

St. Pete’s Noble Crust will temporarily close after employee tests positive for COVID-19
The restaurant says it will use the closure to have the location professionally sanitized and deep cleaned.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis denies COVID-19 resurgence, but data says otherwise
Wednesday’s update cuts a hole in the Governor’s defense.
Florida’s highway welcome centers will once again offer free orange juice
The freebie went dry last July, eliminated as the department made $4.1 million in cuts to promotional funding.
St. Petersburg will require employees at all businesses to wear face masks
‘Consider this your warning,’ Kriseman said to local businesses.
City of St. Petersburg cancels 2020 Fourth of July fireworks display
It’s going to be quieter July 4th in Tampa Bay.
Face masks are now required on all Pinellas County buses
Pinellas County is the only county in Tampa Bay requiring face masks on public busses.
Hawkers in St. Pete will temporarily close due to recent spike in COVID-19 cases
It is unknown if any of Hawker’s employees tested positive for COVID-19.
Two employees at Tampa Bay Brewing Co. test positive for COVID-19
The company did not say it would be closing any locations.
MTV fires ‘Siesta Key’ star Alex Kompothecras over alleged racist social media posts
Kompothecras’ absence is notable since his dad literally financed and created the show pilot back in 2016.
Florida Gov. DeSantis vows to slash state budget, but teacher pay hikes are safe
“There’s going to be a lot more vetoes, there’ll be a lot of red,” DeSantis told reporters during a late afternoon news conference.
As COVID-19 cases soar, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis vows to keep state open
“We are not shutting down. We are going to go forward.,” DeSantis said during a late afternoon news conference.
Mayor Jane Castor officially cancels Tampa’s Fourth of July fireworks
Blame coronavirus.
Three bars close near St. Pete’s Jannus Live due to recent coronavirus case
Last October, The Pelican Pub closed after patrons complained of a mysterious rash from a bench.
Despite Florida’s recent surge in COVID-19 cases, Jacksonville mayor is optimistic about upcoming GOP convention
“If things change, if this virus takes an unexpected turn, we’ll adapt accordingly at the time.
A watered-down version of E-Verify now awaits Florida Gov. DeSantis’ signature
DeSantis campaigned on a promise to sign E-Verify legislation into law, so he’s expected to sign the bill.
Disney is reportedly creating a new committee on minority representation in theme parks and resorts
The problems for Disney, though, aren’t limited to a single ride.
Revolution Ice Cream Co.’s South Tampa location is officially open
It has arcade games, so ‘Pac-Man’ and chill, anyone?
WWE suspends tapings in Orlando after wrestler tests positive for COVID-19
Alarmingly, this news broke right around the same time that WWE issued an edict banning face masks at tapings for wrestlers and production staff.
Kenny Chesney, Michael Franti and others announce new Tampa concert dates
There’s also a Kenny Chesney tribute band coming to Jannus.
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Federal judge slaps down renewed challenge to Florida’s greyhound racing ban
Walker issued a 55-page ruling in April that dismissed the earlier version of the lawsuit but allowed the plaintiffs to amend and refile it.
The court’s landmark ruling on LGBTQ protections is a reminder that Florida needs to do more, says advocates
The LGBTQ community and advocates rallied around Monday’s decision as an instrument to galvanize support for broader protections.
As Florida Gov. DeSantis appeals, federal judge won’t delay ruling on ex-felon voting
U.S. District Judge Robert Hinkle turned down a request by Gov. Ron DeSantis’ lawyers for a stay.
Publix refuses to let employees wear Black Lives Matter face masks
Some associates have been asked to remove or reverse masks reading “Black Lives Matter.”
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As Florida elections take shape, some lawmakers win without opponents
Democratic Sen. Darryl Rouson, D-St. Petersburg, faces independent Christina Paylan of St. Pete Beach.
DeSantis signs bill allowing Florida college athletes to get paid
The proposal is meant to allow “great athletes” to capitalize on their fame, the governor said.
Tampa Improv reopens next week with comedians John Heffron and Lavell Crawford
You will not enter if your temperature is 100 degrees or higher.
Tampa Bay activists and businesses team up for weekend fundraiser benefiting St. Pete’s protester bail fund
The businesses are offering discounts and other deals in exchange for donations.
A pro-police ‘Back the Blue’ rally is happening in Tampa this weekend
“They’re attacking men who had nothing to do with his death or police brutality.”
Greg Billings and friends lean on covers for sold-out show at Clearwater’s Ruth Eckerd Hall
He’s got five gigs total at the venue.
Florida TaxWatch says more than $136 million in projects need to be cut from state budget
Our turkey list is just very specific and very limited. They know it and we know it.”
