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Ron DeSantis gets WORST news possible in Florida
National lobbyists drove anti-trans legislation in Florida, other states
Do No Harm, a nonprofit that launched last year to oppose diversity initiatives in medicine, has evolved into a significant leader in statehouses seeking to ban gender-affirming care for transgender youths, producing model legislation that an Associated Press analysis found has been used in at least three states, including Florida.....MORE
Thursday, May 18, 2023
South St. Pete has a new ‘Catalyst’
Elihu Brayboy previously said he wanted young entrepreneurs – preferably with a culinary background – to reimagine the Chief’s Creole Café site and “take it to another level.” He got his wish. More
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DOPEY: DeSantis just squandered a major Disney investment
Florida’s anti-woke governor just cost his state a billion-dollar Disney investment in a thousand Imagineer jobs.
On Thursday, Disney proved it wasn’t bluffing in its ongoing war with Gov. Ron DeSantis when it announced its plan to pull a one billion dollar project previously slated for Central Florida.
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What Stogie Had For Lunch
DeSantis Signs Bill To Wreck Florida's Economy To Bolster His Presidential Campaign
Florida governor Ron DeSantis is expected to officially launch his presidential campaign any day now, and he recently signed legislation pandering to a national conservative audience. Unfortunately for the state of Florida, the legislation will wreck our economy, and business leaders are already sounding the alarm bells about how this is going to hurt everyone in the state. The bill restricts immigration into Florida, which is a vital part of our workforce, but you can see why a national candidate on the Republican side would do this to gain votes. Ring of Fire's Farron Cousins explains what's happening.
Pricey fountain in Ybor City gets an overhaul
“The sad thing is, obviously they had to enclose the fountain. We all know because the homeless population overwhelmed it, used it as their bathtub, shower, beach area if you would,” said Thomas Falahee, who owns the Stained Market Place across from the fountain.....MORE
Democrats, advocates demand action on gun control
Creator: William Wootton
Following another round of deadly mass shootings, Democrats and advocates are demanding that Congress move forward with gun control legislation.....MORE
A teen fired 141 rounds from his AR-15-style rifle in his neighborhood.
Police in Farmington, New, Mexico, released chilling video of Monday’s shooting spree and provided details on how residents rushed to help the victims.
Video footage of shooting spree
Chief Steve Hebbe described a chaotic scene in the neighborhood. Three people were killed and six others wounded in the mass shooting. He said residents helped officers follow the trail of the gunman.
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Federal judge to weigh temporary halt on transgender health care rules, law
Gov. Ron DeSantis has taken a pincer grip to transgender care by using his administrative power to halt minors from accessing it, prevent state dollars from being used to pay for it, and using his sway over lawmakers to codify the high-profile rules into law.
These changes, which have been roundly criticized as cruel and discriminatory by transgender advocates, will have a key moment in court on Friday.
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JENerational Change: DeSantis To Trump: You're Not Right-Wing ENOUGH On Abortion
Hosted by Jen Perelman and Peter Hager
Governor DeSantis is banking his presidential aspirations on a far-right socially conservative message which includes effectively banning abortion. He'll soon find out that Trump is not afraid to run populist LEFT, even on abortion.
We'll be speaking with Jason Haber, Author of The Business of Good: Social Entrepreneurship and the New Bottom Line.
Then, we'll be speaking with Christian Sorensen, former U.S. Air Force Arabic linguist about the 'Business of War' in Ukraine and beyond.
Ron DeSantis signs five bills that LGBTQ Floridians call a “slate of hate”
With LGBTQ advocates decrying it as a “slate of hate,” Gov. Ron DeSantis on Wednesday signed a suite of bills that will prohibit or limit medical care for transgender people, prevent minors from attending drag shows and impose restrictions on which bathrooms trans people can use.....MORE
New College students plan alternative graduation in protest of commencement speaker, campus changes
Students at the embattled New College of Florida plan to hold an alternative graduation in protest of the state’s takeover and the person slated to speak at the school’s official commencement ceremony.....MORE
Tampa City Council aims to address affordable housing crisis
The housing and rental market in Tampa is red hot, but a downside of that is that there are few affordable housing options.
On Thursday, city council members will look at options to address the affordable housing crisis.
More HERE
Governor Newsom SHUTS UP Ron DeSantis in takedown of the year
INTERVIEW: Brian interviews California Governor Gavin Newsom about Ron DeSantis' authoritarian moves and his recent trips to the South to meet with Democrats in red states.
Tampa Pride event canceled after governor's controversial bill signing
The President of Tampa Pride, Carrie West, spoke by phone and told us that the group's "Pride on the River" event is being pulled—because the group "didn't feel comfortable having a public celebration on the waterfront given the current climate."....MORE
Wednesday, May 17, 2023
House Dems call for probe into DeSantis' use of Florida police force
Democrats on the House Judiciary Committee on Wednesday called for an investigation into Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis's (R) handling of the state's law enforcement agency.....MORE
Hillsborough County commissioners award commendation to 'plandemic' MAGA pastor
Screengrab via Hillsborough County
This morning, a Tampa pastor with a well-documented history of spreading dangerous conspiracy theories— like mass shootings are false flags and the COVID-19 pandemic was planned by Bill Gates—was awarded a commendation by the Hillsborough County Board of Commissioners for his community service.....MORE
Florida Department Of Health Says Prepare Now For 2023 Hurricane Season
The Atlantic Hurricane Season is less than one month away, and the lessons of last year’s Hurricanes Ian and Nicole, are still fresh in the minds of Floridians.
That’s why your West Central Florida County Health Departments serving Citrus, Hernando, Highlands, Hillsborough, Manatee, Pasco, Pinellas, Polk, and Sarasota counties strongly encourage residents to prepare now to protect their health heading into the season.
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Gov. DeSantis signs new law governing bathroom use by birth gender
Gov. Ron DeSantis signed legislation (HB 1521) that will require restrooms to be segregated by gender in public buildings. The new law also will make it a crime to use the restroom not matching a person’s sex at birth.....MORE
Gov. DeSantis signs measure revamping high school sports
A measure that revamps high school sports — expanding student options for where to play and allowing prayer before games — touched down and has been signed by Gov. Ron DeSantis.
The legislation (HB 225) will change up the makeup of the board that governs Florida High School Athletic Association (FHSAA), which sets the ground rules for student athletics. It also expands where students can choose to play sports.
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