U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor, D-Tampa, is signing onto a bill that would lift decades old travel restrictions to Cuba, becoming the first member from Florida to do so. Her goal: To secure charter flights from Tampa International Airport and spur activity at the Port of Tampa......here In 2009, Progressive?Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz, D-Weston, gathered signatures to oppose the bill.
Rick Scott's company, Columbia/HCA, paid a $1.7 billion settlement after pleading guilty to several charges. The fraud was so rampant under Scott's leadership that some documents were brazenly "stamped with warnings that they should not be disclosed to Medicare auditors," "some hospitals were knowingly inflating the numbers reported to the Government in the cost report to improperly raise total compensation," and they "improperly included expenses for employee picnics, Christmas gifts and food for nonemployees at social functions as expenditures related to patient care in the cost report for its headquarters."........here
Lieutenant Colonel Allen West is a candidate in the
Republican Primary For Florida’s 22nd Congressional District.
Col. West was stripped of his command and forced to resign for assaulting an Iraqi citizen during a harsh interrogation. He ordered the apprehension of Iraqi policeman Yehiya Kadoori Hamoodi. Col. West allowed his soldiers to beat Mr. Hamoodi on the head and body. After the beatings, Col. West threatened to kill Mr. Hamoodi and shoved his head into a sand-filled barrel into which he fired at least one gunshot......here
The popular entertainer has donated a boat to help recover oil-soaked wildlife. The boat, built by Dragonfly Boatworks in Vero Beach, Fla., was designed specifically to navigate the shallow waters and marshes of the Gulf Coast to retrieve injured wildlife......here
Spread the word about Terry Kemple: make sure voters in November know who they they are voting for and what their candidate stands for. Kemple's fundamentalist machine is going to turn out for him. We have to turn out voters for April Griffin........here
Support April Griffin for Hillsborough County School Board District 6.
Whether you are a fan of MMA (Mixed Martial Arts) or not, you have to be a fan of Jason Jack’s story. Blair took Jason under his wing by training him mentally and physically for the demands of competitive MMA. Blair showed Jason the ropes and what it takes to win, by never giving up and never allowing your opponent to see fear......here Political advertisement paid for and approved by Brian Blair, Republican, for State House, District 47.
For State Representative District 60 Christopher Carlos Cano, is a life long resident of Tampa. A third generation Tampanian, Christopher is dedicated to improving his city and community. info
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The state House in Tallahassee today gaveled for a special session just after noon, but adjourned after 49 minutes without taking up Governor Charlie Crist’s proposed constitutional amendment on drilling......here "Voters are not clamoring for a constitutional amendment to ban drilling.”.......Barney Bishop 71% Of Florida Voters Want Vote On Banning Oil Drilling
This rally took place just moments before a special session of the Florida legislature convened to pose the question: "should the voters of the state of Florida be allowed to decide on a constitutional ban on near beach drilling?"
Chief Financial Officer Alex Sink pulled no punches Tuesday as she blasted Florida legislators for being out of touch with Floridians and warned that their inaction on economic relief for Northwest Florida will cost taxpayers in the long run......here
A multi-use paved trail planned to run from Ruskin to Tampa. Connected with side trails to Sun City Center, Apollo Beach, Balm, Gibsonton, Riverview, and other communities; and connecting several schools, libraries and shopping centers. This trail would provide a safe system for alternative transportation — bicycles, skaters, baby-strollers, wheelchairs and pedestrians — IF we can persuade the Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) to get it built........here
In China they are putting the finishing touches on a 6.7 MW power generating solar roof for their new high speed rail station. While the mayor here argues whether it should be high speed rail vs. light rail to the airport, the Chinese happily knock out a state of the art facility that will probably shame whatever rail station we can scrape together. We might have money for a new baseball stadium but lets definitely think hard about getting people where they want to go.......here
Has invited Brigitte Gabriel, the head of the anti-Islam hate group ACT! for America, to be the keynote speaker at its “U.S. Constitution Freedom Rally” on August 21 in Fort Walton Beach.......here The Crazy Cuban Marco Rubio Is Also Scheduled To Appear. BTW, We Don't Take Credit For Fort Walton Beach Down Here!
On the eve of a special legislative session on oil drilling, a new poll shows Floridians overwhelmingly support being given a chance to vote on allowing oil drilling in state waters.......here House Speaker Larry Cretul
Based on Norman's comments, local real estate legal expert Alan Fields said Norman's explanation that the vacation home was bought as an investment and that there are investors is "implausible."
I interviewed Joe Garcia, Democratic candidate for Congress in District 25, who despite facing a primary, is considered the front runner to take on Marco Rubio disciple David Rivera in November........here
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From poisons hissing and burning in the surf to burning eyes, throats and skin of children, all the way south to the Cayman Islands and north to Hammond, Louisiana, verified Gulf Coast reports indicate deterioration of a once pristine sub-tropical paradise now unsuitable for human habitat......here What The Hell Are We Still Doing Here?
Hillsborough County Commissioner Jim Norman Refused to answer questions Thursday about how his wife paid for a $435,000 lakefront home in Arkansas, instead lashing out at his political opponent for raising questions about the home......here
Aunt Of Tampa Cop-Killer While scores of authorities scoured the city for a man wanted in killing two Tampa officers, the suspect's aunt was feeding insider information to his friends.......here
We know all that starting a solo carreer would be very exciting but also very scary. Sharon Corr, violonist from the irish band The Corrs just embarking in a solo career and we just learned the release date of her first album Dream of You. info
The Cuban political dissidents were not forcibly deported and they have NOT been banished from their homeland. Please stop listening to South Florida Cuban-American hardliners who are intentionally misrepresenting the facts daily in a desperate attempt to advance their political agenda. Get the facts, madam, before you misrepresent them yourself. Your colleagues, constituents and the Cuban dissidents themselves deserve nothing less. here