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Florida Democratic Party calls Tuesday’s FL GOP speeches at RNC a ‘circus’
Quality Journalism for Critical Times The Florida Democratic Party called Tuesday evening’s Republican National Convention speeches from Gov. Ron DeSantis and Sens. Rick Scott and Marco Rubio “a clown show” and a “circus.” “The Republican Party can preach ‘unity’ all night long but the only thing they are united on is sending America backwards,” Democrati chair Nikki Fried said in […] The post Florida Democratic Party calls Tuesday’s FL GOP speeches at RNC a ‘circus’ appeared first on Florida Phoenix.
Rise of Florida insurance property costs affecting local homeowners
Local homeowners are feeling like they are caught in a storm of rising insurance costs and soaring premiums. The issue is driven by a perfect storm of natural disasters, fraud and insurers fleeing the state. No one is happy about paying more money. It’s hard enough to afford to buy...
Voters in 11 states could decide on abortion ballot measures in Nov., with measures confirmed in six states, and signature verification pending in another five
Voters in six states—Colorado, Florida, Maryland, New York, Nevada, and South Dakota—will decide on abortion-related ballot measures in Nov. 2024. Initiatives are pending signature verification in five states—Arizona, Arkansas, Missouri, Montana, and Nebraska. This report provides the most recent updates on abortion-related ballot measure certifications and potential...
Shopper turns free Fantasy 5 ticket into $110K prize at Florida Publix
TAMPA – A winning ticket worth a little over $110,000 was sold at a Publix in Florida on Monday evening. The free ticket worth $110,861.58 was given to a lucky shopper at a Publix in Tampa, according to the Florida Lottery. This Week In South Florida: Anthony Rodriguez. NOW...
Florida’s step-by-step process to buy a gun
How hard is it to purchase an AR-15, the rifle that was used in the attempted assassination of former President Trump, and a gun called a weapon of mass destruction?. In Florida, AR-15s have a similar process of purchase in comparison to other firearms. WINK News visited the Naples Gun...
Polk State grad overcomes cancer to achieve degree after two decades
Kristin Simpson earned her Polk State College Associate in Arts degree in May 2024 – more than 20 years after enrolling for the first time. Over the final two months, however, she faced more adversity than she could have ever imagined: brain cancer. As other Polk State students were...
Trim app brings Uber experience to haircuts in Tampa Bay
You can now order a haircut with the same few clicks it takes to get takeout or groceries delivered to your door.The buzz: The Trim app launched in Tampa Bay last week, allowing barbers and hair stylists to connect with customers instantly.Co-founders Joe Helton, based in North Carolina, and locally based Babak Keradman and Logan Morello call it "the Uber of haircuts."Why it matters: Aside from convenience, the app also makes hair styling more accessible for neurodivergent folks who need special services or those who have trouble leaving their home.Trim's co-founders also want the app to empower independent barbers and...
A $100 million plan to mitigate Clearwater flooding, residents mourn Mexican market fire and St. Pete city council preps for Trop vote
Good morning, Tampa Bay. Here's what you need to know today. Skies are partly sunny today with scattered pop-up thunderstorms. Some of us will have heavy rain while others stay rain-free. High temperatures will reach the low 90s this afternoon. The rain will end during the evening and we will...
Expansive waterfront restaurant and tiki bar opening this summer in Gulfport
A group of proven local restaurateurs are bringing their talents to Gulfport and opening a multi-faceted restaurant and bar in one of the city’s most desirable venues. Stormrunners Tavern is set to take over the former Caddy’s building at 3128 Beach Blvd S, bringing three different bars to the property.
Sunflower Market Is Combating Food Waste by Selling Discounted Food That Might Otherwise End up in a Landfill
While millions of people in the United States struggle with hunger and food insecurity on a daily basis, Americans as a whole trash more than 160 billion pounds of perfectly good food every year, which, according to a study by the Natural Resources Defense Council, amounts to about 40 percent of our total food supply. Confusion about food dating is a major factor, and 83 percent of Americans have prematurely thrown out food because of a so-called “expiration” date.
Some Central Florida municipalities opt out of state effort designed to increase affordable housing
CLERMONT, Fla. — At least two local governments in Central Florida have opted out of part of a state law that’s designed to create more affordable housing. Leaders in Winter Park and in Lake County have decided to exempt their municipalities from a tax exemption part of the Live Local Act.
Concerns involving voting security become a major focus at the GOP convention
PANAMA CITY, Fla. (WMBB) – Donald Trump claims the 2020 election was stolen from him, which resulted in a massive recount in a number of states, election workers being threatened, and charges against Trump and others for trying to overturn the election. As well as a mob take-over of the capital building to prevent the […]
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