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Florida lawmakers pass bill limiting how race can be taught in classrooms...
Ultimately, the Republican-dominated Senate approved the bill (HB 7) in a 24-15 vote along party lines. The Florida Senate on Thursday passed a bill that would restrict how race-related issues can be...
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Following years of controversy, Florida Education Commissioner Richard...
Corcoran last year applied to become president of Florida State University but did not make a final group of candidates. State Education Commissioner Richard Corcoran, who has been an ally of Gov. Ron...
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St. Petersburg activists plan rally against state’s “Don’t Say Gay” bill...
The community plans to protest against Florida HB 1557 and SB 1834 from 4 to 6 p.m at the steps of the St. Petersburg City Hall. Tomorrow, community activists will rally at the steps of the St....
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Busch Gardens' Iron Gwazi roller coaster officially opens today
The attraction has been open to pass members since Feb. 11. The highly anticipated Iron Gwazi roller coaster opened to the public today at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay. After closing the original wooden...
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Florida's record $112.1 billion budget draws bipartisan support
“I am smart enough to know when I should probably keep my mouth shut and say thank you,” Sen. Janet Cruz, D-Tampa, said Florida’s proposed budget will draw bipartisan support as lawmakers from both...
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Tampa pauses rent relief applications, councilmen say more public funds to...
Since March 1, over 960 applicants have applied to for the relief, potentially exhausting the city funds. Yesterday, city council was informed that the Rental and Move-In Assistance Program (RMAP) has...
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Walt Disney CEO says company is pausing political donations following...
After Wednesday’s meeting, Disney was soon caught in between the crossfire from both DeSantis and an LGBTQ+ advocacy group. Walt Disney Company CEO Bob Chapek is telling employees he’s sorry for not...
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CAMPGround22 brings ‘new music’ composers from around the world to Tampa Bay...
It runs from March 24-26 on both sides of the Bay. New Music.…
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He back.
Tom Brady, who retired for 40 days, is coming back to Tampa Bay. Can he get an encore (do you want more)?…
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Another lawsuit calls for federal court to set Florida's congressional...
“Unlike the Legislature, Governor DeSantis has demonstrated that he is not willing to abide by the law.." With Gov. Ron DeSantis vowing to veto a congressional redistricting plan, a lawsuit filed late...
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Review: Lyle Lovett and band, plus their tour bus driver, give Clearwater...
The dapper Texan let all his true talents shine, and gave his accompanists plenty of opportunities to do the same. At the first performance of a two-night stint at Clearwater’s superb Bilheimer...
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Review: Billy Joel salutes Kiev and gets snarky during chilly Orlando show
’Twas a pretty good crowd for a Saturday.“Good evening, Alaska!” Billy Joel called out to a freezing cold Saturday night crowd at Orlando’s Camping World Stadium. “What the hell’s going on?!”…
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Review: Graham Nash, amiable as always, keeps protest rock relevant in...
With plenty of fresh songs for the live setlist, too. Last Friday night, on the 52nd birthday of Déjà Vu—one of rock and roll’s most revered albums—Graham Nash ambled out onto a Clearwater stage for...
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Florida lawmakers pass record $112 billion budget
The Senate voted 33-0 to pass the budget, while the House backed it in a 105-3 vote. Florida lawmakers passed a record $112.1 billion budget Monday to end a legislative session dominated by fierce...
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Interview: ‘Screaming Marxist Bitch’ Patrick Haggerty talks ‘Cocksucking...
The queer country pioneers plays Tampa on March 24.“What are you, my 250th interview since the album came out?” Lavender Country’s Patrick Haggerty asks me through laughter, ahead of his first-ever...
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The Benefits of CBD Oil
Powerful CBD oil from the hemp plant is legal throughout the nation.…
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DeSantis appoints QAnon-adjacent defender of Jan. 6 insurrection to Florida...
'When Trump supporters peacefully protest, suddenly "Law and Order" is all they can talk about!' Gov. Ron DeSantis appointed Esther Byrd to the state’s Board of Education, a move that will almost...
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Tampa Mayor claims rent control would disrupt development, an industry that...
About 52% of Mayor Castor's 'Tampa Strong' PAC was contributed by development interests. At a March 9 press conference, Tampa Mayor Jane Castor told reporters that rent stabilization and rent control...
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Culture wars and leveraging power, is the closest thing the post Trump GOP...
Informed Dissent. The moment the U.S. Supreme Court’s right-wing bloc washed its hands of the Texas law that made private citizens abortion bounty hunters, it was only a matter of time until other...
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Despite lawsuits, Florida Gov. DeSantis once again says he will veto new...
Lawmakers have speculated DeSantis is trying to set up a challenge to the Fair Districts amendments and to the federal Voting Rights Act. Gov. Ron DeSantis on Monday reiterated his intention to veto a...
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