'We want freedom': Rally in support of Palestine held in Temple Terrace

For those rallying on the corner of 56th and Fowler in Temple Terrace, silence wasn't an option.

Local Palestinians and supporters of different faiths and backgrounds held a demonstration once again in support of Palestine. As the Israeli military prepares for a ground invasion against Hamas, those at the rally expressed worry that Palestinian civilians in Gaza will further get caught in the crosshairs with thousands already killed in the last couple of weeks.

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Long Line for Sturniolo Triplets • Let’s Trip: The Versus Tour in Ybor

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What Stogie Had For Lunch

Steak Salad

NY, NY Pizza - Ybor City

The Worst Stadium Is Finally Getting Replaced

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100s of Jewish Protesters Arrested in D.C.

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What Stogie Had For Lunch

Stewed Chicken

With Beans and Rice

$6.49 Lunch Special 

Hines Caribbean Cuisine

3313 N. Nebraska Ave, Ybor Heights

Tampa's Best Jamaican Food!

The Florida GOP on Gavin Newsom Debate

REPORT: Gov't Staffers Raise Alarm About Their Concern For Palestinian Civilians

The unnamed staffers, many of whom work on national security issues, claim there is a systematic disregard for Palestinian lives.  Ana Kasparian discusses on The Young Turks.

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Police, businesses prepare for large pro-Palestine rally in Temple Terrace

Photo by Blannie Whelan/WMNF News

Police in Temple Terrace are getting ready for potentially thousands of people to descend on an intersection to rally in support of Palestinians in Gaza.

The demonstration is expected to take place in the area of North 56th Street and Fowler Avenue Saturday between 1 p.m. and 6 p.m.

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New College President Richard Corcoran gets 5-year salary-and-perks package of millions

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New College of Florida President Richard Corcoran will get annual salary-and-perks packages of at least $1.3 million over a five-year term from February 22, 2023 to February 21, 2028 — everything from housing and car allowances to “annual performance and incentive compensation up to $200,00.”....Read More

Jim Jordan out as House speaker candidate after third failed vote

Ohio Rep. Jim Jordan is out of the race to become House speaker hours after his third failed attempt to try and win the gavel on Friday, lawmakers told Spectrum News.

The chaos that has engulfed the House of Representatives for more than two weeks shows no signs of stopping.

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Class Action Granted In Florida Trans Treatment Case

A federal judge said on Wednesday that a lawsuit challenging new Florida restrictions on treatments for transgender people will move forward as a class action.....Read More

Blind Tiger debuts new flagship cafe, rooftop bar coming soon

Blind Tiger is one of the most popular cafes in Ybor City, and all of Tampa. The highly rated coffee shop outgrew its original location and is now open in a new expanded space at 1823 E 7th Avenue. The new space more than doubles Blind Tiger’s current cafe space. The owners also plan to open a rooftop speakeasy at this location, though an opening timeline is still TBA...Read More

Water Street Tampa Season Spectacular

SEASON SPECTACULAR

Water Street

971 Water St, Tampa

Friday, Nov. 17 ▪ 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm

FREE to attend and appropriate for all ages

Experience the magic of the season and discover our annual holiday tradition at Water Street Tampa – Season Spectacular. Season Spectacular features the unveiling of our holiday dećor across the neighborhood, festive food and beverages, themed kids’ activities, and cheerful live entertainment.

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City of Orlando strikes deal to buy Pulse nightclub property

Florida Policy Project makes the case for a smarter approach to prisons and incarceration

More than 90 percent of Florida’s 82,000 inmates will eventually reenter society, but over 60 percent of those – 44,280 people – will be rearrested within three years, according to two new reports aimed at improving the state’s criminal justice system. The studies also spotlight the high cost of caring for Florida’s aging inmate population, nearly one-third of whom are 50 years or older, and make the case for smarter incarcertation policy...Read More

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Florida lawmakers hold 90-minute hearing on flying cars

Electric vertical takeoff passenger aircraft are nearing certification for passenger transport and could soon operate in Florida, according to a hearing yesterday in a Florida House Subcommittee.....Read More

Not just a lump: 5 breast cancer signs many people don’t know about but should

A Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center survey found that while 93% of adults questioned identified a lump as a potential sign of breast cancer, less than half recognized several other symptoms of the disease.....Read More

Biden announces humanitarian aid deal for Gaza

President Biden announced an agreement Wednesday to allow humanitarian aid to move from Egypt to Gaza and confirmed $100 million in U.S. funding for assistance to civilians in Gaza and the West Bank...Read More