Wednesday, January 15, 2014
Ex-TPD Cop Kills Man For Texting
It started with a father sending text messages to his daughter during the previews of a movie. It ended with the 43-year-old man shot dead at a Wesley Chapel movie theater and 71-year-old Curtis Reeves a retired TPD police officer in custody.......more
He Claims He Feared For His Life
The 71-year-old “had every right to defend himself” when hit with an unknown object, which witnesses claimed was theater popcorn. The defendant’s attorney stated in court today. It is believed he will use a “stand your ground” defense.......more
He Claims He Feared For His Life
The 71-year-old “had every right to defend himself” when hit with an unknown object, which witnesses claimed was theater popcorn. The defendant’s attorney stated in court today. It is believed he will use a “stand your ground” defense.......more
Labels:
Police Violence,
Rick Scott's Florida,
TPD
South Florida Rally: Close Guantanamo Now!
Over 100 protesters rallied near
U.S. Southern Command
U.S. Southern Command
To demand an end to the torture and abuse being
carried out in Guantanamo Bay.
carried out in Guantanamo Bay.
The rally was organized by South Florida-based POWIR – People’s Opposition to War, Imperialism, and Racism. The anti-war group formed a coalition
with several groups to lead the protest, including
Code Pink, Students for a Democratic Society and Veterans for Peace........more>
Mr. Blue: Pick A Candidate
Governor
We Recommend Nan Rich
We Recommend Nan Rich
Candidate | Status | Primary | General |
---|---|---|---|
Gibson, Kyle Chaderwick (NPA) | Active | ||
Adeshina, Yinka Abosede (REP) | Active | ||
Anderson, Rubin Lewis (NPA) | Active | ||
Crist, Charlie (DEM) | Active | ||
Cuevas-Neunder, Elizabeth (REP) | Active | ||
Devine, Timothy Michael (REP) | Active | ||
Fraleigh, James Edward (INT) | Active | ||
Giger, Herman Lee (NPA) | Active | ||
Griffis, Mark D. (NPA) | Active | ||
Horwath, Jefferson L. (NPA) | Active | ||
Khavari, Farid A (DEM) | Active | ||
Lipner, Ryan Adam (DEM) | Active | ||
Martelly, Marcelle (DEM) | Active | ||
Pribble II, Robert Leonard (REP) | Active | ||
Rabinowitz, Jeffrey Gabriel (NPA) | Active | ||
Reed, C. C. (NPA) | Active | ||
Rich, Nan H. (DEM) | Active | ||
Rolle, Leonard (NPA) | Active | ||
Samuel, Berthram B. (REP) | Active | ||
Scott, Richard L. (REP) *Incumbent | Active | ||
Smith, Dr. Joe (REP) | Active | ||
Smith, John Wayne (LPF) | Active | ||
Stewart, Jessica Lana (DEM) | Active | ||
Tolbert, Charles Frederick (NPA) | Active | ||
Trujillo, Lesther (NPA) | Active | ||
Wyllie, Adrian (LPF) | Active | ||
Yarrow, Atlee David (SPF) | Active |
Tuesday, January 14, 2014
Buccaneer Cheerleader Hottest In The NFL
Florida GOP Welcome Chris Christie
To benefit Gov. Rick Scott's re-election campaign
He will be in Fort Lauderdale, West Palm Beach and Orlando for a series of fund-raising appearances on behalf of the Republican Governors Association.....more>
Candidates File To Run For Florida Legislature
Labels:
2014 Candidates,
Brad Johnson,
Clarence Jackson,
David Welch,
DEMOCRATIC PARTY,
DeWayne Harvey,
Florida Blue Revolution,
Florida Dems,
Florida Lawmakers,
Ramon Alexander,
Rose Rocco
Monday, January 13, 2014
Tuition Equity At USF
All Bulls Are Equal
In the state of Florida, thousands of young people are denied access to higher education because they are forced to pay out of state tuition, despite meeting the requirements for in-state tuition. Ask the USF Board of Trustees and administration to change this, joining FIU and states across the country in granting tuition equity at USF.......here
Tampa Bay Bike Share
Opening day is set for some time in April, the organizers of
Tampa Bay Bike Share
are now looking for places to park their fleet of rental bikes around
Tampa’s downtown core.......more>
Tampa Bay Bike Share
are now looking for places to park their fleet of rental bikes around
Tampa’s downtown core.......more>
Umatilla Republican
Labels:
Alan Hays,
Florida's Right Wing,
Phil Ammann
Sunday, January 12, 2014
Three Amazing Florida Women
Progressive Florida
Three new amazing Democratic women
threw their hat into the ring for
countywide office around the state.
