Saturday, November 2, 2024

Halloween is over, but the election litigation is getting really scary


“Something wicked this way comes.” Those words from William Shakespeare’s “Macbeth” capture a certain dread that takes hold of some of us tasked with covering the legal elements of the presidential election. Just as Halloween ended, things in the days leading into Election Day have begun to get…well, spooky. Call it election jitters, but some of us have been here before.....MORE

Wednesday, October 30, 2024

'Blood coming down my leg': Ybor mass shooting survivors reflect one year later


He did say he likes them "younger"

Former President Trump tries to kiss child on the lips


A Special Monologue for the Republican in Your Life


Tonight’s monologue is for Republicans. If you have someone in your life who is either planning to vote for Trump or thinking about it, please send this to them. Ask a Republican you love and respect to watch this. The whole thing. As a personal favor to you. We are a week away from the election so make sure to get out and vote on Tuesday, November 5th.

It could soon cost to ride Tampa’s downtown streetcar; HART wants riders’ opinions


As 2024 nears its end, passengers might start having to pay to ride the popular streetcars in downtown Tampa again.....MORE

Elmira's Wildlife Sanctuary animals OK after recent hurricanes


Recovering from back-to-back hurricanes at your home is hard enough, but the volunteers at Elmira’s Wildlife Sanctuary in Wimauma also had dozens of animals and the entire sanctuary to take care of after the storms.....MORE

18-year-old arrested after waving machete toward 2 women at Neptune Beach polling location


Their Future Your Choice


City of Tampa Offering Virtual Appointments for Hurricane Recovery Permit Assistance


If your home was affected by severe weather during Hurricanes Helene and Milton and you live within the city limits of Tampa, the City of Tampa's online tool for virtual appointments can help.....MORE



Israel, Haiti top CPJ list of states where journalist murders go unpunished


Israel is the world’s second-worst offender after Haiti in letting the murder of journalists go unpunished, according to a new report from the Committee to Protect Journalists.....MORE

Madonna opener and 'Ru Paul’s Drag Race' winner Bob The Drag Queen is back in Tampa this weekend


Months after supporting some singer named Madonna on her “Celebration” tour, Bob The Drag Queen brings her outlandish ball gowns, raunchy humor, and more to an abnormally busy Saturday at Tampa's Straz Center, which will see two performances of “The Boy Who Loved Batman,” a “neo-gothic cabaret” show, and a book talk from Hillary Clinton.....MORE

Tickets to see Bob The Drag Queen play Ferguson Hall at Tampa's David A. Straz Center for the Performing Arts on Saturday, Nov. 2 are still available and start at $34.25 HERE

This Is How Astronauts Vote From Space


Many consider voting a civic duty, even in those countries where it is not compulsory. People go to great lengths to exercise their democratic right of choosing their representatives in politics, but sometimes circumstances don’t make it easy. Imagine if you want to vote but you are in space – your nearest drop-off location for your ballot might be more difficult to reach than others.....MORE



Stop Making Sense


Stop Making Sense
Talking Heads Tribute
Skipper's Smokehouse
910 Skipper Rd, Tampa
Saturday, Nov. 2, 2024, 8pm to 10:30ish

Tickets:
$20 advanced HERE
$25 at the door

Tampa reforms accessory dwelling unit policy


Accessory dwelling units (ADUs) were first approved by the city of Tampa in July. Now, the city has reformed its policy to tackle the housing shortage. The update will make it easier for homeowners to build accessory dwelling units (detached garage to apartment), also known as mother-in-law suites.....MORE
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In her closing message to America before Election Day, Harris pledges to fight


Great campaigners and great presidents are leaders who understand that their central role is often to inspire. Last night, Kamala Harris showed herself the worthy head of a nearly flawless campaign — and the worthy leader of a nation in need of the kind of president she will be.....MORE



Federal funding approved for Port Tampa Bay study on renewable and green energy use


The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is giving a big financial boost to Port Tampa Bay to improve climate and air quality control at the transportation and logistics hub.

The port is getting $1.8 million in federal funding to develop air emissions reduction standards and other long-term planning initiatives. Federal officials want port officials to conduct a feasibility study and to develop a plan that will eventually lead to zero emissions over time. Much of the funding is designed to help influence the use of renewable and clean energy sources to run the port.


Monday, October 28, 2024

Atlantic Hurricane Season Could End With A Roar: More Storms Possible In November


Despite November being the final month of the Atlantic hurricane season, AccuWeather forecasters warn that the tropics are not done yet. One to three more named storms are predicted to form, with potential impacts from Florida to the Carolinas.....MORE

Amendment 3 Election Night Watch Party at BattleBuds Bunker


Day of Hate


Ballot boxes burned in Oregon, Washington


Authorities are investigating after two ballot drop boxes were burned in Oregon and Washington on Monday, just more than a week out from Election Day.....MORE

Too Far from Texas - Cassie Jean and the Fireflies


What Stogie Had For Lunch

Pepper Steak
Yellow Rice and Plattanos