By Lucius Gantt – God is a Black woman. I don’t know that as a spiritual fact, but in my mind, Black women are at least the closest thing to the creator. I say God is a Black woman because the Black woman was the very first woman on planetContinue Reading

by Andrew Pantazi – September 2, 2023 – A state judge struck down North Florida’s congressional districts Saturday, rebuffing Gov. Ron DeSantis’ open defiance of anti-gerrymandering protections, finding the governor’s map illegally reduced Black voters’ electoral power. DeSantis had wagered the state’s Fair Districts Amendment against the U.S. Constitution, arguing mandatory protectionsContinue Reading

A Palatka man had to be airlifted to a hospital Sunday evening after his ATV overturned and landed on him during a crash, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. Troopers said the crash was reported off West Pinellas Street, north of Rutland Avenue around 5:30 p.m. Sunday. A 28-year-old manContinue Reading

Waking up to temperatures in the upper 60s and low 70s. Calm conditions and clear skies with patchy fog possible this morning. Mostly sunny skies early then turning partly cloudy as the sea breeze picks up. Afternoon highs in the upper 80s to low 90s. Wind ENE 5-15 mph. LookingContinue Reading