The United Nations' top court stopped short Friday of ordering a cease-fire in Gaza in a genocide case but demanded that Israel try to contain death and damage in its military offensive in the tiny coastal enclave.....Read More
Friday, January 26, 2024
Thursday, January 25, 2024
Gasparilla Parade Route and Parking Information
Saturday, January 27, 2024
11:30am-1:30pm Gasparilla Invasion
2-6pm Gasparilla Parade of Pirates
$20 Event Parking
Pam Iorio Parking Garage (S. Florida Ave & Channelside Dr.)
8 a.m. – Limited spaces
Tampa Convention Center Garage (Tampa St. & Brorein St.)
Open 24/7
Fort Brooke Garage (Whiting St. between Franklin St. & Florida Ave.)
8 a.m. – 9 p.m.
Whiting St. Garage (N. Morgan St.)
8 a.m. – 9 p.m.
Selmon Expressway Downtown parking lots
8 a.m. – 9 p.m.
Royal Regional Lot (Tampa St. & Fortune St.)
Open 24/7
Scott Street Lot (Morgan St. & Scott St.)
Open 24/7
Poe Garage (N. Ashley Dr. & W. Cass St.)
Open 24/7 - Due to the parade route, this garage will close from 1:00 –
6:00 p.m.
No entry or exit will be allowed during this time.
Twiggs Street Garage (Twiggs St., west of Nebraska Ave.)
Open 24/7, Standard hourly rate with a $12.00 maximum
**Centro Ybor Garage (5th Ave. & 15th St.)
Open 24/7, Standard hourly rate with a $12.00 maximum
**Palm Ave. Garage (13th St. & 9th Ave.)
Open 24/7, Standard hourly rate with a $12.00 maximum
On-street parking meters will be enforced from 8:00 a.m. until midnight
**The FREE TECO Line Streetcar (8:30 a.m. – 2:30 a.m.) and the FREE HART bus shuttle service (9:30 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.) will be available to transport between Ybor and Downtown Tampa.
City Council set to vote on teen curfew in Tampa
The Tampa City Council is expected to vote today on a city-wide curfew for teens 15 years old and younger.....Read More
LGBTQ+ advocates are watching these Florida bills with concern
The proposed legislation comes on the heels of what advocates said was a particularly brutal year for LGBTQ+ rights and signals that at least some members of the Republican-controlled legislature intend to go even further.....Read More
Homeless advocates say citations hinder efforts to address homelessness
The Supreme Court has agreed to make a decision on whether it is unconstitutional to ticket homeless people who sleep on public property. The case is considered to be the most significant Supreme Court case relating to the rights of homeless individuals in decades. Advocates for the homeless population say that such citations are hindering efforts to address homelessness.....Read More
Wednesday, January 24, 2024
Beware of job scams targeting Veterans
It’s no secret that job scams are on the rise, but did you know that Veterans are often the top targets of job scams? Although job scams are widespread, Veterans often report more significant financial losses. Why is that?....Read More
44 House Democrats express support for 2-state solution after Gaza war
Nearly four dozen House Democrats have signed onto a letter calling for a two-state solution to resolve the long-standing conflict between Israelis and Palestinians as war rages in Gaza.....Read More
Youth climate activists come to Tallahassee, calling for ‘immediate and bold action’
Kim Ross with ReThink Energy Action Florida speaking at a press conference in Tallahassee on Jan. 24, 2024 (photo credit: Mitch Perry)
Youth climate activists gathered on the steps of the Old Capitol building in Tallahassee Wednesday morning with a direct message for state lawmakers: Start taking “immediate and bold action on climate change.”....Read More
Rick Scott says ‘swatting’ callers wanted him to shoot cops
Police review boards are targeted by Florida Legislature
A Senate committee Tuesday signed off on an effort to ban review boards that investigate local law enforcement, with the sponsor of the proposal arguing that the panels are “divisive” and “second-guess” internal probes.
The proposal (SB 576) would do away with existing boards and bar counties and cities from creating panels to delve into complaints of police wrongdoing.
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Tuesday, January 23, 2024
WITNESSES: Matt Gaetz back in the crosshairs of House Ethics Committee
Allegations have been hanging over the head of Congressman Matt Gaetz (R-FL) for years already.
