Legal experts are voicing hope and caution after London’s High Court ruling this week allowed WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange to appeal his extradition to the United States.....Read More
Wednesday, May 22, 2024
No Gaza aid delivered through US pier has been distributed to Palestinians, Pentagon says
None of the aid that has passed through the pier built by the United States in Gaza has been distributed to Palestinians yet, the Pentagon said Tuesday.....Read More
The Cuban Sandwich Festival: A Memorial Day weekend mainstay in Ybor City
Husband and wife Victor Padilla and Jolie Gonzalez-Padilla organized the first Cuban Sandwich Festival at Ybor City's Centennial Park in May of 2012 to celebrate the heritage and food Padilla grew up with in Tampa.
Over the years, the festival has become an Ybor institution - just like the sandwich it celebrates. The 13th annual Cuban Sandwich Festival hits historic Centennial Park from noon to 6 p.m. on Sunday, May 26th and Padilla expects a crowd as large as 25,000. They will come for Latin music by the bands Revelacion Salsera and Orquesta INFINIDAD, vendors selling jewelry, clothing and other cultural items, Cuban sandwich-inspired art and, of course, the food.
Tuesday, May 21, 2024
Demonstrators rally outside courthouse to call for dropped charges for pro-Palestine USF protestors
A Pro-Palestine demonstration at the University of South Florida resulted in 13 arrests last month. Activists rallied outside of a Tampa courthouse Tuesday to demand charges be dropped.....Read More
Senate hopeful Debbie Mucarsel-Powell pledges to boost U.S. manufacturing, reduce insurance costs
Debbie Mucarsel-Powell, the Democratic candidate challenging Sen. Rick Scott, unveiled a policy platform focused on promoting U.S.-made products, increasing solar production, reducing property insurance costs, despite polling significantly behind the incumbent.....Read More
Bump stock ruling could trigger booming rapid-fire marketplace
If the Supreme Court rules that bump stocks aren’t machine guns later this summer, it could quickly open an unfettered marketplace of newer, more powerful rapid-fire devices.
The Trump administration, in a rare break from gun rights groups, quickly banned bump stocks after the 2017 mass shooting at a Las Vegas concert that was the deadliest in U.S. history. In the ensuing years, gun rights groups challenged the underlying rationale that bump stocks are effectively machine guns — culminating in a legal fight now before the Supreme Court.
Tampa group demands charges be dropped for the USF 13
A Tampa group is holding a rally Tuesday to show support for the 13 people arrested during a pro-Palestinian demonstration last month at the University of South Florida.
The Tampa Alliance Against Racist and Political Repression is holdiing a demonostration today outside the Hillsborough County Courthouse, demanding charges be dropped against the 13 people arrested at USf during pro-Palestinian protests that were deemed “not peaceful” by law enforcement.
Monday, May 20, 2024
Researchers studying ‘doomsday glacier’ make worrying discovery
Antarctica’s “doomsday glacier,” referred to as such for its potential to dramatically raise global sea levels, is melting faster than we thought thanks to warmer sea water passing below it, according to a new study.
Video and article HERE
Local group of mothers helps parents who lost children in violent crime
Andrew Joseph Foundation is welcoming women to join their Circle of Mothers support group.
A local group is looking to expand its reach by welcoming women to join their Circle of Mothers. Deanna Joseph said it doesn't matter how much time goes by grief doesn't have an expiration date.
Biden rejects allegations of genocide against Israel in Gaza
President Biden said what is happening in Gaza is not genocide and reiterated his support for Israel as he hosted a White House celebration for Jewish American Heritage month Monday.
Biden addressed dozens of guests gathered in the Rose Garden, where he rejected claims that Israel is carrying out genocide in Gaza, criticized an International Criminal Court request for a warrant against Israeli leaders for war crimes and pledged support for Israel in its war against Hamas.
Memorial Day Weekend: Events happening around Tampa Bay
From family-friendly events to a night out on the town, there are plenty of things happening during Memorial Day weekend to choose from.....More HERE
Transgender Hillsborough teacher can use preferred pronouns, federal judge says
In April, a federal judge ruled that a transgender Hillsborough County teacher can use her preferred pronouns. The teacher considers this a win in a state that some may consider hostile to LGBTQ educators.
Video and article HERE
DeSantis OKs pregnancy and parenting resources website that will cost more than $466K
Gov. Ron DeSantis has signed a bill that will put $466,200 toward creation of a pregnancy and parenting resources website. The bill garnered criticism from Democrats who questioned the cost of the website and its potential contents.....Read More
Supreme Court Refuses Maryland School Case Challenging Policy To Hide Students’ ‘Gender Identity’ From Parents
The Supreme Court declined Monday to consider a case challenging a Maryland school district policy that hides information from parents about their child’s “gender identity.”
Under the Montgomery County Board of Education’s guidelines, parents deemed “unsupportive” will not be told if their child is undergoing a “gender transition” at school, according to court filings.
Debbie Mucarsel-Powell plans to ‘lower costs’ for Floridians in Senate
U.S. Sen. Rick Scott’s likely challenger in November is betting that pocketbook issues will help distinguish her from her opponent, releasing a policy plan intended to address “skyrocketing costs.”....Read More
Poll: Ron DeSantis is preferred Donald Trump VP pick, with Marco Rubio far behind
Florida’s senior Senator may not offer former President Donald Trump as big a boost as some other potential running mates might … including the current Governor of Florida.
That’s the takeaway from the new Harvard-Harris Poll, which finds voters want Gov. Ron DeSantis and not Marco Rubio on the ticket.
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