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Court clears way for Florida to enforce ban on gender-affirming care for minors
A federal appeals court has ruled that transgender minors in Florida cannot be prescribed puberty blockers or other hormonal treatments, even if their parents approve, while the state hashes out legal concerns over its gender-affirming care ban.
Do Florida school board elections signal the end of Moms for Liberty?
The poor results of school board candidates backed by Gov. Ron DeSantis in this month’s primary raised questions about whether the governor’s influence could be on the wane. He might not be alone. Since his endorsements mirrored those of Moms for Liberty — they jointly targeted several incumbents...
This group helped more than 700 college students register to vote ahead of fall semester start
A voter registration group that Democratic Rep. Anna Eskamani founded helped 728 students register to vote and update their addresses on eight college campuses across the state, surpassing its previous such efforts. The presidential election combined with the proposed abortion-rights and recreational marijuana amendments that will be on the ballot in November fueled students’ interest […]
Hillsborough County woman accused of wrong-way driving on I-75 facing DUI charges
HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, Fla. — A Hillsborough County woman is facing charges after Florida Highway Patrol says she was driving on the wrong side of the road while intoxicated. In an arrest report, FHP says just before 2 a.m. on Monday a trooper was located on I-75 South at Mile Marker 256 where construction crews were working.
Beach Theatre gets restoration approval from preservation board
ST. PETE BEACH, Fla. — The Beach Theatre recently got approval from the historic preservation board to renovate the facade of the 85-year-old landmark building in St. Pete Beach. “The building is a historically designated building,” said owner Hannah Hockman, 25. “So any changes that we have to make...
Tampa Bay Rays Minor League Roundup: Week 22
This week’s minor league roundup will only feature the numbers accumulated prior to the start of play on Monday. We are now 22 weeks into the 2024 minor league campaign campaign and several prospects have certainly continued their ascent up the organizational ladder while others have seen their stock continue to drop.
An Edgar Allan Poe Speakeasy is popping up in St. Pete
Lovers of the Macabre, an Edgar Allan Poe-themed speakeasy, is coming to St. Pete. Hosted at Coastal Collective (2201 1st Ave S.) from September 12-15, this immersive theater and cocktail experience will feature four vignettes inspired by Edgar Allan Poe’s short stories. For each vignette, mixologists will craft a cocktail based on the story. It’s the perfect prelude to all the spooky season events in St. Pete.
Bucs legend Ronde Barber, Olympic Gold Medalist Brooke Bennett discuss importance of giving back through sports
TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — A Pinellas County nonprofit provides youth with access to athletic programs so children across the county can play and grow together, unhindered by administrative costs. Clearwater for Youth’s Development Manager and three-time Olympic Gold Medalist, Brooke Bennett, Buccaneers legend and NFL Hall of Famer Ronde Barber, and Ruthie Green Maynard with […]
With deadline approaching, preservation group raising money to save 14 acres of old Florida
Four long years into an effort to save a piece of old Florida from development, Tex Carter knows his way around the land.He can point out the largest gopher tortoise burrow, or take you down an overgrown path to a rare colony of Florida rosemary that, without dedicated land management, is dying slowly in the shade of an oak tree.Why it matters: The nonprofit WK Preservation Group is just weeks away from a critical fundraising deadline in its bid to convert the parcel off West Klosterman Road just south of Tarpon Springs into a nature preserve.The odds of making it,...
Tampa Bay jails are over capacity. Is a change in bail law the reason?
The Pinellas County jail has become so crowded in recent months that deputies have run out of regular beds and been forced to provide hundreds of mattresses held a few inches from the ground by plastic frames. Sheriff Bob Gualtieri said he hasn’t seen crowding like this in more than...
SpaceX Falcon 9 booster catches fire, tips over in landing after Florida launch
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – A SpaceX booster caught fire and tipped over early Wednesday while trying to land on a drone ship in the Atlantic. A Falcon 9 rocket blasted off at 3:48 a.m. from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, sending another batch of Starlink satellites into orbit. After...
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