Saturday, April 22, 2023
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JENerational Change: DeSantis Aborts Presidency, DWS Stiffs Small Biz & Chicago Riots
Hosted by Jen Perelman and Peter Hager
We'll be speaking with John Nichols of The Nation about the impact of last week's Supreme Court election & what to expect going forward.
We'll also discuss Chicago Mayor Johnson dealing with a dangerous riot his first week on the job, Governor DeSantis passing a 6 week abortion ban & Debbie Wasserman Schultz short changing a local small business owner.
Florida GOP 'war on woke' creates education crisis for students, educators
Florida State Rep. Angie Nixon talks about a state-wide student walk out to protest Republican censorship of books, history and sexuality and the crisis Ron DeSantis is creating across the board in Florida education with his conservative political stunts.
Ybor City: Crucible of the Latina South, A Book Launch Event
WEDNESDAY, MAY 3, 2023 AT 6 PM
Event by Sarah McNamara and Carmen Alvarez
Tempus Projects Gallery in the Historic Kress Building
1624 E 7th Ave, 2nd Floor, Ybor City, Tampa, FL
Event Page HERE
Kamala Harris announces $78.7M in Florida projects to fight climate change
Kamala Harris picked a week when the Florida Governor was most everywhere but Florida, including in Washington D.C., to visit Miami to roll out $78.7 million in spending for 16 climate change initiatives affecting the Sunshine State.....MORE
Friday, April 21, 2023
1920 Ybor, a stunning new concert venue and cafe, debuts ahead of Gasparilla Music Fest
Rustic Steel Creations crafted a metallic rooster for 1920 Ybor | Photo by Ysanne Taylor
Music lovers rejoice! Ybor City is about to get a brand new music venue and cafe all in one. 1920 Ybor City (1920 E 7th Avenue) is a dreamy music venue that debuted on April 20. The open air music destination is a proverbial forest with lush greenery and stunning murals lining the brick walls.....MORE
Florida gay pride parade canceled after anti-drag show law passes
Officials in a southeast Florida city have canceled a gay pride parade and restricted other pride events to people 21 years and older in anticipation of Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis signing a bill meant to keep children out of drag shows.....MORE
100 tiny homes built in Tampa to help people facing homelessness
More housing is coming to Tampa in an effort to address homelessness.
On Thursday, 100 tiny homes dubbed "Hope Cottages" were unveiled by Catholic Charities Diocese of St. Petersburg, Inc., the city of Tampa and other partners.
More HERE
DeSantis signs law making Florida lowest threshold for death penalty in the US
Thursday morning, Gov. Ron DeSantis delivered on his promise to sign a law no longer requiring unanimous jury consent to access the death penalty.
Now only eight of 12 jurors are needed to recommend capital punishment. Wiping out the previous unanimity requirement.
More HERE
State could override local control of tenant laws with 2 bills in Florida Legislature
Two bills are working their way through the Florida Legislature that would permit the state to "supersede" local control of tenant and renter regulations.....MORE
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What Stogie Had For Lunch
Jamaican Stew
With Beans, Rice and Cabbage
Hines Caribbean Cuisine
3313 N. Nebraska Ave, Ybor Heights
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Thursday, April 20, 2023
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Wednesday, April 19, 2023
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The greater Tampa Bay region is awarded millions by HUD to address homeless crisis
Local agencies in the greater Tampa Bay region are set to receive more than $19 million in annual grant funding to address chronic homelessness in their communities.....MORE
Research Shows Poverty Is 4th Leading Cause of Death in US
Research published this week in the Journal of the American Medical Association estimated that poverty was linked to at least 183,000 deaths in the United States in 2019 among people aged 15 or older, making inadequate income the nation's fourth-leading mortality driver that year behind heart disease, cancer, and smoking.....MORE
Florida board passes DeSantis’ expansion of Parental Rights law
The Florida Board of Education on Wednesday approved a ban on classroom instruction about sexual orientation and gender identity in all grades, expanding the law critics call “Don’t Say Gay” at the request of Gov. Ron DeSantis as he gears up for an expected presidential run.....MORE
Former gubernatorial hopeful Andrew Gillum faces long prison sentence
Former Florida Democratic gubernatorial candidate Andrew Gillum is on trial in federal court on charges of corruption and lying to the FBI, facing a potentially long prison sentence if convicted of multiple wire fraud counts and conspiracy.....MORE
State Board of Education considers expanding Parental Rights in Education law
The Florida Board of Education plans to discuss a proposed rule Wednesday that would expand the Parental Rights in Education Law, known by critics as the “Don’t Say Gay” law.
The rule would prohibit classroom instruction on gender identity and sexual orientation in grades K-12, unless it’s required by state academic standards.
More HERE
Alicia Keys bringing summer tour to Tampa
"Alicia Keyes" by John Mathew Smith & www.celebrity-photos.com
licensed under CC BY-SA 2.0
Grammy Award-winning superstar Alicia Keys is bringing her summer tour to Tampa.....MORE
Florida House set to vote on slate of bills affecting LGBTQ+ community
“Today is homophobia and transphobia day at the Capitol.” Rep. Anna Eskamani said. “Unfortunately we have three different policies on the House floor that are all targeting the LGBTQ+ community. From restricting and banning drag shows, to stripping away gender affirming care for those who identify as transgender. All the way to restrictions on what bathroom you can use.”....MORE
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