Tampa Bay is now home to a Jan. 6 defendant's antisemitic livestream

Migrants sue DeSantis over Martha's Vineyard flights; cost of USF on-campus stadium; Tampa Bay monkeypox cases slow

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View on the web Go to our home page Subscribe to the Times Wednesday, September 21, 2022 Forward this to a friend Subscribe to more newsletters Happy Wednesday. We're in for another rainy afternoon with possible thunderstorms, so don't forget your umbrellas (high of 88, low of 73).  Read stories on three migrants who are suing Gov. Ron DeSantis and state officials over their flights to Martha's Vineyard; the projected construction cost given for USF's proposed on-campus football stadium; and how monkeypox cases are slowing in Florida as the vaccine supply improves.  [PATRICK GORSKI | ZumaPress.com] He’s a Jan. 6 defendant, a racist livestreamer and a new local resident Anthime Gionet, known as Baked Alaska to online fans, moved to Tampa Bay last year while awaiting sentencing for his role in the U.S. Capitol insurrection.   The Jan. 6 defendant has gained celebrity status in the white nationalist world for his livestream antics during the Trump era. Before filming himself inside the Capitol riot, he livestreamed from the infamous torch-lit march in Charlottesville, Virginia, in 2017 chanting, “You will not replace us.”   Since moving from Arizona to a rental house near Clearwater, he’s hosted a parade of antisemitic and racist livestreamers who spread fear and hate on the internet as their followers respond with donations.   His arrival overlaps with a larger increase of hate-related incidents and growing extremism in Florida over the past few years. Get the latest sports coverage from the Times For updates and analysis on the Bucs, Lightning, Rays, Florida college teams and more, follow the Tampa Bay Times sports crew on social media. Twitter Facebook Instagram AROUND THE BAY Monkeypox cases decline: Florida is seeing fewer new infections, a success that experts attribute to education, a change in behavior and vaccine availability. Read the latest, and find out where to get a monkeypox shot in Tampa Bay.   Raising fees: Port Tampa Bay plans to increase more than a dozen tariffs, including on cruise ships and passengers.   Calls for change: A Clearwater teen was struck and killed by a car while walking to his school bus stop. Now, there’s a push to improve pedestrian safety on Belleair Road.   Judge declares mistrial: During opening arguments Tuesday, one juror recalled her connection to the case of a Valrico man accused in a 2019 carjacking and slaying. All 12 jurors had to be dismissed.   Hillsborough board OKs sex education: A Tuesday vote at the county's School Board meeting decided that teachers can resume lessons on human sexuality. BRIGHT SPOT [AYA DIAB | Times] St. Petersburg artist’s ‘Darkmatter’ is on display at Creative Pinellas Massive balloon sculptures hover in the Largo gallery, serving as a commentary on fractured society and the tendency of people to build bubbles around themselves. They’re one of a few ways Jason Hackenwerth is using his solo exhibition, up through Oct. 16, to showcase the breadth of his artistic practice.   Sticking around after all: A social media post on Monday said St. Petersburg arts destination The Factory was shuttering. It’s not. POLITICS Migrants sue Florida: Three people flown to Martha’s Vineyard last week have filed a lawsuit in federal court, alleging DeSantis and other state officials tricked migrants into leaving Texas.    New City Hall on the way: Clearwater council members approved the proposed project after 25 years of debate. Here’s what to expect.   Tampa budget passed: City council members approved Mayor Jane Castor's $1.9 billion budget Tuesday night. See what's next.    Eyeing a different hike: The Pasco County Commission took the first step in tripling impact fees to support parks, recreation and natural resources. Dive deeper into your favorite local subjects 📨 Our free email newsletters bring the best of the Tampa Bay Times to your inbox every week. Explore all of them here. SPORTS Rays shut out again: Tampa Bay recorded its second consecutive loss on Tuesday to Houston and starting pitcher Shane McClanahan was taken out of the game in the fifth inning due to a neck issue.    "Rooting for him forever": Jose Siri's former team misses his energy and enthusiasm. His outstanding outfield prowess. His easygoing demeanor. But the outfielder seems likely to be a better fit with the Rays.   Bucs to sign veteran receiver: Cole Beasley, formerly of the Bills, will join the practice squad.   Growing pains: Presuming that Plant High alum Christian Watson would make a seamless transition from FCS to the NFL would've required a Lambeau leap of faith. Watson remains a work in progress ahead of his de facto homecoming game Sunday vs. the Bucs.   Mark your calendars: The SEC released the Gators' 2023 football schedule, which has the team opening their conference schedule at The Swamp against Tennessee in Week 3.    How much will it cost? We looked through 170 pages of stadium proposals to learn more about USF's on-campus football facility. See our findings.   Waiting for a win: Most of them were in middle school, and some were in elementary school, the last time Brandon High won a football game. Columnist John Romano chronicles the night they had a chance to end one of the longest losing streaks in state history. TODAY'S TALKER [Courtesy of Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency] Remains of a St. Petersburg WWII pilot have been identified — 77 years later Newell Franklin Mills Jr. was shot down by Nazi fighters in 1945, then buried in a nameless grave. A team of German researchers identified him as part of an effort to honor those who helped defeat the Nazis and bring democracy to their nation. Last week, Mills was laid to rest with full honors in Arlington National Cemetery. Today's DayStarter was compiled by Meaghan Habuda, Anila Lijo, Kelsey Harrell, Mari Faiello, Alexandra Urban and Amy Gehrt. Did someone forward this to you? Get DayStarter in your own inbox next time. It's free to subscribe. Sign up here. Contact us Privacy policy Terms, conditions & copyright Standard of accuracy © 2022 • All Rights Reserved Tampa Bay Times • 490 First Avenue South • St. Petersburg, FL 33701 • 727-893-8111 To ensure this email is delivered to your inbox, add custserv@elist.tampabay.com to your address book. You are receiving this email because you signed up for the "DayStarter" newsletter from the Tampa Bay Times. If you'd prefer not to receive updates, you can unsubscribe from this email.