Sarasota's Congressman is threatening to revoke $150 million from D.C.'s metro unless it renames itself the "Trump Train." I spent an outsized amount of time on this to find out it has some to do with budget talks between D.C. officials and Congress. heraldtribune.com/story/news/loc…

a tragedy in four parts

I had to run through the rain today to make the signing of new anti-squatting legislation by Gov. DeSantis. The bill's sponsor said those who comply with police won't be charged, but advocates say these kinds of laws can harm vulnerable communities. heraldtribune.com/story/news/loc…

BREAKING: The Florida Board of Governors voted 10-6 to reject Santa Ono's nomination as FLORIDA's next president.

This is the coolest anyone has ever looked

The Pittsburgh Press, Pennsylvania, June 8, 1939

Amid reports of overcrowding and poor conditions, immigrants detained at Miami's Krome Detention Center have a message for the world: SOS. miaminewtimes.com/news/miami-kro…

Republican Sarasota County Commissioner calls the idea of ending property taxes “downright stupid.” “We’ll just have to get rid of schools, fire departments, and sheriff’s departments!” (audible crowd laughter)

A Miami-based developer wants to use a Sarasota affordable housing program to double the amount of condo units it can build, but plans indicate only 5 of 66 units would be considered "attainable." heraldtribune.com/story/news/loc…

1. In an extraordinary public flogging, the Florida State Board of Education repeatedly threatened a school superintendent with criminal prosecution unless he removed a Judy Blume book from all library shelves. One member called the district librarians "child abusers."

I watched a bald, tatted up Proud Boy and a grandmother scream at each other from across the street today. heraldtribune.com/story/news/loc…

For years Benderson Development has misled residents about hazardous structures on its property, which led led to tens of thousands of dollars in debris damage to homes nearby. heraldtribune.com/story/news/loc…

Proposal to shift tourist revenue from advertising to public works dies orlandosentinel.com/2025/06/16/pla…

I’m addicted to horrible prose so I found the tiktok and went to the comments and let me tell you I was not disappointed

This War Will Destabilize The Entire Mideast Region And Set Off A Global Shockwave Of Anti-Americanism vs. No It Won’t theonion.com/this-war-will-…

A Cuban man has died in ICE custody at Miami’s Krome Detention Center, marking the third death at the troubled facility this year. miaminewtimes.com/news/cuban-man…

Very excited for Alissa but now I feel like the oldest man in America.

Some personal news: I graduated from the UF College of Journalism and Communications in May, and moved to Sarasota to cover real estate & development for the Sarasota Herald-Tribune. Email me with tips: [email protected] & check out my latest story: heraldtribune.com/story/news/loc…

I’m sorry but I refuse to stop laughing at “one of whom was doing a wheelie”

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