Mark Parker

Moms for Liberty leadership presented Gov. Ron DeSantis (second from left), a staunch supporter, with “The Liberty Sword” in July 2022 at their inaugural national summit in Tampa. The organization is now struggling to maintain its short-lived power. (Photo courtesy of Moms for Liberty, Facebook) Sarasota County voters have reversed the conservative stranglehold on their school board by formally rejecting a coalition established by Gov. Ron DeSantis and activist group Moms for Liberty....

Emely Thompson, founder of Emely Rachael Consulting, recently brought her AI governance and personal development expertise to Tampa Bay. (Photo submitted by Emely Thompson) Most attorneys follow a straight line toward partnership. Emely Thompson took the scenic route - one that led her from the trenches of social justice to the complex frontier of AI governance. ​ Thompson, founder of Emely Rachael Consulting, recently brought her hard-earned perspective to Tampa. She is also proving the best...

Former Congressman Charlie Crist (left), who said he was surprised and humbled by his15-point margin of victory, held his watch party at Cassis restaurant on Tuesday night. (Photo courtesy of Charlie Crist’s campaign, Facebook). Mayor Ken Welch (right) greets joyous supporters on Tuesday night at his campaign’s watch party, held at the St. Petersburg Fire Fighters Association headquarters. (Photo by Mark Parker) St. Petersburg voters have narrowed the mayor’s race to a two-candidate...