Representative Gaetz has been under investigation by the House Ethics Committee, and the matter just got more serious. The congressional probe had been dropped, then reopened, and now there are new witnesses who could blow the whole thing up.....Read More
Gen Z Florida Democrats launch PAC to flip seats in 2024, ‘build a renewed bench’ for future cycles
Florida’s younger Democrats want to make 2024 a big chapter in the party’s comeback story, and they’ve got a new PAC up and running to make it happen.
It’s called Florida Future Leaders, and its goal is to energize, mobilize and recruit high school and college progressives to turn back a rising red tide in the Sunshine State.
Hemp bill banning alternative cannabinoids, capping THC advances in Senate with bipartisan support
House panel advances resolution urging ‘disassociation’ from CAIR
The House is moving toward removing any ambiguity regarding the Council for American Islamic Relations (CAIR).
The State Affairs Committee moved forward a non-binding House resolution (HR 1209) strongly encouraging “all executive agencies of the State of Florida, all law enforcement agencies, and all local governments in this state to suspend contact and outreach activities” with CAIR. That stop was the measure’s sole committee of reference before the House floor.
Pro-Palestinian protesters say they were attacked with stink bomb at Columbia University
A group of pro-Palestinian protesters at Columbia University have filed a police report after they claimed two students sprayed them with a powerful stink spray.
The New York Police Department confirmed Monday that a report for assault was filed, alleging that the impacted protesters were sprayed Friday with a foul-smelling odor that caused nausea and headaches. The investigation is ongoing, the department said.
Protest organizations Students for Justice in Palestine and Jewish Voice for Peace — both of which were suspended by the university in November, sparking national outrage — claimed the spray was “Skunk,” a crowd control chemical developed by the Israeli military.
We’re still waiting for FL Supreme Court to decide about abortion rights
Amid the weekend’s commemorations of Roe v. Wade and lamentations over Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization, some observers acknowledged the elephant in the room: two pending Florida Supreme Court rulings governing abortion rights.....Read More
Biden has forgiven billions in student loans. Who has gotten the relief?
Under the Biden administration, more than 3.7 million student loan borrowers have had their debt forgiven by various executive actions.....Read More
Early Learning Coalition pilot grant program supports childcare in Hillsborough at crucial time
The Early Learning Coalition of Hillsborough County has launched a pilot grant project to fund an array of programs and services at the county’s child care centers during a critical time for the industry.
Outdoor gardens, playground upgrades and safety improvements are in the mix. There is a voucher program to cover the costs of spring break and summer break programs for parents. Grants are available to add more classrooms for infants and toddlers as more families move to Hillsborough.
Monday, January 22, 2024
As primary season approaches, election workers urge voters to check status ahead of time
As we head into the primary election season, there have been some important changes to consider before requesting a ballot or heading out to the polls.
A Florida law now requires a vote-by-mail ballot application after each general election cycle. So, if you want to vote by mail, you likely need to renew that request.
Confederate monument protection bill clears first Senate hurdle
BE VERY AFRAID: Trump Wins Among Independents Even If Convicted In Criminal Cases
A new poll suggests that former President Donald Trump would earn the support of a majority of independent voters in the 2024 presidential election even if he is convicted in two of the criminal cases currently being brought against him.....Read More
Supreme Court Rules Against Texas Gov. Greg Abbott, Allows Feds To Cut Border Razor Wire
A divided Supreme Court on Monday allowed Border Patrol agents to cut razor wire installed by Texas on the US-Mexico border. A lawsuit over the wire is still pending.....Read More
More than 100 artists will transform a St. Pete park into an open air art gallery
St. Petersburg Fine Art Festival
South Straub Park, St. Petersburg
Saturday, Feb. 10, 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
Sunday, Feb. 11, 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
Admission is Free
The 10th Annual St. Petersburg Fine Art Festival showcases original artwork by more than 100 artisans from throughout Florida and across the United States. Together these artisans will create an outdoor gallery of stunning, original and handmade art from works in painting, photography, sculpture, metalwork, digital art, jewelry, glass, ceramics, woodworking, mixed-media, fiber art, metalwork and much more. If you do not find exactly what you want, commission a unique, original piece of art made expressly for you!
More info HERE
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