USF graduate assistants plan Tampa rally against DeSantis’ attacks on academic freedoms

Tomorrow, a labor union will demonstrate its discontent with recent legislation that aims to both limit what teachers and students can discuss in the classroom and increase Governor Ron DeSantis’ control over education in Florida.

USF-GAU, which represents graduate students at University of South Florida, plans to host the rally on Tuesday, March 7 at 12:30 pm in front of the Marshall Student Center on USF’s Tampa campus.

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Trump Claims DeSantis Enjoys Pushing Elderly People In Wheelchairs 'Off A Cliff'

A new Hillsborough County program aims to connect the community through locally grown food

We meet the leader behind Homegrown Hillsborough and local organization heads that say this program is a necessary step for the county.

A new food system program in Hillsborough County aims to educate residents and also connect local organizations already growing and distributing food. There are similar collaborations like this happening across the country.

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Florida Republicans file bill that would make puberty blockers, hormone therapy for trans youths illegal

The House version would require that doctors lose their licenses if they commit violations, while the Senate bill could lead to criminal charges....MORE

Rep. Maxwell Frost has a message for Gov. Ron DeSantis

Marco Rubio Wants To Re-Ban Trans Service Members

Rubio has declared that he wants to re-ban transgender service members. If you recall, disgraced former President Trump banned transgender service members, but President Joe Biden reversed that ban. Rubio wants the ban back. He claims that transgender people are compromising military readiness because… pronouns?.....MORE

Brightline is coming to Tampa

A Brightline train hit 130 mph during testing for its new service in Central Florida. The achievement makes Brightline the fastest train in Florida, a mark the intercity rail company is touting.

Brightline is also expanding with a new station in Tampa to connect Orlando to the west side of the state. The commute along Interstate 4 goes through some of the most heavily traveled roads in the state and passes through congestion at Disney World.

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7 big issues to watch in Florida’s 2023 legislative session

The Florida legislative session kicks off on March 7 with opening ceremonies, beginning a months-long process of writing, reviewing, amending, and trying to pass a veritable stampede of legislation for the state.

Here’s a few of the bigger ticket items to keep an eye on as the 2023 Florida Legislature starts its normal session.

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City leaders break ground on ‘Gas Worx’ gentrification in Ybor City

City and project leaders broke ground on the ‘Gas Worx’ development, Monday.

Kettler Inc. developers said the 50-acre multi-use project is designed to connect Tampa’s Channel District to Ybor City.

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Brody Buster Florida Tour in Tampa

APRIL 2, 2023 AT 3 PM

Ella's - Seminole Heights

The Reform Report in Ybor City

Marco Rubio and Rick Scott want to plug on the vaccine mandate for international travelers

Hoping it'll pave the way for Novak Djokovic to play in the big Miami Open tennis tournament later this month. more

Reagan library defaced ahead of visit from Florida Gov. DeSantis

Idle Moves in Ybor City

Crowbar - Ybor City

Matt Gaetz attack hilariously BACKFIRES on HIMSELF in real time

Rep. Maxwell Frost: We need to call DeSantis’ abuse of power for what it is: fascism

Since emailing you last week about Governor Ron DeSantis, I’ve had people tell me to stop using the word fascist. 

But I won’t stop. This is what’s going on, and we need to call DeSantis’ abuse of power for what it is: fascism.

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Fascism expert WARNS: Ron DeSantis will destroy our democracy

Luke Andrews in Tampa

MARCH 15, 2023 AT 3 PM  

Freckled Fin Irish Pub

Florida Rising is endorsing Dr. Sonja Brookins for Tampa City Council District 1

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Ron DeSantis sends officers to INTIMIDATE Trump supporters at his own event

Wake Up, Florida!

Florida Republicans propose ‘fascist’ bill to remove trans kids from parents’ custody

Florida Republicans are under fire for a slate of bills targeting transgender youth, including a proposal to allow courts to take custody over trans kids that’s been called “fascist” by its critics.....MORE

Matt Gaetz attack hilariously BACKFIRES on HIMSELF in real time

Hillbilly Hellcats in Tampa

MARCH 17, 2023 AT 9 PM

Ella's - Seminole Heights

Florida Republican Wants a One Party System

Who is Moms For Liberty and why do they want to ban your books?

Tampa Shit Water Co.

Janet Cruz Rifkin and Jane Castor why do you want to pump shitty water into

our drinking supply?

VOTE Sonja Brookins, Robin Lockett, Lynn Hurtak, Bill Carlson, Orlando Gudes, and Hoyt Prindle III to stop Disaster Castor’s shitty plans for shitty water for a shittier city. Chris Cano

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Hear DeSantis appointee's anti-gay comments

Gorod in Ybor City

Crowbar - Ybor City

A Day In Ybor City