With lawmakers on both sides of the debate pointing to a housing crisis, the Florida House on Wednesday passed a controversial bill that would lead to state law trumping local regulations governing landlords and tenants.....MORE
Thursday, April 27, 2023
Trump accidentally SCREWS himself in stunning courtroom update
The Legal Breakdown episode 56: Glenn Kirschner joins to discuss Trump's posts during the E. Jean Carroll case.
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Wednesday, April 26, 2023
JENerational Change: DESANTIS SUED by Disney, Biden Running for Reelection, remembering Harry Belafonte
Hosted by Jen Perelman and Peter Hager
The Tampa CRA board approves $14,000,000 funding request to repair and restore the Iconic Tampa Theatre.
Author=John Bradley (Ebyabe)
“Our Goal is to present a fully restored Tampa Theatre to the community in time for the Theatre’s 100th anniversary in October of 2026,” said John Bell, President & CEO, Tampa Theatre.....MORE
I call "BS"!
“I just heard yesterday that some of the people in the Patel Center, that were right adjacent to where this was happening, actually barricaded their doors because they were afraid that this was an active shooter situation,” [USF President Rhea] Law said. “They didn't know what was going on. So it was not insignificant.”....MORE
Disney sues DeSantis, alleging 'targeted campaign of government retaliation'
The Walt Disney Company sued Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis on Wednesday over the Republican's takeover of its theme park district, alleging the governor waged a "targeted campaign of government retaliation" after the company opposed a law critics call “Don't Say Gay.”....MORE
Bernie Sanders endorses Biden, rules out 2024 bid of his own
Sen. Bernie Sanders of Vermont said Tuesday that he would forgo another presidential bid of his own and instead endorse President Joe Biden’s reelection.....MORE
Tuesday, April 25, 2023
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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
- Charlie Miranda — 3,798 votes | 51%
- Hoyt Prindle III — 3,662 votes | 49%
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
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