Wednesday, August 28, 2024

Jessica Rose Powell is at The Dunedin Smokehouse Tonight


Trump PANICS with Bad News in…FLORIDA?!


Conservationists push back at a plan from called the 'Great Outdoors Initiative'


“Trying to Repeat the Nakba”: Israel Launches Largest Military Raids in West Bank in Two Decades


The Israeli military has launched its biggest operation in the occupied West Bank in close to two decades, with hundreds of troops, backed by armored vehicles, bulldozers, fighter jets and drones, conducting simultaneous raids in the northern cities of Jenin and Tulkarm.....Video HERE

Trump abused the pardon power and promises to do so again


Donald Trump has put the presidential pardon power on the ballot this year in at least three different ways, underscoring a dire need for congressional oversight and public scrutiny of pardon abuses.....MORE

Monday, August 26, 2024

Decline


FELT THE NATION: Inside the fight for reproductive rights


What Stogie Had For Lunch

Meat Loaf
Mashed potatoes and Veggies
Barts Tavern - Seminole Heights

DeSantis Despicable plan to build golf courses on Florida state parks met with opposition


Is the FIX in?

Democrats Sue To Block Georgia Election Rules, Citing Risk Of Post-Election “Chaos”


Georgia Democrats, supported by Kamala Harris’ presidential campaign, filed a lawsuit Monday to block new election rules in the state, warning that they could cause post-election “chaos” in the critical battleground state this November.....MORE

Kamala Harris Volunteers Soar in Florida


TECO set to ask state to approve rate hike


Tampa Electric Company officials are meeting with the Florida Public Service Commission Monday to request a raise in utility rates.

According to TECO, the customers' utility bills would increase about $20 a month in 2025.


Sunday, August 25, 2024

Taste of Latino Food Festival takes over multiple streets in Historic Ybor City


Mark your calendars for October 20 as Centennial Park (1800 E 8th Ave) in Ybor City becomes the vibrant epicenter of culture and cuisine during the annual Taste of Latino Food Festival. From noon to 6pm, this family-friendly event offers a day filled with tantalizing flavors, lively performances, and rich cultural experiences—all for free. The event is put on by the same group that just broke the world record for the longest Cuban sandwich.....MORE

Friday, August 23, 2024

Wednesday, August 21, 2024

FULL SPEECH: New York Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez speaks at the DNC


Republican CAUGHT OFF GUARD by SURPRISING Challenge in Florida


Transportation tidbits: New SunRunner station, Tampa e-bike vouchers, Ybor brick project


The Tampa Bay region’s first bus rapid transit system is adding a new station in downtown St. Pete. The Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority SunRunner system’s next stop will be at 150 First Ave. N. near the Sundial parking garage. During an August 16th press announcement, PSTA CEO Brad Miller says the new station drops passengers closer to Beach Drive, the Cross Bay Ferry and the St. Pete Pier. PSTA expects the station to be open by the end of 2024. Miller says service to the new station will have 15-minute headways until midnight on Fridays and Saturdays. PSTA has three new 40-foot hybrid buses to meet ridership demand, which spikes during special events like the Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg, Localtopia, Halloween on Central and the St. Pete Pride Parade Festival. MORE


Ranking the WORST Republicans in the Senate


City of Tampa Announces New Dates and Locations to Apply for CRA's Housing Rehabilitation & Renovation Program


The new Housing Rehabilitation and Renovation Program will assist those within the Community Redevelopment Areas, or CRA's. The City of Tampa's Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) has announced new dates and locations for application distribution, processing and acceptance over the next three weeks for its Housing Rehabilitation & Renovation Program (HRRP). The program aims to provide financial assistance for the renovation and repair of homes within the City of Tampa's CRA Districts, ensuring safe and secure housing for all residents.....MORE

Saturday, August 17, 2024

PHOTOS two new blocks of brick streets added to Historic Ybor City


In a bid to calm traffic on a bustling road that sees significant pedestrian activity year-round, a project to brick Ybor City’s historic 7th Avenue is underway. The 1500 and 1600 Blocks have been completed, and they look fantastic.....MORE