News across Tampa Bay

WMNF October Mission of the Month: People with Disabilities
Around the world, more than a billion people live with a significant disability. The majority of those people live in developing countries. In the United States, 28% of adults live with a disability. That’s more than 1 out of every 4 adults. Cognitive (13.9%) and mobility (12.2%)…

State investment bolsters Eckerd’s student rescue force
The $364,811 appropriation will upgrade boats and storm-damaged docks used by student volunteers who respond to hundreds of Tampa Bay maritime emergencies each year.
St. Pete Superhero Walk Raises $50,000 for Bleeding Disorders
Bleeding Disorders Foundation of Florida’s Superhero Fun Walk in St. Pete raised $50,000 to support families with bleeding disorders.

Gulfport FUMC Expands Wednesday Dinners to Welcome All
Gulfport FUMC expands its Wednesday Community Dinners with grant funding, pay-what-you-can meals and a focus on serving the wider community.

The Hillsborough and Pinellas County Urban Leagues are merging
While the Pinellas chapter of the National Urban League had planned to expand, the Hillsborough one was unable to fill vacant leadership positions — circumstances that leaders say came at just the right time.

Exorcise your old car: Cartober is here!
Is your old car lurking in the driveway, taking up space and gathering dust? Don’t let it haunt you any longer! Donate your vehicle to WMNF 88.5 and free up that space without the hassle. Our process is so easy, it’s almost spooky – just give us a call or fill out a simple form…

At St. Pete’s Crescent lake, Stewards of our Urban Lakes’ work goes far beyond plantings
Until it got SoUL, Crescent Lake in St. Petersburg was like most lakes and ponds in Florida. Its artificially steep edges were mowed monthly to keep it looking neat and clean although manicured shorelines didn’t welcome wildlife or help capture pollutants in stormwater. But like…

Community meeting puts West St. Pete issues center stage

Duke Energy Share the Light Fund Gets $93,000 From Rays’ Wins
Boosted by Rays wins, Duke Energy donated $93,000 from its Share the Light Fund to 14 agencies to help Florida families cover energy bills.

Five ways to give back and get involved in your community
Channel your energy into giving back to the community.

Senior Living Safety Expo Presented by Hernando County Sheriff’s Office
Seventy-seven vendors had tables at the First Annual Hernando County Sheriff Office’s Senior Living Safety Expo on Saturday, September 19. There were vendors that supply services to seniors from home […]

Inclusion Starts With Opportunity
One of the things I love most about our SouthShore community is the diversity of the families who call it home. Among our neighbors are many children and adults with autism and other disabilities who want the same thing we all do, the opportunity to belong, participate and…