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Friday, September 22, 2023
Tampa Hoods: Ybor City
Fast Fashion in Seminole Heights
Democrats DUNK ON Kevin McCarthy With Crushing Matt Gaetz Blow
Rep. Maxwell Frost discusses creation of new federal Office of Gun Violence Prevention
Central Florida Congressman Maxwell Frost stood beside President Joe Biden at the White House Friday as Biden formally announced the creation of a federal Office of Gun Violence Prevention.....MORE
What Stogie Had For Lunch
Exploring the Enchanting Nightlife of Ybor City
The Florida GOP on Inflation
FIGHT FOR 25?: Florida Minimum Wage Set To Go To $12
Florida’s minimum wage will increase to $12 an hour on Sept. 30, as the state continues carrying out a constitutional amendment that eventually will lead to a $15 minimum wage.....MORE
UAW will expand strike to 38 GM and Stellantis facilities
The United Auto Workers will expand its strike to 38 General Motors and Stellantis parts distribution centers at 38 locations in 20 states at Noon on Friday, UAW President Shawn Fain announced Friday morning during a Facebook livestream.....MORE
Councilwoman Hurtak focused on rapid rehousing options for families
A portion of the annual budget, which was passed by Tampa City Council, has been allocated for affordable housing. District 3 City Councilwoman Lynn Hurtak has announced that funds will be set aside to address the growing issue of homelessness. Her priority will be to focus on rapid rehousing for families. She says her proposal could fill the gap and house families that may not qualify to stay at existing shelters.....MORE
Thursday, September 21, 2023
4 Florida members of Congress endorse Debbie Mucarsel-Powell for Senate
Half the Democrats in Florida’s congressional delegation agree on who should be the party nominee for U.S. Senate next year.
U.S. Reps. Kathy Castor, Lois Frankel, Maxwell Frost and Debbie Wasserman Schultz are endorsing former U.S. Rep. Debbie Mucarsel-Powell, a Miami Democrat.
More HERE
Government bringing back free at-home COVID tests starting next week
The Biden administration announced Wednesday that it is providing $600 million in funding to produce new at-home COVID-19 tests and is restarting a website allowing Americans to again order up to four free tests per household — aiming to prevent possible shortages during a rise in coronavirus cases that has typically come during colder months.....INFO
Wednesday, September 20, 2023
Experience Utopia Art Gallery at HCC Ybor Campus
‘We knew the numbers were bad’: Law enforcement staff raised concerns about Ron DeSantis’ top crime talking point
Florida’s top law enforcement officials were repeatedly warned by their own staff that Gov. Ron DeSantis’ claim that the state’s crime rate is at a 50-year low — a message he often uses as part of his presidential campaign — was based on incomplete data that makes the accuracy of the claim impossible to verify.....MORE
Jayapal slams GOP over looming government shutdown: ‘Republicans cannot govern’
Rep. Pramila Jayapal (D-Wash.) on Wednesday sharply criticized her Republican colleagues for failing to find a path forward to avert a government shutdown before the looming deadline at the end of the month.....MORE
For 300K Citizens policyholders, not checking the mail could be costly
An important deadline is approaching for some homeowners who have Citizens Property Insurance, as the state’s “insurer of last resort” is looking to offload policies.
Over the past couple of weeks, Citizens has mailed letters to more than 300,000 policyholders – the last 1,600 being mailed out Tuesday – telling them they’ve been offered to switch to another insurer, and they need to make a decision quickly or Citizens will make the decision for them.
More HERE
WMNF Banned Book Week with Shelley Reback
On Tuesday, October 3rd, Shelley Reback, host of WMNF’s MidPoint Wednesday (airs 10am – 11am) will host a banned book event from 7pm to 8pm with Florida Freedom to Read Project and Families for Strong Public Schools, two local non-profit, anti-censorship organizations. INFO
Ron DeSantis Accused Of KICKING Tucker Carlson’s Dog
UAW strike looms over economy
Targeted strikes by the United Auto Workers union currently have a limited impact on the U.S. economy. But the threat of a full walkout looms over negotiations with auto giants Ford, General Motors and Stellantis.....MORE
Ybor City Chickens: The Cluck-Worthy News Story
Nights Of Future Past in Seminole Heights
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