Tuesday, June 4, 2024
No. 5 on the list of Tampa Bay’s Most Powerful Politicians: Kathy Castor
‘We don’t want this to be swept under the rug:’ Teen’s death at state-owned facility raises questions
The family identified the teen as Zy’kiria Bell. Bell died at Lake Academy on May 29, and her family said they still don’t know how it happened. And no matter how she died, her family believes the state failed her.....Read More
Hillsborough County Schools serves up meals to students through summer food service program
School is out for summer, but sometimes, that's the place students get most of their meals during the day, so local school districts are doing what they can to keep kids fed all summer long.
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Monday, June 3, 2024
Tampa hosts Pride flag raising ceremony
Tampa Mayor Jane Castor and city leaders mark the beginning of Pride Month with a flag-raising ceremony at City Hall.
Why Florida is America's least gay-friendly state
As Pride Month begins Saturday, Floridians will notice a vivid difference: Instead of casting rainbows, bridges around the state will only light up in red, white and blue. The DeSantis administration, which issued this year's ban on rainbow lights, is calling it "Freedom Summer."....Read More
Tampa Theatre unveils new microcinema, adding to nearly 100-year history
The Tampa Theatre, designed by architect John Eberson, opened on October 15, 1926. Now, after nearly 100 years, a new addition has been unveiled.....Read More
Israel’s forced starvation in Gaza has killed dozens of children
Israel’s forced starvation has caused the deaths of two more children in central Gaza where conditions have been made worse by Israel’s closure of the Rafah crossing, further limiting aid and trapping sick and injured Palestinians.
Sunday, June 2, 2024
Plot twist: WA has a law against felons running for office
Any registered voter can “challenge the right of a candidate to appear on the general election ballot” for any of five causes, state law says. One of those causes is flashing in bold neon lights today: “Because the person whose right is being contested was, previous to the election, convicted of a felony by a court of competent jurisdiction, the conviction not having been reversed nor the person’s civil rights restored after the conviction.”....Read More
Saturday, June 1, 2024
Some providers will offer low-cost internet even as federal program ends, White House says
With Friday marking the official last day of the pandemic-era Affordable Connectivity Program, the Biden administration is spotlighting commitments from more than a dozen internet service providers to offer plans at $30 or less to low-income households through 2024.....Read More
2 Tampa Bay beaches ranked among the top 10 in Florida
Tampa Bay residents who are looking for a beach getaway might not have to look very far. USA Today ranked the 10 best beaches in Florida with Treasure Island Beach coming in at No. 5 and Clearwater Beach at No. 4.....Read More
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