The city of Flint, as Pastor Robert McCathern told me, “is a world of its own.” It’s a special place of resilient people — some who are still fighting for justice a decade after the Flint water crisis began. Learn more about some of their experiences here: propublica.org/article/flint-…

Always great to partner w/ my EIC Creative Loafing Tampa Bay to document and review a concert.

katie crutchfield delivering a beautiful gift to everybody in the room last night.

Security Jannus Live even enjoyed the gentle vibe and folks looked out for each other.

A Starbucks location in Tampa, FL publicly filed a petition with the National Labor Relations Board yesterday, requesting a union election.

Review: Alvvays introduces itself to Tampa in loud, joyous set at The Ritz ift.tt/OLlgRHz

7) This is the full News2Share documentary footage reel of the protest at USF that was tear gassed and faced several arrests Tuesday afternoon, filmed by dave decker (he/him).

As always, all footage is available to license.

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3) After getting tear gassed and witnessing their friends be arrested, other pro-Palestine activists walked gear away from the scene at the the University of South Florida, as other students took graduation photos nearby.

I was threatened with arrest 2 times for reporting.

I am a member of NPPA and adhere to ethical rules of journalism.

“Democracy Dies in Darkness” is a slogan I think we have all read somewhere.

This is my first hand account of what occurred at the exact moment chemical munitions was deployed at Day 2 of the University of South Florida Encampments.

Tampa Police Department HCSO FHP Tampa USFPD Tampa

At one point a small fire occurred from munitions.

What we saw at #usf today.

my wife be like “step into my office” and it’s a recording session

Law enforcement have now arrested a FOX 7 Austin photographer.

Photos: Biden bashes Florida's abortion ban, while Tampa protestors hammer him on Palestine cltampa.com/tampa/photos-b… 📷 dave decker (he/him)

NEW: Organizers with DFW Anti-War Committee, DFW Alliance, DSA North Texas, JVP DFW and Mothers Against Police Brutality are knocking doors to oppose a $50m bond package for 'Cop City Dallas,' a planned police training center at UNT Dallas. It's 1 of 69 proposed Cop Cities in the US. truthout.org/articles/north…

ICYMI: A Florida bill that prevents local governments from mandating heat safety protections for workers almost didn't pass.

Records show, business lobbyists scrambled to get it across the finish line.

“I haven’t texted you in weeks—HEAT cannot die” orlandoweekly.com/news/florida-l…

My EIC for News2Share

On the final night of Florida's 2024 legislative session, a construction industry lobbyist DEMANDED lawmakers pass a bill blocking local heat-safety rules.

'HEAT cannot die,' the lobbyist texted the House Speaker's chief of staff.

via McKenna Schueler:

orlandoweekly.com/news/florida-l…

BREAKING: MAN WHO SELF-IMMOLATED OUTSIDE TRUMP TRIAL LEFT MANIFESTO - A FINAL “I LOVE YOU” ON INSTAGRAM

THREAD: I was one of only two media I'm aware of in the courtroom today for a lengthy hearing where the federal government fought to hold Russell 'Duke' Vane IV pre-trial.

This thread will be based on my notes and court documents.

No cameras, phones, etc were allowed inside.

Haven't had Bill Carlson on the air since the reflection campaign. He's back today from 11 a.m.-noon via WMNF 88.5 FM Community Radio. Tune in via 88.5-FM if you're local, and call in, too. 813-239-9663 cltampa.com/news/tampa-bay…

Photos: All the madness after 堀米雄斗 won the Tampa Pro 2024 street finals Skatepark of Tampa cltampa.com/tampa/photos-a… via dave decker (he/him)