U.S. Rep. Charlie Crist (D-FL13) issued a tweet calling for the removal of the President of the United States, Donald J. Trump, as the United States Capitol Building was overtaken by a violent mob Wednesday.
Florida politicians react to dark moment in nation s history
By Ryan Dailey-NSF
Evan Axelbank reports
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. - Florida Republicans decried scenes of chaos and violence in the U.S. Capitol Wednesday, after supporters of President Donald Trump stormed the building and shut down congressional debate over the certification of the 2020 presidential election.
Thousands of protesters, including many dressed in paramilitary gear, had gathered outside the Capitol in advance of what was expected to be a vote on the election certification on Wednesday.
But pandemonium in and around the Capitol called a halt to the proceedings and blocked members of Congress from voting, as they were rushed to secure locations as a mob gained entry to the building.
Packed bars, streets in Ybor City shine light on rising number of COVID-19 cases
Evan Axelbank reports
TAMPA, Fla. - Ybor City was its usual, crowded self on New Year s Eve. And that s the problem. People kind of want to go out and, we have all been inside for forever, so they are just, they are doing their thing.
Dr. Jason Wilson at the University of South Florida tweeted, Unfortunately, lack of consistent/persistent federal and state public health recommendations led to this photo being taken by the Tampa Bay Times. Prepping for a busy time in a couple of weeks.