The Ybor City Stogie

Tuesday, August 15, 2023

Ron DeSantis says he got COVID-19 jab so he wouldn’t be ‘out of pocket’

Florida’s Governor is offering a new take on his inoculation against COVID-19 early in the pandemic. He says he got it so he could keep doing his job.

During a press conference with reporters in New England, Gov. Ron DeSantis explained that he got the “one and done” Johnson & Johnson jab so he wouldn’t run the risk of being “out of pocket” during a critical time for the state.

More HERE

A New Neighborhood Hangout -- Renovations Begin at Kid Mason Community Center

The City of Tampa Parks and Recreation Department will begin renovations to the Kid Mason Community Center with a groundbreaking ceremony this Wednesday, August 16.....MORE

Trump Supporters HUMILIATE DeSantis To His Face At Iowa State Fair Appearance

Equality Florida announces Parenting with Pride effort to advocate for LGBTQ families

Equality Florida is forming a new parental rights organization to advocate for families with LGBTQ members. Organizers say “Parenting with Pride” already has more than 1,000 families from Pensacola to Key West.....MORE

Songbird Shella in Seminole Heights

AUGUST 25, 2023 AT 9 PM

Ella's - Seminole Heights

Ron DeSantis Being Investigated For Flying Migrants To Martha's Vineyard

What Stogie Had For Lunch

Curry Chicken

With Beans, Rice, Platanos and Cabbage

$6.49 Lunch Special

Hines Caribbean Cuisine

3313 N. Nebraska Ave, Ybor Heights

Tampa's Best Jamaican Food!

Matt Gaetz Goes Full Fascist By Suggesting Use Of 'Force' To Change DC

Mojo Monday in Ybor City

AUGUST 21, 2023 AT 7 PM

Crowbar - Ybor City

Ybor City, Florida

SHAMEFUL: Arkansas follows Florida in attacking Black History courses

One of the most refreshing aspects of the modern GOP is that they’re no longer hiding their hateful ideology, the hoods are off, and we know exactly who we’re talking about.....MORE

AP Psychology course back in Hillsborough County Public Schools

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Advanced Placement Psychology classes are back at Hillsborough County public schools following a confusing back-and-forth with Florida’s Department of Education.....MORE

A look at the 19 people charged in Georgia indictment connected to Trump election scheme

Donald Trump and 18 other associates were charged Monday in Georgia as part of a sweeping indictment alleging they schemed to illegally overturn his 2020 election loss and stop the peaceful transition of power.....MORE

Some Tampa council members have concerns with new budget increasing taxes

Tampa Mayor Jane Castor proposed raising the mileage by 1.0 which would increase taxes for those living in the city.

Tampa city council members expressed concerns about the mayor's proposed budget for 2024.

On Monday evening, the council heard the same concerns from those in the public. During public comment, Tampa residents said the city is getting too expensive and costly. A majority of those who spoke said they don't want to see a tax increase.

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Trump charged in Georgia 2020 election probe, his fourth indictment

Former president Donald Trump and 18 others were criminally charged in Georgia on Monday in connection with efforts to overturn Joe Biden’s 2020 victory in the state, according to an indictment made public late Monday night.

Trump was charged with 13 counts, including violating the state’s racketeering act, soliciting a public officer to violate their oath, conspiring to impersonate a public officer, conspiring to commit forgery in the first degree and conspiring to file false documents.

More HERE

Monday, August 14, 2023

Yes, your vote-by-mail request was erased from Florida’s system. Here’s why

Yes, your vote-by-mail request was erased from Florida’s system because of a change made to state law that requires more frequent requests.

Under changes made in 2021 to the state’s election law signed by Gov. Ron DeSantis, counties must now purge requests after every general election.

More Information HERE

Look up your Voter Registration Status and Request Vote by Mail here:

Ordinary Boys in Seminole Heights

AUG 18 AT 9 PM – AUG 19 AT 11 PM

New World - Tampa

Is Ron DeSantis ABUSING His Power As Governor Of Florida?

Biden Admin Begins Wiping Out $39 Billion In Student Debt For Thousands Of Borrowers

The Biden administration is beginning to discharge $39 billion of student debt for thousands of borrowers on Monday, according to Politico.....MORE

Judge sides with youth in Montana climate change trial, finds two laws unconstitutional

Eleven of the 16 youth plaintiffs in the Held v. Montana case pose for a photo after Day 5 of the trial on Friday, June 16, 2023. Top row (left to right): Lander Busse, Badge Busse, Grace, Rikki Held, Olivia. Bottom row (left to right): Kian, Mica, Claire, Eva, Taleah, Sariel. (Photo by Blair Miller, Daily Montanan)

The state of Montana’s failure to consider greenhouse gas emissions from energy and mining projects violates the state constitution because it does not protect Montanans’ right to a clean and healthful environment and the state’s natural resources from unreasonable depletion, a judge ruled Monday in a victory for the 16 youth plaintiffs who sued the state.....MORE

"Only through force": Rep. Matt Gaetz goes full insurrectionist at Iowa State Fair Trump rally

City of Tampa Extending Cooling Centers

The City of Tampa is extending the opening of its cooling centers at Parks and Recreation locations in response to the excessive heat warning and heat advisories projected to affect the city through Wednesday, August 16, 2023. Cooling centers will be staffed by City of Tampa employees, AmeriCorps service members, and Red Cross volunteers.....MORE

Biden administration releases diversity guidance for universities after Supreme Court’s affirmative action ban

The Biden administration released guidance on Monday for universities on how to maintain diversity in their institutions after the Supreme Court ruled colleges can’t use race as a factor in admissions.....MORE

Constitutional Issues Teed Up In Florida Redistricting Fight

When Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis took control of congressional redistricting last year, he argued that keeping a sprawling North Florida district designed to elect a Black candidate would violate the U.S. Constitution. Now, a court will decide if he was right.....MORE