NewsWMNF Tampa Community RadioAugust 31, 2026Hillsborough
WMNF News receives First Place award at 2026 Sunshine State Awards
WMNF 88.5 FM's newsroom earned a First Place award and multiple finalist honors at the 2026 Sunshine State Awards. The recognition was presented by the Society of Professional Journalists Florida Pro Chapter for journalism produced across the state.
Read the full story at WMNF Tampa Community RadioWhy It Matters
This article documents the professional recognition of a local media outlet's reporting on the 2024 hurricane season in Tampa Bay.
Key Facts
- WMNF 88.5 FM newsroom received a First Place award at the 2026 Sunshine State Awards.
- Reporter Seán Kinane won First Place for his report titled 'Storm Surge: the 2024 hurricane season in Tampa Bay.'
- The awards are presented by the Society of Professional Journalists Florida Pro Chapter.
- The awards recognize journalism produced across the state of Florida.
Who's Mentioned
personSeán Kinane“News Director who won First Place for the documentary 'Storm Surge'.”personMitch Perry“Host of 'The Skinny' podcast.”organizationWMNF 88.5 FM“Local radio station whose newsroom received awards.”organizationSociety of Professional Journalists Florida Pro Chapter“The organization that presented the awards.”personRay Roa“Host of 'The Skinny' podcast.”personChris Young“Reporter recognized for government, politics, and education reporting.”personBen Montgomery“Host of 'The Skinny' podcast.”