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Published October 01October 2026 WMNF News & Notes
In 1986, the movie camera cut away from a wall with a poster of English rock band Cabaret Voltaire, a Union Jack, and the Scottish band Simple Minds. Ferris Bueller, who just tricked his parents into believing that he was too sick to go to school, broke the proscenium, looked at…
Where Are They Now? Chef Giuliano Hazan on Italian Cooking
Dalia visited Giuliano at his home in June 2024, and she returned for another conversation at his kitchen table in June of 2026.
WMNF 88.5
Published October 01Finding my place through friendship and inclusion
Finding Friendship, Confidence and a Place to Belong Getting involved and participating with certain groups has taught me to be open and keep connections with the community. In the beginning, I found it very challenging to make friends. When I participate in organizations like…
That's So Tampa
Published October 01Eight of the best coffee shops and places to study around USF
As midterm season rolls around, the seats at the library can fill up quickly. Luckily, there are a plethora of coffee shops around USF’s campus that make perfect study spots. […]
Osprey Observer
Published October 01Troop 665 Scouts Complete A Year Of High Adventure
Scouts from Troop 665 spent the past year reaching new heights, exploring history beneath the sea and enduring extreme cold through three of Scouting America’s premier high-adventure programs. Boy Scout Troop 665 truly lived up to their motto, “On the edge of adventure.” Whether…
Osprey Observer
Published October 01Chipotle Opens Restaurant With Drive-through Pickup Lane
Fishhawk Ranch residents have a new spot for burritos and bowls. Chipotle Mexican Grill opened its newest restaurant on September 22 at 16509 Fishhawk Blvd. in Lithia, one of four locations the chain is opening across the Tampa Bay area this month. Ramon Gomez, CTM of the…
Osprey Observer
Published October 01FishHawk Turkey Trot Returns Thanksgiving Morning For 18th Annual Run
Thanksgiving morning in FishHawk will once again begin with running shoes, community spirit and a little friendly competition when the 18th annual FishHawk Turkey Trot takes place on Thursday, November 26. The annual family-friendly event will begin at 5668 FishHawk Crossing…
Lightning open their season with a familiar core and something left to prove
Tampa Bay, which opens the season Thursday at the New York Rangers, have won consistently under Jon Cooper, but another strong regular season will mean little without making a deep playoff run.
Florida Democrats think they'll break Republican supermajorities. What does that mean?
Republicans hold supermajorities in both chambers of the Florida Legislature. Democrats say they can break both this November — and gain more legislative leverage.
Democrats slam Ashley Moody amid a heated U.S. Senate race
Earlier this month, Moody declined to debate Nixon, telling Action News Jax she would bring attention to a “self-proclaimed socialist.”
Trade tensions mean fewer Canadians flocking to South Florida
This South Florida community is typically a refuge for Canadians fleeing cold weather, but trade tensions between the United States and Canada mean fewer are coming.
Studying this super El Niño could save lives. NOAA is scaling back research
A powerful El Niño is already influencing extreme weather around the planet. During the last strong El Niño, federal agencies ramped up research in the hope of improving weather forecasts. This year, they won't be matching that effort.