A Florida appeals court has effectively opened a loophole in the state’s long-standing law against recording telephone conversations without the permission of both sides of the call, ruling that law enforcement officers performing their official duties can be secretly recorded because they have no expectation of privacy.....Read More
A report from Florida TaxWatch raised concerns about the real cost of the project to the city and the county, which is estimated to be a total of $2.4 billion, not $600 million, when accounting for parking garages, infrastructure support and lost revenues.....Read More
Gov. Ron DeSantis has quietly signed into law a measure barring local governments from requiring employers to provide workers with basic protections like shade, accessible water, and breaks from the Florida’s scorching heat and humidity.....Read More
Thousands more firearms dealers across the United States will have to run background checks on buyers at gun shows or other places outside brick-and-mortar stores, according to a Biden administration rule that will soon go into effect.
The rule aims to close a loophole that has allowed tens of thousands of guns to be sold every year by unlicensed dealers who do not perform background checks to ensure the potential buyer is not legally prohibited from having a firearm. Gun rights groups are expected to fight it in court.
The Indie Flea brings together dozens of the best food vendors, makers, artists, florists, and more for a monthly market celebrating all things Tampa Bay. It’s the latest event to call 1920 Ybor (1920 E 7th Ave) home. The Indie Flea is free to attend and will be held on the second Sunday of each month. Make sure to follow Indie Flea on Instagram and its website for event announcements and future vendor opportunities.....Read More
Join us for an unforgettable celebration as we mark our 1-year anniversary since our very first concert! Doors open at 6 PM, welcoming you to an immersive art gallery experience featuring the works of 10+ local artists and live painting by three talented artists. Get ready to dance the night away with a captivating performance by a Fleetwood Mac tribute band on our main stage! This event is FREE and open to ALL AGES! Secure your spot by RSVPing today. Sponsored by JDubs Brewing. See you there to toast to our milestone!
Join us for an evening filled with creativity and inspiration in the heart of the Ybor City Historic District. Immerse yourself in the vibrant arts scene as you explore galleries, studios and arts venues. Meet local artists, watch live demonstrations, and maybe even find the perfect piece to take home. This free, self-guided tour is a must for art enthusiasts and anyone looking to experience the cultural richness of Ybor City. Don't miss out on this unique opportunity to celebrate art in a historic setting!
Elmira's Wildlife Sanctuary is considered to be the zoo for the South Shore Florida area - with real lions, tigers and bears.
This is called the 'forever home' for wild and exotic animals that have no where else to go.
The park is set up similar to a zoo but you can get closer to the animals at Elmira's letting you realize just how big and beautiful these animals are.
It provides a Zoo like environment for the people living in the South Shore Florida area that include: Sun City Center, Ruskin, Apollo Beach, Riverview, Gibsonton and Wimauma.
Videos can capture some on the unique ways lions and birds can behave but it's nothing like visiting the park itself. To see the animals first hand and hearing them making sounds that echo through park is something that needs to be experienced in person.
The University of South Florida made an exciting announcement on Thursday, revealing its new on-campus stadium renderings.
According to USF, the stadium will feature an east-west build for shade, a designated student section with amenities to cater to their experience, an open concourse for views of the field, a massive tailgating space, and a variety of premium seating including suites, loge boxes, and club seating.
The planetary danger signals are increasing. Climate scientists are beginning to worry we may be at a terrifying juncture, where the climate shifts dramatically from one state to another. An abrupt global warming episode, during which climate changes happen in decades not centuries, and interrelated tipping points cascade into one another amplifying the sudden shift in the world climate, pushing the planet out of the temperate sweet spot we humans have been lucky enough to live in.....Read More
As the battle over reproductive rights takes center stage in Florida and as buzz continues to build over whether marijuana should be legalized for recreational use in the state, the governor is not holding back on how he feels.
This spot in the neighborhood of Ybor City located in Tampa, Florida, may be the only instance in the entire United States where a foreign country owns land within our borders, outside of foreign embassies. This small area of just .14 acres was donated to the Cuba in 1956 as a showing of solidarity and in honor of José Martí who was instrumental in the War for Cuban Independence. Jose unfortunately died in 1895 before he could see his dream for Cubans come true. The spot was actually once a boarding house owned and ran by Paulina Pedroso, a female activist who worked closely with José Martí in their fight for independence. Cuba succeeded in 1898 after defeating Spain with the help of the United States. And in 1902, achieved Independence.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis apparently has decided to set aside the feud with former President Donald Trump and help the presumptive Republican nominee return to the White House.
NBC News reported Wednesday that Florida’s governor will work to raise campaign cash for Trump.
Police have arrested a suspect in relation to a shooting near Armature Works in Tampa Tuesday afternoon. The Tampa Police Department said they responded to the 1900 block of North Ola Avenue outside of Stones Throw Restaurant around 4 p.m. Tuesday. After a preliminary investigation, police said two groups of teenage boys between the ages of 13 and 17 near the restaurant got into a verbal altercation that quickly escalated into the shooting. Both groups then fled the scene.
A controversial bill that would prevent investigations of local law enforcement by civilian review boards was formally sent Wednesday to Gov. Ron DeSantis.....Read More
Less than a year has passed since Brightline expanded service from Miami to Orlando. Now, the rail service is focused on making its next stop in Tampa.
A federal judge on Tuesday blocked Florida education officials from enforcing a law requiring a transgender teacher to use pronouns that align with her sex assigned at birth, saying the law violated her First Amendment rights.....Read More
