Monday, August 26, 2024

Is the FIX in?

Democrats Sue To Block Georgia Election Rules, Citing Risk Of Post-Election “Chaos”


Georgia Democrats, supported by Kamala Harris’ presidential campaign, filed a lawsuit Monday to block new election rules in the state, warning that they could cause post-election “chaos” in the critical battleground state this November.....MORE

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TECO set to ask state to approve rate hike


Tampa Electric Company officials are meeting with the Florida Public Service Commission Monday to request a raise in utility rates.

According to TECO, the customers' utility bills would increase about $20 a month in 2025.


Sunday, August 25, 2024

Taste of Latino Food Festival takes over multiple streets in Historic Ybor City


Mark your calendars for October 20 as Centennial Park (1800 E 8th Ave) in Ybor City becomes the vibrant epicenter of culture and cuisine during the annual Taste of Latino Food Festival. From noon to 6pm, this family-friendly event offers a day filled with tantalizing flavors, lively performances, and rich cultural experiences—all for free. The event is put on by the same group that just broke the world record for the longest Cuban sandwich.....MORE

Friday, August 23, 2024

Wednesday, August 21, 2024

FULL SPEECH: New York Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez speaks at the DNC


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Transportation tidbits: New SunRunner station, Tampa e-bike vouchers, Ybor brick project


The Tampa Bay region’s first bus rapid transit system is adding a new station in downtown St. Pete. The Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority SunRunner system’s next stop will be at 150 First Ave. N. near the Sundial parking garage. During an August 16th press announcement, PSTA CEO Brad Miller says the new station drops passengers closer to Beach Drive, the Cross Bay Ferry and the St. Pete Pier. PSTA expects the station to be open by the end of 2024. Miller says service to the new station will have 15-minute headways until midnight on Fridays and Saturdays. PSTA has three new 40-foot hybrid buses to meet ridership demand, which spikes during special events like the Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg, Localtopia, Halloween on Central and the St. Pete Pride Parade Festival. MORE


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City of Tampa Announces New Dates and Locations to Apply for CRA's Housing Rehabilitation & Renovation Program


The new Housing Rehabilitation and Renovation Program will assist those within the Community Redevelopment Areas, or CRA's. The City of Tampa's Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) has announced new dates and locations for application distribution, processing and acceptance over the next three weeks for its Housing Rehabilitation & Renovation Program (HRRP). The program aims to provide financial assistance for the renovation and repair of homes within the City of Tampa's CRA Districts, ensuring safe and secure housing for all residents.....MORE

Saturday, August 17, 2024

PHOTOS two new blocks of brick streets added to Historic Ybor City


In a bid to calm traffic on a bustling road that sees significant pedestrian activity year-round, a project to brick Ybor City’s historic 7th Avenue is underway. The 1500 and 1600 Blocks have been completed, and they look fantastic.....MORE

Florida opts out of summer food assistance for kids, once again


Florida is opting out of a federal summer food assistance program for the second year in a row. The Summer Electronic Benefit Transfer Program for Children (Summer EBT), also known as Sun Bucks, is designed to help parents cover grocery bills in the summer, when school-provided free and reduced meals are less available.....MORE

COVID-19’s summer surge shows no signs of slowing down


A surge in COVID-19 infections has swept the country this summer, upending travel plans and bringing fevers, coughs and general malaise. It shows no immediate sign of slowing.....MORE

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Friday, August 16, 2024

Florida senator proposes statewide smoking ban if marijuana is legalized in November


While many municipalities in Florida have banned smoking on beaches and public parks, new legislation from a Florida lawmaker would expand those measures, banning smoking in all public places, if voters in November green-light recreational marijuana.....MORE

Thursday, August 15, 2024

Was your data leaked in massive breach? How to know, and what to do now


Billions in personal information records may have been exposed in an April data breach, a recent lawsuit has alleged, prompting warnings from identity experts.

A class action lawsuit filed in Florida claims a hacking group was able to access the database of National Public Data (NPD), a background check company that provides access to data “from various public record databases, court records, state and national databases and other repositories nationwide.”