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Craig Pittman @craigtimes.bsky.social · 2h

And from a chiropractor, too.

Ron Filipkowski @ronfilipkowski.bsky.social · 4h

Trump got a Covid vaccine today.

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Sheryl Gay Stolberg @sherylnyt.bsky.social · 3h

BREAKING: Friday night massacre underway at CDC. Doznes of "disease detectives," high-level scientists, entire Washington staff and editors of the MMWR (Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report) have all been RIFed and received the following notice:

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Craig Pittman @craigtimes.bsky.social · 4h

#RIP John Lodge, co-founder of the Moody Blues, 82. He was just a singer (and bassist) in a rock'n'roll band. youtu.be/N_J-hmyAS6c?...

The Moody Blues - I'm Just A Singer (In A Rock And Roll Band)

YouTube video by TheMoodyBluesVEVO

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Craig Pittman @craigtimes.bsky.social · 4h

#Florida city-owned theater's Christmas drag show allowed to go on, but performers will be told they face arrest if obscenity laws are violated www.pnj.com/story/news/l...

Saenger Christmas drag show set, but performers face arrest if obscenity laws are violated

More than 260 people packed into Pensacola City Hall to voice opposition and support for "Drag Queen Christmas" at the Saenger Theatre.

www.pnj.com

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Craig Pittman @craigtimes.bsky.social · 7h

#Florida has reported a new case of flesh-eating bacteria, bringing the number of cases of Vibrio vulnificus to 29 so far this year. www.tallahassee.com/story/news/2... via @cabridges.bsky.social

New case of Vibrio vulnificus or ‘flesh-eating bacteria' reported in Florida. Here's where

Another case of Vibrio vulnificus, the so-called "flesh-eating bacteria," has been reported in Florida.

www.tallahassee.com

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Craig Pittman @craigtimes.bsky.social · 8h

Cruise ship video voyeur may have spied on 900 passengers from #Florida based trips. www.orlandosentinel.com/2025/10/10/w... via @orlandosentinel.com

Did cruise ship video voyeur spy on 900 passengers? Royal Caribbean in legal showdown

A crew member planted a hidden camera to watch a young girl undress in her cabin, and there may be many more victims.

www.orlandosentinel.com

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Craig Pittman @craigtimes.bsky.social · 8h

Right-wing Catholic university Ave Maria in SW #Florida accepting a sculpture showing Charlie Kirk being embraced by Jesus. No, I am not making that up. www.naplesnews.com/story/news/l...

Ave Maria University to memorialize Charlie Kirk with sculpture

Canadian artist Timothy Schmalz creating Charlie Kirk sculpture for Ave Maria University in Naples

www.naplesnews.com

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Craig Pittman @craigtimes.bsky.social · 8h

South #Florida city to name street in honor of music icon & local resident Gloria Estefan www.miamiherald.com/news/local/c... via @miamiherald.com

Miami Beach to name street in honor of music icon Gloria Estefan

“Gloria Estefan is a true Miami Beach treasure,” Mayor Steven Meiner said.

www.miamiherald.com

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Craig Pittman @craigtimes.bsky.social · 8h

Deep in the Glades, this #Florida farm grows "artisanal oysters." Can they revive an industry?
www.miamiherald.com/news/local/e... via @miamiherald.com

Deep in the Glades, this farm grows ‘artisanal oysters.’ Can they revive an industry?

Josh Wilkie and Fabio Galarce leaned over the side of their boat and hauled up a basket full of oysters, each just an inch or two in size. Wilkie grabbed his shucking knife, popped one open and slurpe...

www.miamiherald.com

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Craig Pittman @craigtimes.bsky.social · 9h

Column: #Florida county is returning more than $500,000 in criminal justice grants to the MacArthur Foundation, money aimed at reducing the county's jail population. Some commissioners call the decision an embarrassment. www.palmbeachpost.com/story/opinio...