They are:
They are:
Pat Gerard for Pinellas
County Commission
Daniella Levine Cava for
Miami-Dade County Commission
Val Demings for Orange
County Mayor
Rick Scott's Florida Suicide Epidemic
No more renting guns to kill yourself
A chain of gun-shops that has built gun ranges across
Central Florida
has announced it will no longer rent out guns in order to stop a string of suicides that occurred when customers borrowed weapons and used them
to take their own lives.....more>
The Lower Green Swamp Preserve
Citizens rallied four years ago to ensure one of Hillsborough County's largest land holdings stayed free of developers' clutches forever. This month the county will finally open a small portion of what is now dubbed the Lower Green Swamp Preserve to public exploration for the first time in decades. County officials are planning a
grand opening for the preserve at 10 a.m. Jan. 28......more>
BTW, Republican Ken Hagan had alot to do with making this happen. Great work everyone.
grand opening for the preserve at 10 a.m. Jan. 28......more>
BTW, Republican Ken Hagan had alot to do with making this happen. Great work everyone.
City of Tampa's Free Mobile App
Bob connects you to Mayor Bob.
Saturday, January 11, 2014
Auburndale Fights For Student Safety
US Highway 92 and Old Dixie Highway
Over 150 community members gathered at the intersection to demand Polk County Florida commissioners take action for public safety for high school students.
Tenoroc High School
was built and opened up to Auburndale students in 2008. It is located near the intersection which has no sidewalks and lighting is almost non-existent Since the opening of Tenoroc High, there have been two students who, while walking to school,
were hit and killed by vehicles.......
more>
Over 150 community members gathered at the intersection to demand Polk County Florida commissioners take action for public safety for high school students.
Tenoroc High School
was built and opened up to Auburndale students in 2008. It is located near the intersection which has no sidewalks and lighting is almost non-existent Since the opening of Tenoroc High, there have been two students who, while walking to school,
were hit and killed by vehicles.......
more>
Stogie Party: Mr. Blue
Labels:
Florida Blue Revolution,
Mr. Blue,
Stogie Party
Friday, January 10, 2014
Stop Alex Sink Campaign
has created a Facebook group
looking to stop former state CFO Alex Sink from running
for statewide office in the future......more
Labels:
2014 Candidates,
Alex Sink,
Jessica Ehrlich,
Michael Hussey
Florida Tea Partier Trey Radel
Our partier gets 1 year of probation
After pleading guilty to possessing coke, avoiding the possible year in jail and $1000 fine such a charge can bring in the nation’s capitol......more
After pleading guilty to possessing coke, avoiding the possible year in jail and $1000 fine such a charge can bring in the nation’s capitol......more
Presently across the US, 500,000 non-violent drug offenders are sitting in America’s prisons for equal and sometimes even lesser crimes.
Please note, we have nothing against congressmen getting coked up once in a while. Some of us spent the late 70's and early 80's on this wonderful drug. It's the hypocrisy that bothers us.
Please note, we have nothing against congressmen getting coked up once in a while. Some of us spent the late 70's and early 80's on this wonderful drug. It's the hypocrisy that bothers us.
What Stogie Had For Lunch
Gus Bilirakis Thinks He Is Slick
Our very own Gus Bilirakis
is introducing a bill "to address Obamacare's security risks"
that he claims "could" happen, citing
is introducing a bill "to address Obamacare's security risks"
that he claims "could" happen, citing
FOX news and ALEC, Koch associated think tanks
that are pushing that idea to right-wing websites and blogs........more>
Thursday, January 9, 2014
Facts About Javier Manjarres
Paid Attack Dog
Taking on political opposition leaving the client’s hands clean. His broad modus operandi is to attack Republican political candidates
who do not pay him.
Taking on political opposition leaving the client’s hands clean. His broad modus operandi is to attack Republican political candidates
who do not pay him.
Dedicated to the truth without his spin
Labels:
Culture Of Corruption,
Florida GOP,
Florida's Right Wing,
Javier Manjarres,
Shark Tank,
TallahasseePay-To-Play Culture
Big Mistake Nick Ruiz
Nick Ruiz
Announces switch to run against Grayson, not Mica.
Announces switch to run against Grayson, not Mica.
Alan Grayson For Congress
Labels:
ALAN GRAYSON,
Nick Ruiz,
Progressive Florida
Marco Rubio Blocks Gay Black Judge's Nomination
Who he previously recommended
-- William Thomas, a gay black judge from Miami -- and, to the anger and puzzlement of many, is preventing the nomination from moving forward at all.......more>
-- William Thomas, a gay black judge from Miami -- and, to the anger and puzzlement of many, is preventing the nomination from moving forward at all.......more>
Chris Hayes explores the possible motivation behind Sen.
Rubio's obstruction of William Thomas.
here
Rubio's obstruction of William Thomas.
here
The Zombie Film Challenge
Tampa info
Wednesday, January 8, 2014
Alex Sink Party In St. Pete
Hosting the party are local Progressive leaders, St. Petersburg City Council members Steve Kornell and Darden Rice, Hillsborough County Commissioner Kevin Beckner and his partner Gil Sainz. Tonight at 6:30 p.m. in the Birchwood Grand Ballroom, 340 Beach Drive NE in St. Petersburg.
Florida Speaks Tour
Dine With Ted Cruz In Sarasota
Only $5,000.00
The Republican Party of Sarasota will honor the Texas Tea Party lawmaker.
2014 Statesman of the Year
Joining a list of past Republican standard-bearers such as
Sean Hannity and Donald Trump.
Sean Hannity and Donald Trump.
A HUGE crowd is expected! So Make sure to arrive EARLY
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