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Gun safety group to traverse the bay to raise awareness of controversial proposed gun laws
Members of the group Moms Demand Action will walk across the Courtney Campbell Causeway Saturday.
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This Sarasota state house race could be a 2018 bellwether — and it appears virtually tied
A legacy Republican candidate in a red district may be facing some unexpected headwinds.
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Somehow these two obscure Florida laws are still on the books
And one state senator hopes to change that.
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Florida Rep. files Orca Protection Act
Among other things, the bill would ban keeping the cetaceans in captivity for entertainment purposes.
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Felon voting rights restoration just cleared its petition signature requirement
The proposal will be on Florida’s November ballot as Amendment 4.
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Hillsborough prosecutor will seek death penalty for accused Seminole Heights murderer
State Attorney Andrew Warren said Tuesday he reserves the punishment for the most heinous crimes.
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Dozens gather in downtown St. Pete to mark Roe v. Wade anniversary
Activists with NOW, Planned Parenthood and the League of Women Voters spent the Monday lunch hour waving signs at 2nd Street and Central.
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With drilling off Florida’s beaches back in the mix, Rick Scott critics take aim
They were pretty skeptical to begin with.
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St. Pete council to lawmakers: stop treating young offenders like hardened criminals
They unanimously passed a resolution supporting a proposed law that would curb harsh punishments for youth.
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South St. Pete residents take concerns over MLK Day “lockdown” to City Hall
They said what were supposed to be efforts to protect public safety actually infringed on their rights — and endangered the public — on a day that was supposed to be about recognizing equality.
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Guess which metro area isn’t on Amazon’s new HQ shortlist
The train has left the station, and we’re not on it.
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Pivoting for peace: On the anniversary of last year’s Women’s March, the focus shifts to the midterms
It’s less about marching and more about getting sh*t done.
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Sean Shaw makes his AG bid official
The Tampa Democrat announced his bid in Tallahassee Tuesday.
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Activists are concerned over St. Pete Police road closures during MLK Day event
Major streets relatively far from the site of any related events were closed to vehicular traffic.
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Dem. Sean Shaw likely to announce bid for attorney general Tuesday
The Tampa state rep would be among quite a few others vying to replace A.G. Pam Bondi.
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Florida senator wants Rick Scott to denounce Trump’s alleged sh*thole countries comment (and he sort of does)
State Sen. Daphne Campell, who was born in Haiti, said the remarks are another sign of Trump’s demonization of non-white immigrants.
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Tampa council finalizes “bathhouse” ordinance changes to target Kennedy “massage parlors”
Despite the pleas of sex workers and advocates, the council unanimously passed the measure.
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Sausage Fest 2018: What those lawmakers are (supposed to be) up to in Tallahassee right now
From transit to #MeToo, it’s a busy time!
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Annette Taddeo wants to boost Florida’s film industry
Her new bill, filed Wednesday, aims to bring more productions to the Sunshine State.
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For environmentalists, Trump’s Florida offshore drilling decision is bittersweet (with video)
Dems, meanwhile, are straight cynical about Rick Scott’s motivation for persuading the Trump administration to keep up the ban.