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The U.S. Department of Transportation will investigate whether or not TBX's "Lexus lanes" constitute a civil rights violation. "Oh, that's classy, exploiting the very system you oppose in order to try and get your way," said a bunch of people who spend tons of money to find loopholes to avoid paying tons of money in taxes every year.
The St. Pete City Council voted to delay a vote on marijuana decriminalization until the mechanisms for a diversion program can be put into place, which reportedly could take up to three months. Look, if they're hoping legalization advocates are gonna forget, they're out of luck — like movie start times and the need to buy snacks, pending legislation is something legalization advocates never forget.
And finally, WTSP 10 News Sarasota Tampa Bay posted an interesting story by Noah Pransky about towing companies wildly overcharging people to recover their vehicles. I know, I know — sun hot, water wet, etc. — but it's pretty good Friday rage fuel, and includes some useful info on how to contest additional charges if you think you're getting screwed. Which you are. We all are, all the time. Have a good weekend.
This article appears in May 5-11, 2016.