Florida Springs Summit invites advocates of all levels to come together in Gulfport
UPDATE: This event was rescheduled to Saturday, Feb. 8 due to the hurricanes.
Tapping into Tampa artist David Sibbitt’s long, redemptive journey back to painting
Don’t expect cuddly language about it from him.
Ahead of Tampa concert, The Used’s Jepha reveals the best gig he ever saw
The band plays Hard Rock Event Center on Wednesday.
Ex-Rainbow singer Graham Bonnet postpones Largo show due to hurricane
Bad girl, Helene.
It’s finally time to see The Violent Femmes play Tampa Bay again
UPDATE: This show has been rescheduled for Monday, March 1.
The Buena Vista Orchestra, featuring Jesús ‘Aguaje’ Ramos, is in St. Pete on Monday
UPDATE: This show was rescheduled for Nov. 8.
Experimental pop star Dorian Electra ends tour in Tampa this weekend
It’s their Tampa Bay debut, too.
Sibling pop duo Lawrence reschedules St. Pete show for Monday
It was supposed to happen Friday, Sept. 27.
Tampa Bay’s top three OnlyFans creators, according to our readers
Best OnlyFans is a new category in a constantly-evolving Best of the Bay contest.
Tampa hardcore band Dead Mirrors gets angry on new EP, ‘This Place Ruins Lives’
There’s a release show on Friday.
Helene is now a Category 1 hurricane, expected to intensify as it nears Florida
Officials expect Hurricane Helene to become significantly wider, and reach a Category 3 storm or higher.
Federal court hears arguments on Florida law restricting pronoun use by teachers
The lawsuit alleges the law violates teachers’ First Amendment rights and runs afoul of a federal civil-rights law.
As Helene approaches, Florida braces for ‘potentially very dangerous storm’
“The Big Bend and Panhandle should be especially prepared for a direct impact,” DeSantis said.
Helene expected to become major hurricane before Florida landfall
Officials are warning that Tampa Bay residents should make final preparations now.
Welcome to Clearwater’s TheatreFor, where co-founders hope to offer theater for everyone
It’s up and running at 1863 N Highland Ave.
Florida’s minimum wage will increase to $13 an hour next week
The minimum wage for tipped employees will go to $9.98 an hour Monday.
Tropical Storm Helene forms in Caribbean, while much of Florida remains in path
A storm surge watch and a hurricane watch are also in effect for the entire Tampa Bay region.
Where to find free sandbags around Tampa Bay
Here’s where to find free sandbag locations around the Pinellas and Hillsborough counties.
Florida braces for storm expected to make landfall as ‘major hurricane,’ says forecasters
The storm’s first rain bands are forecast to arrive in the Tampa Bay late Wednesday.
Feds looking to expand ‘critical habitat’ areas for Florida manatees
The federal government classifies manatees as a “threatened” species, and the sea cows drew widespread attention in 2021 when a record 1,100 died.
Florida Gov. DeSantis declares state of emergency for Tampa Bay counties, as Hurricane Helene looms
“It’s going to be a hurricane, at least a Cat 1, possibly a Cat 2. Will it be stronger than that? That remains to be seen.”
Goody Goody will close this month in South Tampa
You’ll still be able to get the Goody stuff at Tampa International Airport and Columbia Cafe.
Ybor City’s iconic Mema’s Alaskan Tacos will reopen this fall
The new location is just a block from where the legendary spot closed in 2011.
Cornell West won’t appear on Florida’s presidential ballot
There are nine candidates running for president on the Florida ballot.
Judge wants Florida doctor to face $10K fine for performing abortions
Leon County Circuit Judge Angela Dempsey’s ruling that upheld the law came after a legal battle that started in 2015.
PAC aiming to legalize recreational pot in Florida raises over $100 million
Smart & Safe Florida committee raised $6,001,782 between Sept. 7 through Sept. 13.
Busch Gardens Tampa Bay needs help naming newborn southern white rhino
The poll is now open and will close on Sept. 28.
Tropical disturbance in Gulf has 90 percent chance of development this week, says forecasters
“Now is a great time to review your hurricane plans and check your hurricane supplies.”
Don’t fire the cannons, check the sewers
The Bucs laid an absolute fat dump of a game.
Federal judge refuses to toss lawsuit alleging Florida failed to prevent sewage dumps that led to manatee deaths
Florida had a record 1,100 manatee deaths in 2021, with the largest number, 358, in Brevard County, the focus of the lawsuit.
Michelin-starred chef heads to St. Pete, Tampa gets ‘Seinfeld’ bagels, and more local restaurant news
Plus, Hawkers files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, 4 Rivers opens on Sundays, and more.
‘Dangerous and xenophobic’: Florida’s Haitian lawmakers denounce false pet-eating allegations from Trump campaign
“When you start talking about low IQs and genetic inferiority, what you’re really doing is blowing the whistle to call out white supremacy organizations to become active and engage.”
Mysterious soul-folk crooner Ray LaMontagne returns to St. Pete
Due to Hurricane Helene, this show has been rescheduled for Sunday, Sept 29.
New York rock band Quarters of Change brings ‘Portraits’ to Ybor City
The Hails and Rohna open the show.
Collective Soul is back in Tampa, this time to open for Hootie and the Blowfish
The band supports in latest album, ‘Here To Eternity.’
Q&A: Before Clearwater concert, Squeeze’s Glenn Tilbrook talks setlist dilemmas, favorite pop songs and more
The band plays with Boy George on Friday.
Expect the Bucs to earn a solid win over Denver this weekend
Not many people thought Tampa Bay could start the season 3-0.
‘There’s a lot of money that’s at stake here’: DeSantis defends targeting marijuana petition workers
“People make money off the petition process. There’s an incentive to commit fraud. The Legislature tried to address it, but I don’t think that they’ve addressed it adequately.”
Iconic ‘Seinfeld’ NYC bagel shop, H&H, is coming to Tampa
The Tampa location plans to open before the end of the year.
Popular Florida chain Hawkers Asian Street Food files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy
Hawkers has expanded to 15 locations in seven states with more locations planned.
State approves $200 million plan for New College of Florida, despite concerns in spending
Corcoran told the Board of Governors he was given the responsibility of rapidly turning around New College, and “that’s what we’re doing.”
