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Associated PressJune 20, 2016

Orlando gunman Omar Mateen spoke in Arabic to a 911 dispatcher, identified himself an Islamic soldier and demanded to a crisis negotiator that the U.S. “stop bombing Syria and Iraq,” according to transcripts released by the FBI on Monday. The partial, printed transcripts were of three conversations Mateen had with the police during the worst […]

Associated PressJune 16, 2016

While his victims texted heartbreaking last words to loved ones from the blood-drenched bathrooms, Omar Mateen apparently went on Facebook to measure the shockwaves his attack on a gay nightclub was generating. He searched for the terms “Pulse Orlando” and “Shooting,” according to a letter released by a Senate committee. The letter detailing Mateen’s Facebook […]

Mitch PerryJune 13, 2016

Tampa Bay area Rep. Kathy Castor says when she returns to Congress Monday night, there’s likely to be a moment of silence on behalf of the 49 people killed in an Orlando LGBT nightclub on Sunday morning. But she says the times call for something bigger than that. “I’m pretty tired of having moments of silence without […]

Melissa RossJune 1, 2016

Fans of skateboarding are mixing it up on Facebook with Jacksonville City Councilman Bill Gulliford. After Gulliford proposed legislation to ban skateboarding downtown, foes of the measure quickly took to social media to denounce the idea — and Gulliford himself. You can check out one such lively exchange here, on the Facebook page of MetroJacksonville’s Stephen Dare. […]

Mitch PerryMay 20, 2016

Condolences this morning to St. Pete Deputy Mayor Kanika Tomalin, who lost her husband, Tampa Bay Times outdoor reporter Terry Tomalin. Condolences to all who knew and loved him. Moving on, the documentary “Weiner” is set to open today in some markets around the country (not Tampa, though wouldn’t it be great if the Tampa […]

Blake DowlingMay 11, 2016

Price discrimination has reared its head again. Just like most things, technology has taken something old school and rolled out a high-tech version of it. Not to be confused with “price gouging” mind you. This is where some run-down hotel in a college town charged you $300 a night for a $60 room. They should […]

Guest AuthorMay 10, 2016

I have a coloring book and pretty pencils to color with. I know many of you do, as well. But the difference between you and me may be this: I have had an addiction to all things colorful, crafty, stationery, and office supply for my entire life. My office-supply addiction is so insane that people […]

Associated PressMay 10, 2016

A Facebook official says the company has found no evidence to back up allegations that Facebook contractors suppressed stories of interest to conservatives in its “Trending” section. Facebook vice president of search Tom Stocky writes in a post, “There are rigorous guidelines in place for the review team to ensure consistency and neutrality,” adding that […]

Guest AuthorApril 25, 2016

“Algebra I is the most critical course students take in high school, and the ultimate gateway to success in higher education.” Do you believe that statement? I don’t. That declaration was the lead sentence in a recent full-page advertisement by a company that sells DVDs and CDs aimed at lifting the intellects of Americans willing […]

Blake DowlingApril 17, 2016

This battle between Apple and the FBI is one of the most controversial technology stories of the year. The FBI, while trying to get into the phone of the two San Bernardino terrorists, took Apple to court. The agency demanded that Apple help the agency get data off the locked phone and then said “never […]

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911 transcript: Orlando gunman said he was Islamic soldier

Orlando gunman apparently searched Facebook during attack

Kathy Castor says she’s weary of having moments of silence in gun tragedies without any action to follow

That time Bill Gulliford got into it with his critics on Facebook — over skateboarding

Mitch Perry Report for 5.20.16 — Hacked off

Blake Dowling: Retailers use your online data to determine what to charge for a product

Yolanda Hood: My addiction to all things colorful, crafty, and office supply

Facebook says no evidence conservative stories suppressed

Bob Driver: ‘You Need Algebra!’ Says Who?

Blake Dowling: Apple vs. FBI and the bounties for ‘bug hunters’