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SOTD 7/13/26: Rewind by feeble little horse
The WMNF Song of the Day for Monday, July 13, 2026 is “Rewind” by feeble little horse. Pittsburgh indie rock outfit feeble little horse has a knack for creating a sound that feels both incredibly inventive and deeply reassuring. On their track “Rewind”—pulled from their third…
The State Of Our World Since February 28, 2026
“We see connivence, cravenness and complicity from US allies and satellite states who are so afraid to mention that this was an illegal strike that took place on February 28th and the war taking place in Iran now is an illegal operation” Binoy Kampmark On February 28 President…
Florida budget includes $29.5 million for the Florida Pregnancy Care Network
As Florida’s six-week abortion ban continues to leave pregnant people with fewer options in the Sunshine State, the state government is continuing to invest in programs aimed at intercepting people in Florida who are seeking licensed abortion providers. For the third year in a…
James Uthmeier’s initiatives have cost Florida taxpayers well over $1 billion in cash and resources
When he introduced his idea for an immigrant detention center deep in the Everglades, Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier said the location made financial sense as a “one-stop shop to carry out President Trump’s mass deportation agenda.” And he said he’d already coined its…
Final wish of Florida death row inmate is for DeSantis to watch his execution
Dennis Michael Sochor, convicted of strangling an 18-year-old woman he met at a New Year’s celebration in a Broward County bar 44 years ago, is scheduled to die by lethal injection Tuesday at Florida State Prison. His last wish? To have Gov. Ron DeSantis personally observe his…
Jack Latvala, Republican who represented Pinellas in the Florida Senate, dead at 74
Longtime Republican lawmaker Jack Latvala, who defended unions and state employees in the Florida Senate as the Legislature trended more conservative, died Thursday. He was 74. “It is with profound sadness that our family shared the news of the passing of Jack Latvala. We are…
Eye On Business — Riverview, July 2026
D1 Training Opens In Brandon D1 Training is excited to bring a new approach to fitness and athletic development to the Brandon community. D1 combines the energy and coaching of Division I-style training with a welcoming environment for youth athletes, adults, and families. Owned…
Brittany Lyssy, School Board Member, District 2
Every parent wants to know their child is receiving the best education possible. For Brittany Lyssy, that belief is more than a campaign slogan—it’s personal. As she and her husband raise their three young sons in Hillsborough County, Lyssy is committed to helping every student…
Sun City Center Legion Post, Music Bingo, Trivia Night & More
Trivia Night Benefiting Seeds Of Hope Join the Bloomingdale Neighborhood Association on Sunday, July 20, at 7 p.m. at JF Kicks, located at 3345 Lithia Pinecrest Rd. in Valrico, for a fun-filled Community Trivia Night benefiting Seeds of Hope. Enjoy trivia, raffle baskets, a 50/50…
Major School Summer Upgrades Underway Across County
While students and families enjoy a well-earned summer break, Hillsborough County Public Schools (HCPS) is hard at work transforming campuses across the district. Funded through the voter-approved half-penny sales tax and state capital dollars, dozens of projects are underway to…
Local fave Cousin Vinny’s Sandwich Co to star on Guy Fieri’s Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives tonight
The second round of the Guy Fieri hype train is well underway, as the Food Network star’s visit to Tampa in April is slowly hitting the airwaves. Cousin Vinny’s Sandwich […]
Venezuela Earthquake Live Updates: July 10, 2026
Refresh this page for the latest updates. Nature never obeyed: how Chavismo turned disasters into national tragedies (Opinion by Ernesto Reitich) Venezuela Earthquake Live Updates: July 10, 2026 Follow WMNF’s live coverage of the aftermath of Venezuela’s devastating earthquakes.…