Ron DeSantis spirals out of control as his ban against anything he deems "woke" in higher education gets worse as Florida public universities are forced to take severe action and leave students stranded.
Saturday, October 19, 2024
Young Girl in North Gaza Steps Up to Help
Photo by Mai Almadhoon
With a confident thumbs-up and a glowing smile, this young girl in North Gaza steps up to help from the makeshift kitchen. Standing beside bowls of rice, she's a symbol of Palestinian grit, bringing warmth and hope to those in her family.
The "Generals' Plan"
The US has given Israel a month to improve humanitarian conditions in Gaza, and has threatened to embargo weapons shipments if it does not comply. This ultimatum comes weeks into what looks like at the very least a partial implementation of the "Generals' Plan” in the northern Gaza Strip.....MORE
Nearly 1 Million In Florida Have Voted By Mail Ahead Of Nov. 5 Election
As of midday Friday, nearly 1 million Floridians have cast their votes by mail for the upcoming November 5 election, according to data posted on the state Division of Elections website. A total of 990,989 mail-in ballots have been submitted to local election supervisors.
Registered Democrats have returned the largest share of ballots, submitting 423,249 votes, while Republicans have returned 363,899. Independent voters accounted for 184,059 mail-in ballots, and 19,782 were filed by voters affiliated with minor parties.
Guess Who’s Calling Trump for Favors
Former President Donald Trump said on Patrick Bet-David's podcast that Apple CEO Tim Cook complained to him about European Union’s fines against Apple.
FEMA Assistance Available In Florida For Hurricane-Impacted Families, Regardless Of Immigration Status
FEMA is committed to helping all eligible Florida households recover from the recent hurricanes, including those with mixed immigration status. As long as one member of the household is a U.S. citizen, non-U.S. citizen national, or qualified non-citizen, the family can apply for FEMA assistance.....MORE
Millions of Cubans in the dark as plant failure triggers nationwide blackout
People wait for transportation at a bus station in Matanzas, Cuba, on October 18, 2024, during a nationwide blackout
Cuba was racing Friday to restore electricity after the failure of the island's biggest power plant caused a nationwide blackout, coming on the heels of weeks of extended outages across the cash-strapped country.....MORE
Film On The Lawn: The Florida Project
USF Contemporary Art Museum
3821 USF Holly Drive, Tampa, FL
Thursday, Nov. 7th
Popcorn & Snacks at 6pm
Movie Starts At 6:30pm
Free And Open To All
Bring a lawn chair or blanket and join us at CAM for a free film screening of The Florida Project. The Florida Project (American Film Institute winner) follows the summertime adventures and daily life of a precocious six-year-old girl and her friends living in a Kissimmee, Florida motel. The story follows the local children as they make the most of their surroundings in an environment dominated by nearby Disney World, code-named "The Florida Project".
Riverwalk Trick Or Treat - Halloween Kids & Pet Costume Contest
Tampa Riverwalk
Water Works Park
1701 N. Highland Ave., Tampa, FL
Saturday, Oct. 26, 4pm - 7pm
FREE Community Event
Children in costume and their families and pets are invited to come and trick or treat along the Riverwalk as well as enjoy fun activities. We will have over 50 treat stations participating along the Riverwalk from Water Works Park to Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park.
51st Temple Terrace Arts and Crafts Festival
Woodmont Park
602 N Herchel Dr, Temple Terrace, FL
Nov. 9th at !0am to Nov. 10th at 4am
Free Admission & Parking
200+ award-winning artists and crafters are ready to share their treasures with you, just in time for the holiday season.
Exhibition Opening: A Nightmare on 7th Avenue
House of Shadows
1624 E 7th Ave, Tampa, FL
Friday, Oct. 25th, 6pm-9pm
$10 admission
(applied towards any art purchase)
"Nightmare on 7th Ave" emerges as a spellbinding art exhibition, casting an enchanting and eerie spell on the gallery space with a curated collection that delves into the realms of Halloween, horror, darkness, and witchyness.
Tampa Bay Abortion Fund Benefit Show
Deviant Libation
817 E Stratford Ave, Tampa, FL
Saturday, Nov. 320, 2024
Doors open at 5pm Music starts at 6pm
$10 cover
Benefit Show for Tampa Bay Abortion Fund
This event will feature a silent art auction.
This Little Pig food truck will be parked on premises.
Bands will include:
The Abortion Twins
Moon Thing
Human Error
Thee Butcher Cabal
Anxiety Attack
Ybor City Saturday Market (Pet-Friendly)
Centennial Park Ybor City
1800 E 8th Ave, Tampa, FL 33605
Today (Oct. 19) 9am-3pm
Discover the vibrant culture of Tampa at the Ybor City Saturday Market, the largest continually operating outdoor market in the Tampa Bay Area since 2000. Nestled in the heart of Tampa's Historic District, this market has become a beloved destination for both locals and visitors seeking unique, locally produced items that showcase the creativity and flavor of the region.
Harris paints Trump as threat, draws contrast with Biden in combative Fox News interview
Vice President Kamala Harris on Wednesday hammered former President Donald Trump as thin-skinned and a threat to U.S. democracy in a combative interview with Fox News.....MORE
Inside the secret organization of wealthy Christians trying to change the country
A network of ultrawealthy Christian donors is spending nearly $12 million to mobilize Republican-leaning voters and purge more than a million people from the rolls in key swing states, aiming to tilt the 2024 election in favor of former President Donald Trump.....MORE
Trump's Deepest Secret Gets EXPOSED By Fox News Puppy Pad
Was former President Donald Trump spotted using a Puppy Pad, an absorbent pad for accidents, on national television?
Friday, October 18, 2024
Early voting set to begin Monday in Florida
The 2024 presidential race is well underway. The general election is coming soon, and voters in Tampa Bay and Central Florida counties can start voting Monday. They have until Sunday, Nov. 3 to cast their ballots ahead of Election Day.....MORE
Judge in Trump's Jan. 6 case rules additional evidence will be unsealed Friday
The judge overseeing Donald Trump's federal election interference case, in an order late Thursday, denied the former president's last-minute request to block the release of additional evidence gathered by special counsel Jack Smith.....MORE
Thursday, October 17, 2024
Wednesday, October 16, 2024
Florida AG Ashley Moody Warns Floridians To Avoid Scams Amid Hurricane Relief Donations
Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody issued a consumer alert urging Floridians to remain cautious when donating to relief efforts following Hurricanes Helene and Milton.
Scammers often exploit disasters for personal gain. Moody advises donors to verify charities through resources like Give.org or Charity Navigator, avoid sharing personal information with unsolicited requests, and be wary of charity names that resemble legitimate organizations.
Lose your pets during Hurricane Milton? This Florida sheriff's office is looking for owners
Nearly 80 pets went missing during Hurricane Milton in Florida's Polk County alone, the county sheriff's office said.
The office's animal control division is searching for the owners of 44 dogs and 32 cats that were found during the hurricane and is trying to reunite the animals with their owners.
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