Florida voters who signed a petition to place a pro-choice abortion referendum on the ballot this November say they have been visited by police who are investigating claims of fraud at the behest of Gov. Ron DeSantis' administration, the more
Monday, September 9, 2024
Saturday, September 7, 2024
More than a dozen killed in latest Israeli strike amid polio vaccinations
Israeli strikes in Gaza killed more than a dozen people overnight Saturday, hospital and local authorities said, as health workers attempt to administer polio vaccinations amid potential rise in infections.....MORE
Friday, September 6, 2024
Thursday, September 5, 2024
Tampa’s most popular bus route could become fare-free
One of Tampa's most popular bus routes could soon be fare-free.
Tampa City Council members voted 4 to 3 to approve free access for HART's bus route No. 1.
Route 1 primarily benefits workers traveling north and south of Tampa's dense urban core. The pilot program, which could last for a year, aims to reduce traffic, improve safety for people walking and biking, and help workers save money on the cost of living.
Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office Warns Of New Email Extortion Scam
Pinellas County Sheriff Bob Gualtieri
The Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office is urging residents to be cautious of a new email scam involving extortion attempts. Scammers are sending emails with attached PDFs containing personal information like names, addresses, and even Google Street View images of victims’ homes.....MORE
Wednesday, September 4, 2024
Can ‘Tired Trump’ keep up with Harris at the debate?
In less than a week, former President Donald Trump will find himself back on the debate stage, this time facing Vice President Kamala Harris. Trump is certain to project his trademark swagger. But there’s no mistaking that next week’s ABC News debate takes place in a political landscape that has shifted dramatically since Trump’s last head-to-head, with President Biden on June 28.....MORE
Tuesday, September 3, 2024
Biden says Netanyahu not doing enough to secure cease-fire, hostage release deal
President Joe Biden said Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was not doing enough to secure a cease-fire and hostage release agreement in the war in Gaza as the U.S. looks to get a final deal in place.....MORE
Monday, September 2, 2024
Sunday, September 1, 2024
Israel cuts water and power as Jenin siege worsens
Israel’s siege of Jenin has worsened, with access to water and electricity now cut to Palestinians trapped in the Jenin refugee camp. The UN has condemned Israel’s destruction in the occupied West Bank.
Climate change poses health risks. But it’s hard to fight when state policy ignores it.
As recently as 2008, climate change was a bipartisan concern in Florida. But DeSantis, who unsuccessfully sought the GOP presidential nomination this year, embodies his party’s current dismissive attitude toward climate change — a stance shared by his predecessor in the Florida governor’s office, U.S. Sen. Rick Scott.....MORE
These states have the most cases of West Nile, the virus that left Dr. Fauci hospitalized
Medical experts are advising people to take precautions to avoid the West Nile virus, which Dr. Anthony Fauci is still recovering from after an illness he said was worse than any other he had experienced.....MORE
Saturday, August 31, 2024
Climate change divides Kamala Harris, Donald Trump
As the Earth sizzled through a summer with four of the hottest days ever measured, Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump have starkly different visions on how to address a changing climate while ensuring a reliable energy supply......MORE
Friday, August 30, 2024
Kamala Harris campaign to start bus tour in Palm Beach County Tuesday
Democrats may feel Florida is in play after all, given Kamala Harris’ announcement that her campaign will be in “Donald Trump’s backyard” Tuesday. more
Ruling on gender-affirming care is 'cruel' to the transgender community, advocates say
The fight over transgender health care in Florida is far from over after an appeals court ruled to allow the state to resume restrictions on gender-affirming treatments such as puberty blockers and hormone therapy.....MORE
Thursday, August 29, 2024
Trump asks federal court to take over hush money case
Former President Trump on Thursday asked a federal court to intervene in his hush money case as he seeks to overturn his conviction and further push back his sentencing slated for next month.....MORE
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