New College alumni continue to express concern, following release of Trustee Spalding’s texts

The College Hall, New College of Florida. Alaska Miller/Wikimedia

Recently released text messages suggest New College of Florida Trustee, Matthew Spalding, coordinated efforts behind the scenes to overhaul the institution’s leadership. Alumni have said this news raises legal and ethical concerns.....MORE

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Gasparilla Music Festival 2023

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Big Cat Rescue in Tampa, featured in 'Tiger King,' to close

Tarpon Springs Sponge Docks Springtime Art & Craft Festival

APRIL 22, 2023 AT 10 AM

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JENerational Change; Workers Strike Back: We Need Labor Solidarity Across Political Factions

FRAUD: Trump’s Manhattan grand jury indictment isn’t just porn star payoff crimes

Donald Trump faces more than 30 counts related to business fraud in an indictment from a Manhattan grand jury, according to two sources familiar with the case.....MORE

The Mouse Roared: Disney has quietly foiled De Santis's Plan to control its Florida businesses

The Mouse roared so quietly that no one heard it, until now. That sound you are hearing are MAGA’s Tears: HERE

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The Market: Earth Day Celebration

SUNDAY, APRIL 16, 2023 AT 10 AM – 3 PM

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2023 Women's History Month Celebration: St. Pete City Employees

Trump indicted in Stormy Daniels hush-money case

Former President Trump was indicted on criminal charges in New York on Thursday for his role in organizing hush money payments made to an adult film star during his 2016 campaign, according to a source familiar with the proceedings.

The history-making indictment marks the first time a president has been charged in a criminal matter and comes as several law enforcement entities are investigating Trump’s conduct in numerous probes.

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Mother’s Day Reggae Festival in St. Pete

Jane Goodall visits Tampa Bay are in hopes to inspire environmental action

Florida bill would make restrooms exclusive to males, females

A bill filed in the Florida House and Senate would make it a crime if a person refuses to leave a bathroom that does not match their sex assigned at birth.

CS/HB 1521, dubbed the “Safety in Private Spaces Act,” would make it a second-degree misdemeanor for people 18 years or older to use a restroom or changing facility designated for the opposite sex if they refuse to immediately leave when asked.

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Rep. Maxwell Frost SLAMS Republicans Over This Pathetic Failure

With A Lawsuit, A Black Church Aims To Bring The Proud Boys To An End

Photo by Anthony Crider

Over the course of their violent, seven-year history, the Proud Boys have faced plenty of consequences: They’ve been slapped with criminal charges throughout their ranks, admonished by Congress, labeled as domestic terrorists in two countries, and publicly scorned. Yet they continue to mobilize, committing acts of bigoted political violence and leading a surge of extremist activity across the country.

Now, a historic Black church community in Washington, D.C., is hoping its $22 million lawsuit against the far-right street gang will finally bring an end to their campaign of terror.

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Legislation to make School Board races partisan prepped for final House approval

A measure that would have voters decide whether the Florida Constitution should be changed to make School Board races partisan is ready for a final vote.....MORE

Universal Orlando launches all-new ticket offer for Florida residents

Creator: Christine Linsdell

As if Floridians didn’t need more of an excuse to visit Universal Orlando Resort, the theme park just announced an all-new ticket offer just for Sunshine State residents.

The new “Buy a Day, Get 2 Days Free on a 2-Park, 1-day Park-to-Park Ticket” offer allows guests to enjoy three days of theme park thrills for the price of one.

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Why DeSantis 'really stepped in it' on abortion issue

College ends partnership with Florida school over ‘David’ issue

A Michigan college has ended its partnership with a Florida charter school whose principal was forced to resign after a parent complained sixth graders were exposed to pornography during a lesson on Renaissance art that included Michelangelo’s “David” sculpture.....MORE

St Pete Tacos & Tequila Fest

MAY 13 AT 12 PM – MAY 14 AT 8 PM

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Gun rights activists say permitless carry misses target, should be rejected by Gov. DeSantis

As the Senate prepares to pass a permitless carry bill, many hard-line conservatives say Gov. Ron DeSantis should reject it.

“This bill is a half-measure and is not what gun owners were promised,” said gun activist Matt Collins. “It isn’t true Constitutional Carry because it doesn’t include an open carry provision. This bill is weak and failed leadership on part of Governor DeSantis and the Republican legislative leadership. Gun owners deserve better.”

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Gasparilla Music Festival 2023 lineup

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With 30 days until gates open, Tampa's Gasparilla Music Festival (GMF) has announced that a giant of the modern rap game will headline the 2023 edition of its party.

Run The Jewels, the duo featuring Killer Mike and El-P, leads GMF's initial lineup announcement made public this morning. While a daily lineup has yet to be announced, Run the Jewels, which just announced a 10th anniversary tour, and will presumably headline night one of GMF on Saturday, April 29 in downtown Tampa.

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Bill allowing Governor to control athletic association moves to Senate floor

A measure putting the Governor in charge of all but one of the appointments to the Florida High School Athletic Association (FHSAA) is heading for the Senate floor.....MORE

Florida permitless carry bill expected to pass today

The Florida Senate is expected to pass a bill allowing people to carry concealed firearms without a permit on Thursday. It comes as the debate around guns heats up following the Nashville school shooting.

If approved by the Senate, the bill, HB 543, will head to the Gov. DeSantis’ desk. He’s already said he would sign the bill.

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Disney Gives Ron DeSantis a Taste of His Own Medicine