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DeSantis veto of free prison phone call appropriation disappoints criminal justice reform advocates
Responding to reports that prisoner contact with loved ones helps reduce the recidivism rate, state lawmakers last year approved a $1 million pilot project to allow inmates with good behavior to make one free 15-minute phone call per month to the outside world. Pleased with its rollout, members of the Florida Senate Criminal and Civil […]
Central Florida 18-Year-Old Arrested for Murder in Fatal Stabbing
A Central Florida 18-year-old was arrested for murder in a fatal stabbing that escalated from a verbal argument. The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office was investigating a fatal stabbing in Plant City, near Tampa. Deputies responded to the report of a stabbing in the 5800 block of Bob Smith Avenue just before 1am.
Rays Even Series With Padres
The Tampa Bay Rays (67-68) defeated the San Diego Padres (77-60) 11-4 on Saturday afternoon to even the three game series at 1-1. After San Diego got two in the top of the first, the Rays answered with one in the bottom of the first before erupting with four in the second to take the lead. They added three in the fourth, one in the fifth and two in the eighth to turn the game into a blowout.
A 'policy endorsement' can lower insurance costs. But you have to waive the right to sue.
Recent legislative reforms that ended much of the incentive for lawyers to sue insurers are getting credit for improving insurance companies’ willingness to financially fortify Florida properties against disaster and loss. But is the promise of an up-to-20% reduction in your premium worth giving up the right to sue? We'll get to that...
Ron DeSantis is struggling to maintain power in Florida following presidential campaign flop
POLITICO interviewed a dozen legislators, consultants and lobbyists about DeSantis’ path forward — many expect a shift in the relationship and power dynamic between the governor and his erstwhile Republicans allies.
St. Petersburg Uhurus claim free speech as Russia meddling trial set to start
TAMPA — If you believe the Uhurus, the criminal case against them is a sham, an effort by the government to silence their support for African people and criticisms of U.S. policy. If you believe federal prosecutors, the St. Petersburg-based activist group engaged in a seven-year conspiracy with a...
Lotz of Blessings packs snacks for food insecure students
CLEARWATER, Fla. – The Lotz of Blessings nonprofit in Clearwater has a pretty simple mission, which is to organize events throughout the year to help the less fortunate. They provide snack bags for children who are food insecure. They provide blankets and sleeping assistance to the homeless. They provide...
Florida’s second hurricane sales tax holiday is now in effect
BAY COUNTY, Fla. (WMBB) – If you still need items to help during the Hurricane season, now is the time to shop. Florida’s second hurricane sales tax holiday is underway. The event gives people the chance to stock up or re-supply their disaster preparedness kits. Shoppers will not pay sales tax on things like generators, […]
Places This Week: Two stories, beachfront, in Clearwater
A weekly roundup of notable local real estate news. A single-family home at 780 Eldorado Avenue, Clearwater, has listed for sale with an asking price of $7.95 million. The two-story, 5-bedroom, 5-bath property is situated on 0.14 acres of land and provides 60 feet of beachfront on the Gulf of Mexico.
San Diego Padres at Tampa Bay Rays odds, picks and predictions
The San Diego Padres (76-60) and Tampa Bay Rays (66-67) open a 3-game set at Tropicana Field Friday. First pitch is scheduled for 6:50 p.m. ET (Apple TV). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Padres vs. Rays odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.
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