Florida approves ‘Classic Learning Test’ for college admissions

“The CLT places a strong emphasis on classical education, which includes a focus on reading, writing, and critical thinking skills,” Ray Rodrigues, Chancellor of the State University System of Florida, said in a statement, as reported by Reuters. “It is designed to align with a classical liberal arts curriculum, which some educators and institutions believe provides a more well-rounded and meaningful education.”....MORE

Biden’s DOE Opens Civil Rights Investigation Into New College Of Florida, DeSantis

The complaint filed by the DOE’s Office for Civil Rights (OCR) claims that members of the board insulted students by misusing pronouns and allegedly denied an individual’s “gender identity,” which the complaint alleges violates civil rights law.....MORE

Takeaways from Tallahassee — The workaround

Florida is one of 17 states that allows citizens to take a route around the black robes and lawmakers with the citizen-initiative amendment process.

Harnessing that privilege, a movement is on to make abortion rights explicit in the state constitution, moving them back to what they were the day before the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade.

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Republican opposition to abortion threatens global HIV/AIDS program that has saved 25 million lives

Graves of children who died of AIDS, many from two decades ago, are seen at an orphanage in Nairobi, Kenya, on Friday, Sept. 8, 2023. (Associated Press/Cara Anna)

A U.S. foreign aid program that officials say has saved 25 million lives in Africa and elsewhere is being threatened by some Republicans who fear program funding might go to organizations that promote abortion.....MORE

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Matt Gaetz Warns of ‘Bloodshed’ by Trump Supporters if His Crimes Keep Him Off the Ballot

Worrell asks Fla. Supreme Court to reinstate her

Suspended Orlando-area State Attorney Monique Worrell on Wednesday asked the Florida Supreme Court to overturn Gov. Ron DeSantis’ decision last month to oust her, saying he had no legal basis for the move. more

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Gaetz Blasts McCarthy: Impeach Biden Or Lose Your Job!

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Buffalo Chicken Salad

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Tampa police body cam shows prosecutor offering business card in DUI crash

Sign Waving for Robert F. Kennedy Jr. for President in 2024

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Ron DeSantis Finally Gets What He Deserves

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Gaetz Blasts McCarthy: Impeach Biden Or Lose Your Job!

The Pentagon’s UFO office is sending cryptic ‘alien’ messages

Last week, the Pentagon’s new UFO office, the All-domain Anomaly Resolution Office (AARO), unveiled its long-awaited website. Tucked among previously-released graphics, transcripts and videos is an important new document outlining the office’s mission and objectives.....MORE

Gov. DeathSantis urges Americans to defy public-health guidance; attacks Trump on COVID

Gov. Ron DeathSantis, back in Florida amid his presidential campaign, urged Americans to defy any new federal public health guidance to wear masks, take vaccines, or engage in social distancing in light of an upsurge in COVID cases and emergence of a new viral variant.....MORE

Hillsborough County Board of Commissioners votes to preserve Arts Council funding

The Hillsborough County Board of Commissioners rejected a proposal to defund the Arts Council during a meeting Thursday. The ruling is a win for local arts and culture groups that benefit from the county’s funding.....MORE

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Show schedule this week: 

Wednesday 9/6 at Stirling Wine in Dunedin duo w/ Papa Rose 6PM-9PM

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 Friday 9/8 at Whistle Stop Grill and Bar in Safety Harbor duo 

w/ Papa Rose 7PM-10PM 

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Saturday 9/9 at The Tiki Cove in Land O'Lakes solo 7PM-10PM

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Jamaican Beef Patty

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Updated COVID-19 booster coming: What you need to know

A new COVID-19 booster could be coming next week, just in time for an expected surge in cases heading into the fall.....MORE

St. Pete utility bill increases are on the horizon

St. Pete city leaders are deciding how much more to charge residents on their utility bills.....MORE

Weight loss products sold on Amazon, Walmart could be deadly: FDA

The Food and Drug Administration has issued a warning about weight loss products that were sold online and could be fatal if they are ingested.

The FDA and the Maryland Department of Health said they have determined that “certain weight loss products labeled as Nuez de la India, and potentially marketed as “botanical food,” “India Nuts for Weight Loss,” “slimming seeds,” “India seeds for weight loss,” or “diet seeds,” appear to be highly toxic yellow oleander, a poisonous plant native to Mexico and Central America.”

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All roads converge on FL Supreme Court as justices decide future of abortion rights

The Florida Supreme Court is bracing for a crowd during oral arguments on Friday over the future of abortion rights in the state, as organizations on both sides of that issue planned to wave their flags in the state capital and the whole country will be watching.....MORE