Tropical Depression 4 forms, expected to become tropical storm on track to Florida

Heavy rainfall, tropical storm conditions and storm surge are possible for the Tampa Bay region from what's expected to be named Tropical Storm Debby this weekend, according to the National Hurricane Center.....MORE

Judge orders Hillsborough Co Schools tax referendum to be placed back on November ballot

A court ordered that Hillsborough County School Board's millage referendum be placed back on the November ballot. The thirteenth Judicial Circuit judge made the decision Friday evening.....MORE

Tampa becomes latest city to consider reconstituting police civilian review board

The Tampa City Council has decided not to repeal the city’s police citizen’s review board, formed in 2015 to investigate complaints against officers — at least not yet.....MORE

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Sandbag locations open up across the Tampa Bay area ahead of tropical disturbance

Some counties and cities across the Tampa Bay area opened up free sandbag locations to help residents prepare for the possibility of heavy rains and flooding this weekend.....MORE

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DeSantis issues emergency declaration for 54 Florida counties ahead of potential storm

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis declared an emergency in 54 counties Thursday ahead of a potential storm in the Gulf of Mexico.

Counties affected by the declaration include:

Alachua, Baker, Bay, Bradford, Calhoun, Charlotte, Citrus, Clay, Collier, Columbia, Dixie, Duval, Escambia, Flagler, Franklin, Gadsden, Gilchrist, Gulf, Hamilton, Hernando, Hillsborough, Holmes, Jackson, Jefferson, Lafayette, Lake, Lee, Leon, Levy, Liberty, Madison, Manatee, Marion, Monroe, Nassau, Okaloosa, Orange, Osceola, Pasco, Pinellas, Polk, Putnam, Santa Rosa, Sarasota, Seminole, St. Johns, Sumter, Suwannee, Taylor, Union, Volusia, Wakulla, Walton, and Washington counties.

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Tampa City Council approves year-round water restrictions

 The Tampa City Council has approved turning seasonal water restrictions into a year-round restriction, for the time being.....MORE

UN report finds Palestinian detainees subjected to abuse in Israeli prisons

A United Nations report released Wednesday said Palestinian detainees were subjected to torture and abuse while in Israeli custody.....MORE

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Turkey Threatens Military Action Against Israel To Protect Palestinians Amid Escalating Tensions

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan (PBS)

In a dramatic escalation of regional tensions, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has threatened to take military action against Israel to protect Palestinians. The announcement comes amid ongoing violence and rising casualties in the Gaza Strip and the West Bank, drawing international concern and condemnation.....MORE

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Project 2025: A wish list for a Trump presidency, explained

Project 2025 was created by the Heritage Foundation and runs for nearly 900 pages.

Trump has disavowed Project 2025, though critics have pointed out it was led by former officials in his administration.

The document calls for the sacking of thousands of civil servants, expanding the power of the president, dismantling the Department of Education, sweeping tax cuts, a ban on pornography, halting sales of the abortion pill, and more.

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Ybor City’s Historic 7th Avenue Begins Transformation With Re-Bricking Project

A project to re-brick Ybor City’s historic 7th Avenue begins today, Monday, July 29th. This initiative aims to enhance pedestrian safety and improve traffic flow on this bustling street.....MORE

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Federal Judge Blocks Florida Gov. DeSantis’ Workplace Training Restrictions Under “Stop WOKE Act”

A federal judge permanently blocked the restrictions Governor Ron DeSantis and Republican lawmakers imposed on addressing race-related issues in workplace training, which were part of the controversial 2022 law known as the “Stop WOKE Act.”....MORE

Tropical disturbance jumps to 40% chance of development over the next week

 The tropical disturbance sitting in the Atlantic now has a 40% chance of development over the next seven days, according to the National Hurricane Center.....MORE

Biden To Unveil Supreme Court Reform Plans Next Week

President Joe Biden is set to unveil a comprehensive plan for Supreme Court reform next week in a move that promises to stir significant debate across the political spectrum. This announcement comes amidst growing calls for changes to the nation’s highest court, driven by concerns over its current composition and the increasing politicization of its appointments.....MORE

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Hillsborough commission responds to school board lawsuit over ballot measure

The Hillsborough County Board of County Commissioners responded in a court filing Friday to a lawsuit from the Hillsborough County School Board over a ballot measure.....MORE

Kamala Harris shifts tone on Gaza, but advocates say US voters want more

Vice President Kamala Harris and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu meet at the Eisenhower Executive Office Building in the White House complex in Washington, DC, on July 25 [Julia Nikhinson/AP Photo]

The vice president — and the Democrats’ likely nominee for the presidency — emphasised the plight of Palestinians in Gaza after meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Thursday. Nevertheless, she pledged ongoing support for Israel.....MORE

Half of Florida households struggle to afford basics, United Way report reveals

A report from the United Way shows that almost half of Floridians are struggling to afford the basics. That’s one of the surprising findings on affordability for the Tampa Bay region and the state.....MORE

Judge takes final step to overturn Florida’s ‘Stop WOKE Act’

 A judge issued a final order Friday to overturn a Florida law pushed by Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis that attempted to limit diversity and race-based discussions in private workplaces.....MORE

Netanyahu Is BLOCKING The Development Of A Children's Hospital In Gaza

"The public fight between Yoav Gallant and Benjamin Netanyahu over plans to build a field hospital for Gazan children continues, with the defense minister accusing the prime minister’s staff of failing to advance the original plan to send sick and injured children abroad through Israel.

According to a statement from Gallant’s office, Netanyahu accepted the minister’s recommendation that complex cases be sent abroad by way of Israel. Gallant claims that he turned to the Prime Minister’s Office and National Security Council asking for a directive to all relevant ministries to cooperate on the plan."

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Ana DESTROYS Alan Dershowitz In Debate On Netanyahu

Lawyer Alan Dershowitz debated TYT host Ana Kasparian on NewsNation about Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's address to U.S. Congress. Cenk Uygur and Ana Kasparian discuss on The Young Turks.

Fight over Florida's abortion amendment statement heads to the Supreme Court

A political committee leading efforts to pass a constitutional amendment on abortion rights has asked the Florida Supreme Court to invalidate a revised "financial impact statement" that would appear on the November ballot with the initiative.....MORE