Thursday, April 6, 2023

U.S. would bar full ban on trans athletes but allow exceptions


Schools and colleges across the U.S. would be forbidden from enacting outright bans on transgender athletes under a proposal released Thursday from the Biden administration, but teams could create some limits in certain cases — for example, to ensure fairness.....MORE

HCSO offering free gun trigger locks, vaults to residents


The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office is launching a new program aimed at promoting gun safety and protecting families and children.

As part of the new program, the sheriff’s office will be offering free gun trigger locks and vaults to county residents.

For more information about the program or to get a trigger lock or vault, contact HCSO’s Community Outreach Division at 813-247-8115.

More HERE

Narcan - When and How to Use It

Following is a comprehensive lesson in when and how to use Narcan, a brand name for Naloxone, a medication used to reverse overdose effects in those who’ve taken opioids such as oxycodone, hydrocodone, heroin and fentanyl. The lesson is in 3 parts, each approximately 1 hour long.


Part 1


Part 2


Part 3

Rosegarden Funeral Party plays Tampa on Monday


After opening for Jesus and Mary Chain in its hometown Dallas, Rosegarden Funeral Party is out on the road by itself where it’ll be face to face with fans of goth who’ve grown attached to vocalist Leah Lane’s painful, heartbreaking lyrics and bombastic stage presence.

Self-styled as the indigo child of Peter Murphy and Siouxsie Sioux, Lane will be in good company thanks to local opener Kate Swan, aka FjshWjfe.

Tickets to see Rosegarden Funeral Party play the music hall at New World Brewery on Monday, April 10 are still available and start at $15.

Tickets HERE


St. Pete city council approves resolution supporting abortion rights


The St. Petersburg city council has voted to approve a resolution supporting the rights of residents to make their own decisions regarding abortions.

The first resolution passed with a 6-2 vote Thursday morning. The city council also is discussing allocating funds to the Tampa Bay abortion fund. A vote is expected later on Thursday.

More HERE

Florida Senators advance bill that would let supporters of Confederate monuments and other historical markers sue over their removal or destruction


Supporters of Confederate monuments and other historical markers could sue over removal or destruction of the displays, under a controversial proposal continuing to move forward in the Florida Senate.....MORE

700 Students Wouldn't Have Had It Any Other Way


'I don't think anyone had even heard of it. Very few people had heard of it.'

Florida’s Governor told Michigan Republicans that no one had heard of the state’s public honors college before his recent revamp.

In remarks at the Midland County Republican Party Spring Breakfast, Ron DeSantis offered scathing remarks about New College of Florida.

More HERE

New poll shows dwindling support for recreational marijuana initiative


Just 37% of registered Florida voters surveyed said they were a hard yes on recreational pot. New polling shows dwindling support for a proposed constitutional amendment legalizing recreational marijuana.....MORE

Jenerational Change - Trump Pouts, Brandon Wins & Pro-Choice Still Exists

Hosted by Jen Perelman and Peter Hager

We'll be speaking with Marcel Dixon, former candidate for U.S. Congress in SC-06, about his recent interaction with Presidential Candidate Marianne Williamson on the issue of Reparations.

We''ll also cover the Chicago Mayoral & Wisconsin Supreme Court Elections, a great night for progressives all around!

Plus, we'll address Donald Trump's post-indictment speech.

My Family is not Safe


Wednesday, April 5, 2023

Tampa Hoods: Ybor City

7th Ave


Soul & Seafood - Vendor Market in St. Pete

Mr and Miss Riverview Bodybuilding Competition At Riverview High







MidPoint: Mental Health Help for the Trans & LGBTQ+ Community


Today, WMNF's MidPoint hosted local, licensed psychologists Dr. Dani Rosenkrantz and Dr. Darleen Gracia, both of whom specialize in LGBTQ+  and trans-affirming mental health care for Jews and BIPOC communities, while supporting diversity across the gender and sexual spectrum.

You can listen to the show HERE

DeSantis Takes Two HUGE Steps Toward Making Florida The Worst State in the Union


Ron DeSantis loosens gun laws, and Florida Republicans are fighting for a 6 week abortion ban. Ana Kasparian and Francesca Fiorentini discuss on The Young Turks.

"Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis on Monday signed a law allowing Floridians to carry a concealed gun without a permit, a measure that aims to appeal to gun-loving GOP primary voters even as Democrats warned it would increase violent crime.

DeSantis, who is preparing to run against former President Donald Trump in the 2024 GOP presidential primary, has used Florida’s legislative session to rack up policy victories appealing to his party’s right wing. By signing the law, DeSantis is fulfilling a campaign promise and joining the majority of U.S. states allowing the carrying of guns without a permit."

All-American Rejects will 'Move Along' to Tampa this summer after 10-year touring hiatus


The rock band will kick off their Wet Hot All-American Summer Tour at the MIDFLORIDA Credit Union Amphitheater on Friday, Aug. 11, in Tampa.

The All-American Rejects are touring again — and no, you did not travel back in time to 2005. 

After a 10-year touring hiatus, Live Nation announced Monday that the rock band is returning to the stage with their highly anticipated Wet Hot All-American Summer Tour.

More HERE

Poll: Floridians sour on school voucher expansion


New statewide polling contends three in every five Floridians oppose one of Gov. Ron DeSantis‘ policy priorities.

Last month DeSantis signed HB 1, sweeping legislation that makes private school vouchers available to all, regardless of income. Yet a new survey from Mason-Dixon Polling and Strategy shows that 60% of Floridians say they oppose the school choice expansion, with only 34% in support.

More HERE

8 takeaways from the Trump indictment


The Manhattan District Attorney’s office has accused former President Donald Trump of “repeatedly and fraudulently” falsifying business records to hide criminal conduct and damaging information from the public ahead of the 2016 presidential election.....MORE

Election results: Commissioner races in Polk County, Plant City


A number of elections were held in Polk and Hillsborough counties on Tuesday, including commissioner races.....MORE

Tuesday, April 4, 2023

Senate preps anti-drag show bill for passage despite apparent conflict with existing law


The existing law that the bill conflicts with includes exceptions when minors are accompanied by parents.

Legislation creating felony penalties for establishments that allow minors into adult shows with lewd content is nearing passage in the Florida Senate after receiving further criticism, including that the proposed changes are redundant and confusing.

More HERE

READ: Trump indictment and statement of facts


Former President Trump appeared in a New York courtroom Tuesday afternoon to hear the charges brought against him by Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg and read in court by Judge Juan Merchan.

Trump pleaded not guilty to nearly three dozen counts.

The indictment, which was announced on Thursday and unsealed on Tuesday, includes charges of falsifying business records and other counts in connection with a hush payment that Trump’s former fixer, Michael Cohen, made to adult film star Stormy Daniels shortly before the 2016 election.

Read the grand jury’s 16 page Indictment HERE.

Read the 13 page Statement of Facts HERE.