Palm Beach County returning $500K in criminal justice grants is a waste | Opinion

Palm Beach County just decided to give back more than $500,000 in criminal justice grants to the John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation.

www.palmbeachpost.com

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Craig Pittman @craigtimes.bsky.social · 9h

Family of man shot by #Florida deputies while fleeing settles lawsuit for $1 million & an apology letter. www.orlandosentinel.com/2025/10/10/f... via @orlandosentinel.com

Family of man shot by Orange deputies while fleeing settles lawsuit for $1 million

Outrage at Melvin’s death exploded into protests at the Florida Mall and throughout Orlando, organized by local activists in the wake of regional demonstrations following the murder of George…

www.orlandosentinel.com

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Craig Pittman @craigtimes.bsky.social · 9h

Venezuelans in South #Florida celebrate María Corina Machado winning the Nobel Peace prize instead of that guy who's been sending troops to attack his own cities, President Convicted Felon. www.miamiherald.com/news/nation-... via @miamiherald.com

Joy, pride and hope: Venezuelans in South Florida celebrate Machado’s Nobel Peace prize

For Venezuelans in South Florida who fled political repression and persectution in their home country, the dream of a democratic transition felt closer than ever on Friday: Opposition leader María Cor...

www.miamiherald.com

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Craig Pittman @craigtimes.bsky.social · 9h

President Convicted Felon holds gun to head of federal work force, announces he's pulling the trigger since the GOP has shut down the govt, has no idea what this will do to either the economy or the people who depend on govt services. www.nytimes.com/live/2025/10... via @nytimes.com

Trump Administration Live Updates: Federal Layoffs ‘Have Begun,’ White House Says

www.nytimes.com

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Craig Pittman @craigtimes.bsky.social · 11h

Snow on the beach? More than 20 pounds of cocaine washes up on #Florida shore www.clickorlando.com/news/local/2...

‘Snow on the beach?’ Over 20 pounds of cocaine washes up on Florida shore

Over 20 pounds of cocaine was found along a Florida beach.

www.clickorlando.com

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Craig Pittman @craigtimes.bsky.social · 12h

My answer to the @MuckRack Daily trivia question: a staff animator for The Simpsons.

Craig Pittman @craigtimes.bsky.social · 12h

TOMORROW IN OCALA! Y'all come hear me jabber about my book THE STATE YOU'RE IN at 11 am at the Ocala Public LIbrary. Admission is free for people, but they may charge you if you bring your emotional support alligator. friendsoftheocalalibrary.org/events/flori...

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Craig Pittman @craigtimes.bsky.social · 12h

#Florida’s longtime conservation experts question pricey 4-acre Destin purchase. FL is in urgent need of $$$ for more
conservation land -- so why were 4 acres belonging to a Gov. Ron DeSastrous campaign donor vaulted to the top? www.tampabay.com/news/environ... via @maxchesnes.bsky.social

‘A sham’: Florida’s longtime conservation experts question pricey 4-acre Destin purchase

When Florida is in urgent need of more conservation land, why were four waterfront acres made the top priority?

www.tampabay.com

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The Tennessee Holler @thetnholler.bsky.social · 14h

Nothing says “America First” like letting another country put an Air Force base in Idaho

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Craig Pittman @craigtimes.bsky.social · 14h

“It’s open carry, and people are crazy." A heated conversation at a #Florida city council candidate forum led to a former candidate named Elvis pulling a gun. www.tampabay.com/news/tampa/2...

Former Tampa council candidate pulls gun at candidate forum

Elvis Piggott lost in the September election for Tampa’s District 5 City Council seat.

www.tampabay.com

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Florida Chris @chrislongview.bsky.social · 14h

put them every 2 miles on 75

Craig Pittman @craigtimes.bsky.social · 14h

An excellent #Florida road sign spotted in Leon County.

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Craig Pittman @craigtimes.bsky.social · 14h

Inside a #Florida taxpayer-funded "rehab" center, which is more like a prison than you may realize. floridatrident.org/for-profit-p... via @floridatrident.bsky.social