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Tuesday, March 7, 2023

Florida bill would give DeSantis power to allow pre-game prayers at school sporting events

A proposal that would give Gov. Ron DeSantis power to shape the Florida High School Athletic Association Board of Directors and allow schools to offer pre-game prayers over stadium public-address systems got backing Monday in the Senate....MORE

How about a Muslim prayers? Will they offer those?

Tampa Hoods: Downtown

Florida Ave

USF Police Clash with Protesters

USF Students for a Democratic Society Brutilized by Police

State of Florida in the Business of Kidnapping

Read SB254 HERE

Pissed off Joe Biden takes PUBLIC SHOT at Ron DeSantis

Monday, March 6, 2023

The Wandering Hours In Tampa

APRIL 16, 2023 AT 3 PM

Ella's - Seminole Heights

Ron DeSantis Might Have Serious Mental Issues

Ybor Paparazzi

Chynaa and Sam

Matt Gaetz doesnt need a buddy to be dumb AND dumber at CPAC

Drew Peterson in Tampa

APRIL 7, 2023 AT 9 PM

Ella's - Seminole Heights

Ron DeSantis: Last Week Tonight with John Oliver

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.

More HERE

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.

More HERE

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.

More HERE

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.

More HERE