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Craig Pittman @craigtimes.bsky.social · 2h

You mean the guy I have repeatedly referred to on this website as "President Convicted Felon"? Take a wild guess, sport.

Craig Pittman @craigtimes.bsky.social · 2h

Thanks! Makes a great birthday or Christmas gift, too.

Craig Pittman @craigtimes.bsky.social · 2h

You can ask me. I don't mind.

Craig Pittman @craigtimes.bsky.social · 3h

Oh, good, now Dr. Brainworm and President Convicted Felon are experts on baby genitalia.

Justin Baragona @justinbaragona.bsky.social · 12h

Besides linking Tylenol in pregnant women to autism, RFK Jr. now says circumcision is part of the reason why kids are autistic.

"Children who are circumcised early have double the rate of autism, and it's highly likely because they're given Tylenol. None of this is positive..."

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Craig Pittman @craigtimes.bsky.social · 3h

#Florida man with a thermos inserted in his body is caught trying to sneak it into the Polk County Jail. Sheriff Grady Judd jokes that he "put it up the exit ramp." www.fox13news.com/news/florida... via @fox13tampabay.bsky.social

Florida man with thermos inserted in body caught sneaking it into Polk County Jail: ‘Put it up the exit ramp'

A Florida man who is no stranger to the law wound up back in jail and the subject of one of Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd’s most unusual "Morning Briefings" due to how he tried to smuggle a thermos i...

www.fox13news.com

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Craig Pittman @craigtimes.bsky.social · 6h

A 600-pound man has been rescued from his #Florida home using a crane and a shipping pallet. www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article... via @dailymail.co.uk

Crane used to rescue 600LB man on a shipping pallet from apartment

The unnamed man, whose face cannot be seen, was lifted to safety after suffering a 'sudden medical crisis' in West Palm Beach on Tuesday, according to local media.

www.dailymail.co.uk

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Craig Pittman @craigtimes.bsky.social · 6h

Oh, #Florida! Man robs $7K worth of lottery scratch-offs from convenience store, goes back to the same store to try to redeem winners. www.independent.co.uk/news/world/a... via @the-independent.com

Fla. man robs lottery scratch-offs from store, goes back to redeem winners, feds say

Exclusive details: Justin Farley ‘needed money,’ he told police, but his alleged solution turned into a veritable comedy of errors, court records show

www.independent.co.uk

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Craig Pittman @craigtimes.bsky.social · 7h

A fancy new Mote Marine aquarium opens in #Florida with habitats for creatures ranging from manatees to penguins. www.heraldtribune.com/story/entert...

Mote SEA opens Oct. 8. How to get tickets to Sarasota’s $130M marine science marvel

Mote SEA opens Oct. 8 in Sarasota. Explore the $130M marine science marvel and find tickets for Florida’s newest aquarium attraction.

www.heraldtribune.com

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Craig Pittman @craigtimes.bsky.social · 7h

For Haslam’s Book Store in St. Petersburg, once the largest bookstore in #Florida, this may finally be goodbye www.tampabay.com/life-culture... via @gabriellecalise.bsky.social

For Haslam’s Book Store in St. Petersburg, is this finally goodbye?

Bibliophiles around Tampa Bay have some things to say.

www.tampabay.com

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Craig Pittman @craigtimes.bsky.social · 8h

Most of the permits to hunt #Florida black bears in December have been claimed, a state wildlife spokesperson said this week, but more than three dozen are reportedly in the hands of hunt opponents. www.orlandosentinel.com/2025/10/09/d... via @orlandosentinel.com

Dozens of Florida bear hunt permits snagged by non-hunters

The environmentalists’ strategy may hand at least 39 bears a reprieve from the December harvest, and undermine the state’s planned 172-bear population reduction.

www.orlandosentinel.com

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Craig Pittman @craigtimes.bsky.social · 8h

Oh, #Florida! Neurologist claims in viral TikTok video that since he moved to Miami, he encounters a patient a day who cannot get an MRI because they have a penile implant. www.miaminewtimes.com/arts-culture...

Miami Penile Implants Take Spotlight in Doctor’s Viral TikTok Video

The neurologist claims that since he moved to Miami, he encounters a patient a day who cannot get an MRI because they have a penile implant.

www.miaminewtimes.com

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Craig Pittman @craigtimes.bsky.social · 8h

Owners of 2 #Florida agricultural businesses sentenced to 2 years in prison for defrauding the federal govt of millions of dollars. www.winknews.com/news/crime/t...

Two Immokalee agriculture business owners sentenced, accused of defrauding federal government

The owners of two Immokalee-based agriculture businesses were sentenced to 24 months in federal prison on Monday, followed by two years of supervised release, according to a spokesperson with the Unit...

www.winknews.com

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Craig Pittman @craigtimes.bsky.social · 8h

Oh, #Florida! Swans escape owner's enclosure, then get stuck on busy highway until someone can rescue them. www.winknews.com/news/lee/swa...

