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Tag: Ron DeSantis

A woman in a very colorful gown marches in the Tampa Pride parade
Posted onMarch 26, 2023April 28, 2023Radio and Podcasting

As Florida’s governor takes aim at LGBTQ+ community, Tampa Pride goes ahead defiantly

Gov. Ron DeSantis’ recent legislative priorities have impacted the LGBTQ+ community in Florida. But, the community showed up loud and proud nonetheless at the 2023…

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Ron DeSantis on the podium speaking to the combined Florida Legislature
Posted onMarch 8, 2023March 8, 2023Florida Focus newsbreak

USF police use of force questioned in protest arrests

Four people were arrested Monday after a protest escalated at the Patel Center on the USF Tampa campus. The protesters were part of a group…

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Posted onFebruary 8, 2023February 8, 2023Florida Focus newsbreak

Biden set to visit Tampa following Wisconsin stop

President Joe Biden announced in his State of the Union address he will be visiting Tampa on Thursday to promote his Medicare and Social Security…

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Charlie Crist stands at a lectern at a rally
Posted onNovember 8, 2022November 9, 2022Florida Focus newsbreak

Election night in Tampa Bay: Decision 2022

Election night coverage and updates by Jeremiah Mckay, Carlos Travieso, Chrisovaladou Pantelis and Baalaaj Harris. Update: 8:57 p.m. EDT Retired Green Beret and Purple Heart…

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Charlie Crist stands in front of voters and press at an event in Tampa Monday
Posted onNovember 8, 2022November 8, 2022Florida Focus newsbreak

Crist makes final appeal for votes, vows lower costs for higher education

Monday was the last day for candidates to get their message out.  Democratic gubernatorial candidate Charlie Crist was in Tampa to make one more urgent…

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Posted onOctober 25, 2022October 25, 2022Florida Focus newsbreak

Infant hostage rescued from captor after 4-hour standoff

An infant has been safely rescued by St. Petersburg authorities after a hostage situation this morning. The captor was the child’s father. According to a…

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Posted onOctober 18, 2022October 18, 2022Florida Focus newsbreak

Demings vs. Rubio: The delayed debate set to transpire tonight

As election day draws near, the race for U.S. Senate in Florida heats up as Rep. Val Demings and Sen. Marco Rubio prepare to face…

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A female protestor holds a sign saying No Justice No Peace Stop Killer Cops
Posted onApril 28, 2021April 29, 2021Featured

Activists ready to combat Florida’s new law that could affect freedom of assembly

This video story was reported and produced by Deanna Lampasona. Last month, Florida state representatives passed a bill that looks to make protesting punishable by…

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Representative Spencer Roach stands at his desk, microphone in hand, on the floor of the Florida House
Posted onMarch 29, 2021March 29, 2021Florida Focus newsbreak

Newsbreak: Democrats outraged as several new controversial bills passed in the House

Senate Bill 72, House Bill 1 and House Bill 259 have all been passed by the Florida House of Representatives and have caused a great…

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Emergency officials crowd around a COVID vaccination table in Orlando
Posted onMarch 22, 2021March 25, 2021Florida Focus newsbreak

Newsbreak: DeSantis unhappy with Orange County official’s vaccine decision lowering age to 40

Orange County officials have taken a stand against Gov. Ron DeSantis over the age limits for COVID-19 vaccination eligibility. Mayor Jerry Demings has decided to…

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