Hillsborough County Commissioners are seeking residents to serve on several County citizen advisory boards and councils. Residents interested in seeking an appointment must reside in and be registered voters in Hillsborough County.....More info HERE
Saturday, August 19, 2023
Cruising banned in Ybor City
Hillsborough County Ordinances
Sec. 14-140. - Cruising prohibited.
No person shall engage in unnecessary repetitive driving, also known as "Cruising" as defined herein, while operating a motor vehicle, and no owner of a motor vehicle shall permit another to engage in cruising while operating a motor vehicle under his or her care, custody and control, after notice as described in section 14-141 hereinbelow.
Of the myriad of things that lend to the character of Ybor City, the vehicles that cruise 7th Avenue most evenings are one of the more picturesque. Of the many hours I've spent enjoying life on 7th Avennue, I've not once heard either a patron or a business owner complain of the cruisers. It simply isn't an issue but now the City of Tampa has decided it is.
It's clearly obvious that the "cruisers" spend a great deal of time and effort building and restoring the vehicles they drive down the heart of Ybor City. I believe those who spend evenings on 7th Avenue enjoy seeing the love these cruisers have put into their creations. Cruising has been an age old tradition in Ybor City and now some city bureaucrats have decided to outlaw cruising for at least the next 90 days in order to ease the traffic congestion on Ybor City's main drag. "NO MOTOR VEHICLE CRUISING" signs have been installed at both ends of 7th Avenue. This cruising ban has been tried before without apparent success.
According to the county ordinance (Sec. 14-141), if a vehicle is seen to pass the same "traffic control point" 3 or more times, they can be stopped by local law enforcement and given notice that any subsequent operation of the vehicle past any traffic control point will constitute a violation of the law. I can only imagine the mayhem that will result from city police stopping every cruiser next Friday night to give them a warning.
Friday, August 18, 2023
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Thursday, August 17, 2023
The Tampa 5 USF Protesters
Two of the “Tampa Five” and their Attorney, Michelle Lambo, joined MidPoint to discuss their case and their efforts to educate about and protest the DeSantis education agenda. The two young USF activists, former employee Chrisley Carpio and student Gia Davila, along with 3 other student activists associated with Tampa Students for a Democratic Society, are now facing serious felony charges for protesting Gov. Ron DeSantis’ culture wars, and Republican legislative efforts to ban diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives on college campuses.....MORE
National Hurricane Center now monitoring 4th area, one of which has 70% chance of development
The National Hurricane Center is now monitoring a fourth area, one of which has a 70% chance of development within the next seven days.
The newest system is located out in the Atlantic, south of two other areas of possible development, according to the National Hurricane Center. Another system has a low chance of development in the western Gulf of Mexico.
More HERE
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Wednesday, August 16, 2023
One area in the Gulf, two in the Atlantic have potential to develop
We're now monitoring three areas for potential development. There are two tropical waves in the Atlantic, and one area in the Gulf of Mexico....MORE
Local Black history exhibit tells the story of Black life in the Tampa Bay area
Taking a journey into history to learn more about African American life in the Tampa Bay area is now easier than ever. That’s because the Tampa Bay History Center recently opened an exhibit highlighting Black life in the Tampa Bay area.....MORE
Deal over Florida’s redistricting plan could lead to restoration of Black-dominant district
JENerational Change: Cornel West FEARMONGERING Continues, Hawaii Devastation Grows w/ John Russell of MPU
Hosted by Jen Perelman and Peter Hager
We'll be joined by John Russell of More Perfect Union to discuss his recent interviews with Trump voters that really turned heads.. in a good way.
We'll also discuss the continued fear mongering corporate media is doing over Cornel West's Green Party run, as they flop between whether Biden is the strongest candidate and therefore needs no competition, or Cornel West's Green Party run is going to tip the election against Biden.
Also discussing the devastation in Hawaii as the recovery effort following the fires begins, with tragic numbers pouring in daily.
Tuesday, August 15, 2023
Tropical activity starting to increase
Fox 13 meteorologist Jim Weber is watching two areas of disturbed weather. Jim says one area is moving towards the west but is starting to diminish and only has a ten percent chance of turning into a storm. Jim is also watching one system working its way off the coast of Africa. Models say it could weaken over the weekend due to wind shear.
3 major jobs fairs coming to Tampa with ZooTampa, Lightning, and TPA
We are gearing up for a new fall and holiday season, and three major hubs in the city of Tampa are hosting big job fairs ahead of a hopefully busy end of the year.....MORE
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