Saturday, June 17, 2023

PUNISHER: How Ron DeSantis gets revenge on FL politicians who refuse to endorse him


Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is making it clear that he will demand loyalty from his associates every bit as much as Trump — but DeSantis may hand down his punishment more efficiently, punitively, and more randomly, hitting innocent bystanders.....MORE


E. Jean Carroll gets another shot at Trump in court


Donald Trump’s court calendar is looking pretty full for the next couple of years thanks to multiple prosecutions against him.

Aside from the criminal trial in New York City set for May 2024 and the impending federal trial against him brought by the DOJ, Trump will kick off the year with a rematch in court in January.

More HERE

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Georgia Prosecutor Gives Clear Indication That She's Going To Indict Donald Trump


Reports began to surface this week that Trump's legal team is preparing for him to be indicted in the state of Georgia, but it was easy to dismiss those reports given the timeline that Fulton County DA Fani Willis has laid out. But then Willis said in an interview that the federal indictment won't have any impact on the indictments from Georgia, hinting very strongly that the former President is almost certainly going to be indicted again. Ring of Fire's Farron Cousins explains what's happening.

Trump trial takes DANGEROUS turn with corrupt judge


Glenn Kirschner joins to discuss whether Judge Aileen Cannon will recuse from the Trump trial in Florida.


Gaetz hosted odd, fake January 6 hearing on Trump's indictment day


ARRAIGNMENT: Former FBI counsel explains how Trump screwed up


As usual, the former president’s biggest downfall is that he can’t keep his mouth shut, as a former FBI general counsel explained today on MSNBC.....MORE

Tampa Hoods: Ybor City

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🚶‍♀️Walking Tour of Ybor City Museum State Park


More than $120M in higher education funding scratched off by Gov. DeSantis’ veto pen


As Gov. Ron DeSantis’ Office announced a half billion worth of vetoes, higher education took a particularly big hit. More than $120 million, almost a quarter of all funding killed by line-item vetoes, had been budgeted for Florida’s colleges and universities.....MORE

50% chance wave off African coast develops over next 7 days: NHC


The National Hurricane Center is watching a wave coming in off the African Coast, which currently has a 50% chance of forming over the next week.....MORE

Thursday, June 15, 2023

JENerational Change: Cornel West Goes Green (Party) w/ The Humanist Report & Graham Elwood

Hosted by Jen Perelman and Peter Hager

We'll be speaking with Mike Figuerado of The Humanist Report about Dr. Cornel West's decision to switch from MPP to Green Party and what that means for the Democratic Party going forward.

Wednesday, June 14, 2023

Social Security COLA increase may be smaller than previously estimated, senior group says


The next cost-of-living increase for Social Security recipients is likely to be the lowest in years, the Senior Citizen’s League predicts.....MORE

Ocasio-Cortez slams idea that Trump a victim of ‘two-tiered’ justice


“The idea that there’s a two-tiered justice system and somehow the person on the short end of the stick is one of the most powerful and wealthy people that this country has known? I don’t think so,” Ocasio-Cortez told The Independent.....MORE

Six in 10 say prejudice against LGBTQ people a serious problem: poll


Around 6 in 10 U.S. adults in a say prejudice against LGBTQ people in the country is a serious problem today, according to a survey released Wednesday.

The Quinnipiac University survey found that 33 percent say the prejudice is a “very” serious problem, and another 25 percent say it’s “somewhat” serious.

More HERE

Florida bill allowing state to squash local 'tenant bill of rights' regulations heads to DeSantis


The Legislature on Wednesday formally sent a bill to Gov. Ron DeSantis that would lead to state law overriding local regulations involving landlords and tenants.....MORE

Record-high 69 percent in new poll say first-trimester abortion should be legal


A record-high 69 percent of Americans in a new Gallup poll said that abortion should be legal throughout the first trimester of pregnancy.....MORE

63 percent now say abortion pill should be available with prescription: Gallup


Almost two thirds of Americans say they support keeping the FDA-approved abortion pill available to patients with a prescription, a new Gallup poll shows.....MORE

Polling from Progress Florida & Florida Watch Shows Floridians Unhappy with Direction of State


Following one of the most grueling legislative sessions in Florida history, new statewide polling conducted by Progress Florida and Florida Watch, collectively known as the Florida Communications and Research Hub (Hub), shows that Floridians are dissatisfied with the agenda carried out by Governor Ron DeSantis and legislators in Tallahassee.....MORE

Tuesday, June 13, 2023

The Ultimate Tampa Market Guide


 The local market scene is heating up in the Tampa Bay region. This city is known for its funky vintage markets, dreamy night fleas, fresh markets in Hyde Park Village, and food truck fiestas downtown. HERE you’ll find a collection of the top markets in Tampa, and the great Tampa Bay region.


Tampa's heat waves are getting hotter and lasting longer, study says


Tampeños are used to living under our hot, wet towel of a climate. In fact, the heat index in Tampa today is 100 degrees Fahrenheit. But according to a new study, these heat waves are becoming much more commonplace.....MORE

Mile-long pride flag stretches across the state of Florida


A 1.25-mile-long pride flag stretched from the Gulf of Mexico all the way to the Atlantic Ocean in the Florida Keys on Sunday.....MORE