Swans rescued from busy Estero road, safely returned to owner

Two swans recently found themselves in an unusual predicament, taking a break in the middle of a busy turn lane with cars whizzing by. Danielle Gold, a swan rescuer, noticed

www.winknews.com

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Craig Pittman @craigtimes.bsky.social · 9h

King tides in South #Florida are getting worse, a sign of sea level rise to come
www.miamiherald.com/news/local/e... via @harrisalexc.bsky.social

King tides in South Florida: Getting worse and a sign of sea level rise to come

See what the high tides did to coastal South Florida neighborhoods.

www.miamiherald.com

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Craig Pittman @craigtimes.bsky.social · 9h

Oh, #Florida! Woman in argument with senior asks cop, "How much would the bond be if I smacked her?" and then smacks her. www.local10.com/news/local/2...

Miami woman hits senior after asking cop, ‘How much would the bond be if I smacked her?’: Police

A Miami woman is facing a first-degree felony charge after police said she hit a 72-year-old woman in front of a police officer on Saturday evening.

www.local10.com

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Craig Pittman @craigtimes.bsky.social · 9h

Broward Circuit judge stood before the #Florida Supreme Court Thursday for a public reprimand over her misconduct on the bench, including asking an atty about political contributions. www.sun-sentinel.com/2025/10/09/b... via @rolmeda.bsky.social

Broward judge Stefanie Moon reprimanded by Florida Supreme Court

Broward Circuit Judge Stefanie Moon received a reprimand from the Florida Supreme Court for misconduct on the bench related to her reelection campaign. She has already served a suspension and paid …

www.sun-sentinel.com

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Craig Pittman @craigtimes.bsky.social · 9h

Perry, the seat of Taylor County in the Big Bend region, was once the tree capital of the country. For 70 years, it has hosted the #Florida Forest Festival. Now, after 2 hurricanes & a mill closure, its leaders are looking for new industry. www.floridatrend.com/articles/202...

Recultivating Jobs

After a mill closure, some residents of Perry are driving all the way to Tallahassee for work. Local leaders are trying to attract new industry to the city.

www.floridatrend.com

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Craig Pittman @craigtimes.bsky.social · 10h

Editorial: Rather than trying to put oil companies out of business, President Convicted Felon is going after clean energy, and Americans will face higher utility bills as a result. www.nytimes.com/2025/10/09/o... via @nytimes.com

Opinion | This Is Why Your Energy Bills Are Going Up

www.nytimes.com

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Craig Pittman @craigtimes.bsky.social · 10h

Two years ago he was happy to screw over his own rural constituents in order to build a major #Florida development they didn't want. floridaphoenix.com/2023/08/03/r...

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Craig Pittman @craigtimes.bsky.social · 10h

Former Red Sox star turned #Florida county commissioner & developer dies at 62. www.winknews.com/news/lee/lee...

Lee County Commissioner Mike Greenwell passes away at 62

Lee County District 5 Commissioner Mike Greenwell has passed away, according to a statement from Lee County.

www.winknews.com

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Craig Pittman @craigtimes.bsky.social · 10h

My answer to the @MuckRack Daily trivia question: Melissa Joan Hart, who explained it all for you.

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Craig Pittman @craigtimes.bsky.social · 10h

#Florida set to lose $3.8B in Medicaid funds under "One Big Beautiful Bill." Thanks, President Convicted Felon! subscriber.politicopro.com/article/2025... via @politico.com

POLITICO Pro: Florida set to lose $3.8B in Medicaid funds under ‘One Big Beautiful Bill’

The state’s top Medicaid official explained how Trump’s tax law would affect the Sunshine State’s patients, hospitals and doctors who use the program that covers vulnerable people.

subscriber.politicopro.com

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Craig Pittman @craigtimes.bsky.social · 13h

A year after Hurricane Milton, #Florida reporters find many homes in one community that were damaged by tornadoes have not been rebuilt www.tcpalm.com/story/news/l...

Behind the story: A year after Hurricane Milton, reporters find many homes not rebuilt

TCPalm took a look back at the damage Milton's tornadoes caused, what's been re-built and spoke with residents still dealing with the aftermath.

www.tcpalm.com

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Craig Pittman @craigtimes.bsky.social · 13h

Blue Origin to build new #Florida satellite processing site for Space Force www.orlandosentinel.com/2025/10/09/b... via @orlandosentinel.com

Blue Origin to build new Florida satellite processing site for Space Force

Jeff Bezos’ Blue Origin won a Space Force contract to build a new satellite processing facility in Florida.

www.orlandosentinel.com

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Craig Pittman @craigtimes.bsky.social · 13h

An embattled 7th Circuit Putnam County judge facing possible discipline from the #Florida Supreme Court for allegations she abused her authority has resigned her seat. www.news-journalonline.com/story/news/c...

Embattled 7th Circuit county judge under investigation for courtroom actions resigns

The Putnam County judge resigned effective Oct. 31. She was under investigation for some of her actions in court.

www.news-journalonline.com

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