As several bills make their way through legislation, church and faith leaders are speaking out on the potential impacts of Senate Bill 1718 and House Bill 1617.....MORE
Wednesday, April 19, 2023
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Tuesday, April 18, 2023
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Uhuru leader, 6 others charged in pro-Russian plot to influence local, national elections
Uhuru Movement leaders holds press conference. (wfla)
Four leaders of the African People’s Socialist Party, including the chairman and founder of the Uhuru Movement, located in St. Petersburg, were indicted alongside three Russian nationals for their alleged ties to a foreign campaign with the “main topic” of influencing the U.S. presidential election.....MORE
Lawmakers and religious leaders vow to fight 6-week abortion ban
The signing of the 6-week abortion ban is still having ripple effects at the Florida Capitol.
On Monday, a new coalition of religious leaders and lawmakers vowed to continue the fight for abortion access in Florida, despite the 6-week ban already clearing the legislature and getting the governor’s signature.
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Expanding Parental Rights law could do more harm than good, community members say
Members of the community in Brevard County are stepping in, in response to a state law they say is making it difficult for LGBTQ students to get resources they need. This is part of our ongoing conversation about the Parental Rights in Education law, known by critics as the “Don’t Say Gay” law.....MORE
Monday, April 17, 2023
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Tampa runoff election for our Tampa City Council starts today
Please remember that today, April 17th, starts early voting for the Tampa runoff election for our Tampa City Council. This will run through Sunday,
April 23rd. The hours for voting are 10 - 6.
Election Day is Tuesday, April 25th from 7-7. (You must vote at your precinct location on election day.
So do please get out and vote for:
- Sonja Brookins, District 1, City Wide
- Robin Lockett, District 2, City Wide
- Lynn Hurtak, District 3, City Wide
- Hoyt Prindle III, District 6
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Florida bill critics say targets drag shows, Pride events could head to governor's desk this week
This week, lawmakers in Florida are expected to move forward with several bills that advocates from the LGBTQ community are condemning.
Republican legislators said they're aimed to protect children but critics argue the proposals target people. One bill with drag shows at the center of the controversy now has organizers of Pride events concerned.
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Early voting begins Monday for Tampa municipal runoff election
Starting Monday, voters in Tampa can cast their ballot for the City’s municipal runoff election.....MORE
Andrew Gillum wire fraud trial kicks off week of intrigue
Gillum and long-time campaign associate Sharon Lettman-Hicks face a multitude of charges.
If the Legislative Session and the ongoing feud between Gov. Ron DeSantis and former President Donald Trump don’t generate enough high-profile Florida political talk, this week marks the start of the trial for former Tallahassee Mayor and 2018 Democratic gubernatorial nominee Andrew Gillum on wire fraud charges.
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