Craig Pittman

YouTube video by WXPN Blind Boys of Alabama - "I Shall Not Be Moved" (XPoNential Music Festival 2018)

For our Sunday #gospel brunch today, a rip-roaring performance by the Blind Boys of Alabama about being steadfast in your faith. Get your tambourine ready!

I'm just going to leave this map of MacDill AFB, home of CENTCOM, right here

These assholes are really gonna go with “war is peace, actually.”

Attorney Says North Miami City Lawyers Used AI to Cite Fake Case Law Amid in his lawsuit against the city, Pierre Faudlin says the city attorneys cited fake case law thanks to AI.

#Florida atty says North Miami city lawyers used AI to cite fake case law www.miaminewtimes.com/news/lawsuit... via @naomifeinstein.bsky.social

Cartoon: Why stop at naming a #Florida airport and a street after President Convicted Felon? Why not name EVERYTHING after him? Via @billdayart.bsky.social

FSU students react to updated Westcott Fountain policy Florida State University officials announced Westcott Fountain will be open until 10 p.m. on Wednesdays and 7 p.m. every other day.

Oh, #Florida! Despite tradition dating back to 1917, FSU tries to stop people being thrown into fountain at midnight on their 21st b-day. The last time FSU tried this in 2022, someone stole the sign. www.fsunews.com/story/news/2...

Seminole sheriff’s deputy arrested for falsifying overtime hours, police say He allegedly collected thousands of dollars in pay he didn’t earn.

#Florida sheriff's deputy arrested for falsifying OT time hours. www.orlandosentinel.com/2026/02/27/s... via @orlandosentinel.com

AI data center near Wellington gets icy reception at town hall meeting The developer of Project Tango says it will build a smaller plant than first proposed. Opponents don't want it at all, citing noise and other issues.

Proposed AI data center gets angry reception from #Florida community that's upset about water & power use. www.palmbeachpost.com/story/news/l...

Bike Week rolling into Daytona Beach for the 85th annual celebration The 85th anniversary of Daytona Bike Week begins Friday, Feb. 27, and runs through Sunday, March 8, throughout the city and beyond.

Bike Week in #Florida major motor city Daytona Beach celebrates 85 years this weekend. www.news-journalonline.com/story/news/2...

Florida bill could override Gainesville voters on GRU oversight, mayor voices frustration New House language would 'expressly preempt' regional utility authority to the state.

A bill moving through the #Florida House could solidify state control over Gainesville Regional Utilities, potentially overriding a voter-approved effort to return oversight to the city. www.wcjb.com/2026/02/26/f... via @wcjb.com

World War II-era ‘practice bomb’ found near Cocoa Beach elementary school, officials say A World War II-era “practice bomb” was disposed of after being found near an elementary school in Cocoa Beach, according to the U.S. Space Force.

A World War II-era “practice bomb” was disposed of after being found Tuesday near an elementary school in #Florida www.clickorlando.com/news/local/2...

Prince Andrew Blvd. in Naples belongs in dustbin of history | Opinion One person is on a quest to have Prince Andrew Boulevard in Naples erased. Here's what he has to say.

Column: Time to change the name of the #Florida street named after Prince Andrew. www.naplesnews.com/story/opinio...

Hollywood PD: Driver arrested after preparing for ‘intersection takeover,’ striking curb outside City Hall A 21-year-old man was arrested early Monday after he appeared to be getting ready for an “intersection takeover” with other drivers in Hollywood, police said.

Oh, #Florida! Driver who's getting ready to participate in an "intersection takeover" with other sports car owners is caught after his Maserati hits a curb....in front of City Hall. www.local10.com/news/local/2...

Ron Jon's Owner Made Waves | Flamingo Magazine How the owner of Ron Jon's Surf Shop, Ron DiMenna, moved to Cocoa Beach and changed the tide of surf retail forever

The founder of Ron Jon's Surf Shop was the original #Florida wavemaker flamingomag.com/2026/02/18/r...

Man, 29, Jailed For Felony Frappé Attack FEBRUARY 27--An ex-con is back on ice after he struck a McDonald’s drive-thru worker in the face with a thrown “frozen coffee beverage,” according to court records. The frappé rap against Daniel Abra

Today in Unusual #Florida Weaponry: A McDonald's frappe. www.thesmokinggun.com/documents/fl...

Florida man who went missing on Valentine's Day rescued after being stuck in 'quick sand' mud for days "He had been stuck in mud for several days without food or water, while the area faced freezing temperatures," a Florida fire department said Thursday on Facebook.

