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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.

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Alicia Keys bringing summer tour to Tampa

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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

Potential immigration bills could impact faith leaders

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

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Uhuru leader, 6 others charged in pro-Russian plot to influence local, national elections

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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

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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