

DeSantis calls for vaccinating Florida seniors by end of December, followed by some front line health-care workers
“This was the first vaccine that’s really been politicized, unfortunately … and that’s going to be something that people are going to have to deal with.”
WWE superstar Titus O’Neil and Tampa chef Ferrell Alvarez want to buy a fancy dinner for 20 teachers
The winning teachers and their guests will dine at Seminole Heights’ Rooster & the Till on two dates on Dec. 16 and Dec. 20.
After getting criticism for crowds, Tampa’s Dallas Bull brings Mitchell Tenpenny for Friday concert
CL reached out to the artist and venue to see if the scene would be different from a recent, packed Tyler Farr concert.
Creative Loafing kicks off 12 Days of Deals featuring half-off certificates to Tampa Bay restaurants
A portion of proceeds benefit The Laundry Project by Current Initiatives.
South Tampa Italian coffee shop and bakery, Sorrento Sweets, opening new location in St. Pete
Taking over the former space of Brew D Licious.
City of Tampa has finally fixed the punctured water pipe, but the boil notice remains
Sorry, but you’re going to have to keep brushing your teeth with bottled water.
Space Force says Florida made a ‘strong case’ for permanent command headquarters
A final decision is expected early next year.
Florida ranks near highest in the country for COVID workers’ comp claims
Florida, along with Alaska, Colorado, Connecticut and New Jersey, had more than 300 COVID-19-related workers’ compensation claims for every 100,000.
Florida Rep. Shevrin Jones calls FDLE raid on Rebekah Jones ‘dangerously irresponsible’
The Senator placed blame on Gov. Ron DeSantis, though the Governor has denied involvement in the raid.
Study finds that the worst people imaginable are dining out
In some situations, food service workers endure “maskual harassment,” a disgusting new phenomenon in which restaurant-goers request the server remove their mask.
Buddy’s will now deliver its Detroit-style pizza to Tampa Bay
And of course, Tampa Bay has its own purveyor of excellent Motor City-style pizza pie, The Corner’s located at Sparkman Wharf in downtown Tampa.
Tampa Bay’s first nitro kava bar opens this weekend
N7 Nitro Kava Bar opens this Saturday in Seminole.
Tampa General among Florida hospitals that could receive COVID-19 vaccinations as early as next week
Referred to as the “Pfizer 5,” Broward Memorial, UF Health Jacksonville, Tampa General Hospital, Advent Health in Orlando, and Jackson Memorial in Miami will be the first Florida hospitals to receive the vaccine.
City of Tampa handing out free cases of water and masks, following boil notice
Residents will not be required to show an ID and are limited to one case of water per household.
Former Tampa Bay news anchor Rob Finnerty now works for Trump’s favorite channel Newsmax
Last month, after four years in the Bay area, Finnerty’s family moved to New York.
St. Pete launches ‘Race To Safe’ COVID-19 initiative after sheriff finds widespread noncompliance
Sheriff Bob Gualtieri said the sheriff’s office did ordinance checks on 2,800 bars and restaurants Nov. 13-15.
Judge tosses Florida Rep. Sabatini’s face mask lawsuit because he failed to file an initial brief
The Leon County case was one of several challenges to mask requirements in various parts of the state.
Florida tourism is at least a year away from a full recovery, says study
The state analysts projected tourism could start to experience an uptick midway through 2021, although foreign travel will continue to lag for several years.
Fired Florida data scientist Rebekah Jones says DeSantis sent his ‘gestapo’ after her
“If DeSantis thought pointing a gun in my face was a good way to get me to shut up, he’s about to learn just how wrong he was,” she wrote.
Agents raid home of fired Florida data scientist who built COVID-19 dashboard
Law enforcement say the Department of Health complained of a hack last month.
Rep. Anthony Sabatini once again files bill to repeal red light cameras in Florida
Critics of cameras have long contended that the devices are primarily a way for local governments to raise revenues.
New St. Petersburg brewery Grand Central Brewhouse opens this weekend
Connected restaurant and karaoke bar, Lala, to open early 2021.
Tampa issues citywide water boil notice, after transmission main ruptured
In an effort to disinfect tap water to kill bacteria or viruses, the City of Tampa is urging everyone to boil any water for drinking or cooking, as a precautionary measure.
Four Green Fields Irish Pub is closing its original Tampa location
With plans to open new location in Channelside in the near future.
Florida manatee finally frees itself from bicycle tire
And the manatee did it all by their damn self.
Boca’s South Tampa restaurant is now closed
The website has vanished and socials have been wiped clean.
Florida Sen. Rick Scott says Republicans need to target Latinos and working class whites
Is Florida the blueprint for the future of the Republican Party?
Tom Brady’s company received a $960K PPP loan, then he bought a yacht
But hey, congrats to the GOAT and his new boat.
So, what’s next for the Bucs’ roster?
Potential first-round picks for the Bucs in the 2021 NFL Draft.
The Toronto Raptors’ first home game at Tampa’s Amalie Arena is Dec. 18
It’s a preseason tilt; the first regular season home game is on Dec. 23.
Florida lawmaker wants to eliminate state holidays honoring Confederates like Gen. Robert E. Lee
Florida is one of five states that continues to keep Confederate Memorial Day a legal holiday.
Florida Sen. Rubio says he will cooperate with Biden, depending on how the President-elect ‘behaves’
Senator worries the radical left will drive decisions from the White House.
Largo songwriter Tristan Jarvis gives off psychedelic grunge vibes on solo EP ‘Anhedonia’
He was a performer in WMNF’s tribute to John Prine back in April.
Danny Scordato releases debut solo album following breakup of his popular Tampa Bay band
He felt that a cross-country move had to be done before completing and sharing ‘Hot Dream.’
