Tampa police chief resigns after she flashed her badge to escape a traffic stop

The Police Chief of Tampa, Florida resigned on Monday after body cam footage showed her asking a deputy to "just let us go" from a traffic stop. Mayor Jane Castor said in a statement that she'd requested and received the resignation of Chief Mary O'Connor following an internal affairs investigation …
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Ron DeSantis Moves To Strip Florida Venue's Liquor License For Christmas Drag Show
The Orlando Philharmonic Plaza Foundation is the Florida governor's latest target as he wages war against drag performers. Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’ administration moved on Friday to strip an Orlando performing arts center of its liquor license in retaliation for hosting a holiday-themed drag show …
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After an illustrious 23-year career, ex-New England Patriot and Tampa Bay Buccaneers signal-caller Tom Brady announced his retirement.The seven-time …