goats, geese, chickens, ducks, cattle, other critters, and no less devoted to cultivating a strong educational presence—described the remote community of Duette, and what prompted them to settle there.
Bill to make university presidential searches public passes Florida House

1 week ago | wmnf.org | Chris Young

Listen: A bill bringing more transparency to university presidential searches passed overwhelmingly in the Florida House Wednesday. The bill’s sponsor says it’s meant to bring more transparency to a search process she says creates distrust. House Bill 1321 would remove the public records exemption for applicants to be president of Florida’s public colleges and universities.
WMNF wins two Best Of awards from Florida Association of Broadcast Journalists

1 week 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 week 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.
Pasco wants residents input on how to spend over half a billion in federal disaster money

1 week ago | wmnf.org | Chris Young

Listen: Pasco County is set to receive over half a billion dollars of federal funding for hurricane disaster recovery, and the county wants to hear the public’s ideas on how to use it. The county will receive $585 million from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. Pasco County Senior Program Administrator Marcy Esbjerg says it’s a record amount of money.
Senate bill calls for study on AI's effect on Florida workforce

1 week ago | wmnf.org | Joshua Hightower

On Tuesday, the Transportation, Tourism, and Economic Development committee unanimously supported Senate Bill 936, which calls for a statewide study on how automation, AI (artificial intelligence), and robotics are affecting the Florida workforce. Democratic Senator Tracie Davis filed the bill in February. This is the second time it received a unanimous vote, after being reported favorably in the Commerce and Tourism Committee in March.
Tampa small business owners express concern over Trump tariffs at roundtable

1 week ago | wmnf.org | Chris Young

Listen: Local business leaders are concerned about how tariffs will impact their bottom line. Tampa area Congress member Kathy Castor hosted them in a roundtable Monday. Around 10 business owners and entrepreneurs in food, manufacturing, and other industries met with Congress member Kathy Castor during a roundtable. The event was hosted at the Blind Tiger Coffee Roasters, owned by Roberto Torres.