The Ybor City Stogie

Tuesday, April 30, 2024

Gov. DeSantis says New York ‘reeks of marijuana,’ mocks medical cannabis for ‘back injuries’

Florida’s Governor is again weighing in on a constitutional amendment that could allow for recreational cannabis.

He thinks it stinks. Literally. And Ron DeSantis is using pungent results in other states to prove his point about the the Adult Personal Use of Marijuana citizen initiative, which could expand the current retail model beyond medical necessity, allowing visitors to the state and residents without qualifying conditions access to the product.

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Florida’s 6-week abortion ban, backed by DeSantis, takes effect Wednesday

Reproductive health advocates across the southeastern U.S. are bracing for a major change in Florida’s abortion laws. The state’s six-week abortion ban, titled the “Heartbeat Protection Act,” goes into effect on Wednesday, replacing a less restrictive 15-week ban signed into law by Gov. Ron DeSantis in 2022.....Read More

Rebuilding Tampa's Foundation

One hundred and seventy-five years after Tampa's incorporation, the city is undergoing the biggest infrastructure overhaul in its history. From massive stormwater improvement projects, hundreds of miles of new or repaired water and wastewater pipes, another hundred miles of repaved roads, improved safety conditions at high-accident locations, million-dollar facility upgrades, and much, much more.....Read More

Amnesty International calls for Biden to ‘immediately suspend’ weapons transfers to Israel

Human rights group Amnesty International called this week for President Biden to immediately suspend the transfer of weapons to Israel, as the organization renewed allegations that the Israeli military is violating international law.....Read More

Tampa’s tiny homes for the homeless welcome first residents

Tampa’s “Hope Cottages” are now open and welcoming those experiencing homelessness. The 64-square-foot cottages provide a bed, air conditioning and heating system, smoke detector, fire extinguisher, power outlets, shelving, windows and storage space.....Read More

Updated federal workplace guidelines protect pronouns, bathrooms and abortion

The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) updated the federal workplace guidelines after a quarter of a century to protect pronouns, bathrooms and abortion.....Read More

Monday, April 29, 2024

Ybor Paparazzi

Jose

Sara Diamond - Happy With Me

USF Pro-Palestinian Solidarity Call-in and Bail Fund (Update)

Jimmy Dunson: How to Help an Oppressor

Florida Banana Republican Rick Scott

Sad News Ybor!

Beginning today The Stone Soup Company will be closing its doors. We would like to thank all the current and past employees, the Ybor and Tampa community, and our guests who have supported us over the last 13 years. We appreciated the opportunity to serve you all! Thank you!