Blood banks need more donors as we face blood shortage

The Red Cross said there is a severe blood shortage impacting hospitals and patients across the country.

January is National Blood Donor Month. The nonprofit is encouraging people to participate because they are seeing a historically low number of donations.

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Proposed citywide curfew for juveniles open for public discussion

On Tuesday, Tampa city officials will hold a panel discussion on a proposed curfew for juveniles under 16 years old.

This comes months after two people were killed, including a 14-year-old boy, and more than a dozen people were shot in Ybor City over Halloween weekend.

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Sanders says Gaza ‘is worse than’ what happened in Dresden during WWII

Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) said the humanitarian crisis unfolding in Gaza “is worse than” what happened in Dresden, Germany during World War II.

“If I use the word Dresden Germany to you, you think about the horrific destruction during World War II of that city. What is going on in Gaza now in three months, is worse than what took place in Dresden over a two year period. This is a catastrophe,” Sanders said Sunday on CNN’s “State of the Union.”

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NTSB investigating 2 Brightline high speed train crashes that killed 3 people in Florida this week

The National Transportation Safety Board said Saturday it will investigate two crashes involving Florida’s Brightline train that killed three people at the same railroad crossing on the high speed train’s route between Miami and Orlando.....Read More

Border Patrol prevented from aiding migrants who drowned near Texas-Mexico border, Rep. Henry Cuellar says

Three migrants drowned while attempting to cross the Rio Grande on Friday near Shelby Park in Eagle, Texas, on Friday, U.S. Rep. Henry Cuellar, D-Texas, said in a statement on Saturday.

Entry to Shelby Park has been denied to Border Patrol agents by state officers and National Guard members.

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White House Staff Relocates After Pro-Palestinian Protesters Damage Anti-Scale Fence Chanting “F**K Joe Biden”

Thousands of pro-Palestinian protesters demonstrated in downtown Washington, D.C., on Saturday to call for a ceasefire in the war between Israel and Hamas.

Protesters gathered near the White House in the afternoon, many carrying Palestinian flags and wearing traditional black and white Palestinian scarves known as keffiyeh.

The protests are in response to Israel’s ongoing military operation in Gaza following Hamas’ surprise attack on the state on October 7, 2023.

The March on Washington for Gaza was billed as the largest pro-Palestinian demonstration since the war began.

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Tampa Hoods: Ybor City

15th St.

Ron DeSantis security guards tackle climate protesters who interrupt town hall

Ybor Paparazzi

Jodi, Wayne and Glen

Sara Diamond - Say My Name Again

Registration for TPA 5K on the Runway to open Monday

On your mark, get set, go!

The popular runway event at Tampa International Airport is returning for its 10th year, and it's almost time for competitors to register.

Beginning at 12:01 a.m. Monday, Jan. 15, registration will be open for people who would like to take part in the TPA 5K, the airport said in a news release.

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What Stogie Had For Lunch

Lasagna

And Cannoli's

NY, NY Pizza - Ybor City

Tampa solid waste workers honor legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

Ybor Paparazzi

Donald and Ethel

Fox Host Admits GOP Doesn’t Give A Shit About Immigration

Tampa Hoods: Ybor City

4th Ave

Groups head from Tampa to D.C. for National March for Gaza

Elmira's Wildlife Sanctuary

Elmira's Wildlife Sanctuary

13910 Seminole Trail, Wimauma, FL

Website

 Tickets HERE

 

New ferry linking Bradenton to Anna Maria sets sail this weekend

After months of anticipation, the Gulf Islands Ferry, which connects downtown Bradenton to Anna Maria Island, formally launches this weekend.....Read More

Chamber poll: Florida voters aren’t sold on recreational pot

The proposal has 57% support — a hair short of the 60% threshold that amendments need to pass.

If Florida voters have the opportunity to vote on recreational pot this year, they might “just say no,” according to new polling commissioned by the Florida Chamber of Commerce.

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Jessica Rose Powell in Safety Harbor Tonight

Tonight Papa Rose and I will take the stage at The NONA Slice House in Downtown Safety Harbor 6PM-9PM playing pop rock covers and some original songs!

Florida human trafficking bust lands 123 behind bars: HCSO

Ybor Life

7th Ave

Rep. Maxwell Frost Blames Ron DeSantis' 'Failing Presidential Campaign' On His 'War On Woke'

Someone please tell Ron DeSantis that ‘trans’ is not a verb

I would quote the complete article here if there was room but instead, I recommend you read it HERE, if you are not too quick to anger.

Ybor Paparazzi

Bob

South Africa accuses Israel of genocide in Gaza

South African lawyers pushed for the International Court of Justice (ICJ) to order an injunction that will immediately halt Israel’s military action in Gaza.

South African attorneys said Israel has violated the Genocide Convention, an international treaty requiring nations to prevent genocide with 153 countries party to it, including South Africa and Israel.

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