Pride month: A brief history that brought us to today
As pride month kicks off, Now News takes a brief look at the events that brought us the month of celebrating pride.
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DeSantis anti-immigration law takes effect in Florida, statewide protests emerge
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis' anti-immigration law took effect Thursday as protest groups walked off of the job and took to the streets in a statewide stand of solidarity.
DeSantis-associated super PAC draws complaint from watchdog group
Florida elections officials change campaign finance guidelines, potentially aiding DeSantis allies.
Before launching presidential campaign, DeSantis signs bill allowing him to run without resigning
In 2007, the Republican-controlled Legislature changed the law to prevent problems for then-Gov. Charlie Crist, who was being considered as a possible running mate for Republican John McCain in 2008.
Before launching presidential bid, DeSantis signs bill reversing obligation to resign before a run f
A 2007 law to prevent then-Gov. Charlie Crist from being considered as a presidential running mate is now reversed to allow DeSantis to campaign without resigning.
Zelensky makes dramatic Japan appearance as G7 leaders take aim at Russia and China
Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky joined leaders of major democracies on Saturday at a summit in Japan dominated by a push to present a unified front against both Russia and China.
FL Gov. DeSantis signs provision restricting gender pronouns in schools
Governor Ron DeSantis signed into law new restrictions against transgender people.
Florida rejects social studies textbooks that mention social justice, taking a knee and other content of 'concern'
Florida rejected nearly 35% of social studies textbooks submitted by publishers for approval, including those that referenced social justice and "other information that was not aligned with Florida Law," the state's Department of Education announced Tuesday.
FDA considers first ever over-the-counter birth control pill
The FDA is concerned about the effectiveness of the pill in overweight women and if individuals would follow the instructions properly.
Hazmat road accidents in the U.S. have more than doubled in the past decade
NOW News investigates problems with the transportation of hazardous materials across the United States, where federal data show there are about 500 incidents each day involving a train, plane or truck carrying hazmat.
FDA considers first ever over-the-counter birth control pill
The FDA is concerned about the effectiveness of the pill in overweight women and if individuals would follow the instructions properly.
Hundreds of affordable housing units approved for development in Pinellas County
Hundreds of new housing units are coming to Pinellas County. Pinellas County commissioners voted to approve a $12 million budget for several affordable housing projects across the county.
Rep. George Santos in federal custody as feds unseal 13-count indictment
Santos, whose astonishing pattern of lies and fabrications stunned even hardened politicos, has been charged on a 13-count indictment, including seven counts of wire fraud, three counts of money laundering, one count of theft of public funds, and two counts of making materially false statements to the House of Representatives.
Pacific West Bank in trouble as other regional banks tighten their lending
In a statement, Pacific West said the bank has not experienced out of the ordinary deposit flows following the sale of First Republic Bank.
FL Congresswoman sold $15k in First Republic stock, bought JPMorgan stock ahead of 80% crash
Florida's 22nd District Congresswoman raises eyebrows after selling $15,000 in First Republic Bank stock in March just before the it dipped by 80 percent. She also bought positions in JPMorgan Chase stock around the same time.
DeSantis immigration bill approved by Florida lawmakers
The GOP-controlled House gave the proposal final passage on a party-line vote with Republicans in support. It passed the Senate last week and now moves to the governor's office to be signed into law.
House votes to pass debt ceiling bill in win for McCarthy Originally Published: 26 APR 23 07:23 ET
The House voted Wednesday to pass a bill raising the nation's debt ceiling, after days of wrangling Republican lawmakers to unify behind the package, which would bolster House Speaker Kevin McCarthy's position at the negotiating table with the White House.
Biden and South Korea's Yoon announce agreement to deter North Korea, including deploying nuclear-armed submarine
President Joe Biden and South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol announced a key new agreement at the White House on Wednesday that aims to deter North Korean aggression, including a new US commitment to deploy a nuclear-armed submarine in South Korea for the first time since the early 1980s.
Acting FAA head to depart agency this summer, leaving key vacancy
The acting head of the Federal Aviation Administration told staffers he will step down this summer, further expanding the leadership vacuum at the agency.
