“Florida voters deserve to know the truth about Amendment 2,” said VOTE NO on 2 Campaign spokesperson Christina Johnson. “These top ten reasons substantiate why Floridians should reject the false promises made under the guise of ‘medical’ marijuana.” Top 10 Reasons to VOTE NO On 2 1. It’s Permanent -AmendmentContinue Reading
University of South Florida researchers investigating the aftermath of a September, 2014 sewer line break in St. Petersburg, Florida, have found dangerous antibiotic-resistant bacteria in the untreated wastewater that gushed into neighborhoods and into Boca Ciega Bay at a rate of 250 to 500 gallons per minute. Their findings, justContinue Reading
City Councilwoman Darden Rice of St. Petersburg, Florida, will introduce this coming Thursday a proposed ordinance before the St. Petersburg City Council to abolish super PACs and to prohibit spending by foreign-influenced corporations in city elections. The proposed ordinance is the first of its kind in the nation. “This proposedContinue Reading
Tickets are now available for audiences to revisit the classic fantasy “Labyrinth” in select U.S. movie theaters when Fathom Events and Sony Pictures Home Entertainment bring “Labyrinth 30th Anniversary” to the big screen on Sunday, September 11 and Wednesday, September 14 at 2:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. local time (bothContinue Reading
As Donald Trump’s divisive rhetoric and backwards vision takes center stage at the GOP convention, Florida Democratic supporters and volunteers will host office openings throughout the state to join the campaign’s nationwide effort to register and commit to vote more than 3 million supporters. These offices will build upon Hillary Clinton’sContinue Reading
The legendary 1968 science fiction masterpiece “Planet of the Apes” will return to the big screen, crash landing in U.S. cinemas on July 24 and 27 as part of Fathom Events and Turner Classic Movies’ (TCM) yearlong TCM Big Screen Classics series. As part of this special presentation, TCM host BenContinue Reading
The Florida Department of Health in Pinellas County (DOH-Pinellas) is offering no-cost hepatitis testing 8 a.m.-12 p.m. on Thursday, July 28 in recognition of World Hepatitis Day. Screening, educational materials, counseling and rapid testing for hepatitis C are available at two locations: Clearwater: 310 N. Myrtle Ave. St. Petersburg: 205Continue Reading
The families of junior enlisted military personnel and of wounded warriors of all ranks may save a bundle on back-to-school supplies by getting them free from Operation Homefront. The national nonprofit will distribute hundreds of backpacks and assorted school supplies to military families on Saturday, Aug. 6, at Grow FinancialContinue Reading
Today, Donald Trump announced his vice presidential running mate, Indiana Governor Mike Pence – the most extreme VP pick in a generation. Here are five things you need to know on Governor Pence’s record and why Donald Trump has doubled down on some of his most disturbing beliefs by choosing an incredibly divisiveContinue Reading
On August 11, 2016 Ken Scherdell, National Chaplain for CBMC, will be the speaker at the Marketplace Ambassador Luncheon. Ken will be sharing his heart on the attribute of “Genuinely caring for others”. Please register now for your table sponsorship or ticket and consider whom the Lord would have you invite. “Therefore we areContinue Reading
The North American tour of the new stage adaptation of The Wizard of Oz will play the Straz Center’s Morsani Hall, July 12-17, as part of the Bank of America Best of Broadway Tampa Bay series also sponsored by the Tampa Bay Times. This production of The Wizard of OzContinue Reading
This Thursday, July 14, Hillary for Florida will open the doors to new offices in Tallahassee and Tampa where grassroots organizers and volunteers will work to elect Hillary Clinton and Democrats up and down the ballot. In Tallahassee, Mayor Andrew Gillum and Florida Democratic Party Chairwoman Allison Tant will meet with grassroots organizers and campaign supportersContinue Reading
Earlier today, Congressman Jeff Miller (FL-1) introduced Donald Trump at a speech about veterans’ issues where Trump sought to hide his decades of disdain for those who have served our country. Donald Trump has fraudulently touted his support for men and women in uniform while lying about donating money to veterans’Continue Reading
Cancer is a group of more than 100 different diseases. All are driven by cells and genes that escape the normal process of division and begin their own plan to replicate in the body. Advances in genetics and molecular biology are providing researchers with better knowledge of the genetic mutationsContinue Reading
Next week a federal court will consider whether Florida can continue denying kosher meals to Jewish prisoners, even when the vast majority of state prisons and the federal government have provided them for many years. Florida claims that providing kosher meals would be too expensive—even though the estimated cost ofContinue Reading
Sponsors are being sought for the September 23 Brand New Day Gala, the fifth annual such event to support the University Area Community Development Corporation (CDC). This fifth annual gala will raise much-needed funds for the University Area CDC, which works to improve the economic, education and social levels ofContinue Reading
The St. Petersburg Police Department, in conjunction with the U.S. Marshals Fugitive Task Force, is asking for the public’s assistance in attempting to locate a man wanted for first degree murder. On June 20, 2016, at 22nd Avenue South and Dr. MLK Jr. Street South in St. Petersburg, Taurus RandallContinue Reading
On Wednesday, July 6, the Florida Muslim community will celebrate the end of the month-long fast of Ramadan with communal prayers. [NOTE: Ramadan is the month on the Islamic lunar calendar during which Muslims abstain from food, drink and other sensual pleasures from break of dawn to sunset. Consult localContinue Reading
Dollar General will celebrate the opening of its new location at 34838 State Road 54 in Zephyrhills on Saturday, July 9 at 8 a.m. with free prizes and special deals. Dollar General will offer Zephyrhills residents a convenient new place to shop for everyday essentials at low prices. Additionally, theContinue Reading
Florida Education Association (FEA) President Joanne McCall issued this statement today: “Donald Trump’s call to eradicate the Department of Education would have devastating consequences to our nation’s students — especially in Florida. From providing childcare subsidies to hardworking families-in-need to assisting more than half a million of Florida’s students eachContinue Reading
Several women’s health advocates in Florida also released the following statements on the Supreme Court ruling and reiterated their support for Hillary Clinton. “Today, in a 5-3 decision, the Supreme Court struck down Texas regulations on women’s clinics that provide the full range of health services including contraceptives and abortion. TheContinue Reading
