Ah, Florida - words fail me II

[CrimsonNagus]

For me, the sub rolls at Publix are too hard.

I get my subs at a family run business here called "Big Joe's Subs".

I will grab a box of the Publix wings once in a while. And their chicken tenders are amazing!

Otherwise I prefer to do my food shopping elsewhere.

Hey, when I was in college I traded in enough green stamps to buy a tennis racket!

Publix fried chicken is really good, and their tenders are amazing. Best tenders around IMO, and they are still large tenders as well. Somehow, Publix has avoided the chicken tender shrinkage that has plagued every other tender place since COVID. I wonder why that is? Maybe Publix is not as concerned with ripping off its customers.

 

[DzynKingRTR]

Publix fried chicken is really good, and their tenders are amazing. Best tenders around IMO, and they are still large tenders as well. Somehow, Publix has avoided the chicken tender shrinkage that has plagued every other tender place since COVID. I wonder why that is? Maybe Publix is not as concerned with ripping off its customers.

Publix fried chicken is great and also still affordable.

 

[Bazza]

 

[Bazza]

We were in Deland back in 2009, buying orchids at Power Plant and the girls decided to visit the Emus...ha ha.....funny how they decided to quickly retreat when they perceived a threat. Don't know that they had ever "met" an Emu before today. Obviously they were impressed!!!

 

[Huckleberry]

https://twitter.com/x/status/2018349258710134824

Treasure Island Police Department’s Community Service Crew was on routine beach patrol today when they spotted something unusual half-buried in the sand—a dark lump that suddenly... blinked!

Turns out it was a cold-stunned sea turtle! The little guy (or gal) appeared to have washed up during high tide, hit by the sudden chill, and was too weak to move. In a desperate attempt to stay warm, it tried to bury itself in the sand—but only managed to poke its head out to let itself be known.

TIPD’s team acted quickly, took photos, called the experts at Clearwater Marine Aquarium (CMA), and kept watch until the rescue team arrived with blankets and a large recovery tote. They gently scooped up our chilly friend, wrapped it in a cozy blanket, and whisked it off for warm-water rehab and some well-deserved TLC.

CMA thanked the TIPD Team, telling them their actions helped save the turtle’s life.

Another day, another way our team protects Treasure Island—whether it's people, property... or precious sea creatures!

 

[Huckleberry]

‘Black’ banned from flyers for FAMU College of Law Black History Month event, student says

A student at FAMU College of Law says the school told her to remove the word 'black' from a Black History Month event flyer. The school says it is in full compliance with state law.

www.clickorlando.com

‘Black’ banned from flyers for FAMU College of Law Black History Month event, student says​

School says policy in line with state law​

For the past several years, Florida’s 12 public universities have been prohibited from using state or federal funds for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) programs, following legislation signed by the governor and reinforced by the State Board of Governors.

Now, a Florida A&M University law student says those restrictions are having a direct impact on student organizations even during Black History Month.

Aaliyah Steward says she is in her final year at Florida A&M University College of Law, and she has encountered obstacles while trying to promote Black History Month events for the Black Law Students Association.

According to Steward, certain words were flagged during the approval process for event flyers.

“It was ‘black,’ ‘affirmative action,’ and ‘women’ as well,” Steward said.







The "Free State" of Florida

 

[crimsonaudio]

Exodus: The Largest Wealth Flight in American History​

From 2020 to 2024, Americans worth over 500 billion relocated between states, fleeing high-tax jurisdictions for states with lower taxes and more economic freedom. Florida, Texas, and Nevada emerged as the top destinations while California, New York, and Illinois experienced the largest outflows.

The Official Wealth Exodus: Mapping US Millionaire Migration

From 2020 to 2024, Americans worth over 500 billion relocated between states, fleeing high-tax jurisdictions for states with lower taxes and more economic freedom.

citizenx.com

 

[Huckleberry]

Florida lawmakers pass bill to rename Palm Beach airport after President Trump

TRUMP AIRPORT? ✈️ Florida lawmakers gave final approval Thursday to rename Palm Beach International Airport after President Donald Trump. But it's not official yet ⬇

www.firstcoastnews.com

Between at least 3-5 million dollars earmarked for this ridiculous name change: DeSantis (if he signs the bill) and the Florida GOP can now officially shut up about Florida DOGE and any wasting of money. The cult and its hypocrisy are strong here in the Sunshine State.

 

[92tide]

Florida lawmakers pass bill to rename Palm Beach airport after President Trump

TRUMP AIRPORT? ✈️ Florida lawmakers gave final approval Thursday to rename Palm Beach International Airport after President Donald Trump. But it's not official yet ⬇

www.firstcoastnews.com

Between at least 3-5 million dollars earmarked for this ridiculous name change: DeSantis (if he signs the bill) and the Florida GOP can now officially shut up about Florida DOGE and any wasting of money. The cult and its hypocrisy are strong here in the Sunshine State.

https://www.cnn.com/2026/02/18/politics/trump-airport-trademark-profit-name

Trump Organization trademark raises suspicions that family could profit from Florida airport name change​

 

[Bazza]

Florida woman accused of abandoning dogs for out of state job interview

 

[Bazza]

Just received a refund check from Progressive Insurance for $112.53.

Part of the state's insurance reform.

There's also legislation moving forward to eliminate property tax.

And tort reform for homeowner insurance.

About time!

 

[75thru79]

There's also legislation moving forward to eliminate property tax.

Florida gets away with this because of their ridiculous tourist tax (upwards of 20% when you combine state and local levies). At some point they're going to milk that cow until all it's teats fall off and that will cause the house of cards to collapse. I just don't see how you can eliminate property taxes without an adequate replacement.

 

[crimsonaudio]

Florida gets away with this because of their ridiculous tourist tax (upwards of 20% when you combine state and local levies). At some point they're going to milk that cow until all it's teats fall off and that will cause the house of cards to collapse.

We'll see, but FL has been milking tourism for many decades now with year-over-year growth.

I just don't see how you can eliminate property taxes without an adequate replacement.

Well, it's not wholesale, it's for homesteads only (FL-speak owner occupied houses) - e.g. snowbirds would have to establish their home as a homestead in order to qualify. All rental properties and businesses would continue to pay property taxes. Also property taxes for education are excluded from the bill.

The numbers appear to be there. Some areas may need a slight increase in sales tax to cover the loss in homestead taxes but this wasn't pulled from thin air.

 

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[Bamaro]

 

[Bazza]

Green Heron, Merritt Island Refuge

 

[Bazza]

 

[CrimsonJazz]

Mayor Castor is forcing sanctuary policies on the Tampa Police Department, which violates Florida law.

These policies must be reversed immediately, or there will be consequences.

https://twitter.com/x/status/2031777436510060757

 

[92tide]

UF College Republicans forced to disband - The Independent Florida Alligator

The disbandment comes after the statewide organization found some members of the university branch violated its rules and values, including by engaging in “a recent antisemitic gesture.”

www.alligator.org

 

[Bazza]