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Black history museum site recommended to DeSantis
St. Johns County is the location of the Florida Museum of Black History, as recommended by the Florida Museum of Black History Task Force after its meeting on June 28, where the Task Force voted 6-1 to formally transmit this recommendation to the governor and the Legislature. “We did it!”...
The president of Florida’s only public historically Black university resigns after donation debacle
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — The president of Florida’s only public historically Black university is resigning amid backlash over the school’s apparent failure to properly vet a multi-million dollar donation from a dubious donor. Larry Robinson submitted his resignation last week and will leave Florida A&M University at...
Florida is quietly denying transgender residents updated birth certificates
In the past year, Florida’s health department has declined to amend gender markers on birth certificates for both transgender adults and minors. Although the agency says it is basing denials on pre-existing state statutes, transgender Floridians had previously been able to update their birth certificates for at least a decade. Now, they face an opaque process that seems designed to reject all applicants.
Fort De Soto Park named among top 10 best dog-friendly beaches in America
TIERRA VERDE, Fla. - Bay Area residents looking to hit the beach with man’s best friend have one of the best dog-friendly beaches in the country in their backyard. USA Today named Fort De Soto Park as the 7th best dog-friendly beach in America. The beaches were selected by...
Ex-FBI informant Smirnov asks judge to follow Cannon’s lead and toss case
Former FBI informant Alexander Smirnov asked a judge on Monday evening to toss his criminal case based on the surprise decision by a judge in Florida to dismiss former President Donald Trump’s classified documents case over the legality of a special counsel appointment. Smirnov’s attorneys argued in a court filing that Judge Otis Wright should dismiss charges that Smirnov lied to […]
Looking ahead: A&E events and activities
• Our House: The Music of Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young; Friday, July 19, 8 p.m., at the Bilheimer Capitol Theatre, 405 Cleveland St., Clearwater. Tickets start at $34.50. Visit www.rutheckerdhall.com or call 727-791-7400. • Summer Saturday Movie Series: “Pulp Fiction,” Saturday, July 20, 7 p.m., at the Bilheimer Capitol...
Around town: Largo news briefs
LARGO — Bardmoor YMCA Preschool Academy has been awarded accreditation by the National Accreditation Commission for Early Care and Education Programs. The commission accredits over 1,300 programs across 35 states. “Our school has been working on this process since September of 2021, revisiting and refining different policies and procedures...
Someday Honey to play St. Pete’s Palladium
ST. PETERSBURG — Someday Honey will perform on Saturday, July 27, 8 p.m., at the Palladium at St. Petersburg College, 253 Fifth Ave. N., St. Petersburg. Tickets start at $25. Visit mypalladium.org. Formed in early 2018, three St. Petersburg musicians and an Orlando transplant came together for a series...
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