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Tuesday, December 5, 2023
Charges dropped on the Tampa 5, Students for a Democratic Society protesters walk free
The Tampa 5 are proud to announce a great victory: their misdemeanor and felony charges will be dropped! This victory was made possible by months of mobilizations of people across the state of Florida, and even across the entire country, in defense of the Tampa 5. It is because of the bravery of students and youth protesters coming out for diversity and for student protest, that these five members of Students for a Democratic Society protesters will not see a single day in prison.....Read More
What Stogie Had For Lunch
Brown Stewed Chicken
With Rice and Platanos
$6.49 Lunch Special
Hines Caribbean Cuisine
3313 N. Nebraska Ave, Ybor Heights
Tampa's Best Jamaican Food!
Monday, December 4, 2023
Trump posts dictatorship warning
Donald Trump is known for reposting anything and everything that is complimentary or supportive of his political ambitions, but his latest repost takes the cake.
He reshared a post from Florida Representative Cory Mills, linking to an opinion piece that warns the worst is yet to come.
U.S. Senator fears Floridians may be forced to bail out Citizens Property Insurance
He’s the man at the center of a probe into Citizens, Florida’s insurer of last resort.
U.S. Senator Sheldon Whitehouse says Floridians may have to shell out thousands to bail out the state-backed company.
VA pausing pension debt collection as lawmakers look into overpayment issue
The Department of Veterans Affairs is pausing the collection of pension debts accrued by thousands of low-income veterans who received notification in the mail as lawmakers say they are looking into the issue.....Read More
1920 Ybor City Welcomes Indie Flea’s Monthly Market in the Upcoming Fall Season
Head over to the Indie Flea, where you can discover the finest food vendors, makers, artists, florists, and more! We are excited to announce our return to Tampa in historic Ybor City, at the newly opened 1920 Club. Mark your calendars from November 2023 to April 2024 for this monthly market extravaganza. Best of all, admission is completely free! Don’t miss out on our first event on November 12th. Calling all vendors, applications are now open!
Save the date for the official market on November 12, Dec 10, Jan 14, Feb 11, Mar 10, and Apr 14. Join us for a family-friendly event that celebrates our local creatives and boosts our economy. Don’t miss out on the impressive turnout, as hundreds of people flock to this monthly market. Discover why Tampa and the greater Tampa area are so extraordinary to live in.
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FSU student group pushes back against university after pro-Palestine rally; demands changes
Credit: Christian Casale
Florida State University’s Students for a Democratic Society plans three demands Monday at the FSU campus, as the group continues concerns over academic freedom and expression, the student code of conduct and the overall Israel-Hamas war.....Read More
Sunday, December 3, 2023
Israel widens evacuation orders as it shifts offensive to southern Gaza
Israel’s military on Sunday ordered more areas in and around Gaza’s second-largest city of Khan Younis to evacuate, as it shifted its offensive to the southern half of the territory where it says many Hamas leaders are hiding.....Read More
Evacuate to Where?!
'Patients over profits': Over 100 HCA nurses protest in Tampa
Over 100 union nurses from HCA facilities across the nation protested in Tampa Thursday afternoon.
How El Niño Affects Florida Winters: Everything You Need to Know
When it comes to weather patterns, El Niño is like nature’s switch-up button. This climate phenomenon, part of the broader El Niño-Southern Oscillation (ENSO) pattern, can have a significant impact on weather across the world.....Read More
Florida Gun Show owners seeing uptick in sales from Israel-Hamas war
Florida Gun Show owners said they are seeing an uptick in business since the conflict between Israel and Hamas escalated.
Owners said admissions and sales are up by roughly 40% in the last nearly two months. Buyers, a number of whom are first-time gun owners, come from all different backgrounds. Firearm retailers have reported similar upticks in their own local stores in parts of the country.
Saturday, December 2, 2023
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Florida appeals court upholds Ron DeSantis-backed congressional map
The Florida First District Court of Appeal reversed a lower court ruling and upheld a congressional map signed by Gov. Ron DeSantis.
The case will now be appealed to the Florida Supreme Court.
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