Chris Cano Hanging With Ricky Williams In Fort Lauderdale

Ricky Williams 
Cannabis movement pioneer
 Told the Dolphins to stick it and walked away. He maintains that he does not regret the retirement decision. He thinks that it was the "most positive thing" he has ever done in his life, allowing him time to find himself

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Thanks for the courage Ricky, 

We have always loved you here in Tampa.

Florida GOP Sucker Punch Of Public Schools

Instead of being given a helping hand, Florida’s public schools are being dealt a big sucker punch. HB 7069, if signed by Gov. Scott, would devastate public schools, shortchange teachers, and finance a huge giveaway to corporate charter school chains.

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Call Rick Scott today at 850-488-7146 

and say you want him to veto HB 7069.

"The Stars in my Sky" Karina Skye

Florida Treasure

Trump's GOP Attacks Florida

How would this budget directly affect Floridians?

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The budget looks to cut the EPAs Superfund programs and funding to global warming research. These cuts should be worrisome to Floridians as 

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Florida is home to two cities of 20 major cities in the world (yes, the world) who are most vulnerable to rising sea levels. $670 million in FEMA cuts put us in danger during our unpredictable hurricane seasons.

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Many counties in Florida will also be hard hit by the cuts to health care. It cuts taxes for the very wealthy while leaving the poor, sick, and disabled out in the cold. It doubles down on cruel cuts to Medicaid – despite promising not to touch it. 

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In Pinellas County 40% of our children depend on Medicaid and CHIP for their care.

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Marco Rubio's Integrity

Did Florida GOP senator from Miami, Marco Rubio, trade the integrity of this country for the pledge of a U.S. policy shift on Cuba from Trump? here

Progressive Florida Cities: Miami Beach

Hillsborough County Right Wing Approve Cap On Medical Marijuana Dispensaries

The 6-1 vote came after commissioners heard from several residents who pleaded against caps, citing concerns about access for patients and lack of competition driving up prices.

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 Commissioner Pat Kemp, the lone no vote

"I'm little surprised it's left to me to make the free-market argument," said Kemp, a Democrat.

Tampa Hoods

Seminole Heights 

Vlog # 6 | Ybor City - Feat. Arrogant Watcher

Florida Keys Sheriff’s Deputy David Lariz

Officer David Lariz—the same Monroe County, Florida sheriff’s deputy who last month harassed an undocumented immigrant that had just been hit by a truck about his legal status before calling for medical assistance—is at it again. here

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"Once word gets out that law enforcement is really part of President Trump’s mass deportation force that will be the end of cooperation between America’s immigrant communities and local police.” Howard Simon, executive director of the Florida chapter of the American Civil Liberties Union 

Progressive Florida Cities: St. Petersburg

Hillsborough County $2.5M In Corporate Welfare

Hillsborough County Commissioners are expected to consider granting a new Siemens joint venture a seven-year tax break if the German manufacturer elects to develop a new $130 million, high-tech factory in the county. here

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Bob White: Open Letter to the Legislators of Florida

For years I’ve traveled back and forth to Tallahassee attempting to have an impact on the legislative process. I’ve watched the way things have worked in Tallahassee and have become disgusted by it. The people of Florida have been shut out of the process. We have had our voices muffled and silenced. As one back room deal paves the way for the next back room deal, the people of Florida have continually footed the bill for pet projects, higher regulations (that we then have to live under), corporate welfare schemes and crony capitalism projects. more

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