When NBC News broadcasts the third Republican debate from Miami on Wednesday, it will be a slimmed-down field.
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The former Florida state lawmaker who authored the infamous “Don’t Say Gay” law will go to prison for stealing hundreds of thousands of dollars in COVID-19 funds.
Republican Joe Harding will serve four months in prison and two years of supervised release for fraudulently obtaining $150,000 in COVID-19 funds, according to LGBTQ Nation. Harding resigned from his position on the Florida House of Representatives last year after a federal grand jury indicted him on felony wire fraud, laundering charges, and making false statements.
Harding defrauded the Small Business Administration during the height of the pandemic by completing an Economic Injury Disaster Laon application for two dormant businesses, then transferred the money to his bank account, a third-party business, and paid off his credit card debt.
He pleaded guilty to the charges in March. Harding tweeted in June that he had paid back the loan in full.
“Now all I can do moving forward is continue to tell the truth, apologize to all of those I have hurt and let down, and then show the world that with God all things are possible.”
Harding authored the “Parental Rights in Education Act,” a law initially banning any instruction on sexual orientation and gender identity in early elementary school, through third grade. The law was later expanded to all grade levels. Not only has the law impacted queer Floridians, but it has also led to a nationwide influx of similar bills. According to the Movement Advancement Project, similar laws have been passed in six other states.
In the midst of the bill’s passage, Harding tweeted that opponents of the bill want to “sexualize your six-year-olds and lie to you.”
When NBC News broadcasts the third Republican debate from Miami on Wednesday, it will be a slimmed-down field.
Sharareh Drury Freestyle Digital Media, the digital film distribution division of Byron Allen’s Allen Media Group, has picked up North American VOD rights to teen dance drama “Break the Stage.” Adapted from the novel of the same name by Erik V. Wolter, the pic tells the story of Tia Lewis, a troubled African-American teen at an urban Florida high school who struggles to win her father’s approval and the respect of her step team, only to discover she must confront her own faults before she can lead the team to the Nationals.
Three men have been arrested in connection to a murder-for-hire plot that killed a Florida teenager last year. According to the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Florida via a press release on Thursday, Lenard White Jr., 36 (left), Sheldon Robinson (top inset), 21, and Keshawn Woods (lower inset), 22, were all indicted on several charges — including murder for hire and conspiracy to commit murder for hire. This all dates back to a brutal killing last Fe
Todd Spangler NY Digital Editor Jeff Bezos is relocating to Miami, moving away from Seattle — which has been his home since he founded Amazon in 1994 out of his garage. Bezos announced the decision to move to Miami in an Instagram post Thursday. He explained that his parents (who “have always been my biggest supporters”) recently moved back to Miami, where the family had previously lived and where Bezos attended Miami Palmetto Senior High School (class of 1982).
2023, a throwback that's equal parts glamour and nostalgia: Aisha from Winx Club.The popular mid-2000s cartoon followed teenage fairies as they went to magic high school and also fought the forces of evil while wearing some really excellent ensembles, and Gauff's chosen character, Aisha is, according to , “a self-confident and talented athlete who excels at dancing and swimming.” So, perfect for the tennis phenom, who expertly re-created the character's signature green ensemble.This content can also be viewed on the site it from.In the comments of Gauff's Instagram post, her mom Candi jokingly asked who took the pictures, implying that she, Candi, was the photographer.With the iridescent wings and the perfect beach background—we assume this was taken in Gauff's home state of Florida—this photo shoot is a thousand times better than Netflix's flop live-action adaptation of the series, Fate: The Winx Saga, which pretty much no one liked. Commenters agree, with many praising Gauff's faithful recreation of the character's look.Aisha was actually her third (and in our opinion, best) Halloweekend look; she also stepped out as Nightmare on Elm Street villain Freddy Kreuger and a spooky clown.This content can also be viewed on the site it from.I was wondering how Gauff's lip look would stay put if she decided to have a drink at a club, and then I remembered she's not even old enough to have a drink at a club, and then I felt old, so, the costume was effectively terrifying!This content can also be viewed on the site it from.By Hanna LustigBy Emily TannenbaumBy Brie SchwartzOnly 19 years old, Coco Gauff has already conquered the US Open and established herself as a master of youthful, colorful style.
The Walt Disney Co. accused Florida Governor Ron DeSantis and his allies of being engaged in “ongoing constitutional mutiny” for targeting the company over its opposition to a parental rights bill, known by detractors as the “don’t say gay” law.
You can get a classic fish and chips in the local pub the Manchester United Supporters of Tampa gather to watch their team play.
Donald Trump may want the world to think he is cool, calm, and collected, but after this ruling, there’s no WAY that’s the case!
HGTV‘s Rock the Block will be back for a fifth season. The Warner Bros. Discovery channel has renewed the flagship home reno show, which, for the first time, will feature four returning teams seeking a rematch in an effort to add the most value to Florida waterfront homes.
a fourth-grade class in Florida was shown the slasher film “Winnie the Pooh: Honey and Blood” by their math teacher this month, experts are warning that horror movies can terribly upset young children. “While it may be a thrill for an adult to see a horror film, for kids, it can produce severe anxiety, panic.
Billy Joel is going the co-headliner route.After a successful run of concerts with Stevie Nicks, the “Piano Man” is teaming up with Sting for a huge show at Tampa, FL’s Raymond James Stadium on Saturday, Feb. 24.And if you want to hear “We Didn’t Start The Fire” and “Every Breath You Take” by the Rock and Roll Hall of Famers in one night, there are affordable seats available.At the time of publication, our team found some tickets going for as low as $85 before fees on Vivid Seats.Not a bad price to see two of the biggest names in music live.Floor level seats start at $257 before fees.Need a few more details before picking up your tix?You’re in the right place.We’ve got everything you need to know and more about Billy Joel and Sting’s one-night-only concert in Tampa below.All prices listed above are subject to fluctuation.A complete breakdown of all the best prices on tickets by section for the Feb.
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Jana Kramer is recovering after a recent hospital stay.
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Creed’s ‘Higher’ after a Rangers player expressed his wish to hear fans belt out the band.The Rangers’ pitcher Andrew Heaney recently said that the American baseball team started played Creed before games. He then said if fans were to sing a Creed song during their upcoming home game, “it would fire them up!”On October 10, Heaney got his wish.
Todd Chrisley is ascribing a higher purpose to his time in prison.
Bad Bunny has been wearing a hairpiece for the last couple of weeks. The Puerto Rican singer is rumored to have shaved his head completely while filming his latest music video, starring Al Pacino.
Lana Del Rey is revealing what she does with her money earned from touring!
Tyler Cameron is still not in the right mindset to become the next lead on ‘The Bachelor.”“I just think it’s timing. There’s things I want to try and do for myself still. I want to try to find a relationship for myself on my own,” the reality star, 30, tells the Post, while promoting his new partnership with Eventbrite.“I don’t believe in do anything unless your heart is fully into it.
Bad Bunny and Karol G both wear white while hitting the carpet at the 2023 Billboard Latin Music Awards held at Watsco Center on Thursday evening (October 5) in Coral Gables, Fla.