Tampa protests

With demonstrations of support for protesters in Cuba happening in Florida, there is some worry about if — and how — HB 1 will affect those participating.

Tampa demonstrators blocked part of Dale Mabry Highway in support of Cubans who are protesting the island's poor economic conditions.

Sen. Darryl Rouson, D-St. Petersburg, said he worries the measure cracks down on dissent — a tenant of American democracy — and does so in a way that would hurt Black and minority voices.

Officials say surveillance video showed the man throwing a flaming piece of cloth into a Champs Sports store in Tampa last May.

The Florida Indigenous Rights and Environmental Equality Organization is planning on protesting the Kansas City Chiefs ahead of Sunday’s Super Bowl.

The charges stem largely from peaceful protests that turned violent over the death of George Floyd.

A Tampa protest over the death of George Floyd started peacefully Saturday afternoon but deteriorated with looters breaking into stores and setting fire…