Ybor Chickens have long been iconic staples of Ybor, beloved by locals and tourists, thanks to the Ybor Chicken Society. Learn about the chickens' ties to Ybor's immigrant past and what they mean to the community's present.
Tuesday, March 5, 2024
Why Is Ybor City So Special?
Let's explore some of the history of Ybor City and see why it is so important to the Tampa Florida area!
Monday, March 4, 2024
Federal Court Rejects Florida Gov. DeSantis’ “Stop WOKE” Restrictions
A federal appeals court Monday rejected restrictions that Gov. Ron DeSantis and Republican lawmakers placed on addressing race-related issues in workplace training — part of a controversial 2022 law that DeSantis dubbed the “Stop WOKE Act” (HB7).
A three-judge panel of the 11th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals said the restrictions violated First Amendment rights.
Senate prepares homeless camping ban backed by Ron DeSantis for final vote
The House has passed legislation banning the unhoused from sleeping in public, and the Senate has now positioned the bill for a vote, setting the stage for a Gov. Ron DeSantis priority becoming law.
The measure (HB 1365) would ban counties and municipalities from permitting public sleeping or public camping on public property without explicit permission, creating an unfunded mandate for these localities to round up the homeless and put them somewhere.
The Florida Senate backs “duplicative” communism history lessons in grades as low as kindergarten
The Florida Senate on Friday passed a measure that could lead to the history of communism being taught in grades as low as kindergarten.
The proposal (SB 1264) was approved in a 25-7 vote, and would need approval from the House before it could go to the desk of Gov. Ron DeSantis.
Supreme Court restores Donald Trump to ballot, rejecting state attempts to ban him over Capitol attack
Trump had been kicked off the ballots in Colorado, Maine and Illinois, but all three rulings were on hold awaiting the Supreme Court’s decision.
The Supreme Court on Monday restored Donald Trump to 2024 Presidential Primary ballots, rejecting state attempts to hold the Republican former President accountable for the Capitol riot.
Sunday, March 3, 2024
Protestors march in solidarity with Palestine
Dozens of protestors in Downtown Tampa stood in solidarity with Palestine as the war continues in Gaza. Tampa is just one of several cities in the U.S. participating in the "Millions March for Palestine.”....Read More
Saturday, March 2, 2024
Gaza — A defining moment in our moral history
The sheer magnitude of the destruction from more than four months of what President Biden has called “indiscriminate bombing” is unmatched in this century. One in 100 residents of Gaza has been killed. Thousands of children have died, thousands more have lost one or both parents. More than 60 percent of homes are gone, along with schools, universities, hospitals and businesses.....Read More
Friday, March 1, 2024
Education Department launching an investigation into death of Nex Benedict
The Department of Education said Friday that it is opening an investigation into the death of Nex Benedict, a 16-year-old Oklahoma high school student who died one day after getting into a fight in the girls bathroom at school, where they were allegedly bullied for months over their gender identity.....Read More
2024 Local Candidates
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 3/4/2024.
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.
Advocates fight for Tampa-area homeless kids, offer lifelines
While groups across the Tampa Bay area are working to combat homelessness, some are making sure that a specific group doesn’t get overlooked: homeless children.....Read More
Thursday, February 29, 2024
Gaza officials: Israeli forces opened fire into Palestinian crowd
photo by H.Veit / CC BY-SA 2.0
The Palestinians were trying to access basic humanitarian aid from trucks when the shooting started, killing more than 100 people and wounding hundreds of others.....Read More
Florida poised to redefine antisemitism as bill heads to DeSantis
As Israel continues its conflict with Hamas— Florida is on the cusp of expanding its definition of antisemitism.....Read HB187
Wednesday, February 28, 2024
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It takes a Con Man to Know a Con Man: Rick Scott would ‘absolutely’ support convicted Trump for president
Study finds possible link between racism and increased risk of stroke in Black women
According to the CDC, someone in the U.S. has a stroke every 40 seconds. But according to new data from a Boston University study, it appears that racism is increasing the risk of stroke for Black women. That report was done in connection to the university's Black Women's Health Study. It followed more 48-thousand Black women between 1997 and 2019.
Tuesday, February 27, 2024
VP Kamala Harris Says College Students Will Get Paid From Taxpayers To Register Voters Ahead Of 2024
Vice President Kamala Harris announced Tuesday that college students would be able to collect federally-funded work study for registering voters.
Harris’s announcement of the new policy was posted on X, formerly known as Twitter. The federal work-study program is intended to allow students to earn money for day-to-day expenses while at college, according to the Department of Education.
Monday, February 26, 2024
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