Lawyers for Florida death row inmate fail to convince another man to testify to his innocence Post
...from his own mother, Pearcy refused to testify beyond a few words. “Done 35 years for a crime I did not commit. And I don’t plan on testifying against somebody...
First two coronavirus cases in Florida are in Tampa Bay area Post
...5:00pm. In addition, please visit http://www.floridahealth.gov/all-county-locations.html to locate and obtain contact information for your local CHD. The CDC also has a website with information related to COVID-19: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.html. Here’s...
Unions organize protest against bill that would make amending Florida Constitution more difficult Post
...a protest of the bill that would add complexity to the citizens’ initiative process. The protest is Wednesday afternoon outside the Tampa office of the bill’s sponsor, Republican Jamie Grant....
German Consul to Florida discusses tourism business investment, the rise of the far-right and immigration Post
...Petersburg Conference on World Affairs (http://www.stpetersburgconferenceonworldaffairs.com) . He’s Andreas Siegel Germany’s Consul General in Florida. We sat down for this interview yesterday to discuss German business investment in Florida, tourism,...
Civil liberties group warns about face recognition system considered by Florida law enforcement departments Post
...law enforcement agencies in Florida have tested or purchased a facial recognition system from a company called Clearview AI. WMNF interviewed Nate Freed Wessler, a staff attorney at the American...
President Trump Proposes Cuts to Social Security, Medicare and Medicaid Post
...programs,” including cuts to Medicare, Medicaid, and Social Security: Source: https://www.vox.com/2020/2/10/21131316/trump-2021-budget-entitlement-cuts Here to talk about what the President is proposing is Max Richtman, president and CEO of the National Committee...
USF St. Pete students react to their volunteer experiences on New Hampshire presidential campaigns Post
...Simpson Park Community Center, James P Austin Community Center, Mulberry Civic Center, Poinciana Community Center, Gill Jones NE Polk County Govt. Center SUMTER COUNTY EARLY VOTING: March 7 – 14,...
The Negativity Effect & Standing Out Post
Why are we devastated by a word of criticism even when it’s mixed with lavish praise? Because our brains are wired to focus on the bad. This negativity effect explains...
USF St. Petersburg students head to New Hampshire primary to work on presidential campaigns Post
...experience.” Listen: The latest Real Clear Politics average of polls in the New Hampshire primary has Sanders with a nearly double-digit lead over the next tier of candidates, Joe Biden,...
State workers say they have not seen pay increases to keep up with inflation Post
...every day. One of the state’s fastest growing unions, we stand for excellence, prosperity and dignity through public service. WEB: www.afscmefl.org / FACEBOOK: AFSCMEFlorida / TWITTER: @AFSCMEFL Background on...
When It Comes to Wasteful Pentagon Spending, Congress Offers Little Oversight Post
...his first year in office President Trump claimed the US military had been “depleted” under President Obama. (Source: https://www.reuters.com/article/us-usa-trump-budget/trump-seeks-historic-u-s-military-spending-boost-domestic-cuts-idUSKBN1661R2 US military spending (in recent times) actually peaked in 2011 under...
Peace activists in Tampa, Port Richey will protest war against Iran Post
This Saturday, peace activists are holding a global day of protest of U.S. military actions against Iran; there are several in Florida, including Port Richey and Tampa. No War on...
