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Gulfport sees 2,000 demonstrators at ‘No Kings’ protest [PHOTOS]
Other local No Kings demonstrations drew large crowds in St. Petersburg, Clearwater, Tampa, Sarasota and elsewhere.
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No recount after Hillsborough Democrat flips Florida Senate seat, says division of elections
Brian Nathan beat Republican Josie Tomkow by 405 votes.
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Florida universities remove sociology from general education courses
It’s part of the state’s push against diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) in Florida’s public university system.
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New Census data shows Pinellas County witnessed second largest population decline in country
The third biggest loss in the country was Miami-Dade.
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Amy Goodman is bringing ‘Democracy Now!’ documentary to Tampa this summer
The new, approximately 100-minute, film explores the life and career of Goodman, her countless stints on the frontlines of history, and a tenacious pursuit of truth-telling still unrivaled in mainstream journalism.
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DeSantis Administration claims NFL’s ‘Rooney Rule’ violates state’s anti-DEI law
The rule requires NFL teams to interview at least two minority candidates for vacant head coach, GM, and coordinator position.
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St. Pete home of Florence Robinson, owner of historic Floronton Hotel, is now for sale
The Floronton Hotel was a big deal for St. Petersburg.
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Florida Democrats won big Tuesday night. Was it a big deal or not?
‘If that kind of movement is happening now, it raises real questions about what the electorate could look like in a higher-turnout environment,’ says one Democratic official.
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DeSantis says if Cuba falls, he hopes exiles will want to leave Florida and rebuild the island
“Kids and grandkids will be going to spring break there,” DeSantis continued.
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The South Tampa home of award-winning architect Rick Rados is now for sale
Some of Rados’ schools include Jefferson High School and Plant City High School.
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Trump’s unpopularity, high gas prices and more, helped Florida Dems flip two seats, says analysts
“President Trump’s unpopularity cast a long, dark shadow over these Republican candidates in these races.”
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In Tampa and Mar-a-Lago, Florida Democrats come up big on election night
Brian Nathan, a Navy veteran, union organizer, and first-time candidate, shocked Republican state Rep. Josie Tomkow in Hillsborough County.
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Democrat Brian Nathan wins special election for Hillsborough Senate seat
He beat Republican Josie Tomkow by just over 400 votes, but is not safe from a recount.
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This could be the last LGBTQ+ Pride season for Florida’s government officials
A bill banning DEI in government awaits DeSantis’ signature.
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Florida adds more measles cases
Gov. Ron DeSantis wants to make it easier for parents to opt out of mandatory school vaccines.
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No Kings protests are scheduled across Tampa Bay on Saturday
Based on past turnout, thousands are expected to attend.
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Creative Loafing readers respond to Grady Judd going woke, a Paramore cover concert, and more
‘CL Tampa is MAGA now.’
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‘We’ll see’: DeSantis won’t rule out another run for president
His comment comes after he spent $160 million on his 2024 campaign for president before dropping out after the Iowa caucus.
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Tampa Police Department wants taxpayers to pay $2 million for new guns and a robot dog
St. Petersburg police purchased its robot dog with a private donation.
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Some candidates for Hillsborough School Board agree superintendent should not be an elected position
District 2 candidate Brittany Lyssy was not in attendance at Tampa Tiger Bay last Friday.