Hillsborough County residents can express their concerns about flooding and other hazards in their area next week. County officials are seeking input from the public to fuel relief projects.....More Info HERE
Sunday, June 9, 2024
University of Tampa recognized for its plan to increase student voting
The University of Tampa received the Highly Established Action Plan Seal from the ALL IN Campus Democracy Challenge. This is the second year the school was recognized, the first in 2022.
ALL IN developed the seal of recognition for higher education institutions with a strong action plan to increase student voting, and promote civic learning and political engagement.
Trump talk turns to revenge post-conviction
Since former President Trump’s conviction on 34 felony counts last week, he and his allies have had revenge on their mind.
Less than an hour after the verdict came in, Rep. Mike Collins (R-Ga.) posted on X that it was “Time for Red State AGs and DAs to get busy.”
Tampa City Council starting process of dissolving CRB
Tampa's current citizen review board is on its way to being formally dissolved. That decision comes after a recommendation from the Tampa city attorney, Andrea Zelman, at Thursday's city council meeting.....Read More
Calls to end Gaza ‘bloodbath’ after Israeli attack kills 274 Palestinians
Several countries and international organisations have condemned the Israeli killing of at least 274 Palestinians during an operation to free four Israeli captives in central Gaza’s Nuseirat refugee camp.
Authorities in the Gaza Strip on Sunday said at least 698 others were injured in “an unprecedented brutal attack”, some in critical condition, as hospitals struggle to cope with the flow of wounded or dead bodies.
Local group releases new poll regarding Hines-Rays Stadium and Historic Gas Plant Redevelopment Plan
One group gathered on Thursday, claiming the Hines-Rays stadium deal is not a good deal for tax-payers. When it comes to the redevelopment of the Rays Stadium and the Historic Gas Plant District, the current plan includes $50 million for what developers are calling intentional equity, including 1,250 affordable housing units, employment opportunities, and reduced rent for minority-owned businesses. Plus, funding for the Woodson African American Museum. If these goals aren't achieved, Hines-Rays will have to pay the city penalties.
Pro-Palestinian protestors gather at White House
Pro-Palestinian protesters demonstrate in front of the White House in Washington, Saturday, June 8, 2024. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta)
Pro-Palestinian protestors gathered at the White House on Saturday in protest of President Biden’s handling of the war between Israel and Palestinian militant group Hamas.....Read More
Saturday, June 8, 2024
210 Palestinians reportedly killed during Israeli hostage recovery operation
Almog Meir Jan, 22, kidnapped from Israel in a Hamas-led attack on Oct. 7, 2023, raises his hands after arriving by helicopter to the Sheba Medical Center in Ramat Gan, Israel, Saturday, June 8, 2024. Israel says it has rescued four hostages in Gaza who were kidnapped in a Hamas-led attack on Oct. 7. (AP Photo/Tomer Appelbaum)
Israel’s latest hostage rescue operation, which brought four Israeli hostages to safety, also killed at least 210 Palestinians, including children, according to a Gaza health official.
Marco Rubio: Progressives want to dismantle America and rebuild it with their radical vision
Marco I'm an immigrant from Cuba and I think you are full of BS!
Susan Smith Wing Of The Florida Democratic Party GOTV for Amendment 3!
C Blythe Andrews Library, Tampa
Thursday, June 27, 2024 | 6:30 p.m
Option to join via Zoom
Register HERE
Sip & Paint in St. Pete
Solstice inspired Sip & Paint event hosted by 13 Moons Alchemy at the Mad Monk! An evening of creativity and relaxation led by the talented Kailyn Krantz. Unwind with a complimentary glass of wine, let your artistic expression flow INFO
Florida among the worst states for LGBTQ equality, report finds
As the LGBTQ+ community celebrates Pride month this June, they also reflect on a year filled with legal battles and growing restrictions on their rights, particularly those of transgender youth.
A map, created by Out Leadership for its 2024 equality report, shows where LGBTQ+ rights are strengthening and where they are deteriorating, state by state. The organization, which advocates for LGBTQ+ inclusion in business, reports equality scores decreased in 22 states over the last year.
White nationalist, anti-LGBTQ activity on the rise, annual hate report shows
Emboldened by the mainstreaming of hard-right politics ahead of a presidential election cycle, white nationalist and anti-LGBTQ+ groups increased to record levels in the United States last year, according to the Southern Poverty Law Center’s latest annual report on hate and extremism.....Read More
Friday, June 7, 2024
Why is rent so expensive? Question at center of DOJ investigation
The allegation: Big, corporate landlords teaming up to drive up rents for ordinary Americans. Officials are investigating whether the situation was orchestrated by a company called RealPage, which now stands accused of a price-fixing scheme that is at least partly responsible for skyrocketing housing costs.....Read More
Darryl Shaw wants to throw HCSO out of Ybor City
HE WANTS TO SEND THEM TO THE EAST SIDE,
THE SFIRIFF AGREES AND SO DO WE.
Thursday, June 6, 2024
Pat Kemp for Congress
I’m making healthcare, the environment, and good jobs my highest priorities and the reason is simple: Our future depends on it.
HELP HER HERE HERE
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