Saturday, July 27, 2024

Hillsborough commission responds to school board lawsuit over ballot measure


The Hillsborough County Board of County Commissioners responded in a court filing Friday to a lawsuit from the Hillsborough County School Board over a ballot measure.....MORE

Kamala Harris shifts tone on Gaza, but advocates say US voters want more

Vice President Kamala Harris and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu meet at the Eisenhower Executive Office Building in the White House complex in Washington, DC, on July 25 [Julia Nikhinson/AP Photo]

The vice president — and the Democrats’ likely nominee for the presidency — emphasised the plight of Palestinians in Gaza after meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Thursday. Nevertheless, she pledged ongoing support for Israel.....MORE

Friday, July 26, 2024

Half of Florida households struggle to afford basics, United Way report reveals


A report from the United Way shows that almost half of Floridians are struggling to afford the basics. That’s one of the surprising findings on affordability for the Tampa Bay region and the state.....MORE

Judge takes final step to overturn Florida’s ‘Stop WOKE Act’

 A judge issued a final order Friday to overturn a Florida law pushed by Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis that attempted to limit diversity and race-based discussions in private workplaces.....MORE



Netanyahu Is BLOCKING The Development Of A Children's Hospital In Gaza


"The public fight between Yoav Gallant and Benjamin Netanyahu over plans to build a field hospital for Gazan children continues, with the defense minister accusing the prime minister’s staff of failing to advance the original plan to send sick and injured children abroad through Israel.

According to a statement from Gallant’s office, Netanyahu accepted the minister’s recommendation that complex cases be sent abroad by way of Israel. Gallant claims that he turned to the Prime Minister’s Office and National Security Council asking for a directive to all relevant ministries to cooperate on the plan."

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Ana DESTROYS Alan Dershowitz In Debate On Netanyahu


Lawyer Alan Dershowitz debated TYT host Ana Kasparian on NewsNation about Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's address to U.S. Congress. Cenk Uygur and Ana Kasparian discuss on The Young Turks.

Fight over Florida's abortion amendment statement heads to the Supreme Court


A political committee leading efforts to pass a constitutional amendment on abortion rights has asked the Florida Supreme Court to invalidate a revised "financial impact statement" that would appear on the November ballot with the initiative.....MORE


Florida art non-profits are concerned about their future after Gov. DeSantis vetoes arts funding bill


Members of the arts community are worried about the future after Governor Ron DeSantis vetoed a $32-million grant package earlier this year.....MORE

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Obama drops SURPRISE good news for Kamala


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Harris says she won’t be ‘silent’ on Gaza suffering after Netanyahu meeting




“What has happened in Gaza over the past nine months is devastating. The images of dead children and desperate, hungry people fleeing for safety, sometimes displaced for the second, third or fourth time,” Harris said.

“We cannot look away in the face of these tragedies. We cannot allow ourselves to become numb to the suffering. And I will not be silent.”


Kamala Harris' First Campaign Ad Featuring Beyonce's "Freedom"


What Stogie Had For Lunch

Ahi Tuna Bowl
Bart's Tavern in Seminole Heights