Tourism, fishing and public health are being threatened by contaminants turning beaches a bright blue-green at the southern end of the state’s peninsula.
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Algae that covers much of Lake Okeechobee has been growing and flowing through canals connecting the freshwater lake to sensitive estuaries on the east and west coasts of the state.
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Residents and business owners fear the thick, toxic slime could strand their boats in marinas during peak tourism months.HERE -----
Rick Scott issued an emergency order Monday in response to the toxic algae bloom covering most of Lake Okeechobee. Such declarations won’t undo years of environmental degradation allowed in Florida under Scott and other Republican officials.here
The reason Rick Scott's net income rose 55 percent in 2017 has to do with electric cars, China partnerships, a company turnaround, and a single transaction that resulted in a revenue boost of as much as $550 million to the governor and his family. HERE
Unveiling of plans for a shiny new $892 million stadium in Ybor City by the Tampa Bay Rays organization Tuesday struck out on the key question: a funding source.
The presentation is seen by many—supporters, opponents, and skeptics alike—as an effort to gain converts.more
In recent weeks, Scott has sent a flurry of political presents Tampa’s way — revealing a private company’s interest in a high-speed rail link between Tampa and Orlando, allocating $2.7 million for the city’s fledgling street car system, and pushing personally to place an Ybor City census tract on the state’s list for a federal tax break that may help pay for a new Tampa Bay Rays ballpark.
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Plenty of Democrats are skeptical of Scott’s motives, including Hillsborough County Democratic Party chairwoman Ione Townsend.
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They see Scott’s largesse as a maneuver to cut the vote margins in November in a key Democratic stronghold. Scott is challenging Sen. Bill Nelson for his seat.
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"That’s probably the game plan, Hillary Clinton took Hillsborough by 41,000 votes. For a Republican to be making some political investments in our county? I’m sure it’s viewed by them as ‘we’ll reap some rewards down the road."Ione Townsend
How many different mothers an applicant has fathered children.
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Sean Shawis calling for Chief Financial Officer Jimmy Patronis to apologize for his “racially biased” questioning of an African-American applicant at the June 14 clemency hearing in Tallahassee.
Stephen Perenich is running in Florida’s District 12 Congressional race and has set an ambitious goal this week to WALK THE DISTRICT. Mr Perenich and his team will be walking over 55 miles this week to knock on the doors of potential voters. It’ll be tough to get through this week in the hot Florida summer, but Mr Perenich and his team both believe that getting out his message and platform is worth it. With the help of gracious volunteers, the team believes this week will be a huge success. If you’d like to get involved with the campaign or volunteer, please contact them. Here
He is running for office in Florida’s 22nd Congressional District.
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He took aim at Fred Guttenberg, father of Parkland victim 14-year-old Jaime Guttenberg.
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“C'mon Fred. I can't only imagine the pain you are feeling over the loss of your daughter, but stop exploiting her death in the name of some political agenda,” Manjarres tweeted at Fred Guttenberg. here
In the Crazy Town political atmosphere we now inhabit, you can get whiplash trying to follow the bouncing slime balls. Or, in this case, tar balls. Because when it comes to bizarre politics, look no further than the Florida coast and the prospect of oil rigs offshore.here
Tampa
Bay’s first CBD Dispensary, Chillum Glass Gallery and CBD Dispensary, is now open
for business and ready to help local residents who may be suffering from pain, anxiety,
stress and a long list of other ailments
Cannabidiol,
commonly referred to as CBD, has demonstrated many benefits in treating
everything from cancer, epilepsy, pain, arthritis, and anxiety. Sales and
promotions of CBD products are exploding across the United States. The industry
is on track to exceed $2 billion a year by 2021 according to Cannabis research
firm Brightfield Group.
With
the recent surge of popularity in CBD products, Carlos Hermida, the brainchild
behind Chillum Glass Gallery and CBD Dispensary, hopes his business will be a
beacon for residents in need.