Biden signs executive order aimed at expanding access to long-term care and child care
President Joe Biden on Tuesday signed an executive order in the Rose Garden that issues more than 50 directives across nearly every Cabinet-level agency in an effort to expand access to long-term care and child care.
Biden extending Affordable Care Act and Medicaid coverage to DACA recipients
Hundreds of thousands of recipients of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program will for the first time soon be eligible for affordable health care coverage after President Joe Biden announced a plan Thursday to expand access to Medicaid and the Affordable Care Act insurance marketplace.
NAACP Hillsborough chapter opens Freedom Library in protest of Florida book bans
A 2023 law passed by Governor Ron DeSantis banned some of the books currently offered by the Freedom Library, which is open to visitors Tuesdays through Fridays.
Hillsborough County School Board votes to increase specific teacher salaries
The Hillsborough County school board voted to increase teacher and staff salaries for those who work at transformation network schools.
Permitless Carry in Florida legalized after Gov. Ron DeSantis signs HB543
The bill will go into effect on July 1st, making Florida the 26th state to enact this legislation.
Permitless Carry now legal in Florida after Gov. DeSantis signs HB543 bill Monday morning
Florida is the 26th state to enact this legislation. The law takes effect on July 1, 2023.
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Biden signs debt ceiling deal into law, averting historic default
President Joe Biden signed into law Saturday a bill to suspend the nation's debt limit through January 1, 2025, to avert a first-ever US default.
Sherpa who saved climber in Everest death zone says it was hardest rescue 'in my life'
Gelje Sherpa was on his way to the top of the world's highest mountain when he spotted the climber clinging to the rope.
Totally Weird and Funny - 'Dancing pandas, train horn alarms, & chicken friends'
A panda in a dance battle, a great way to wake up your roommate and more!
Totally Weird and Funny - 'Horse wakeboarding, dirtbike plumbing, & cargo socks'
A brand-new way to wakeboard with your horse, how to do plumbing with a dirtbike and more!
Masters of Illusion - 'Twists, turns and the Magic Body Shop'
The right pick!
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Moms 'Demand Action' amid observance of Gun Violence Awareness Day
Gun violence awareness day falls on the first Friday in June. It's a time to remember victims and survivors of gun violence, and to raise awareness.
DeSantis anti-immigration law takes effect in Florida, statewide protests emerge
Across Florida on Thursday, workers didn't show up at construction sites and tomato fields and scores of restaurants, shops and other small businesses never opened their doors to protest a new state law that imposes restrictions on undocumented immigrants.
Tampa Bay Area experts urge early hurricane preparedness, reference hurricane Ian's lingering impact
You may have noticed more frequent rainy days across the bay area. June 1 kicks off the official first day of hurricane season and experts say that now is the time to make a plan to protect your loved ones.
Tampa Bay Area veterinarians working to generate solutions for struggling pet owners
In 2020, pet shelter adoptions were booming. But skip ahead three years later, and veterinarians say the ratio of animals surrendered to shelters has shot up and the financial strain is to blame.
DeSantis-associated super PAC draws complaint from watchdog group alleging $80M in state funds are being transferred to federal funds
Florida elections officials change campaign finance guidelines, potentially aiding DeSantis allies. A super PAC associated with DeSantis has drawn a complaint from a watchdog group over fund transfers.
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Atlanta police release body cam footage from Midtown hospital shooting
Newly released body cam footage from the mass shooting in Midtown shows Atlanta police searching for the suspect, Deion Patterson, 24.
Prosecutors to drop charges against officers involved in Rayshard Brooks shooting
Prosecutors investigating whether to pursue charges against the Atlanta police officers involved in the June 2020 shooting death of Rayshard Brooks said they plan to have the charges dismissed.
Atlanta Police takes female suspect into custody in deadly Midtown shootings
Atlanta Police said a female suspect has been taken into custody following shootings that left two persons dead and another hurt.
Federal appeals court delays Sen. Lindsey Graham's testimony in Georgia election probe
A federal appeals court agreed to temporarily put on hold a lower court's order requiring that Sen. Lindsey Graham testify before a special grand jury.
Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp moves to quash subpoena in Fulton County election probe
Kemp's attorneys alleged that the subpoena could "influence the November 2022 election cycle," and called its timing "suspect."
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Tampa Bay Area experts urge early hurricane preparedness, reference hurricane Ian's lingering impact
You may have noticed more frequent rainy days across the bay area. June 1 kicks off the official first day of hurricane season and experts say that now is the time to make a plan to protect your loved ones.
One case of malaria in Tampa Bay Area confirmed by FL Department of Health
The Florida Department of Health in Sarasota and Manatee Counties say there has been one confirmed case of malaria.
FDA proposes revamping medication guides that come with prescriptions
The proposed rule would require the prescriptions you get to come with a new kind of single-page medication guide with an easy-to-use set of directions and easy-to-understand safety information.
Active duty airman and local war veteran share message on Memorial Day
This Memorial Day weekend, local war veterans are on a mission to help their fellow active duty and retired military brothers and sisters.
Local college launches program to help first responders facing mental health setbacks
During Mental Health Awareness month, local law enforcement officers are working alongside education officials to help support each other.
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Biden signs debt ceiling deal into law, averting historic default
President Joe Biden signed into law Saturday a bill to suspend the nation's debt limit through January 1, 2025, to avert a first-ever US default.
Biden to address nation from Oval Office after avoiding catastrophic default
President Joe Biden will address the nation from the Oval Office on Friday evening, following congressional passage of a compromise measure that raises the federal borrowing limit and avoids a catastrophic default.
DeSantis anti-immigration law takes effect in Florida, statewide protests emerge
Across Florida on Thursday, workers didn't show up at construction sites and tomato fields and scores of restaurants, shops and other small businesses never opened their doors to protest a new state law that imposes restrictions on undocumented immigrants.
Trump on tape talking about classified document he kept after leaving the White House
Several sources say the recording captures the sound of paper rustling, as if Trump was waving the document around, though is not clear if it was the actual Iran document.
DeSantis-associated super PAC draws complaint from watchdog group alleging $80M in state funds are being transferred to federal funds
Florida elections officials change campaign finance guidelines, potentially aiding DeSantis allies. A super PAC associated with DeSantis has drawn a complaint from a watchdog group over fund transfers.
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It could be dangerous to keep cash in Venmo, PayPal apps, regulator warns
Apps like PayPal and Venmo might be convenient, but they're not banks — and a federal financial services watchdog is worried that too many consumers are treating them as such.
Tropical Storm Arlene forms in the Gulf of Mexico
Tropical Storm Arlene has formed in the Gulf of Mexico on Friday, one day after the official start of the 2023 Atlantic hurricane season.
SEC to play 8-game conference football schedule in 2024; long-term model still TBD
The SEC will play 8 conference games in 2024 when it expands to 16 teams with the addition of Oklahoma and Texas, but beyond that, the outlook is a bit murky.
The real reason Target's stock is dropping has nothing to do with right-wing protests over Pride
If you follow right-wing media or Twitter, you may have seen a lot of coverage recently about Target's stock price falling. But the explanation for why it's happening is dead wrong.
Fort Bragg, N.C., has been renamed Fort Liberty by the U.S. Army
The change follows a branch-wide push to rename bases that bear the name of Confederate leaders.
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Sherpa who saved climber in Everest death zone says it was hardest rescue 'in my life'
Gelje Sherpa was on his way to the top of the world's highest mountain when he spotted the climber clinging to the rope.
Zelensky makes dramatic Japan appearance as G7 leaders take aim at Russia and China
Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky joined leaders of major democracies on Saturday at a summit in Japan dominated by a push to present a unified front against both Russia and China.
Argentina raises interest rate to 97% as it struggles to tackle inflation
The Central Bank of Argentina raised its key interest rate Monday by six percentage points to 97% in an effort to tackle soaring inflation that has reached 30-year highs.
End of Title 42 immigration policy brought fewer migrants than expected, but communities are still on high alert
The expiration of a Covid-related border restriction policy known as Title 42 has so far brought fewer migrant arrivals than expected, but southern border communities still worry about overcrowded migrant processing and detention facilities.
