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Florida Paid $92 Million to a Porta-Potty Company at Alligator Alcatraz. Meet Doodie Calls.
Florida's emergency fund paid $92.7M to Doodie Calls, a St. Pete porta-potty company with a connected lobbyist. Here's where your money went.
Florida's 2026 Midterms: Everything On Your Ballot and Why It Actually Matters
Because Florida doesn't do boring elections. Not even the ones nobody's paying attention to. Here's the full breakdown of every race on your 2026 ballot.
Your City. Your Vote. Your March 10th.
March 10, 2026 is Election Day for municipal races across Pinellas County. Here's every race, every candidate, and everything you need to know before you vote.
Florida Just Made Driver's License Exams English-Only. Road Signs Are Pictures, Y'all.
Florida just made driver's license exams English-only. But road signs use universal symbols by design. Here's what changed, who it hurts, and what you can do about it.
Florida Voters Said $15 Minimum Wage. The Legislature Said 'How About $7.25?'
Florida voters approved $15/hour in 2020. Now HB 221 would let employers pay $7.25 with a "voluntary" waiver. Here's what's happening and how to fight back.
DeSantis Wants to Redraw Your Congressional District. The Census Didn't Ask Him To.
DeSantis is calling a special session to redraw congressional maps years before the next Census. If you live in Pinellas County, this could change who represents you in Congress.
16,000 Floridians Could Lose HIV Medication on March 1. Here's How to Fight Back from Pinellas County.
Florida is cutting HIV medication access for 16,000 people on March 1. Black women are disproportionately impacted. The court hearing is February 18. Here's exactly what Pinellas County residents can do to fight back.