Phil Buck
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Tampa, FL, United States
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IRL: How your actions on social media have serious consequences in the real world
A California man has been sentenced to more than five years in prison for cyberstalking the families of victims killed in the Parkland school shooting. → Read More
Here's why St. Pete Police have waited so long to employ body cameras
In a newly announced pilot program, a handful of selected officers will wear the cameras for 45 days. → Read More
Tampa Bay school districts not waiting for lawmakers to implement 'panic button' alert systems
A bill that would put panic alarms in all Florida public schools continues to gather momentum in Tallahassee. → Read More
Election Security: Is Florida ready for 2020?
After 2016, states like Florida are doubling down on efforts to make sure the 2020 primary and general elections are secure. → Read More
St. Pete pastor's political prayer ruffles lawmakers' feathers in Tallahassee
Rev. Andy Oliver's opening prayer mentioned hot-button issues such as LGBTQ discrimination, institutional racism, women’s reproductive rights and gun control. → Read More
Teachers' unions call Rep. Grant's HB1 'union-busting' legislation
While HB1’s sponsor, Rep. Jamie Grant of Tampa, says the legislation aims to protect individual workers, some union leadership disagrees. → Read More
What exactly are 'war powers' and why is Congress voting on them?
The U.S. Constitution names the president the commander in chief of the military but leaves Congress the power to declare war and federalize state militias. → Read More
St. Pete pastor reacts to United Methodist Church separation agreement
Allendale United Methodist Church in St. Petersburg has become a beacon for members of the LGBTQ community looking for acceptance within the faith. → Read More
Could 2020 be the year Florida legalizes marijuana?
January 1st, 2020, marks an important deadline for Florida voters hoping to see legalized adult use of marijuana on the ballot in November. → Read More
1.5 million passengers in fewer than 3 weeks: Tampa airport hit by holiday rush
According to the airport, the airport was expecting 1.5 million passengers to pass through between Dec. 18 and Jan. 6. → Read More
Marco Rubio: 'changing of the clocks back and forth makes no sense at all'
The Sunshine Protection Act was signed into law in Florida in March 2018. → Read More
Florida lawmakers take aim at people who lie about military service for political or professional gain
According to the FBI, for every real Navy SEAL, there are hundreds of imposters. Now, some Florida lawmakers want to crack down on those hoping to benefit off them. → Read More
Clearwater mayor wants to ask Congress to ban assault weapons
“For a long time I’ve been struggling with gun violence in the United States," said Mayor George Cretekos. → Read More
MacDill takes a break from daily operations to talk suicide
According to the Air Force, 78 airmen have committed suicide so far in 2019, which is 28 more than the number at this time last year. → Read More
Tampa Bay mayors push for Equal Rights Amendment
Tampa Mayor Jane Castor and St. Petersburg Mayor Rick Kriseman were there to push for the amendment. → Read More
Nestlé wants to take 1.1 million gallons of water a day from Ginnie Springs
Nestlé maintains that 1.2 million gallons of water per day is a proverbial drop-in-the-bucket compared with the normal flow of water in the area. → Read More
Worried about sinkholes when buying a home? Do your homework first
The holes in Pasco County are growing and neighbors are getting worried. → Read More
Seeking 'C.H.A.N.G.E.': Parkland students have six ways to battle gun epidemic
The plan, titled 'A Peace Plan For A Safer America,' would set up a national licensing and registry system and ban 'assault weapons. → Read More
State school safety commission not naming non-compliant schools
Members of the commission weren’t happy with the lack of cooperation or documentation provided by some schools to prove they were in compliance with state law. → Read More
Florida is now monitoring students' social media behavior
The Florida Schools Safety Portal (FSSP) was unveiled by the state Department of Education on August 1st and was one of the provisions included in the state order. → Read More