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Elections are "about the People" and always the economy. The post Expensive midterms, detention waste and more candidate voices appeared first on WMNF 88.5 FM .

Mabili urges voters to check on their registration status as efforts to suppress Democratic votes continue. The post Voices on the ballot appeared first on WMNF 88.5 FM .

Florida governor candidate Frank Russo discusses his background and plans for homeowners insurance, affordable housing, schools, and data centers. The post Florida governor candidate Frank Russo puts “humanity over the dollar” appeared first on WMNF 88.5 FM .

Before elections WMNF provides a platform for candidates to record a short message that we will play on the air. The post WMNF provides free air time to candidates appeared first on WMNF 88.5 FM .

Kathy Castor debates Mike Beltran on WMNF. The post Listen: On WMNF Tampa, U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor and former State Rep. Mike Beltran debate for Florida’s 14th Congressional District appeared first on WMNF 88.5 FM .

David Jolly explained why he will not debate Byron Donalds and answered questions about property taxes, disability services, local control, and citrus at a Tampa Tiger Bay event. The post David Jolly rejects debate request, answers questions on property taxes and Florida’s future appeared first on WMNF 88.5 FM .

Florida Republicans launched the "Top of the Ticket" tour in Tampa, highlighting affordability, education, and party unity ahead of the Nov. 3 election. The post Florida GOP launches a statewide tour at Tampa rally appeared first on WMNF 88.5 FM .

Republican leaders gathered in Tampa for what they called a victory rally, focusing on the November election and the future of Florida. The post The Scoop: Fri. Aug. 21, 2026, Tampa Bay and Florida headlines by WMNF appeared first on WMNF 88.5 FM .

Florida's primary election results are in, and a Palestinian-American college student with ties to Tampa has been in Israeli custody for more than two months. The post The Scoop: Wed. Aug. 19, 2026, Tampa Bay and Florida headlines by WMNF appeared first on WMNF 88.5 FM .

Tuesday's execution of William Frances Silvia would be Florida’s 13th execution so far this year, following a record 19 executions in 2025. The post The Scoop: Tues. Aug. 18, 2026, Tampa Bay and Florida headlines by WMNF appeared first on WMNF 88.5 FM .

An appeals court has ruled that Florida’s Stop WOKE Act violates the First Amendment The post The Scoop: Wed. July 8, 2026 Tampa Bay and Florida headlines by WMNF appeared first on WMNF 88.5 FM .

Manatee County enacts a countywide burn ban as drought conditions continue across the region. The post The Scoop: Mon. July 6, 2026 Tampa Bay and Florida headlines by WMNF appeared first on WMNF 88.5 FM .

St. Petersburg mayoral candidates discussed property taxes, affordable housing, city spending, and other issues ahead of the Aug. 18 primary. The post St. Petersburg mayoral candidates on taxes and city priorities appeared first on WMNF 88.5 FM .

Florida voters could soon decide whether public universities can limit enrollment for undocumented students. The post The Scoop: Thurs. June 25, 2026 Tampa Bay and Florida headlines by WMNF appeared first on WMNF 88.5 FM .

Citrus County enacted a one-year moratorium last month that says the scheduled vote in July about the proposal by Deltona Corporation would no longer take place. The post The Scoop: Wed. June 24, 2026 Tampa Bay and Florida headlines by WMNF appeared first on WMNF 88.5 FM .

Listen: For the first time in St. Petersburg’s history, voters will choose the U.S. Senator, Florida Governor, St. Petersburg Mayor, and City Council members on the same ballot.  There’s a revived campaign from the city to get people to vote.  The City of St. Petersburg first launched the St. Pete Votes campaign two years ago… The post St. Petersburg launches voting campaign ahead of h...

ALICE report finds families need to make over $106,000 to afford basic needs. But WMNF's Luiza Campos reports there may be good news for DeSoto County. The post The Scoop: Mon. June 15, 2026 Tampa Bay and Florida headlines by WMNF appeared first on WMNF 88.5 FM .

School Board and Congressional candidates shared their priorities with voters at a Brandon forum ahead of the August election. Education, veterans’ issues, and affordability were among the key topics discussed. The post School Board and Congressional candidates share priorities at Brandon forum appeared first on WMNF 88.5 FM .

District 6 City Council candidates discussed affordable housing, traffic safety, storm preparedness, and property taxes during a voter forum in St. Petersburg. The post District 6 City Council candidates discuss safety and housing in St. Petersburg appeared first on WMNF 88.5 FM .