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These Florida women didn’t want to have c-sections; but a judge would decide how they gave birth
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The Scoop: Thurs. Mar. 19, 2026 Tampa Bay and Florida headlines by WMNF
The FBI says a suspicious package found at MacDill Air Force Base in Tampa contains possible energetic materials.
Psilocybin, a chemical found in magic mushrooms, is being used to treat depression and anxiety
USF is working on a new medicine using psilocybin that can help to treat anxiety, depression, and even PTSD.
Gas tanking. A political cartoon about Donald Trump’s war on Iran and MAGA reaction to $4 gas prices. by Bob Whitmore for WMNF News.
Explore the fascinating world of birds at the Manatee Viewing Center, celebrating 40 years of wildlife observation.
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SOTD 3/19/26: Released From The Shrine by Cozy in the Black
The WMNF Song of the Day for March 19, 2026 is “Released From The Shrine” by Cozy in the Black. Cozy in the Black makes Arfro-Futurist Witch Doctor Punk! They blend grunge, punk, and new wave into a dark, dreamy, and danceable soundscape. Their music is infused with mythic imagery and cosmic storytelling, exploring themes of…
The WMNF Save Our Soundwaves Shirts!
Just in time for the WMNF Save Our Soundwaves 2: Electric Boogaloo fundraiser concert, the limited-edition, custom-made t-shirts are in. Last year, $200,000 in annual funding was eliminated for WMNF. As part of a variety fundraising efforts, the volunteers of WMNF held a successful concert at Crowbar in Tampa, FL. We are doing it again…
SOTD 3/18/26: Church of the Electric Swamp Funkin’ Blues by Selwyn Birchwood
The WMNF Song of the Day for March 18, 2026 is “Church of the Electric Swamp Funkin’ Blues” by Selwyn Birchwood. Selwyn Birchwood is a Blues guitarist, vocalist and songwriter from Tampa, Fl. Birchwood plays electric guitar and electric lap steel guitar. His greatest influence was Jimi Hendrix. Birchwood is a favorite among blues fans…
SOTD 3/17/26: De Selby (Parts 1 and 2) by Hozier
It is St. Patrick’s Day. The WMNF Song of the Day for March 17, 2026 is “De Selby (Parts 1 and 2)” by Hozier. Today’s SOTD just about as fitting as you can get. You see, St. Patrick’s Day is Hozier’s birthday. He is proudly Irish, being born in Bray, County Wicklow, Ireland. The song…
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