Wednesday, January 24, 2024
Rick Scott says ‘swatting’ callers wanted him to shoot cops
Police review boards are targeted by Florida Legislature
A Senate committee Tuesday signed off on an effort to ban review boards that investigate local law enforcement, with the sponsor of the proposal arguing that the panels are “divisive” and “second-guess” internal probes.
The proposal (SB 576) would do away with existing boards and bar counties and cities from creating panels to delve into complaints of police wrongdoing.
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Tuesday, January 23, 2024
WITNESSES: Matt Gaetz back in the crosshairs of House Ethics Committee
Allegations have been hanging over the head of Congressman Matt Gaetz (R-FL) for years already.
Representative Gaetz has been under investigation by the House Ethics Committee, and the matter just got more serious. The congressional probe had been dropped, then reopened, and now there are new witnesses who could blow the whole thing up.....Read More
Gen Z Florida Democrats launch PAC to flip seats in 2024, ‘build a renewed bench’ for future cycles
Florida’s younger Democrats want to make 2024 a big chapter in the party’s comeback story, and they’ve got a new PAC up and running to make it happen.
It’s called Florida Future Leaders, and its goal is to energize, mobilize and recruit high school and college progressives to turn back a rising red tide in the Sunshine State.
Hemp bill banning alternative cannabinoids, capping THC advances in Senate with bipartisan support
House panel advances resolution urging ‘disassociation’ from CAIR
The House is moving toward removing any ambiguity regarding the Council for American Islamic Relations (CAIR).
The State Affairs Committee moved forward a non-binding House resolution (HR 1209) strongly encouraging “all executive agencies of the State of Florida, all law enforcement agencies, and all local governments in this state to suspend contact and outreach activities” with CAIR. That stop was the measure’s sole committee of reference before the House floor.
Pro-Palestinian protesters say they were attacked with stink bomb at Columbia University
A group of pro-Palestinian protesters at Columbia University have filed a police report after they claimed two students sprayed them with a powerful stink spray.
The New York Police Department confirmed Monday that a report for assault was filed, alleging that the impacted protesters were sprayed Friday with a foul-smelling odor that caused nausea and headaches. The investigation is ongoing, the department said.
Protest organizations Students for Justice in Palestine and Jewish Voice for Peace — both of which were suspended by the university in November, sparking national outrage — claimed the spray was “Skunk,” a crowd control chemical developed by the Israeli military.
We’re still waiting for FL Supreme Court to decide about abortion rights
Amid the weekend’s commemorations of Roe v. Wade and lamentations over Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization, some observers acknowledged the elephant in the room: two pending Florida Supreme Court rulings governing abortion rights.....Read More
Biden has forgiven billions in student loans. Who has gotten the relief?
Under the Biden administration, more than 3.7 million student loan borrowers have had their debt forgiven by various executive actions.....Read More
Early Learning Coalition pilot grant program supports childcare in Hillsborough at crucial time
The Early Learning Coalition of Hillsborough County has launched a pilot grant project to fund an array of programs and services at the county’s child care centers during a critical time for the industry.
Outdoor gardens, playground upgrades and safety improvements are in the mix. There is a voucher program to cover the costs of spring break and summer break programs for parents. Grants are available to add more classrooms for infants and toddlers as more families move to Hillsborough.
Monday, January 22, 2024
As primary season approaches, election workers urge voters to check status ahead of time
As we head into the primary election season, there have been some important changes to consider before requesting a ballot or heading out to the polls.
A Florida law now requires a vote-by-mail ballot application after each general election cycle. So, if you want to vote by mail, you likely need to renew that request.
Confederate monument protection bill clears first Senate hurdle
BE VERY AFRAID: Trump Wins Among Independents Even If Convicted In Criminal Cases
A new poll suggests that former President Donald Trump would earn the support of a majority of independent voters in the 2024 presidential election even if he is convicted in two of the criminal cases currently being brought against him.....Read More
Supreme Court Rules Against Texas Gov. Greg Abbott, Allows Feds To Cut Border Razor Wire
A divided Supreme Court on Monday allowed Border Patrol agents to cut razor wire installed by Texas on the US-Mexico border. A lawsuit over the wire is still pending.....Read More
More than 100 artists will transform a St. Pete park into an open air art gallery
St. Petersburg Fine Art Festival
South Straub Park, St. Petersburg
Saturday, Feb. 10, 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
Sunday, Feb. 11, 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
Admission is Free
The 10th Annual St. Petersburg Fine Art Festival showcases original artwork by more than 100 artisans from throughout Florida and across the United States. Together these artisans will create an outdoor gallery of stunning, original and handmade art from works in painting, photography, sculpture, metalwork, digital art, jewelry, glass, ceramics, woodworking, mixed-media, fiber art, metalwork and much more. If you do not find exactly what you want, commission a unique, original piece of art made expressly for you!
More info HERE
Sunday, January 21, 2024
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How Israel is Deliberately Starving Palestinians
90% of people in Gaza eat less than one meal a day. Those who do eat are lucky if they get bread or a can of beans.
The media is saying Gaza is at risk of famine – but that’s not the full picture.
Ron DeSantis suspends presidential campaign, endorses Donald Trump
Ron DeSantis is out of the presidential race and is endorsing Donald Trump.
In a video released Sunday, the Republican candidate suspended his campaign, after a distant second place finish in Iowa, an expected even more distant third place in the Granite State, and an uncertain path for delegates ahead.
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The Polls Prove It: Many Republicans Love Fascism
About half of Republicans hear Trump’s rhetoric and think, “Yes, this exactly what I want.” These are the Americans who believe they should be forever atop the social and political order because of their race and/or religion and are angry at society for changing in ways that have leveled the playing field even a little. Trump promised these voters that “I am your retribution,” and they are planning to hold him to it.....Read More
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