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LGBTQ+ travel info nixed from state website
Key West, Fort Lauderdale and Wilton Manors are among several Florida cities that have long been top U.S. destinations for LGBTQ+ tourists. So it came as a surprise this week when travelers learned that Florida’s tourism marketing agency quietly removed the “LGBTQ Travel” section from its website sometime in the past few months. Business owners who cater to Florida’s LGBTQ+ tourists said Wednesday that it was the latest attempt by officials in the state to erase the LGBTQ+ community. Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis previously championed legislation to forbid classroom instruction on sexual orientation and gender identity in all grades, and supported a ban on gender-affirming care for minors.
‘Lying,’ ‘fraud,’ ‘rude.’ Enemies profess peace after hard-fought primary season that set South Florida congressional races
Outspent by more than 4-to-1. Run for office repeatedly, but never won. Facing multiple opponents, including one who’s repeatedly been elected. Despite the challenges, Joe Kaufman finished 15 points ahead of his main rival on Tuesday to win the Republican nomination for Congress in the Broward-Palm Beach county 23rd District. Kaufman will be his party’s candidate in the November general ...
Owner of closed Polk law firm asks Supreme Court to halt disciplinary cases against him
The owner of a law firm that catered to elderly clients wants the Florida Supreme Court to halt disciplinary action against him over his admitted misuse of company funds. Family Elder Law, based in Lake Wales, shuttered its offices there and in Lakeland and Sebring last month with no warning to clients. The...
Residents get second chance tax holiday heading into peak storm season
OLDSMAR, Fla. — It’s been a few weeks since several parts of the state saw impacts of Debby. Residents can prepare for the rest of storm season by stocking up and preparing emergency kits now. Saturday kicks off the second chance to take advantage of the Disaster Preparedness...
Wealthy Floridians Are Buying Up All of N.Y.C.’s Luxury Homes, a New Report Says
It was only a couple of years ago that a record number of high-earning New Yorkers fled the Big Apple. Oh, how the times have changed.Inside the New Southeast Asian N.Y.C. Restaurant From a Korean Fine Dining Pioneer In 2022, approximately 545,000 New York City residents packed their bags and moved to other parts of the country. A whopping 90,000 New Yorkers headed south to Florida, according to census data. As of last month, the state’s population had swelled to over 23 million, and each year has been adding anywhere from 350,000 to 375,000 new residents over the last decade. However, a new report from...
South Florida felon votes for first time in nearly 30 years
MIAMI — Dwight Spencer has been out of prison since 2017, and he's still having trouble finding steady work. Spencer was convicted of felony drug possession charges in Florida in the 1990s. He was also convicted of federal charges and spent 20 years in federal prison before President Barack Obama commuted his sentence. "I was very happy but still a little weary of coming back to society," Spencer said. He also just got back his right to vote. Florida voters passed Amendment 4 in 2018, which restores a felon's right to vote once they complete all terms of their sentence....
Port Richey Brothers Plead Guilty to Trafficking Over 100 Kilograms of Fentanyl and Other Drugs
In a case that sheds light on the scale of the drug distribution networks operating within the state, two brothers from Port Richey have admitted to their roles in a massive narcotics operation. Marcus Fowler, 33, and Pierre Fowler, 35, entered guilty pleas for conspiring to distribute significant quantities of fentanyl, methamphetamine, and cocaine, as reported by the U.S. Attorney's Office.
Career criminal arrested 74 times in Hillsborough now arrested in Clearwater for defrauding a hardware store
The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office has arrested a habitual offender after an Organized Retail Theft Unit investigation revealed a barcode manipulation scheme targeting Lowe’s stores across Hillsborough County and Clearwater. Mark Brents, 57, who has been in prison eleven times and has been booked into the Orient Road...
PHOTO GALLERY: Armwood tops Gaither in season opener 42-19
Coming off an appearance in the state semifinals and returning several talented, Division I-level players, Gaither hosted another team full of talented players — Armwood — to open the 2024 season of Friday Night Lights. But the Hawks dominated most of the game, stifling the Cowboys offense with...
Text To Win A 4 Pack Of Passes To Adventure Island
The summer is starting to wind down and we have the perfect cooling off spot for you and 3 guests at Adventure Island Water Park!. Starting at 5pm on Friday, August 23rd to Sunday, August 25th listen each hour for the winning word to text. Once you get the word, text the word to 727-579-9999 for your chance to win a 4 pack of tickets plus parking!
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