Tuesday, April 25, 2023
Why Isn't Jimmy Dore Leading The Labor Movement?
Tampa Hoods: Ybor City
Fulton County DA in Georgia is planning to announce her Donald Trump indictment decision this summer
Donald Trump gets hit with devastating news that the Fulton County DA in Georgia is planning to announce her indictment decision this summer as security preparations send a bad signal for Trump. John Iadarola and David Shuster break it down on The Damage Report.
Calling all Willie Nelson fans: Country star to visit Tampa on 2023 Outlaw Music Festival tour
On Saturday, Oct. 7, Nelson is set to take over the MidFlorida Credit Union Amphitheatre in Tampa – bringing along other acts including The Avett Brothers, Gov't Mule, Elizabeth Cook and Particle Kid.....MORE
Tampa's City Council runoff election results
District 1
- Sonja Brookins — 8,931 votes | 35%
- Alan Clendenin — 16,236 votes | 64%
District 2
- Robin Lockett — 9,679 votes | 38%
- Guido Maniscalco — 15,761 votes | 62%
District 3
- Janet Cruz — 10,171 votes | 39%
- Lynn Hurtak (incumbent) — 15,439 votes | 60%
District 6
In Tampa's District 3 City Council race, Lynn Hurtak's win over Janet Cruz is a 'referendum' on more than just the mayor
Cruz lost to Lynn Hurtak, a technical writer and neighborhood leader who ran a grassroots campaign alongside her husband and an adopted puppy from a bungalow living room in Old Seminole Heights.....MORE
Schumer says Senate will hold vote on Equal Rights Amendment this week
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) said on Monday that the Senate will hold a vote on the Equal Rights Amendment (ERA) this week.....MORE
12th annual Cuban Sandwich Festival returns to Ybor City next month
This food and cultural festival returns to the heart of historic Ybor City on Sunday, May 28 from noon-6 p.m. Once again, Centennial Park at 1800 E 8th Ave. hosts this annual, free-to-attend event.
In addition to a spread of local vendors slinging their best Cuban sammies, next month's festival will also feature a variety of live music and performances, salsa dance lessons, and other family-friendly activities.
More HERE
Facebook Event Page HERE
Florida GOP amends ‘Resign-to-Run Law,’ removing hurdle for DeSantis’ expected White House bid
Florida Republicans are poised to change state law to allow Gov. Ron DeSantis to maintain his position as governor while running for the nation’s top office.
The proposal would exempt presidential candidates from Florida’s so-called “Resign-to-Run Law,” which prohibits elected officials from qualifying as a candidate for another office that would overlap with their current term.
More HERE
Bill that directs more local districts’ taxes to charter schools headed for final House passage
Using current figures, the bill would mean charter schools would get $490M annually that's now going to public schools' capital expenditures.
Legislation that would transfer hundreds of millions of dollars from traditional public schools to charter schools’ capital budgets by 2028, is ready for final House approval.
More HERE
Protection of Children Act heads to DeSantis; LGBTQ advocates head toward Tallahassee
LGBTQ+ advocates in Orlando say they are heading to Tallahassee ahead of Gov. DeSantis’ signing of Senate Bill 1438. The Protection of Children Act bans children at live adult performances, which opponents say could affect drag shows.....MORE
Joe Biden announces 2024 reelection bid: ‘Let’s finish this job’
President Joe Biden on Tuesday formally announced that he is running for reelection in 2024, asking voters to give him more time to “finish the job” he began when he was sworn in to office and to set aside their concerns about extending the run of America’s oldest President for another four years.....MORE
Big Up! with DJs Derek Corneau and Mr. Marley in Tampa
Tampa Hood: Ybor City
Monday, April 24, 2023
What Stogie Had For Lunch
Here are 6 things national media should know about Florida’s resign-to-run law
Nothing is going to force Ron DeSantis to stop being Governor any time soon.
As Gov. Ron DeSantis prepares to launch a presidential campaign, there are clear misunderstandings about Florida’s resign-to-run law.
More HERE
Twitter to Florida? Gov. DeSantis wouldn’t want ‘woke employees’
Elon Musk is welcome to bring 'his people' though.
Twitter may be relocating, but Gov. Ron DeSantis would have conditions before welcoming the social media giant to the Sunshine State.
More HERE
Bill that allows doctors to deny care slated for discussion in Florida House
As the end of Florida’s legislative session approaches, 96 bills are on the House calendar Tuesday including one that would allow doctors and insurance companies to drop patients for religious or moral reasons.....MORE
Ron DeSantis Threatens To Build A Prison Next To Disney World As Feud Escalates
During a press conference on Monday, Ron DeSantis was talking about how Disney got the best of him, and admitted that he is having the Republican-controlled state legislature work on stripping Disney of more power. But he then mentioned that "someone" suggested he build a prison next to the theme park, and he appeared open to that idea, and added "the possibilities are endless." The man is absolutely drunk with power and high on revenge, and his anger is going to destroy the state. Ring of Fire's Farron Cousins explains what's happening.
Sunday, April 23, 2023
Ybor Paparazzi
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