Wednesday, March 27, 2024

Sacramento declares itself a sanctuary city for transgender people


The Sacramento City Council voted unanimously Tuesday to approve a resolution declaring the California capital a sanctuary for transgender people.

The resolution, which went into effect immediately, guarantees that none of the city’s resources — including staff time — are used to enforce laws passed in other states that restrict access to gender-affirming health care for transgender minors or adults.


Toxic toads that can kill pets in minutes are breeding in Florida; what to watch out for

Cane Toad

Thousands of highly toxic toads dangerous to pets are breeding in Florida. Your pet could die in as little as 15 minutes if it bites or swallows the invasive amphibians known as bufo toads, cane toads or giant marine toads.....Read More





Tampa Bay Wine and Food Festival


Tampa Bay Wine and Food Festival
Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park

April 9th, 7pm - April 13, 5pm

More info and schedule of events HERE
Tickets HERE

Tuesday, March 26, 2024

Warren, Sanders accuse Meta of blocking content related to Palestinians: ‘Deeply troubling’


Sens. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) and Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) on Tuesday accused Meta of suppressing Palestine-related content on its platforms, calling its actions “deeply troubling.”

Their letter, addressed to Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg, is a follow-up to a December one Warren sent that was also about Instagram and Facebook suppressing Palestinian content.


Monday, March 25, 2024

Delay Delay Delay: Trump gets surprise financial lifeline with $175M bond decision

Former President Trump won a surprise decision from a New York appeals court Monday that significantly lowered the cost of a bond he must pay while appealing a multimillion-dollar civil fraud judgment against him.....Read More

U.S. Supreme Court to hear oral arguments Tuesday on abortion pill limits


The same U.S. Supreme Court that overturned the constitutional right to an abortion will hear oral arguments Tuesday over access to mifepristone, a pharmaceutical used in both medication abortion and miscarriage care.....Read More

Sunday, March 24, 2024

Israel Predicts End To War With Hamas. It’s Not Clear What Happens Next


More than six months in, Israel is seeking a quick end to the war with Hamas as the country navigates a series of complexities on the ground, including how exactly the conflict will end and what comes next, foreign policy and defense experts told the Daily Caller News Foundation.....Read More

Saturday, March 23, 2024

Ybor Paparazzi

Eva and Bob

Frost Goes OFF: "This Is EXACTLY What Putin Wants"


Your internet bill may be going up soon: Here’s why


Millions of U.S. households have been receiving warnings for weeks that the discounted internet or telephone service they’ve had since the COVID-19 pandemic will soon come to an end. That end date is fast approaching, meaning those households will soon have to pay full price again for service.....Read More

Will homeless public sleeping ban have unintended consequences?


The City of St. Petersburg, like every other state municipality, must strictly enforce a public sleeping ban or face potential lawsuits from people, business owners and the attorney general.

That ensures local enforcement of House Bill 1365, which prohibits anyone with “personal belongings” from sleeping on an empty lot, sidewalks or a park bench. Governor Ron DeSantis signed the bill into law Wednesday.


Wednesday, March 20, 2024

Doomed to Fail: Gov. DeSantis signs ban on public sleeping, forcing localities to pay to enforce anti-homeless measure


Gov. Ron DeSantis is signing legislation that creates a state framework to get unhoused people off the streets and out of sight, and compels local jurisdictions to foot the bill for what a sponsor called a “carrot and stick” approach and a “Florida model” for dealing with the problem.....Read More

2024 Local Candidates (Updated 3/20/2024)

Gathered here is a list of all the 2024 local candidates who have currently filed with the Hillsborough County Supervisor of Elections office as of 3/20/2024.

Candidate names link to that candidate's campaign website. Where a campaign website doesn't exist, the link is to the candidate's Facebook page.

Candidate names for Judicial seats link to their campaign website or to their official Hillsborough County Judicial website.

State Of Florida Adds $50 Million To Israel Bonds


Florida’s Chief Financial Officer Jimmy Patronis announced Tuesday that the state has purchased an additional $50 million in bonds to assist Israel as it continues to wage war against Hamas in Gaza.....Read More

Tuesday, March 19, 2024

Ybor Life

7th Ave

The Florida GOP on Renaming Sanibel Causeway to Ron DeSantis Causeway


Ron DeSantis floats sending Haitian refugees to Martha’s Vineyard

The return of Air DeSantis may be imminent.

Gov. Ron DeSantis said some undocumented immigrants intercepted while attempting to land in Florida from Haiti may lead to a trip to New England for those refugees.

“We do have our transport program also that’s going to be operational,” DeSantis said. “So Haitians who land in the Florida Keys, their next stop very well may be Martha’s Vineyard.”


Netanyahu says Rafah incursion inevitable despite US warnings


Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday suggested the invasion of Rafah in Gaza will be unavoidable to eliminate Hamas forces, despite warnings from U.S. officials.....Read More

Hillsborough County 'Safe Place' program helps kids and teens in need


Whether they've had a fight with their parents or are fleeing domestic abuse in the home, kids and teens without a place to go can visit a "Safe Place" location in Hillsborough County to get assistance.

National Safe Place Week is happening now through March 23 to help raise awareness about the vital program that provides kids, ages 10-17, who are in crisis access to immediate support services.

More info HERE

Tampa Pride returns with diversity parade, and a huge street festival in Ybor


Tampa Pride officially returns to the city of Tampa on March 23 with a full day of celebrations. Festivities for Tampa Pride 2024 include a vendor and wellness fair, a big street parade, and a Pride at Night Party at The Cuban Club in Historic Ybor City. Bands will perform at the Cuban Club Main Stage every hour beginning at 11:30am.....Read More

USF students protest university funds linked to Israel/Hamas war

USF Students engaging in a sit-in protest by the university seal in the Marshall Center. By: Josh Holton (03/18/24)

About 30 students at the University of South Florida protested inside the Board of Trustees meeting at the Tampa campus today. Some of those students began a hunger strike to oppose university investments in companies that are funding Israel’s war with Hamas.....Read More

Monday, March 18, 2024

NAACP warns athletes against Florida colleges


Florida’s ongoing battle with diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) is seen as a war against Black athletes according to one civil rights group.

And now, the NAACP is issuing a warning to those athletes who may be participating in college sports in the state, or considering doing so, to look at other places to study and play.


Tampa doctors take healthcare out of the office and onto the riverwalk


Two Tampa Bay doctors are taking health care out of the doctor's office and onto the Tampa Riverwalk.....Read More

The courts will not save us from Donald Trump


The last couple of weeks have brought a steady stream of bad news for people hoping that Donald Trump could be defeated in and through the legal process. Courts, it turns out, will not spare the American people from the task of deciding whether the former president gets a return trip to the Oval Office.....Read More

Tampa Bay Airfest


More Info HERE

Sunday, March 17, 2024

The Market on Water Street


The Water Street Market is held on the 3rd Sunday of each month, year-round. Market Hours are: October through May 10a-3p. June through September 10a-2p.....More Info

Big tobacco is trying to hide its greed behind ‘harm reduction’


You wouldn’t trust a thief to sell you a home alarm system, or a fox to guard a hen house. So why should we trust cigarette companies to help reduce tobacco use?....Read More

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