Sunday, September 24, 2023

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Florida AG Ashley Moody Outlaws “Gas Station Heroin,” Tianeptine In The State


Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody filed an emergency rule Friday to outlaw gas station heroin.

Through this emergency action, tianeptine, commonly known as gas station heroin, is now on the Schedule I list of controlled substances in Florida.

More HERE

Florida leads the country in book bans


Florida surpassed Texas as the state with the most books pulled from shelves in public schools this year, according to a report released yesterday from literary nonprofit PEN America.....MORE

Ybor Paparazzi

Lexii

Matt Gaetz Wants To Be The Next Governor Of Florida


TERRIFYING: Why top military leaders consider Donald Trump so dangerous


The Atlantic has a terrifying new article about Mark Milley, the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, who for his entire 18 months under Trump worried about our nuclear arsenal every day.

You see, Milley worked under unprecedented pressure because — according to James Dubik, a retired three-star general and former colleague of Milley’s — “For more than 200 years, the assumption in this country was that we would have a stable person as president.”

The assumption didn’t hold true for Trump, presenting Milley “unique challenges” that didn’t end until January 20th of 2001.

More HERE

Anti-democratic moves by state lawmakers raise fears for 2024 election

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States are seeing efforts by politicians to gain a political advantage by curtailing the power of voters.

It’s all part of a burst of anti-democratic activity at the state level, as Republican lawmakers and officials in recent weeks have run roughshod over long-standing norms of good government — and sometimes the clear will of voters — in order to maximize their party’s political clout.

More HERE

Tampa Hoods: Ybor City

8th Ave

‘It’s going to save lives’: Frost on sparking first White House Office of Gun Violence Prevention


Saturday, September 23, 2023

DeSantis says left will ‘weaponize’ Trump’s abortion comments


In a Saturday interview with conservative media personality Glenn Beck, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) said those in left-wing politics will “weaponize” recent comments by former President Donald Trump on Florida’s 6-week abortion ban.....MORE

COVID conspiracies return in force, just in time for 2024


An increase in COVID-19 cases has spawned a corresponding flare-up of conspiracy theories around the virus, a phenomenon that experts warn will only get worse as the 2024 election approaches.....MORE

Rene Schlegel in Seminole Heights


How Republicans conquered Florida


What Stogie Had For Lunch

Greek Salad
NY, NY Pizza - Ybor City

Jack Henriquez in Ybor City


Ybor Paparazzi

Legendary Bucs mascot 
Stephen King

The Florida GOP on Gen Z Votes


The federal government is headed into a shutdown. What does it mean, who's hit and what's next?


While some government entities will be exempt — Social Security checks, for example, will still go out — other functions will be severely curtailed. Federal agencies will stop all actions deemed non-essential, and millions of federal employees, including members of the military, won't receive paychecks.....MORE

Low-income SunRunner bus riders call fare increase “heartless” and “narcissistic”


“They’re going to try, it’s not going to work, people…because I was homeless a little bit for a little while, and nothing’s gonna stop you from getting money to ride a bus. So it’s not really… it may stop a few people but it’s not going to stop it. The people on the beach who are against it: I doubt any of them have struggled or been poor. And I just say to the people of the city, listen to the actual people.”


Hillsborough County awarded 4.6 million in federal funds to address youth homelessness

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Hillsborough County received an award of 4.6 million dollars towards ending youth homelessness. The federal funding was announced in Tampa on Wednesday. The funds were given to the Tampa/Hillsborough County Continuum of Care, or CoC.....MORE

Ron DeSantis thinks states should enforce immigration policy if feds aren’t doing it ‘fully’


DeSantis has vowed to render “cartel” members crossing the border “stone cold dead” and has suggested border crossers be treated like Al Qaeda. It’s unclear if state forces would have the right to execute illegal entrants under his policy scheme.....MORE

Federal Court Won’t Rehear Florida Elections Law Fight


In a victory for Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and Republican legislators, a full federal appeals court Thursday declined to take up a challenge to a 2021 Florida elections law that opponents contend discriminated against Black voters.....MORE

33rd Annual Hyde Park Village Art Fair


When:
Saturday, October 7th, 2023
10:00am to 5:00pm
Sunday, October 8th, 2023
10:00am to 5:00pm

Where:

Cost:
Free Admission

Brightline arrives in Orlando as service to Miami begins


After years in the making, Brightline on Friday launched its first trains from Orlando and Miami on the grand opening of its new connecting service. The rail system provides service between Miami and Orlando International Airport, with stops throughout South Florida.

Florida's Rep. Maxwell Frost on new Office of Gun Violence Prevention


Florida Rep. Maxwell Frost has been a staunch advocate for gun violence prevention before and after being elected to Congress.

‘Fueling America’s freedom’: Ron DeSantis rolls out energy policy

DeSantis was in the heart of oil country in Midland, where he told supporters that he wanted more domestic oil and gas production and less focus on electric vehicle mandates, promising a dramatic break from the policies of the Joe Biden administration.....MORE

New College president Richard Corcoran faces skeptical public at Tampa luncheon

Chip Litherland / New College Of Florida

New College interim president Richard Corcoran addressed faculty turnover, student enrollment and his vision for the college during an at-times contentious luncheon Friday in Tampa.

The event, hosted by the Tampa Tiger Bay Club professional organization, featured a rare back-and-forth between Corcoran and members of the public, some of whom were alumni and parents of students at the public liberal arts college in Sarasota.

More HERE

Lakeland Punk Rock Flea Market Vol. 7


Lakeland Punk Rock Flea Market
Sunday, Sept. 24 from NOON to 6PM
@Swan Brewing

FREE EVENT!

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Fall Family Fest


FREE FUN FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY!

FALL FAMILY FEST
Water Works Park Tampa

Saturday, Sept. 23 from 11:00AM to 3PM

Shop local businesses and enjoy free giveaways, live entertainment and food vendors at the Fall Family Fest 2023 on the first day of fall. This year's location offers an on-site dog park.

This community event benefits Camelot Community Care, a local nonprofit that helps families and children experiencing abuse, neglect, behavioral health and substance abuse issues.

Reserve a Spot HERE