NFL makes history with all-Black officiating crew during Tampa Bay Bucs game
An all-Black officiating crew worked an NFL game for the first time in league history when the Los Angeles Rams faced the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Monday night.
An all-Black officiating crew worked an NFL game for the first time in league history when the Los Angeles Rams faced the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Monday night.
NFL assembles all-Black officiating crew for first time, will work during Bucs game Monday
The NFL will have an all-Black officiating crew for the first time ln league history when the Bucs face the Rams Monday night at Raymond James Stadium.
The NFL will have an all-Black officiating crew for the first time ln league history when the Bucs face the Rams Monday night at Raymond James Stadium.
1920 Ocoee Massacre: Largest U.S. incident of voting-day violence occurred in Florida 100 years ago
Nov. 2, 2020 marks 100 years since the Ocoee Election Day Massacre, which remains the largest incident of voting-day violence -- but to understand this dark part of Florida's, it's important to understand the factors that allowed it to manifest.
Nov. 2, 2020 marks 100 years since the Ocoee Election Day Massacre, which remains the largest incident of voting-day violence -- but to understand this dark part of Florida's, it's important to understand the factors that allowed it to manifest.
Minimum wage workers relieved by passage of Amendment 2
Amendment 2 needed 60% of the vote to pass. It got 60.8%, but for those working minimum wage, the tiny margin doesn't matter. They're hopeful for their futures.
Amendment 2 needed 60% of the vote to pass. It got 60.8%, but for those working minimum wage, the tiny margin doesn't matter. They're hopeful for their futures.
Lift Lakeland initiative aims to address issues of racial inequity
Leaders in Lakeland are working with the community to develop an in-depth plan to address the city’s racial tensions and issues.
Leaders in Lakeland are working with the community to develop an in-depth plan to address the city’s racial tensions and issues.
Hillsborough County leaders take next steps on Ridgewood Cemetery memorial
The Hillsborough County school district took the next step Tuesday toward memorializing the people buried at the forgotten Ridgewood Cemetery, which was discovered on the King High School campus.
The Hillsborough County school district took the next step Tuesday toward memorializing the people buried at the forgotten Ridgewood Cemetery, which was discovered on the King High School campus.
Culture Conversations: Revolt TV owned by Sean 'Diddy' Combs relaunches 'Vote Or Die' campaign
Sean "Diddy" Combs has relaunched his "Vote or Die!" campaign for the 2020 presidential election, with a slew of new initiatives, in partnership with his hip-hop network Revolt TV.
Sean "Diddy" Combs has relaunched his "Vote or Die!" campaign for the 2020 presidential election, with a slew of new initiatives, in partnership with his hip-hop network Revolt TV.
Survey reveals gap in how different races perceive Bay Area race relations
The study of 450 people in Hillsborough, Pinellas, Pasco and Hernando counties shows 89 percent of Blacks believe racism exists in their community versus 59 percent of whites.
The study of 450 people in Hillsborough, Pinellas, Pasco and Hernando counties shows 89 percent of Blacks believe racism exists in their community versus 59 percent of whites.
Trans activist, journalist Monica Roberts dies at 58
The passing of Trans Activist and Journalist Monica Roberts is being mourned by Houston and the nation. She is remembered for her work advocating for the fair treatment of her Black trans sisters.
The passing of Trans Activist and Journalist Monica Roberts is being mourned by Houston and the nation. She is remembered for her work advocating for the fair treatment of her Black trans sisters.
BrainPOP video discussing Black Lives Matter divides parents in Sarasota County
Parents in Sarasota County showed up at Tuesday night's school board meeting, some to raise concerns and others to show support for a new video on their children's online education platform 'BrainPOP.'
Parents in Sarasota County showed up at Tuesday night's school board meeting, some to raise concerns and others to show support for a new video on their children's online education platform 'BrainPOP.'
'MAGA' demonstrator rips Nazi flag; BLM demonstrators march in silence in downtown St. Pete
Hundreds of demonstrators gathered at South Straub Park for a "rally for peace" and a Black Lives Matter rally late Saturday.
Hundreds of demonstrators gathered at South Straub Park for a "rally for peace" and a Black Lives Matter rally late Saturday.
1920 Ocoee Election Day Massacre: Florida museum seeks to shine light on dark day
Ahead of the 100-year mark of the Ocoee Election Day Massacre, the Orange County Regional Historical Center is opening the most comprehensive, academic exhibition on the topic.
Ahead of the 100-year mark of the Ocoee Election Day Massacre, the Orange County Regional Historical Center is opening the most comprehensive, academic exhibition on the topic.
Weapons come out as protesters clash in downtown St. Pete
Clashing protests near downtown St. Petersburg's waterfront turned scary Saturday night after a counter-protester pulled out a gun -- and it was all caught on camera.
Clashing protests near downtown St. Petersburg's waterfront turned scary Saturday night after a counter-protester pulled out a gun -- and it was all caught on camera.
'Mobs harassing innocent people': DeSantis condemns intense confrontations by St. Pete protesters
Before Governor Ron DeSantis announced the state will move onto Phase 3 of its reopening, he had a few words to share about the recent confrontations involving a group of St. Pete protesters that went viral.
Before Governor Ron DeSantis announced the state will move onto Phase 3 of its reopening, he had a few words to share about the recent confrontations involving a group of St. Pete protesters that went viral.
Cream of Wheat removing Black chef from packaging following branding review announced in June
Cream of Wheat is ditching the Black chef from its packaging as food companies reconsider marketing imagery that appears to rely on racial stereotypes.
Cream of Wheat is ditching the Black chef from its packaging as food companies reconsider marketing imagery that appears to rely on racial stereotypes.
'What do we do with this pain?' Many ask in Breonna Taylor case
“The question obviously is: What do we do with this pain?” Louisville Mayor Greg Fischer said during a news conference. “There is no one answer, no easy answer to that question.”
“The question obviously is: What do we do with this pain?” Louisville Mayor Greg Fischer said during a news conference. “There is no one answer, no easy answer to that question.”
Time, money, trust: Plans to reform policing in Tampa begin to take shape
Reform measures and oversight are large undertakings and city council has already begun working with Tampa's task force on policing.
Reform measures and oversight are large undertakings and city council has already begun working with Tampa's task force on policing.
St. Pete protests become heated following Breonna Taylor grand jury decision, videos show
In the hours after the grand jury decision was announced in the Breonna Taylor case, reactions and protests spread across the country -- including right in St. Petersburg, where two intense confrontations occurred Wednesday night.
In the hours after the grand jury decision was announced in the Breonna Taylor case, reactions and protests spread across the country -- including right in St. Petersburg, where two intense confrontations occurred Wednesday night.
For NBA players, Breonna Taylor grand jury decision 'not enough'
Many NBA players have met, virtually, with members of Breonna Taylor’s family to offer support. They say the grand jury’s decision in the case was “not enough.”
Many NBA players have met, virtually, with members of Breonna Taylor’s family to offer support. They say the grand jury’s decision in the case was “not enough.”
2 officers shot in Louisville amid protests over Breonna Taylor case, 1 suspect in custody
Louisville police said both officers are expected to recover after being shot during protests over the decision in the Breonna Taylor case.
Louisville police said both officers are expected to recover after being shot during protests over the decision in the Breonna Taylor case.