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
Monday, August 26, 2024
Is the FIX in?
Democrats Sue To Block Georgia Election Rules, Citing Risk Of Post-Election “Chaos”
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
Free at-home COVID tests are coming back
Americans will soon be able to order free COVID-19 tests through the mail again. Biden administration health officials said Friday they will relaunch the program in late September.....MORE
Wednesday, August 21, 2024
Transportation tidbits: New SunRunner station, Tampa e-bike vouchers, Ybor brick project
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
Tuesday, August 20, 2024
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Sunday, August 18, 2024
A coalition of faith groups wants the Hillsborough County Commission to fully fund affordable housing
HOPE, the coalition of faith communities known as the Hillsborough Organization for Progress and Equality, about trying to stop the Hillsborough County Commission from taking funds away from affordable housing. 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
Florida opts out of summer food assistance for kids, once again
Florida is opting out of a federal summer food assistance program for the second year in a row. The Summer Electronic Benefit Transfer Program for Children (Summer EBT), also known as Sun Bucks, is designed to help parents cover grocery bills in the summer, when school-provided free and reduced meals are less available.....MORE
COVID-19’s summer surge shows no signs of slowing down
A surge in COVID-19 infections has swept the country this summer, upending travel plans and bringing fevers, coughs and general malaise. It shows no immediate sign of slowing.....MORE
Friday, August 16, 2024
Florida senator proposes statewide smoking ban if marijuana is legalized in November
While many municipalities in Florida have banned smoking on beaches and public parks, new legislation from a Florida lawmaker would expand those measures, banning smoking in all public places, if voters in November green-light recreational marijuana.....MORE
Thursday, August 15, 2024
Was your data leaked in massive breach? How to know, and what to do now
Billions in personal information records may have been exposed in an April data breach, a recent lawsuit has alleged, prompting warnings from identity experts.
A class action lawsuit filed in Florida claims a hacking group was able to access the database of National Public Data (NPD), a background check company that provides access to data “from various public record databases, court records, state and national databases and other repositories nationwide.”
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