

The Struts kick off US tour this summer with rescheduled St. Petersburg concert
The glam band hasn’t been in Tampa since a 2018 appearance at Orpheum.
Punk favorite The Front Bottoms book fall concert at The Ritz in Ybor City
‘Voodoo Magic’ is headed to Tampa in September.
Naked Farmer will open at Water Street Tampa this fall
You can already get ‘nude food’ in St. Pete and down the street at Sparkman Wharf.
Alt-rock youngsters The Backseat Lovers book Tampa concert at Crowbar this fall
This will be the boys’ first ever show in Tampa.
Athens rock legend Five Eight books summer concert in Tampa
Pohgoh opens and it’s both bands’ first local shows since 2019.
Yes icon Rick Wakeman returns to Clearwater’s Capitol Theatre this fall
The rock god was one of the last Hall Of Fame-level performers in Tampa Bay before COVID-19.
Erasure’s 2022 North American tour kicks off in Florida with date at St. Pete’s Mahaffey Theater
Other Sunshine State stops on the run include Orlando and Miami Beach.
Hard rock favorite Thrice books fall concert at Jannus Live in St. Petersburg
Touche Amore and Self Defense Family are on the bill, too.
Rick Scott blames ‘defund the police agenda’ for rising crime rates
Scott is messaging ahead of Biden’s crime speech.
Florida prisons are trying to get rid of physical mail for inmates
“And by taking away this tactile connection to the outside world, that is creating more of a hardship for returning citizens.”
Angels & Airwaves will bring its Lifeforms tour to St. Pete’s Jannus Live this fall
California quartet Bad Suns opens the show.
Rock the Park brings rock, rap and singer-songwriters to free Thursday concert in downtown Tampa
The July 1 event is pet and family-friendly.
Teenage Bottlerocket brings new ‘Ghost Story’ single to Tampa for controversial ‘vax-tax’ concert
After backlash, the show moved from St. Pete’s VFW Post 39 to Skatepark of Tampa.
John Nowicki’s deranged rock outfit Holy Terror returns to Ybor City to support Tattered Saints
Songwriter Kristopher James rounds out the bill at Crowbar.
St. Pete’s Mahaffey Theater hosts two-night Pride party and concert this weekend
Black Honkeys are joined by Shevonne & the Force and the Torpedoes.
Carrollwood Cultural Center’s ‘Jazz with Jim’ series resumes in-person concerts on Friday
Jim Burge & co. are exploring themes from movies and TV this time around.
Ronnie Dee and the Superstars play free funky soul concert at St. Pete’s Floridian Social Club
The band is onstage Friday.
Tampa Heights ‘Bloom’ block party concert and art show returns to Franklin Street on Friday
Electro-pop duo Fantastical Tigers leads the packed bill.
Ella’s hosts free songwriter concert in Seminole Heights on Friday
Two of Tampa’s finest, Shae Krispinsky and John Nowicki, are on the bill.
97X Next Big Thing alum Infinite Eights plays Friday concert at Tampa’s Hooch and Hive
The indie trio is supported by Inverness’ Trevor Griffin & the Occasionals.
Florida Republicans really want that new Census data
The Census Bureau released some data in April, but the redistricting data isn’t expected until the end of September.
Florida Gov. DeSantis signs anti-indoctrination bill, which aims at making students more patriotic
The Department of Education also will be directed to create a video library dubbed “Portraits In Patriotism.”
Creative Loafing parent company buys Louisville’s LEO Weekly
The 30-year-old alt-weekly was founded in 1990.
Florida urges judge to reject tech industry arguments that ‘Big Tech’ law is unconstitutional
The industry groups NetChoice and the Computer & Communications Industry Association filed a lawsuit May 27.
Charlie Crist rips DeSantis for refusing to reject conspiracy theory that election was stolen from Trump
The Congressman has called for a bipartisan commission investigating Florida ties to the Capitol riots.
All guinea pigs, bunnies and other small pets are free this week at SPCA Tampa Bay
We’re talking small pets, like birds, rabbits, guinea pigs, rats, and anything that could comfortably nap in a cozy hoodie pocket.
Disney World shares details of upcoming 50th anniversary celebration, including new fireworks and kites
Disney also shared that iconic characters will be celebrated with 50 gold statues across all four parks.
Pitbull and Iggy Azalea are playing Tampa this fall
Mr. 305 in the 813.
Texas backs Florida’s immigration fight, which was already rejected last month
A federal district judge last month rejected the arguments, leading Moody to take the case to the Atlanta-based appeals court.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’ net worth grew nearly 20 percent last year
When he ran for office in 2018, DeSantis posted a net worth of $283,605.
Florida is the second least patriotic state in U.S., says report
Wallethub says Floridians don’t volunteer enough.
Tampa Theatre will screen Anthony Bourdain film ‘Roadrunner’ next month
The renowned chef and author died unexpectedly in June 2018.
