Thursday, August 31, 2023

What is the role of gun laws in the hate-fueled Jacksonville shooting?


The shooter in the mass killing last Saturday in Jacksonville had written racist, hate-filled manifestos. A gun safety group is making the link between easy access to guns in the U.S. and violent hate crimes. Kelly Drane is research director at GIFFORDS and spoke with Sean Kinane this week on WMNF’s Tuesday Café.

Listen to the full show HERE

New program helps families get hearing aids for kids

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A new program from the Florida Department of Health and the Sertoma Speech and Hearing Foundation can cover most of the cost of hearing aids for children 18 years old or younger in families in financial need.....MORE

Marijuana rescheduling takes a step forward


The Department of Health and Human Services has sent off its recommendation on rescheduling marijuana to the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), advancing a Biden administration effort to cut down on weed-related convictions.....MORE

Tuesday, August 29, 2023

State attorney says DeSantis fired her because she was ‘prosecuting their cops’


Canada warns travelers to US about anti-LGBTQ laws


Canada is warning LGBTQ travelers visiting the U.S. that they may face discrimination and possible harassment because of dozens of recently passed state laws that target LGBTQ people.....MORE

Halloween in Tampa: spooky trails, haunted houses, concerts, pumpkin patches and more


Tampa is one of the best cities in America to celebrate Halloween. There are tons of fall festivals to enjoy in the city, and we now have a list of the spooky, scary, and fun Halloween specific events happening around Tampa.....MORE

Support The Merchants Of Ybor

7th Ave

History Of Puerto Rico Explained At YBOR City


Tampa’s biggest urban arts and crafts festival arrives at Perry Harvey Sr Park


Get ready to shop and celebrate all things local this October at Perry Harvey Sr Park. Your Tampa Markets hosts the Tampa Arts and Crafts Festival on October 28 and 29 in the beautiful park. Perry Harvey is brimming with vibrant, massive sculptures, public art, and a full history trail to enrich your visit to the green space.....MORE

Feminine Ascension Market

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023 AT 7 PM – 11 PM
Bula's Kafe - St. Pete

Furious Florida Democrat TORCHES Ron DeSantis in MUST-SEE takedown


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IRONY: Free speech proponent Matt Gaetz wants Judge Chutkan punished for her words


COUNTY BY COUNTY: What to expect from Idalia around Tampa Bay


Spectrum Bay News 9 Weather Experts have broken down, by county, what to watch for as Idalia gets closer to landfall.....MORE

What Stogie Had For Lunch

Mr. B's Burger
With Stewed Tomatoes

Ybor City Nightlife


Live cameras: Watch Idalia in Florida


See what conditions are like as Idalia hits Florida with these views from live webcams.....MORE

Biden administration targets diabetes drug, blood thinner, others for Medicare price negotiations


A popular diabetes treatment and the blood thinner Eliquis are among the first drugs that will be targeted for price negotiations in effort to cut Medicare costs.

President Joe Biden's administration on Tuesday released a list of 10 drugs for which the federal government will take a first-ever step: negotiating drug prices directly with the manufacturer.

More HERE

Google makes it easier to remove personal info


Google recently updated a powerful privacy feature called Results About You. The improvements make it even easier to find and remove your personal information from Google search results.

This can include information like your phone number, email and home address.

More HERE

Monday, August 28, 2023

The cost of inflation: Survey shows Floridians buy, eat less food due to rising food prices


Nearly a third of parents (29%) say they’ve had to cut back on fresh produce, with 21% saying they now consume more processed or fast foods.

Rising food prices are causing Florida families to reduce the amount of food they consume and choose less healthy options, a new survey from Farm Share found.

More HERE