Texas mall massacre gunman identified as witnesses describe horror of the shooting spree that killed 8 people
The man who opened fire Saturday at an outlet mall in Allen, Texas, killing eight people and wounding at least seven others was identified as 33-year-old Mauricio Garcia, the Texas Department of Public Safety said Sunday.
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Horse dies at Belmont Park after sustaining injury during race ahead of next week's Triple Crown finale
A horse died following a race at Belmont Park after sustaining an injury Thursday ahead of next week's Triple Crown finale.
SEC to play 8-game conference football schedule in 2024; long-term model still TBD
The SEC will play 8 conference games in 2024 when it expands to 16 teams with the addition of Oklahoma and Texas, but beyond that, the outlook is a bit murky.
One-on-One with Edwin Moses, Part Three
Edwin Moses has been a busy man over the years, with philanthropic work as well as developing and crafting doping protocols used by international amateur sporting bodies.
One-on-One with Edwin Moses, Part Two
Edwin Moses caught many by surprise with his rise to track-and-field stardom.
One-on-One with Edwin Moses, Part One
Atlanta Now's Sam Crenshaw recently sat down with Moses to discuss the path he took throughout his storied life.
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"Wild 'N Out" star Jacky Oh dies at 32
Jacky Oh, who appeared in five seasons of the VH1 sketch comedy and battle rap improv game show "Wild 'N Out," produced in Atlanta, has reportedly died in Miami.
Sam Smith and Madonna tease their new single 'Vulgar'
Sam Smith and Madonna have teamed up for a new single. The new release will come out on June 9.
Billy Joel announces his Madison Square Garden residency is ending
The first of the final ten concerts will take place in October and conclude with his 150th lifetime show in July 2024.
Singer known as Danileigh arrested for DUI hit-and-run in Miami Beach
According to a police arrest report, a gray Mercedes G550 crashed into a moped and kept going. The moped remained stuck to the car for about a block, the report said.
''Little Mermaid' alleged 'review bombing' prompts rating system change by IMDb
Since last week, "The Little Mermaid" has attracted 43,000 user ratings on IMDb with an average score of 7 out of 10 stars.
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It could be dangerous to keep cash in Venmo, PayPal apps, regulator warns
Apps like PayPal and Venmo might be convenient, but they're not banks — and a federal financial services watchdog is worried that too many consumers are treating them as such.
Peloton is recalling 2 million bikes because seats could break in the middle of a ride
According to the Consumer Product Safety Commission, the seat posts of the bike models involved could break, injuring the riders.
FDA considers first ever over-the-counter birth control pill
The FDA is concerned about the effectiveness of the pill in overweight women and if individuals would follow the instructions properly.
New York becomes first state to ban natural gas stoves, furnaces in most new buildings
The law requires all-electric heating and cooking in new buildings shorter than seven stories by 2026, and for taller buildings by 2029.
Kroger and its subsidiaries will end weekly grocery specials in newspapers
The ads for Kroger stores and subsidiaries, including Ralphs, Fred Meyer, and King Soopers, will shift online. Printed copies will be available in stores, the company said.
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Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office rescues two human trafficking victims
Two human traffickers are now behind bars. The Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office says after months of investigation, two victims are now receiving assistance and are no longer being trafficked.
Pride month: A brief history that brought us to today
As pride month kicks off, Now News takes a brief look at the events that brought us the month of celebrating pride.
DeSantis anti-immigration law takes effect in Florida, statewide protests emerge
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis' anti-immigration law took effect Thursday as protest groups walked off of the job and took to the streets in a statewide stand of solidarity.
Tampa Bay Area experts urge early hurricane preparedness, reference hurricane Ian's lingering impact
You may have noticed more frequent rainy days across the bay area. Today kicks off the official first day of hurricane season and experts say that now is the time to make a plan to protect your loved ones. Officials here in the bay area are warning families to get prepared now to avoid the potential long lasting impacts that we're still seeing in southwest Florida post hurricane Ian.
DeSantis-associated super PAC draws complaint from watchdog group
Florida elections officials change campaign finance guidelines, potentially aiding DeSantis allies.
