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St. Petersburg, Florida. Journalist. Founder, publisher of sanpedrogazette.com. Senior Digital Producer at 10 Tampa Bay News: 10tampabay.com
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Over the last couple of weeks we investigated this case in #TampaBay #Florida

I invite you to read it.
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Dames has cemented himself as a cornerstone of community activism and connection in #StPete. Learn about the local musician and community organizer 🎶
Profile: Performance, Faith and Tangible Activism with DAMES - San Pedro Gazette | St. Petersburg, Florida News
Meet the up and coming artist based in St. Pete, Dylan Dames, who goes by the stage name DAMES, where community, faith and activism converge.
sanpedrogazette.com
November 26, 2025 at 1:47 AM
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Sheinbaum cites Mexican-American War as she rejects Trump's cartel strike threats
Sheinbaum cites Mexican-American War as she rejects Trump's cartel strike threats
"It's OK with me," Trump said about possible strikes in Mexico. His Mexican counterpart, President Claudia Sheinbaum, said Mexico will not accept U.S. intervention in its territory.
www.latimes.com
November 19, 2025 at 2:40 AM
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The Department of Homeland Security, in response to pressure from President Trump, is diverting resources intended for fighting terrorism and child abuse to focus on arresting undocumented immigrants, a New York Times investigation found. nyti.ms/4nXoB6o
November 16, 2025 at 8:30 PM
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As the FBI’s deputy director, Bongino receives some of the country’s most sensitive secrets, including the President’s Daily Brief.

His ascent to that position without passing a standard bureau background check is unprecedented, insiders say.

By @williamturton.bsky.social @chrisbing.bsky.social
FBI Director Kash Patel Waived Polygraph Security Screening for Dan Bongino, Two Other Senior Staff
As the FBI’s deputy director, Bongino receives some of the country’s most sensitive secrets, including the President’s Daily Brief. His ascent to that position without passing a standard bureau backgr...
www.propublica.org
November 17, 2025 at 4:00 AM
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Police got crucial details wrong when briefing press on a crash that killed 4 pedestrians, taking heat off cops.

Public opinion still hasn't fully caught up to the reality: For speeding, Florida Highway Patrol chased a vehicle directly into the heart of a nightlife district... on a Friday night.
FHP didn’t stop chasing vehicle until seconds before fatal Ybor City crash, video shows
Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) pursued a vehicle down Ybor City’s E 7th Avenue, known for its weekend nightlife, around 12:30 a.m. early Saturday morning. The vehicle, which had allegedly been used for ...
www.cltampa.com
November 12, 2025 at 8:15 PM
Over the last couple of months, I’ve been reporting on #immigration in #florida.

Here are two stories I’ve published with 10 Tampa Bay about how federal money is supporting immigration enforcement in the state:

www.wtsp.com/article/news...
Tampa Bay sheriffs requested $1.9 million in grants for immigration enforcement, records show
Polk County Sheriff's Office tops requests with more than $1 million asked for in grants, as Sheriff Grady Judd leads the State Immigration Enforcement Council.
www.wtsp.com
November 17, 2025 at 7:06 AM
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Insurance companies aren’t just players in the fight with doctors over money; they’re also the referees.

They produce their own guidelines on when to pay claims. If a doctor appeals a denial, insurers make all the initial decisions.

(Published April)
By @tchristianmiller.bsky.social
“Slow Pay, Low Pay or No Pay”: Trial Reveals How Insurers Try to Wield Power Over Doctors
Blue Cross authorized mastectomies and breast reconstructions for women with cancer but refused to pay the full doctors’ bills. A jury called it fraud and awarded the practice $421 million.
www.propublica.org
November 7, 2025 at 4:00 AM
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For Cristi López, murals help people "stumble-upon" art. Meet the St. Pete artist who cares about building community, and who painted a mural by the St. Pete Pier.
Cristi Lopez talks about community, murals, art in St. Pete - San Pedro Gazette | St. Petersburg, Florida News
Local muralist and community advocate Cristi López unveiled “Shared Shores” at the St. Petersburg Pier in Florida.
sanpedrogazette.com
September 9, 2025 at 1:41 AM
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Not on here so much. Here’s my latest for those interested

www.cltampa.com/news/the-hom...
The Home Depot ICE raid in St. Pete didn’t happen. Why does everyone think it did?
Activists say that there's a better way to share information about immigration enforcement activity.
www.cltampa.com
July 3, 2025 at 3:06 AM
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Karoline Leavitt calling out that New York Times reporter during today's press conference?

