Friday, August 18, 2023

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Matt Gaetz gives away the game on the GOP’s push to impeach Biden!


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Wayne at NY,NY Pizza in Ybor City

The Mercantile in Plant City


NO CONSEQUENCES TOUR in YBOR

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023 AT 7 PM
Crowbar - TIX

DeSantis Super PAC LEAKS Republican Debate Strategies


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Oops! Matt Gaetz ADMITS Biden Impeachment Is Purely Political


What Stogie Had For Lunch

Greek Chicken Salad
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2 Tampa Bay Jan. 6 rioters get jail time; co-defendants still on the run


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Matt Gaetz's "Prayer in School" bill is an unconstitutional hot mess


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Gaby at NY, NY Pizza in Ybor City

Developments potentially coming to Ybor City


Thursday, August 17, 2023

The Tampa 5 USF Protesters


Two of the “Tampa Five” and their Attorney, Michelle Lambo, joined MidPoint to discuss their case and their efforts to educate about and protest the DeSantis education agenda.  The two young USF activists, former employee Chrisley Carpio and student Gia Davila, along with 3 other student activists associated with Tampa Students for a Democratic Society, are now facing serious felony charges for protesting Gov. Ron DeSantis’ culture wars, and Republican legislative efforts to ban diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives on college campuses.....MORE

National Hurricane Center now monitoring 4th area, one of which has 70% chance of development


The National Hurricane Center is now monitoring a fourth area, one of which has a 70% chance of development within the next seven days.

The newest system is located out in the Atlantic, south of two other areas of possible development, according to the National Hurricane Center. Another system has a low chance of development in the western Gulf of Mexico.

More HERE

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Wednesday, August 16, 2023

Exploring Tampa's History Through Photographs


One area in the Gulf, two in the Atlantic have potential to develop


We're now monitoring three areas for potential development. There are two tropical waves in the Atlantic, and one area in the Gulf of Mexico....MORE

Local Black history exhibit tells the story of Black life in the Tampa Bay area


Taking a journey into history to learn more about African American life in the Tampa Bay area is now easier than ever. That’s because the Tampa Bay History Center recently opened an exhibit highlighting Black life in the Tampa Bay area.....MORE



Deal over Florida’s redistricting plan could lead to restoration of Black-dominant district

Voting rights groups that sued state officials over a Florida redistricting plan championed by Gov. Ron DeSantis have agreed to narrow the scope of the lawsuit to a single congressional seat that was redrawn and diminished Black voting power in north Florida.....MORE

JENerational Change: Cornel West FEARMONGERING Continues, Hawaii Devastation Grows w/ John Russell of MPU

Hosted by Jen Perelman and Peter Hager

We'll be joined by John Russell of More Perfect Union to discuss his recent interviews with Trump voters that really turned heads.. in a good way. 

We'll also discuss the continued fear mongering corporate media is doing over Cornel West's Green Party run, as they flop between whether Biden is the strongest candidate and therefore needs no competition, or Cornel West's Green Party run is going to tip the election against Biden.

Also discussing the devastation in Hawaii as the recovery effort following the fires begins, with tragic numbers pouring in daily.

Tuesday, August 15, 2023

Tropical activity starting to increase


Fox 13 meteorologist Jim Weber is watching two areas of disturbed weather. Jim says one area is moving towards the west but is starting to diminish and only has a ten percent chance of turning into a storm. Jim is also watching one system working its way off the coast of Africa. Models say it could weaken over the weekend due to wind shear.

Something's Changing: NASA confirms July 2023 was hottest month ever recorded on Earth


It’s official – July 2023 was the hottest month ever recorded on Earth, according to NASA.....MORE

3 major jobs fairs coming to Tampa with ZooTampa, Lightning, and TPA


We are gearing up for a new fall and holiday season, and three major hubs in the city of Tampa are hosting big job fairs ahead of a hopefully busy end of the year.....MORE

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Uptown Surge: Mark Sharpe


Ron DeSantis says he got COVID-19 jab so he wouldn’t be ‘out of pocket’

Florida’s Governor is offering a new take on his inoculation against COVID-19 early in the pandemic. He says he got it so he could keep doing his job.

During a press conference with reporters in New England, Gov. Ron DeSantis explained that he got the “one and done” Johnson & Johnson jab so he wouldn’t run the risk of being “out of pocket” during a critical time for the state.

More HERE

A New Neighborhood Hangout -- Renovations Begin at Kid Mason Community Center


The City of Tampa Parks and Recreation Department will begin renovations to the Kid Mason Community Center with a groundbreaking ceremony this Wednesday, August 16.....MORE



Trump Supporters HUMILIATE DeSantis To His Face At Iowa State Fair Appearance


Equality Florida announces Parenting with Pride effort to advocate for LGBTQ families


Equality Florida is forming a new parental rights organization to advocate for families with LGBTQ members. Organizers say “Parenting with Pride” already has more than 1,000 families from Pensacola to Key West.....MORE