Momentum grows behind Democratic boycott of Netanyahu speech

A growing chorus of House Democrats say they’re planning to steer clear of next month’s speech by Benjamin Netanyahu before a joint meeting of Congress, arguing that the Israeli prime minister’s handling of the Hamas War — and his repeated snubbing of President Biden’s preferred approach to the conflict — demand a show of protest from liberals on Capitol Hill.....Read More

Trump calls J6 defendants ‘warriors’

Former President Trump defended his supporters who rioted at the Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021, and called them “warriors” at a Nevada rally on Sunday.

“Those J6 warriors – they were warriors – but they were really, more than anything else, they’re victims of what happened,” Trump said at the rally, speaking to a crowd of supporters.

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Landlord Accused Of RIPPING OFF Americans Gets RAIDED By FBI

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Fox Host TRIGGERS Trump With Epstein Question

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Tropical Moisture Surge To Bring Heavy Rains And Potential Flooding To Florida

Residents across Florida are bracing for a deluge of tropical rain this week as a surge of moisture moves into the state. Forecasters are predicting widespread showers and thunderstorms, with some areas potentially receiving up to a foot of rainfall by the end of the week.....Read More

Dumbing Down: It’s not just test scores: Kids are losing developmental skills

The survey by Education Week showed 94 percent of teachers of young children say their students have a challenging or much more challenging time listening and following instructions. Eighty-five percent said their kids are struggling more with sharing and cooperating with their peers.  

In terms of fine motor skills, 77 percent of educators found young students are having greater difficulties handling pencils, pens and scissors, while 69 percent saw their charges struggling to tie their shoes at higher rates than five years ago.

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The Original Antifa

"The original antifa - anti-facists who saved our world from Hitler. Now Democracy across Europe and around the world is threatened again in by Putin invading Ukraine. We must never forget. I'm grateful for those who fought to protect our freedom, so many who lost their lives at D-Day." Pat Kemp

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Hillsborough County seeks public input on flooding for future relief projects

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

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.

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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.”

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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.

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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

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.

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Matt Gaetz's Day Gets Ruined By Crushing Corruption Revelations

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Marco Rubio: Progressives want to dismantle America and rebuild it with their radical vision

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Susan Smith Wing Of The Florida Democratic Party GOTV for Amendment 3!

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Matt Gaetz's Smug Attitude During Hearing Comes Back To Haunt Him

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

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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.

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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

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