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23 arrests after thousands protest Netanyahu's speech to Congress

Tampa Bay

Abortion rights demonstrators hold rallies on Independence Day

A handful of protests were scheduled for Monday across the greater Tampa Bay region.
Local News

St. Pete rally includes safety training after controversial 'anti-riot' bill becomes law

Bay Area Dream Defenders hosted the event which also included a vigil to honor the lives of those who have died at the hands of police.
Local News

St. Pete rally includes safety training after controversial 'anti-riot' bill becomes law

Bay Area Dream Defenders hosted the event which also included a vigil to honor the lives of those who have died at the hands of police.
Florida

South Florida deputies told not to enforce 'anti-riot' law

The agency's executive director of law enforcement said the anti-rioting law threatened to diminish the sheriff’s office’s attempts to connect with the community.
Florida

South Florida deputies told not to enforce 'anti-riot' law

The agency's executive director of law enforcement said the anti-rioting law threatened to diminish the sheriff’s office’s attempts to connect with the community.
Local News

Dozens in St. Pete have gathered for a ‘peace protest and movement'

The event is organized by the Bay Area Dream Defenders and includes a vigil, speeches, and education around HB1, the new "anti-rioting" law signed by Gov. DeSantis.
Politics

'These are our streets': Protesters gather to rally against 'anti-riot' law

The combating Public Disorder Act" was signed into law by Gov. DeSantis on Monday and toughens the penalties for violent and disorderly assemblies.
Local News

'These are our streets': Protesters gather to rally against ‘anti-riot’ law

The “Combating Public Disorder Act” was signed into law by Governor DeSantis on Monday and toughens the penalties for violent and disorderly assemblies.
Local News

Black Lives Matter demonstrators in Tampa gather to protest new 'anti-riot' law

A lawsuit filed this week suing Gov. Ron DeSantis alleges the new law infringes on multiple constitutional rights, such as free speech.
Politics

Gov. DeSantis sued in federal court over Florida's new 'anti-riot' law

The lawsuit alleges the law is unconstitutional and targets free and protected speech under the First Amendment.
Local News

Tampa demonstrators call for police reform, justice

In light of the recent deaths of Daunte Wright and Adam Toledo who were shot by police, local protesters gathered in Tampa to demand justice and call for reform.