Florida eases rules on Bright Futures scholarship program
Among other things, the order extends the deadline to earn qualifying standardized test scores.
Jacksonville will host the Republican National Convention on the 60th anniversary of ‘Axe Handle Saturday’
On August 27, 1960, Ku Klux Klan members chased down Black people in Jacksonville and beat them to submission with bats and axe handles.
Tampa Bay artists Pamela Bulu, Megan Freeman organize to send money to Black Lives Matter
Because we can all try to do more.
Florida police union wants to hide identities of officers accused of crimes, citing ‘Marsy’s Law’
“This is something that the courts have to resolve and the Legislature may have to resolve if it can,” said Gualtieri,
Kraftwerk’s 3-D Orlando concert is officially canceled
Musique, stopped.
Harry Styles and Jenny Lewis reschedule Tampa show at Amalie for October 2021
A sign of the times, indeed.
Australian soft-rock giant Air Supply announces January concert in Clearwater
Get ‘Lost In Love’ at Ruth Eckerd Hall.
Florida just witnessed its biggest spike in new COVID-19 cases
The record spike comes as much of Florida now enters Phase II of reopening, which includes bars, movie theaters, and concert venues.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis announces plan to reopen schools this fall at ‘full capacity’
Included in the plan is $55 million in relief for childcare providers who stayed open during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Disney pulls ads from Tucker Carlson’s show after racist segment
Disney pulled all advertising from the program on Wednesday.
This moment demands even more action from Tampa Bay’s new crop of Black Lives Matter sympathizers
You’ve done a lot, now get ready for the long haul.
St. Petersburg protesters say they’ll march ‘every goddamn day’ if they have to
‘Montgomery’s bus boycott lasted 381 days.’
Tampa rapper BC returns with ‘Time Pieces 3,’ an eerily timely concept album
‘Maybe he really is a time traveler from the future.’
Our democracy is upheld by norms more fragile than we’d like to think
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Citing racist roots, fans are calling for Disney to re-theme Splash Mountain
Disney has already decided not to include “Song of the South” in its Disney+ streaming library.
City of Tampa reopens playgrounds and more recreational courts, shelters and pools
Social distancing guidelines still apply.
Op-Ed: George Floyd isn’t an an isolated anomaly, it’s just the most recent example of America’s institutionalized racism
How can we move beyond the galvanizing racism and hatred that is so ubiquitous in American society?
DeSantis makes ‘very, very unusual’ request to appeal Florida’s ex-felon voting rights decision
Hinkle’s decision “rests on error built upon error,” the state’s lawyers argued.
Two months later, Florida’s cash-strapped rural counties will finally receive federal COVID-19 relief funds
“I’m proud that today, we are able to provide funding back to these counties, so that they can really begin their recovery from this virus.”
New documentary from ‘New York Times’ explores life in The Villages
This is a movie about relationships, about maintaining existing relationships and how to find and start new ones,” says Oppenheim
Savage Love: Is there a safe way to be slutty now?
I haven’t had sex in 12 weeks.
Tampa’s police community review board is a sham, and it was built to fail
For one, the CRB can only review closed internal affairs files given to it by the police.
St. Pete Pride is canceled, but the art show goes on at Mize Gallery
‘Don’t Ask. Don’t tell opens June 19.’
The Gronk is replacing all football equipment lost during last month’s fire at Tampa’s Blake High School
“To the Blake High School Yellow Jackets, you’re getting a brand new storage unit.”
Live concerts are returning to Tampa Bay venues, and Crowbar and Ruth Eckerd Hall are leading the charge
National acts won’t come back until at least the fall.
Proper House founder Ty Rodriguez shares a strong bond with CL, urges you to support Press Club
‘There are few tangible gifts like news and information printed on paper.’
Ybor’s James Joyce Irish Pub is boarded up after owner allegedly threatened protesters with paintball gun
It’s not the first time the bar has come under fire.
Tampa Bay Aldis are selling a mask that could certainly help protect your face in various situations
This $14.99 full face snorkel is the weekly special at everybody’s favorite bag-it-yourself grocery store.
St. Pete tattoo shop offers to cover up your racist tattoo for free
Sorry, but your ex-wife’s name probably isn’t considered racist.
Counter-protester with swastika tattoo Tased at Hernando County peace walk
Friday’s peace walk in Brooksville displayed the city’s blemished history.
Tampa Police release street and body cam videos showing arrest of 17-year-old ‘umbrella girl’ protester
So far, no comment on police video of a separate arrest where a protest organizer was reportedly “violently body slammed.”