A #Florida man who went missing on Valentine's Day was rescued on Thursday after being stuck to his shoulders in mud described as "quick sand" without food or water for several days. www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news...

Bitcoin artist Mr. Black joins crowded 2026 Florida governor's race Florida's 2026 governor race now has 41 candidates,. See who's running and who's leading early polls.

There are now 41 (!) declared candidates to succeed Ron DeSastrous as #Florida governor. www.nwfdailynews.com/story/news/p...

Bird flu a concern after 101 vultures found dead at Blue Spring Park Officials say preliminary lab tests came back tentatively positive for H5N1 bird flu.

#Florida wildlife officials say 101 dead and 17 sick vultures were discovered at Blue Spring State Park during January. Preliminary lab tests on a handful of the dead birds were positive for H5N1 avian influenza. mynews13.com/fl/orlando/n...

Central Florida food banks try to keep up with demand as prices rise A Lake County food pantry put out a “critical shortage” notice this week, seeking donations of non-perishable food.

#Florida food banks try to keep up with demand as prices rise www.orlandosentinel.com/2026/02/28/c... via @orlandosentinel.com

Didn’t Republicans say FL elections were safe? Voter ‘security’ bill is malarkey | Opinion Women who have changed their name to get married or divorced may have a hard time voting | Opinion

Editorial: Republicans said #Florida elections were safe, so this new voter "security" bill moving thru the Legislature is a load of malarkey www.miamiherald.com/opinion/edit... via @miamiherald.com

Florida has third most measles cases in US, and the number is growing Florida has the third most measles cases in the United States, with the number of cases jumping 25% in just a week.

#Florida has third most measles cases in US, and the number is growing www.sun-sentinel.com/2026/02/27/f... via @sun-sentinel.com

State worker fired over Charlie Kirk post says supervisor lied A biologist fired over a Charlie Kirk post accuses her ex-supervisor of lying under oath, seeking severe sanctions.

#Florida wildlife commission biologist who was fired over Charlie Kirk post says supervisor lied under oath. www.nwfdailynews.com/story/news/s...

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Judge dismisses Backstreet Boy Brian Littrell’s lawsuit against #Florida sheriff's office over beach access. www.mypanhandle.com/news/judge-d...

Collier County shutters Alligator Alley but what about Alligator Alcatraz? Florida Highway Patrol officials temporarily closed a portion of Interstate 75 as a fire burns in Everglades, close to Alligator Alcatraz

The 25,000-acre wildfire that closed Alligator Alley is still about 20 miles away from #Florida Gov. Ron DeSastrous' concentration camp in the Everglades. www.naplesnews.com/story/news/l...

‘Oysters galore.’ Palmetto boosts local water quality with award-winning project Three years after the city installed reef balls along the Manatee River, they are a hotspot for oysters and other marine life.

Over 300 reef balls off the #Florida coast are making significant progress toward improving local water quality and recruiting oysters in the Manatee River,
www.bradenton.com/news/local/a... via @bradenton.com

2 men on boat fired on off Cuban coast were from Tampa One man was killed and another was detained in Cuba.

Two of the #Florida men that the Cuban government said were aboard a boat intercepted amid gunfire off Cuba’s coast on Wednesday — including one who was killed — were from Tampa www.tampabay.com/news/florida... via @tampabaytimes.bsky.social

Injured mother manatee and calf are rescued in Florida, taken to SeaWorld The mother and calf are among at least six manatees rescued in the county since Feb. 19.

Injured mother manatee and calf are rescued in #Florida & taken to SeaWorld for rehab. www.tampabay.com/news/environ... via @apnews.com

US, Israel launch major attack on Iran; Trump urges Iranians to ‘take over your government’ Trump acknowledged that there could be American casualties after the strikes, saying “that often happens in war.”

President Convicted Felon tries another violent way to distract everyone from his role in the Epstein files scandal. www.tampabay.com/news/breakin...

Suspension, fine recommended for Broward judge who cited deepfake call in campaign Florida’s judicial watchdog agency recommended a 30-day suspension, public reprimand and $10,000 fine against Judge Lauren Peffer.

#Florida judicial watchdog agency recommends suspension & fine for Broward judge who cited deepfake call in campaign www.sun-sentinel.com/2026/02/28/s... via @sun-sentinel.com

YouTube video by fritz5153 B-52's - Dirty Back Road 1980

Super-cool singer/dancer/bouffant-wearer Cindy Wilson of the B-52s turns 69 today. I think her party may be down some dirty back road.