Sunday, April 30, 2023

Crisis in Corrections | Part 3


The I-Team reveals the factors building to what some state leaders call a breaking point in the Florida Department of Corrections.

Saturday, April 29, 2023

Crisis in Corrections | Part 2


The I-Team reveals the factors building to what some state leaders call a breaking point in the Florida Department of Corrections.

JenZ Report: Talking Trans Justice


GenZ discussion about the variety of transgender issues in the news

Crisis in Corrections | Part 1


The ABC Action News I-Team reveals the factors building to what some state leaders call a breaking point in the Florida Department of Corrections.

House passes bill lowering long gun purchase age from 21 to 18


The House passed legislation that would lower the legal age to buy a rifle or long gun from 21 to 18, resurrecting emotional debate over gun laws. Democrats scolded Republicans for rolling back part of the gun control measures passed into law after the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School massacre in Parkland in 2018.....MORE

Legislature approves elections bill with resign-to-run fix for Gov. DeSantis


An elections bill that hikes fines on third-party voter registration groups, shortens the window to return mail ballots and ensures Gov. Ron DeSantis doesn’t need to resign to run for President passed the House and is on its way to DeSantis’ desk.

Democrats say the bill is 'designed to keep communities down and apathetic and hopeless.'

More HERE

Thursday, April 27, 2023

DeSantis FINALLY Gets What He Deserves, Crushed By Disney Surprise


Florida Governor Ron DeSantis finally gets payback for all of the insane power play attacks DeSantis attempted against Disney. John Iadarola and Farron Cousins break it down on The Damage Report.


Just Life in Ybor City




Gasparilla Music Festival to kick off this weekend


Although we are still a few days away from the first day of the Gasparilla Music Festival, preparations have already begun in Downtown Tampa.

The two-day event will take place at Curtis Hixon Park on Saturday and Sunday.

More HERE

State Senate passes controversial Florida elections changes


The Florida Senate on Wednesday approved a sweeping elections bill aimed at continuing Republican leaders’ efforts to crack down on voter-registration groups and ensuring Gov. Ron DeSantis doesn’t have to resign from office to run for president.....MORE

Florida Legislature passes restrictions on unions – the bill now heads to Ron DeSantis


The Florida House on Wednesday gave final approval to a controversial plan that would place additional restrictions on public-employee unions, teeing up the issue for Gov. Ron DeSantis.....MORE

BLOCKED: Alvin Bragg just asked the judge to do this to Trump and it’s about damn time!


Proactive Manhattan D.A. Alvin Bragg has asked a judge for an order to prevent evidence given to Trump’s legal team from appearing on phones around the world.....MORE

New College of Florida Board of Trustees vote to deny tenure to five professors


Hundreds of protestors, some holding signs reading 'Protect Professors; Resist Fascism' gathered on the New College campus ahead of the meeting.....MORE

Florida Republicans aim to eliminate local renters’ rights ordinances


With lawmakers on both sides of the debate pointing to a housing crisis, the Florida House on Wednesday passed a controversial bill that would lead to state law trumping local regulations governing landlords and tenants.....MORE

Trump accidentally SCREWS himself in stunning courtroom update


The Legal Breakdown episode 56:  Glenn Kirschner joins to discuss Trump's posts during the E. Jean Carroll case.


Tampa Hoods: Ybor Heights

Ybor Heights 

Vlogger Todd Newton in Ybor City


Ybor Life

7th Ave

Wednesday, April 26, 2023

JENerational Change: DESANTIS SUED by Disney, Biden Running for Reelection, remembering Harry Belafonte

Hosted by Jen Perelman and Peter Hager

The Tampa CRA board approves $14,000,000 funding request to repair and restore the Iconic Tampa Theatre.

Author=John Bradley (Ebyabe)

“Our Goal is to present a fully restored Tampa Theatre to the community in time for the Theatre’s 100th anniversary in October of 2026,” said John Bell, President & CEO, Tampa Theatre.....MORE

I call "BS"!


“I just heard yesterday that some of the people in the Patel Center, that were right adjacent to where this was happening, actually barricaded their doors because they were afraid that this was an active shooter situation,” [USF President Rhea] Law said. “They didn't know what was going on. So it was not insignificant.”....MORE

Disney sues DeSantis, alleging 'targeted campaign of government retaliation'


The Walt Disney Company sued Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis on Wednesday over the Republican's takeover of its theme park district, alleging the governor waged a "targeted campaign of government retaliation" after the company opposed a law critics call “Don't Say Gay.”....MORE


Bernie Sanders endorses Biden, rules out 2024 bid of his own

Sen. Bernie Sanders of Vermont said Tuesday that he would forgo another presidential bid of his own and instead endorse President Joe Biden’s reelection.....MORE

Tuesday, April 25, 2023

Ron DeSantis Gets WEIRD When Asked This Simple Question


Why Isn't Jimmy Dore Leading The Labor Movement?


Tampa Hoods: Ybor City

7th Ave

Key West connection: The twist that turned the cigar industry toward Tampa


Ybor Paparazzi

Glen

Fulton County DA in Georgia is planning to announce her Donald Trump indictment decision this summer


Donald Trump gets hit with devastating news that the Fulton County DA in Georgia is planning to announce her indictment decision this summer as security preparations send a bad signal for Trump. John Iadarola and David Shuster break it down on The Damage Report.

Calling all Willie Nelson fans: Country star to visit Tampa on 2023 Outlaw Music Festival tour


On Saturday, Oct. 7, Nelson is set to take over the MidFlorida Credit Union Amphitheatre in Tampa – bringing along other acts including The Avett Brothers, Gov't Mule, Elizabeth Cook and Particle Kid.....MORE

Tampa's City Council runoff election results


District 1
  • Sonja Brookins — 8,931 votes | 35%
  • Alan Clendenin — 16,236 votes | 64%

District 2
  • Robin Lockett — 9,679 votes | 38%
  • Guido Maniscalco — 15,761 votes | 62%

District 3
  • Janet Cruz — 10,171 votes | 39%
  • Lynn Hurtak (incumbent) — 15,439 votes | 60%

District 6
  • Charlie Miranda — 3,798 votes | 51%
  • Hoyt Prindle III — 3,662 votes | 49%