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OPINION: Let Tampa’s River O’Green Fest continue
The Tampa Downtown Partnership hosted the River O’Green Fest on March 1. The main event is dyeing the Hillsborough River bright green in honor of St. Patrick’s Day. Despite recent controversy, this fun, family-friendly tradition should continue. Fishing guide Dustin Pack began a petition on March 15 to stop them from dyeing the river green […]
OPINION: DeSantis’ war on education is a prelude to tyranny
I use the word “war” advisedly. In my lifetime, it has been applied metaphorically to any number of policy initiatives, beginning with President Johnson’s “War on Poverty.” The same metaphor has been employed, defensively, by those decrying a purported “War on Christmas.” Whether offensive or defensive, a war mobilizes a society like nothing else. It […]
OPINION: Rent control should be applied in Tampa
Rent prices are still growing in Tampa. As of March 4, the average rent for a one-bedroom apartment in Tampa is $1,699, already 6% more than rent in 2022, according to Zumper. Tampa needs to implement a rent ceiling to stop rent from raising more than 5% per year to help those who are struggling […]
OPINION: Teacher burnout needs to be fixed
More than three-quarters of U.S. states are suffering from a teacher shortage, according to a Feb. 11 article by ABC News. Hillsborough County, in particular, has over 500 vacant teaching positions, according to Hillsborough County’s vacant job list. The teacher shortage can partially be blamed for the burnout teachers feel. This issue can be resolved […]
OPINION: Vague wording of new law makes officers afraid to enforce it
House Bill 1435, which states that sound coming from a vehicle cannot be “plainly audible at a distance of 25 feet or more,” was passed in Florida last July, but seven months later very few have received citations, according to a Feb. 10 WTSP 10 article. The generalized wording of the bill allows officers to […]
OPINION: USF should provide a financial literacy program to reduce homelessness
Over 1,500 individuals in Tampa are experiencing homelessness, according to the 2022 PIT count by the Tampa Hillsborough Homeless Initiative. Financial strain is a high-risk factor for homelessness, according to an April 2021 study by Medical Care. Financial literacy should be incorporated into homeless assistance programs to reduce the population of homeless individuals. When Kacia […]