DEBUNKED! “There is absolutely no way Glenn Beck raped a woman on March 14, 1990, because I was sailing with him and some friends that same day,” says local Tampa retiree Gil Stefano........here
The Tampa Tribune has taken written content from bloggers Tina Dupuy, Pushing Rope, Alex Pickett and Sticks of Fire. These articles and op-eds were not paid for and in many cases taken without consent. It is time for the Tampa Tribune/TBO.com to cease this activity.
How else would you explain this rant, rated “Pants on Fire” by PolitiFact, for so obscuring what is, at heart, a positive message from the President of the United States to schoolchildren about the importance of getting a good education?........here
A no-kill animal shelter provides homeless cats and dogs with a safe and loving residence while its volunteers do their utmost to reduce the overpopulation of dogs and cats through spay and neuter surgery........here
Drilling Rights Off Florida Coast Let me first clarify that Florida Energy Associates may have nothing to do with Hugo Chavez or Citgo. I don’t have a clue. This is an attempt to create and spread an unsubstantiated rumor........here
Gorrie Elementary PTA president says she supports the president, but not the timing of his speech. "We want to focus on the curriculum, getting kids educated. I see it as a slight interruption of their day," says Gorinne O'Rourke........here Schools are receiving some emails from parents protesting the speech. One parent writes she believes the president's speech is an "indoctrination of a radical revolution."
A domestic battery case against porn star and potential Louisiana U.S. Senate contender Stormy Daniels has been dropped after the alleged victim chose not to prosecute.......here
I just spoke with Florida Republican Party press secretary Katie Gordon, regarding state party chairman Jim Greer's denunciation of President Obama's upcoming national address to schoolchildren on Tuesday. Gordon stood by the party's press release -- and said that children should not be subjected to what she said is a clear attempt at political indoctrination........more
Even if you don’t know who Jacob Christiano is, chances are you’ve seen his work: long poems carefully lettered in brightly colored chalk along St. Petersburg sidewalks..........here
Hillsborough County Commissioner Rose Ferlita is demanding that a meeting on Wednesday be open to the public. It concerns the legal battle of Commissioner Kevin White.
There is one week left to nominate blogs, bloggers and blog posts from the Florida progressive/liberal/Democratic blogosphere for the 2009 Florida Netroots Awards. This is the third year for these awards, which are designed to recognize the best of the best in the Florida Netroots. Right now is the nomination period, where anyone can suggest their favorites in the various categories. Starting on August 8, the award voting will be opened and will include all eligible nominees.
The winners will be announced in October at the Netroots event at the Florida Democratic Party's state convention........here
So here he is, the guy who sells dresses at the corner of North Boulevard and Columbus, right in front of the King Grocery. He takes Visa, MasterCard, American Express and Discover.......here
I am a little late on updating you on the most recent Cone Ranch meetings. Recall the Cone Ranch deal was our County Commission bending over backwards at a questionable proposal to buy the publicly owned land by private investors.........here
Didn't know the name of the girl with the Muslim head covering, or where she was from. But as Lawrence walked by a classroom at Springstead High School on Wednesday, the 16-year-old junior did know one thing: The girl wasn't standing for the Pledge of Allegiance.......here Lawrence, an JROTC member plans to enlist in the Army next summer. Don't do it Heather. Kate's Take
This story by TampaBay.com, "Light Rail Study Will Help Decide Which Segment in Tampa to Build First" catches me by surprise and I'd be curious where most Tampa Rail readers would stand on this issue.........here
The Ybor City State Museum will present Author John V Cinchett signing copies of his new book Vintage Tampa Signs and Scenes - a pictorial collection of 200 historic Tampa photos of the 1950s never before seen........more
Florida attorney Jack L. Townsend, Sr joined with the firm Edwards and Ragatz on July 30 in filing a class action lawsuit against The City Of Temple Terrace for allowing American Traffic Solutions (ATS) to operate a traffic camera program designed to generate $3 million in annual revenue primarily from vehicles turning right on red lights........here Temple Terrace, Florida Revenue Stream