Judge blocks CDC restrictions on Florida cruise ships
The 124-page ruling by U.S. District Judge Steven Merryday was a major victory for Gov. Ron DeSantis and Attorney General Ashley Moody.
‘Another political stunt’: Critics rip DeSantis for sending Florida cops to Southern border
“We’re dealing w/a broken unemployment system and affordable housing crisis that you could be fixing!”
Tampa Bay’s first Red Ribbon Filipino bakery is coming to Pinellas Park
And it’s right next to Jollibee.
Lawyers for DeSantis and Tampa’s Ashley Moody file motions to dismiss Dream Defenders, NAACP lawsuits over protest law
The groups filed the lawsuit last month, contending that the HB 1 will have a “chilling” effect on protected speech.
Fried on DeSantis’ move to deploy Florida cops to Texas border: ‘This Governor likes to create chaos’
‘We need to make sure we are prioritizing the people of the state of Florida first.’
USF dean and professor doesn’t ‘think that the red tide was originated as a consequence of Piney Point’
Tom Frazer said so during a discussion hosted by Gov. Ron DeSantis.
Florida gun rights group lauds latest appeals court decision as ‘massive win for gun owners’
As of May 31, Florida had about 2.394 million concealed-weapons license holders.
Nikki Fried slams Tampa’s Ashley Moody over failed Obamacare challenge
The high court, in a 7-2 decision, contended that a collection of states, including Florida, lacked standing to challenge the law.
Exploring the history behind Tampa’s Oceanic market
Oceanic got its name from from its original purpose helping sailors docked at Port of Tampa.
In new book ‘Subset Asylum,’ Tampa songwriter Marc Ganancias switches gears, pries open the human experience
‘His gift for creating vivid, enrapturing vignettes of emotion goes beyond the confines of writing a punk rock song.’
11 live music events and concerts happening in Tampa Bay this weekend
With Juneteenth shows on June 19, too.
Drake collaborator Yung Bleu headlines Father’s Day concert at Hillsborough County Fairgrounds
That Girl Lay Lay opens the kid-friendly gig.
Piss Test headlines no cover Saturday punk concert at Pinellas Park wedding venue
There’s a free beer social hour, too.
‘Pop It’ rapper Bankroll Freddie plays Tampa’s Whiskey North this weekend
The suburbs drip like that sometimes.
Shuffle and Tampa Park Plaza host separate Juneteenth concerts on Saturday
The venues are 1.5 miles away.
Little Sheba & the Shamans play free rock and R&B concert in Seminole Heights on Friday
Lindy Hop over to Ella’s Americana Folk Art Cafe.
Tampa rapper Pusha Preme releases new album with Friday party at Hooch and Hive
He recently hit no. 1 on iTunes’ Top 40 U.S. Hip-Hop Albums chart.
Straz Center celebrates Pride with Tampa Riverwalk concert on Friday
Jeremy Gloff, Guianna and others are on the bill.
Eight weekend events to help you recognize and celebrate Juneteenth in Tampa Bay
Juneteenth is this Saturday, June 19.
Tampa is one of eight stops on Eric Clapton’s US tour
Slowhand plays Amalie Arena this fall.
St. Pete State Rep. Michele Rayner announces bid for US congress
Rayner joined a field that also includes state Rep. Ben Diamond in what is now Congressional District 13 in Pinellas.
AAA says that in Florida, gas is more expensive than it’s been since 2014
A 12-cent increase attributed to the globally rising demand for crude oil has put Florida’s gas price average at $2.97 per gallon.
Four events and galleries to check out during St. Pete Pride’s arts and music week
From the Emerald to Mize Gallery, Gulfport and even a gay mural scavenger hunt.
Oracle of Ybor: Sometimes we must kill a precious thing in order to make room for the unknown
Also, here’s why the cards can’t tell you if that relationship will be good for you.
Florida’s board of education approves college athlete pay rules
“The only requirement for that contract is it doesn’t conflict with anything that is part of the team contract where they’re playing sports.”
Kathleen McGrory and Neil Bedi earn the Tampa Bay Times its first Pulitzer since 2016
It’s the 13th such honor for the local paper of record.
Savage Love: You should probably disclose your herpes before joining that 50-person pandemic-era orgy
Also, stop telling your girlfriend about your latest Reluctant Monogamists Anonymous meeting, dude.
‘Benny Loves You,’ but he also might kill you if you don’t watch these best new movies available to stream at home
From killer toys to killer sex, this week’s newest releases offer a mixed bag with some hidden gems to discover.
Luxury magazine duPont Registry Tampa Bay ends print edition
The shift to a digital-only model is effective July 1.
The Tampa Bay Rays will give you free tickets if you get vaccinated
No appointments are required.
Florida Rep. Val Demings officially enters race to take on Marco Rubio
“Unlike some in Washington, I never tire in standing up for what I believe is right because no one is above the law.”






