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Largo, Pinellas, and Clearwater Police Departments held holiday events to help families in need for Christmas.

The National Marine Fisheries Service changed the status of pillar coral from threatened to endangered under the ESA.

Delay Expansion of Children’s Health Care Florida seeks delay due to Biden administration. Expansion of kid care can help children with complex issues. Probation for St. Pete Uhuru group A federal judge sentenced three members to probation and community service. Push to end Dreamer Bill in Tallahassee Legislators in Tallahassee want to end the Dreamer…

Join Anni and Tanja for a discussion on canning and food preservation with local experts Dr. Mary Keith and Joshua Payne.

The WMNF Song of the Day is God Gave me Feet for Dancing by Ezra Collective ft. Yazmin Lacey.

It is from the British jazz quintet’s recent album “Dance, No One’s Watching”.

The WMNF Song of the Day for December 17, 2024 is “River of Gold” by Donna the Buffalo.

This earthy jam band from Trumansburg, NY has been a staple of the Florida scene.

They are performing their traditional NYE party-slash-concert at Skipper’s Smokehouse.

The WMNF Song of the Day for December 16, 2024 is Turn Back by Hungarian drummer and singer Peter Kaszas.

‘Turn Back’ is a soulful song filled with the sounds of a warm organ, a smooth guitar and a groove-induced rhythm segment. Kaszas’ emotive vocals are awash with infatuation and passion.

It was a great morning Friday in WMNF Studio 1 because DJ Spaceship and I were able to do exactly this. 17 year old musical powerhouse Dylan Zangwill joined us for an hour to selection some tunes, talk music and inspiration, and play and sing some songs. As one listener commented, “Man, he was crushing it this morning!!!!”