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Cenk's Urgent Message To The Nation

The creeping fascism is here!

NAACP President wants to ‘get rid of’ Ron DeSantis in the ‘next election’

Tensions continue between a leading civil rights organization and the Florida Governor.

In the wake of a travel advisory issued by the NAACP, the group’s President is saying that the way forward must involve the end of Ron DeSantis’ political career.

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With all the politics and maneuvering, how is life in Florida changing for its residents?

“Don’t say gay.” Regulation of books and classroom discussion. Teachers, parents and school librarians all navigating new and uncertain ground. LGBTQ+ rights under attack. A very public spat between state government and Disney. And at the center of it all is a Governor who has emerged as a rival of former President Donald Trump and likely has his eyes set on the White House.

This is Florida at this moment in history, in mid-2023.

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What Stogie Had For Lunch

Fish Tacos

With Black Beans and Rice

With Mojito

Trophy Fish - Seminole Heights

How Defunding Public Education Destroys Communities Of Color

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Suncoast NORML: Cannabis Action Awards Pregame

In the mood for an old school rotation? We are! Lets talk cannabis legalization and upcoming events!

Ron DeSantis Backpedaling on Book Ban, Blames Teachers

Ron DeSantis is actually catching some heat for banning books in Florida. Ana Kasparian and Cenk Uygur discuss on The Young Turks.

Consultants to DeSantis: Fix Your Face!

DeSantis' creepy laugh proves he's anything but likable. Emma Vigeland, Ana Kasparian and Cenk Uygur discuss on The Young Turks.

Matt Gaetz gets destroyed by top US general at hearing, becomes visibly FURIOUS.

Florida AG Moody Pushes Congress To Act To Combat Deadly Xylazine

Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody urged congressional leadership to pass the Combating Illicit Xylazine Act (H.R.1839/S.993).

This bill would provide critical measures to combat the widespread illicit use and trafficking of xylazine [also known as tranq] and help prevent xylazine-related deaths.

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NAACP issues Florida travel advisory, claiming ‘all-out attack’ on free speech, marginalized groups

A leading civil rights group, the NAACP, issued a travel advisory for Florida on Saturday, alleging the state “has engaged in an all-out attack on Black Americans” and other groups, like women, immigrants and LGBTQ people.....MORE

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Maxwell Frost: GOP Bill Attempting To 'Attack And Vilify The Black Lives Matter Movement'

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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

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

Blacken Grouper

Rice and Corn

With Bloody  Mary

Trophy Fish - Seminole Heights

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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