Continuing a long-running clash with federal health officials, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’ administration on Wednesday recommended that people under age 65 not receive newly approved COVID-19 booster shots.....MORE
Wednesday, September 13, 2023
2024’s Social Security COLA increase may be larger than previously estimated: How much can beneficiaries expect?
The next cost-of-living increase for Social Security recipients is projected to be slightly higher than estimated in previous months, though still dramatically less than the 8.7% beneficiaries received in 2023, the Senior Citizen’s League predicts.....MORE
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Taste of Latino Festival takes over Historic Ybor City this October
Taste of Latino Festival, an event put together by the same team behind the International Cuban Sandwich Festival, takes place on October 15 from 12pm-5pm. The flavorful event is set at Centennial Park (1800 E 8th Avenue), and includes three street closures to pack in even more vendors and performances.
Admission to the event is free, but you need to register in advance.
More HERE
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Florida neo-Nazi demonstrator arrested for hanging swastikas over I-4, FDLE says
The Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) announced Wednesday the arrest of an alleged neo-Nazi demonstrator who hung swastikas and other antisemitic banners over I-4 in Orlando.....MORE
Alabama Ruling Could Bolster Florida Trans Law
Florida is urging a federal appeals court to clear the way for a new law preventing transgender minors from receiving puberty blockers and hormone therapy, citing a decision last month in a “virtually identical case” from Alabama.....MORE
Florida temporarily suspends political ideology surveys to nearly 2 million in state colleges, universities
After only one year, Florida has temporarily suspended a highly controversial, statewide survey required under a new state law compelling public colleges and universities annually to ask students and faculty to identify political bias in college classrooms.
The Executive Vice Chancellor of the Florida College System, Clifford Humphrey, confirmed that the mandatory “intellectual freedom and viewpoint diversity” surveys were being suspended for 2023 and will be distributed again in the spring.
More HERE
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Tracking the Tropics: Are above-average hurricane seasons the new normal?
We’re officially past the halfway mark of the 2023 Atlantic hurricane season, but that doesn’t mean we’re done seeing storms.
Already, Colorado State University Senior Research Scientist and renowned hurricane specialist Phil Klotzbach told WFLA.com there have been about 70% more named storms than the whole season average dating back to 1961.
More HERE
Brightline announces new opening date for Orlando to Miami route
After several delays, Brightline has announced its high-speed rail service from Orlando to Miami will start on Friday, Sept. 22.....MORE
Tuesday, September 12, 2023
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New COVID shots are here
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) signed off on the updated COVID-19 vaccines from Pfizer and Moderna on Tuesday, officially making them available for the public after months of anticipation.....MORE
Ron DeSantis says killing border crossers a ‘few times’ will deter future occurrences
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Launch Pad at Carmine's Patio, Ybor City
Launch Pad is a lunar experience that launches in Ybor now
on select Friday's from Carmine's Patio, all house music!
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Bernie Sanders: The United Auto Workers may soon strike. Every American should support them
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Workers at the big three carmakers earn less now in real dollars than they did 15 years ago – as their CEOs make more and more. Their fight is every one’s fight! HERE
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