Florida Board of Education to weigh approval of rule limiting use of preferred pronouns in schools

The State Board of Education is slated next week to weigh approval of a slew of proposed rules, including measures that would prohibit use of the social media app TikTok on campuses and bar teachers from asking students about their preferred pronouns. Some of the proposals, which will go before the board during a meeting Wednesday, stem from new laws that came out of the 2023 legislative session.....MORE

Hillsborough County Residents Urged to Take Caution During Heat Advisory

Hillsborough County is under a heat advisory today (Friday, July 21) from the National Weather Service until 7 p.m. Residents are encouraged to stay indoors, stay hydrated, and check on vulnerable neighbors and loved ones.....MORE

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Polls show many voters open to third-party presidential candidate

A Quinnipiac University poll published Wednesday found that 47% of voters say they would consider voting for a third-party candidate. And according to a Monmouth University poll Thursday, three in 10 Americans said they’d entertain supporting a “fusion” ticket comprised of a Democrat and Republican.....MORE

Check out this Gem of Tampa Bay where you can roll your own cigars

Cigars have played a huge role in telling the history of Tampa. Back in the day, Ybor City was packed with cigar factories. Now, only one remains and it offers tours and classes where you can learn how to roll your own cigars.....MORE

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SDS Denver stands up and speaks out for the Tampa 5

On July 12, Students for a Democratic Society (SDS) Denver was joined at the Union Station by members of the Freedom Road Socialist Organization, the Black Student Alliance of MSU Denver, and other members of the community. They staged a speak-out demanding that the politically-motivated charges against the Tampa 5 be dropped.....MORE

Milwaukee protest demands justice for the Tampa 5

On July 19, a dozen activists gathered in front of the Sunburst Statue for a rally demonstrating solidarity and demanding justice for the Tampa 5. Protesters demanded charges be dropped against the Tampa 5, with calls to action to sign the petition and donate to their legal fund.....MORE

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Matt Gaetz Immediately Proposes Legislation To Protect Trump From Future Indictment

Hillsborough County Public Schools launch free virtual mental health service for students as need grows

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Hillsborough County Public Schools announced Thursday that it will provide free virtual mental health services at home and school to all grades K-12. After receiving consent from the parent, Hazel Health will connect the student with a licensed therapist for virtual counseling sessions.....MORE

Ron DeSantis credits himself with creating Florida ‘pride’ because he took on Anthony Fauci

During an interview with Russell Brand, Florida’s Governor again took credit for bringing “pride” to Florida, this time referencing a familiar foe.

Ron DeSantis said that Floridians are as proud of their state as Texans, in part because he took on Anthony Fauci.

More HERE

CAUGHT: 19 Republican AGs BLASTED by MSNBC’s Rachel Maddow

A group of 19 Republican state attorneys general is demanding full access to the medical records of anyone seeking an out-of-state abortion.....MORE

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Steve Schmidt explains why Ron DeSantis' campaign is beyond saving | The Warning

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Tropical wave in Atlantic ‘could become a hurricane’, models show

A tropical wave now has a higher chance of development as it moves across the central Atlantic Ocean, according to the National Hurricane Center.....MORE

Trump classified documents trial date set for May 2024

Judge Aileen Cannon has set a May trial date for former President Trump in the Mar-a-Lago classified documents case.....MORE

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Jerk Chicken

Rice and Beans and Cabbage 

$6.49 Lunch Special 

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Ron DeSantis threatens to sue Bud Light

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AOC Sidetracks Hunter Biden Hearing By Referencing Sex Trafficking Investigation of Matt Gaetz

Kamala Harris to travel to Florida and speak out against state's new Black history standards

Vice President Kamala Harris is expected to travel to Florida on Friday to deliver critical remarks in response to the state Board of Education’s approval of new standards for how Black history will be taught in schools.....MORE

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Marjorie Greene And Matt Gaetz DESTROYED By AOC Takedown

Warning: Crooks posing as IRS to steal personal information

The IRS is warning that crooks are reaching out directly to taxpayers in an effort to trick them into turning over sensitive information.

That information could be used to file a fraudulent tax return or commit other identity theft crimes.

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MidPoint: Teaching African American History in Florida K-12 Schools

On Wednesday, WTSP Channel 10 Investigative reporter Jenna Bourne and retired educator Dr. Samuel Wright joined MidPoint to discuss the recent drama and takeover of the Florida Dept. of Education’s African American History Task Force by Gov. Ron DeSantis loyalists, and their proposed reforms of the African American education curriculum and standards for K-12 classes after the new “Stop Woke” and anti-diversity, equity and inclusion laws have restricted the teaching of Black history.

You can listen to the entire MidPoint show HERE.

Trump target letter hints at surprise approach from prosecutors

Prosecutors appear to be eyeing one unexpected charge as the Justice Department winds down its investigation into former President Trump’s effort to stay in power after the 2020 election.....MORE

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