St. Pete’s Black Crow Coffee, Chaunces and others team up for virtual homeless benefit concert
The gig happens on Wednesday, Dec. 9.
Geoff Tate is performing Queensryche’s ‘Empire’ album in full for Clearwater next week
He’ll also play ‘Rage For Order’ at Ruth Eckerd Hall.
Tampa Bay bluesman Selwyn Birchwood heads to this weekend’s Bradenton Blues Festival
‘Living In A Burning House’ is out on Jan. 29 via Alligator.
Donate an instrument and get a free ticket for Gasparilla Music Festival 2021 this Saturday
Dates for GMF 2021 have yet to be announced.
Florida nursing homes prepare to vaccinate seniors for COVID-19
“They want 100 percent (participation) so that’s why they (state officials) passed the emergency rules,” Matillo said.
As 870,000 residents sign-up for new coverage, Florida continues to lead country in Obamacare enrollment
In Florida, 10 insurance companies and HMOs are participating in the exchange this year.
Nash’s Hot Chicken’s new St. Petersburg location is now open
Check out Central Avenue’s new chicken shack.
Seven Tampa Bay concerts and live music events happening this weekend
And one of them is online only, you know, since coronavirus is still a thing.
WTR Tampa is operating at 50-percent capacity for Friday’s concert with house DJ Roger Sanchez
He won’t go on until about 10 a.m. at the outdoor venue.
Georgia songwriter and loop wizard Zach Deputy kicks off two-night Ybor City stand on Friday
The Attic will operate at 60% capacity for the shows.
Art & Soul brings music and comedy back to the Iberian Rooster basement in St. Petersburg
Besides a mask requirement, there will be temperature checks and sanitizing stations.
Tattered Saints bring Springsteen vibes to limited-capacity Friday concert in Ybor City
Only 100 folks will be allowed to come marching in.
Nashville guitarist and songwriter Hannah Wicklund postpones Friday concert in Tampa
‘Unforeseen circumstances’ are to blame.
Seminole Hard Rock in Tampa looking to hire 400 new employees
Some job perks include full-time benefits, free meals and flexible schedules.
Former Florida lawmakers call for Anthony Sabatini’s resignation
The ex-Democratic lawmakers want GOP leadership to pressure Sabatini out of the House.
Disney gave us a big update on what to expect from the major Epcot overhaul, but some projects remain in limbo
The gray and white Apple Store aesthetic that left Epcot’s Future World feeling cold has now been accented by pops of color in a more abstract futurist style.
With eyes on diversity, Tampa Bay’s Super Bowl LV ‘Road to Gameday’ Restaurant Week launches Friday
Highlighting more than 40 women, minority, veteran, or LGBTQ+-owned restaurants from Dec.4-13.
South Tampa has a new dog bar, Birria quesa tacos at Armature Works and more local foodie news
It’s time to stop eating the leftovers.
In his unexpected last days, Tampa’s Kenosobi Hercules found even more ways to live righteously
The percussionist producer and emcee tragically passed away on Sept. 28.
State Attorney won’t file charges against Tampa police officers who fatally shot Dominique Mulkey
‘Our team conducted an extensive and exhaustive review of all available evidence and applicable legal standards.’
It’s jacket time, Tampa Bay
Notice how quiet your car is now that the A/C is turned off.
How does a country function when half its people have lost their minds?
Tens of millions of Trump voters have become unmoored from reality, many with fundamentalist certitude.
Florida appeals court refuses to revisit school reopening case
The 1st District Court of Appeal, with no explanation, issued two orders that denied motions by the Florida Education Association teachers union and other plaintiffs.
Oracle of Ybor: When it comes to divorced parents’ messy finances, all a fool can do is cry into a gin at The Hub
My question is: How involved should I be?
Savage Love: Trust your girlfriend when she says she won’t fall in love after ‘don’t ask don’t tell’ flings
Oh, and it’s ‘come’ not ‘cum’, OK?
Tampa and Miami duo finally makes good on a decade of collaboration with debut single ‘Catapult’
House of I singer-guitarist Daniel Caballero has a new project in mind.
Former WUSF journalist Robin Sussingham revives Edible Tampa Bay magazine
The magazine is scheduled to launch in March 2021.
On new solo single, Samurai Shotgun’s Tyler Mulder takes a deep breath and finds ‘P.E.A.C.E’
Though separated across three states, Samurai Shotgun’s heart remains in Tampa Bay.
From Los Angeles to Wisconsin to Tampa Bay, filmmaker Ryann Liebl travels the country to make people laugh
Liebl has been living in Tampa Bay for about five months shooting her next feature, the based-on-a-true-story ‘Sunshine Detour.’
Florida gun background checks reach record highs amid pandemic, social unrest
In Florida, the FBI conducted more than 1.5 million background checks for gun sales in 2020.
St. Pete Police capture large ball python with a garbage can at Dell Holmes Park
“Snake in the Grass? No problem!”
TikToker fired over viral paint-mixing videos lands a new job in Central Florida
Piloseno’s main passion was mixing paints in an actual store, which he’ll be doing as a sales associate for Florida Paints.
Florida tourism industry expects a boost in 2021, but foreign travel will lag for years, says experts
Overseas travelers could reach 6.8 million in the 2023 fiscal year, reach 9 million the next year, but not reach 10 million until the 2028 fiscal year.
‘Hosts’ is surprisingly brutal, and among the best new horror films you can stream right now
Don’t overlook ‘Rot’, ‘Bill and Ted Face the Music’ or ‘The Giant’, but avoid ‘The Retreat’ and ‘Incision.’
With Kriseman out and City Council seats up for grabs, St. Pete’s 2021 elections are already underway
Richie Floyd, a political newcomer, has hit the ground running in efforts to mobilize volunteers for his campaign.






