Thursday, March 9, 2023
'Constitutional Carry' bill clears first vote in Senate Committee
Legislation that would allow Floridians to carry a gun without a permit is advancing onto the Senate floor.....MORE
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Protestors gather in Tampa amid DeSantis' stance on course material in classrooms
New calls for change in the Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis administration’s stance on course material in state classrooms were heard Monday afternoon as demonstrators gathered in Tampa, Orlando and Miami to voice their concerns.
Some said they had to travel from areas hours away.
“I came up from Jacksonville, Florida to show my solidarity with the book banning as well as just the different political chaos that has been going on with DeSantis,” Princess Damali-Roberts, representative with Black Power Rising, said.
Wednesday, March 8, 2023
Florida ‘blogger’ bill draws criticism across political aisle
A bill filed that would require bloggers who profit off of their work while covering Florida’s elected officials is drawing criticism from across the political aisle, including from prominent Republicans.....MORE
Florida bill defines drag shows as ‘serious danger to public health & safety’ for kids
Florida lawmakers have drafted legislation to ban drag show performances if children might see them in restaurants, bars, or other venues. Should the bill pass, businesses that violate the proposed rules would risk their license to operate.....MORE
Florida lawmakers want to ban transgender residents from changing birth certificates
Florida lawmakers filed legislation to ban changing the listed sex on a birth certificate and prohibiting a state agency, political subdivision, public postsecondary institution, or person providing services to the various groups from paying for, or reimbursing, gender reassignment treatments.....MORE
Ybor City Saturday Market
Sat, Mar 11, 2023 at 9:00 AM
Centennial Park, 1800 E 8th Ave, Tampa, FL
The Ybor City Saturday Market takes place on select Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Historic Ybor City Centennial Park, 1800 E 8th Ave., Tampa.
The free open-air market features local artists, artisans and independent businesses selling gourmet foods and sauces, teas, coffees, cupcakes, cookies, French macaroons, fresh-baked breads, prepared foods, pet treats, honey, fine cigars, unique gifts, photography, artwork, jewelry, woodworking, handmade bath and body products, candles and more.
Ron DeSantis Is Helping Utility Companies Keep Floridians in the Dark
Utility companies flooded Ron DeSantis’s campaign coffers with donations. Now, the Florida governor is allowing them to withhold information about widespread power shutoffs to their struggling customers.....MORE
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