There are no federal or Florida statewide races this Election Day, but voters in several Tampa Bay area cities have the opportunity weigh in on local races.
Here is a list of the municipal elections taking place on Tuesday, Nov. 7.
Monday, November 6, 2023
Saturday, November 4, 2023
Thousands of pro-Palestinian protesters march across DC
Tens of thousands of supporters of Palestine marched across Washington, D.C., on Saturday to protest the Israeli war against Hamas and the bombing of Gaza, flooding the streets and demonstrating outside the White House as they called for a cease-fire and an end to U.S. support for Israel.....Read More
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Florida law making gun carry permits optional leads to dramatic drop in safety classes
Floridians no longer need a permit to carry a concealed firearm, and gun owners are overwhelmingly opting out of the safety and educational training once required for a license.....Read More
Full Jayapal: ‘There are racists within the Netanyahu government’
Rep. Pramila Jayapal (D-Wash.), chair of the Congressional Progressive Caucus, addresses her position on the Israel-Hamas war and reacts to Rep. Dean Phillips' (D-Minn.) primary challenge against President Joe Biden in an exclusive interview with Meet the Press.
Don’t fall for it: These 3 phone scams are most popular now
A few years ago, scammers were calling every number they could get their hands on with “urgent warnings” about expiring car warranties. Then, in 2022, student loan scams were all the rage.
But the Federal Communications Commission cracked down on both types of scams last year, proposing massive fines and shutting down robocalls. Faced with that disciplinary action, scammers didn’t quit. They got crafty.
Tampa International Airport holds Florida’s first air taxi test flight
Air taxis could be the future of travel in the state of Florida. Officials from Hillsborough County and Pinellas County, along with Tampa International Airport (TPA) officials, gathered for a demonstration on November 2.....Read More
Friday, November 3, 2023
Israel-Hamas war misinformation is everywhere; here are the facts
Misinformation about the latest Israel-Hamas war is thriving on social media platforms, where misrepresented video footage, mistranslations and outright falsehoods often crowd out real reporting from the conflict.....Read More
Thursday, November 2, 2023
Florida roofing company offers free AR-15, turkey with new roof purchase
The owners of Roof EZ announced a Thanksgiving special that is turning heads in Southwest Florida. Anyone who purchases a new roof during the month of November will get a frozen turkey and an AR-15 semi-automatic rifle.....Read More
Ashley Moody urges Florida justices to reject an abortion rights measure, saying it would “hoodwink” voters
Attorney General Ashley Moody late Tuesday urged the Florida Supreme Court to reject a proposed constitutional amendment that seeks to ensure abortion rights, describing the measure as an effort to “hoodwink” voters.....Read More
Tuesday, October 31, 2023
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Monday, October 30, 2023
Debbie Mucarsel-Powell believes Rick Scott’s ‘luck is about to run out’
As the Democrats’ state convention unfolded in Orlando, the former Congresswoman attended caucus meetings and met with party leaders and elected officials. She also sat down with Florida Politics. She discussed why she thinks Scott can be defeated next fall, and how Democrats can make Florida a swing state again after landslide defeats in 2018.....Read More
INCOMPETENCE: How Orlando’s Disney district was destroyed by DeSantis
Governor Ron DeSantis’s personal grudge against Disney is now having a true impact on the district in which Disney World is located through the loss of institutional memory and know-how.....Read More
Sunday, October 29, 2023
Maxwell Frost preaches Democrats can win Florida with positivity, patience
America’s youngest Congressman headlined a gathering of Florida Democrats in his hometown. U.S. Rep. Maxwell Frost in a keynote address said Florida Democrats have more potential for victory that recent elections suggest. But the 25-year-old advised patience in the pursuit of power.....Read More
Saturday, October 28, 2023
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