Classic case of Trumpese, a dialect used by government spokespeople, who provide absurdly aggressive (and often comically untrue) responses.
The hyper-aggressive, comically loyal government flacks who talk like Trump
Spokespeople are defending the administration in a language pioneered by the president.
www.motherjones.com
August 19, 2025 at 10:16 PM
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“You enter legally, and suddenly, because of someone else’s whim, you’re illegal. It doesn’t make sense.”

Trump is running the largest delegalization campaign in modern US history.
Trump is making thousands of rule-abiding immigrants undocumented
Inside the largest delegalization campaign in modern US history.
www.motherjones.com
August 20, 2025 at 2:43 AM
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The White House's memes about imprisonment, deportation, and death by alligator are designed to radicalize and desensitize.

“What you have is this desire to get people to buy into the fun of sadism,” says Jason Stanley, an author who’s leaving the US because of “concerns over fascism.”
The official voice of the US government Is cruel, gross, and weird. What is that doing to us?
Joking memes about imprisonment, deportation, and death by alligator are designed to radicalize and desensitize.
www.motherjones.com
August 16, 2025 at 6:11 AM
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"We’re creating something even more dangerous to the country: A masked monster of a law enforcement agency, one uniquely unsuited for its new power, authority, reach, and funding levels."
Spending $200 billion on ICE is a terrible idea
I've covered federal law enforcement for two decades. Here are the things that worry me most.
www.motherjones.com
August 12, 2025 at 7:25 PM
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Reminder: Six years ago today, a gunman motivated by hatred of immigrants carried out a horrific massacre in Texas. The demagoguery and ideology he cited had been pushed heavily by Donald Trump. www.motherjones.com/politics/202...
How Trump's campaign of hatred against migrant "invaders" is fueling potential violence
"There's nothing normal about any of this."
www.motherjones.com
August 4, 2025 at 2:02 AM
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If you live on the other side of the bay, or just want to keep up with more regional news, be sure to give San Pedro Gazette a follow.
August 1, 2025 at 9:15 PM
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The #RivieraBayPark in #StPetersburgFL offers five acres of green space, playgrounds, and #basketball courts — a local gem where neighbors gather, relax, and connect.
Riviera Bay Park, a Beloved Community Space in St. Petersburg - San Pedro Gazette | St. Petersburg, Florida News
Riviera Bay Park in St. Petersburg offers five acres of green space, playgrounds, and basketball courts—a local gem where neighbors gather, relax, and connect.
sanpedrogazette.com
August 1, 2025 at 6:11 PM
My most recent write up with @sanpedrogazette.bsky.social - if you live in #stpetersburgfl, this is relevant to you.
August 1, 2025 at 9:04 PM
Read the latest recap of St. Pete City Council.
July 20, 2025 at 5:12 AM
Over the last couple of weeks we investigated this case in #TampaBay #Florida

I invite you to read it.
July 5, 2025 at 2:12 AM
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If that montage of SNL's best commercial parodies made you want to watch the longer versions, have I got a list for you...
The 50 Best 'SNL' Commercial Parodies of All Time
Ranking SNL's best fake ads from the Bass-o-Matic to Totino's Pizza Rolls, Jake From State Farm, Jon Hamm's John Ham, Straight Male Friend, and more.
www.rollingstone.com
February 17, 2025 at 3:28 AM
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"At one intelligence agency, a support group for people with disabilities was disbanded in response to the executive order; a similar group at the same agency for employees who are disabled veterans was also scrapped." www.motherjones.com/politics/202...
Chaos follows Trump’s anti-DEI and “efficiency” measures
Federal workers encounter trashed diversity posters, odd emails, and an atmosphere of “revenge.”
www.motherjones.com
January 29, 2025 at 7:05 PM
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This project tracks government attempts to restrict or prohibit scientific research, education, or discussion, or the publication or use of scientific information. Read more about the tracker and related... Or contribute to the database.
#science

climate.law.columbia.edu/Silencing-Sc...
Silencing Science Tracker | Sabin Center for Climate Change Law
climate.law.columbia.edu
January 28, 2025 at 4:26 PM
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Week Two of the Trump administration: "You're going to have to die for a second while we fix our funding freeze."
White House: You’re going to have to die for a second while we clarify our funding freeze
Two vague memos, a sidestepping new press secretary, and real-life consequences.
www.motherjones.com
January 28, 2025 at 8:23 PM