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WMNF 88.5 Published July 30

Grave problems

Grave problems. A political cartoon by Bob Whitmore about Black cemeteries and developers.

WMNF 88.5 Published July 29

Strong to severe storms and flash floods are possible

For the rest of the week into the weekend, much of Florida will remain under a Marginal Risk of flash flooding.

WMNF 88.5 Published July 29

The Scoop: Wed. July 29, 2026, Tampa Bay and Florida headlines by WMNF

Florida executes two prisoners, and Hillsborough is among the top ten Florida counties reducing childhood poverty.

WMNF 88.5 Published July 29

Politics and football crossed path at the 2026 FIFA World Cup

Politics influenced the 2026 FIFA World Cup on and off the field. Two Tampa Bay Iranians share how football brought people together despite global tensions.

WMNF 88.5 Published July 29

SNAP participation is facing its fastest decline in decades.

The bill led to deep cuts in federal funding for the supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, harsher work requirements and shifted administrative costs to the states. It also penalizes technical mistakes if they're above 6%.

WMNF 88.5 Published July 29

Florida executes two inmates in one day

Florida put Dominick Anthony Occhicone to death about five hours after James Aren Duckett was pronounced dead.