Ahi Tuna Bowl
With Bloody Mary
The Front Porch in Seminole Heights
Monday, July 8, 2024
Sunday, July 7, 2024
Heat Advisory Issued For Portions Of West-Central Florida This Afternoon
Residents in parts of west-central Florida are urged to take precautions against dangerous heat conditions this afternoon, Sunday, July 7th, 2024. The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a Heat Advisory, effective from noon until 6:00 pm EDT. Areas effected are Sumter, Pinellas, Polk, Hardee, Highlands, DeSoto, Coastal Levy, Coastal Citrus, Coastal Hernando, Coastal Pasco, Coastal Hillsborough, Coastal Manatee, Coastal Sarasota, Coastal Charlotte, Coastal Lee, Inland Levy, Inland Citrus, Inland Hernando, Inland Pasco, Inland Hillsborough, Inland Manatee, Inland Sarasota, Inland Charlotte, Inland Lee.....MORE
Saturday, July 6, 2024
‘One assignment away from having my full diploma:’ USF student expelled for taking part in protest days before graduation
Students at campuses across the country responded to the war in Gaza this spring by setting up encampments, including at the University of South Florida in Tampa.
Protesters who are facing punishment for what they did during those protests said their rights have been violated.
Victoria Hinckley is still fighting the consequences of her beliefs. She feels punished for protesting back in April for calling on USF to cut ties with Israel.
Friday, July 5, 2024
Live updates: Biden sits for high-stakes interview with George Stephanopoulos
President Biden is sitting with ABC News for an interview that will air Friday in response to a poor debate performance that has left Democrats reeling and looking for a new party leader.
The interview, conducted by George Stephanopoulos, will air at 8 p.m. on ABC. A preview clip will air on “World News Tonight” at 6:30 p.m.
Federal Gender Identity Rule Blocked In Florida By Judge
A federal judge in Florida has blocked a new Biden administration rule that would expand protections for transgender people under Title IX, a federal law prohibiting discrimination in education programs receiving federal funding.....MORE
Thursday, July 4, 2024
Wednesday, July 3, 2024
Tuesday, July 2, 2024
Rays select builder for $1-billion stadium project
The Tampa Bay Rays have picked a company to build their new billion-dollar ballpark. The St. Pete city council still has to approve the project.....MORE
Biden administration announces new rule to protect workers from heat-related illnesses
Senior Biden administration officials announced a proposed rule Tuesday to prevent heat-related illness in the workplace, as climate change brings hotter temperatures around the nation.
In a call to reporters Monday, officials spoke on background about the new rule, which the administration sent to the Federal Register Tuesday for review. Depending on the heat index, the rule would require employers to monitor workers’ heat exposure, provide cool-down areas, and provide mandatory cool-down breaks.
Scam alert: Pinellas County deputies warn residents of a caller pretending to be lieutenant
A scam warning has been issued after the Pinellas County Sheriff's Office says someone is calling residents, referring to themselves as an employee with the agency.
In a news release issued Monday, deputies explain the suspected caller is referring to himself as "Lieutenant James Perry" and is telling people that they have outstanding warrants because they missed a court date.
Monday, July 1, 2024
Trump seeks to set aside hush money verdict after immunity ruling
Former President Trump on Monday asked his hush money judge to set aside the recent guilty verdict after the Supreme Court’s immunity ruling, according to a person familiar with the matter.....MORE
Court allows key part of Biden student loan relief plan to resume
Greg Nash
A federal appeals court ruled Sunday that a key part of President Biden’s student loan forgiveness plan can resume after an injunction was placed on the initiative.....More HERE
Judicial Ping Pong: Supreme Court sends Donald Trump’s immunity case back to a lower court in Washington
The Supreme Court has extended the delay in the Washington criminal case against Donald Trump on charges he plotted to overturn his 2020 presidential election loss, all but ending prospects the former President could be tried before the November election.
The court began issuing opinions at 10 a.m. Eastern.
In a historic 6-3 ruling, the justices said for the first time that former presidents have absolute immunity from prosecution for their official acts and no immunity for unofficial acts. But rather than do it themselves, the justices ordered lower courts to figure out precisely how to apply the decision to Trump’s case.
More HERE
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