Lakeland Square Mall will host a free headshot event to help unemployed people ‘get back to work’

While the event is open to anyone who is unemployed, participants are asked to visit HeadshotBooker.com to schedule a time to be photographed.

by Chloe Greenberg July 17, 2020July 21, 2025

News & Views

Tampa Bay renters earning minimum wage need to work 92 hours a week to afford a basic apartment, says study

A recent report by the National Low Income Housing Coalition shows Tampa Bay area is the eighth most expensive metropolitan area in the state.

by Chloe Greenberg July 17, 2020September 20, 2024

Food & Drink

At least 10 Tampa Bay area breweries join nationwide Black is Beautiful initiative

Proceeds from sales of custom stouts benefit orgs supporting police brutality reform, equality and inclusion and legal defenses.

by Chloe Greenberg July 15, 2020July 21, 2025

Arts & Entertainment

Busch Gardens Tampa Bay brings back Summer Nights fireworks show

Busch Gardens is currently using a reservation system to manage visitors at the park.

by Chloe Greenberg July 14, 2020October 31, 2024

Food & Drink

As COVID-19 cases surge, KFC closes all company-owned dining rooms in Florida

These Florida locations will continue to offer carry-out and delivery where available.

by Chloe Greenberg July 14, 2020May 6, 2025

News & Views

Hillsborough County launches new COVID-19 data dashboard

As of today, the dashboard reports 19,828 total confirmed cases and 191 confirmed fatalities in Hillsborough County.

by Chloe Greenberg July 14, 2020September 24, 2023

News & Views

Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office fires and arrests sergeant accused of pointing gun at man’s head

“I don’t believe for a second this had anything to do with race.”

by Chloe Greenberg July 10, 2020December 14, 2023

News & Views

Pinellas County opens free countywide face mask distribution sites

A list of all free mask distribution locations is available on the county website.

by Chloe Greenberg July 10, 2020August 17, 2023

News & Views

Pinellas releases plans for reopening schools, including mandatory masks

According to the reopening plan, the classroom setting will include face-to-face instruction with many safety and health changes put in place.

by Chloe Greenberg July 10, 2020August 17, 2023

News & Views

New interactive map tracks police violence across the country and in Tampa

The numbers represent only a fraction of the use of force incidents reported in the Tampa Bay area since the beginning of the recent protests.

by Chloe Greenberg July 7, 2020May 31, 2025

News & Views

Hillsborough County is giving away free face masks at 10 local libraries this week

No appointment is needed, but the county has advised calling or texting the library upon arrival.

by Chloe Greenberg July 7, 2020July 9, 2024

Food & Drink

New soda shop restaurant ‘Pickford’s Counter’ is now open at Tampa’s revamped Pickford’s Sundries

It shares space with the relocated Urban Bungalow.

by Chloe Greenberg July 3, 2020May 30, 2025

News & Views

Rick Scott tells Fox News that Florida doesn’t need a statewide mask order, the same day state sets new record for COVID-19 cases

“You don’t have to tell me to wear a mask. You don’t have to tell me to shut things down. Give me more information.”

by Chloe Greenberg July 3, 2020August 17, 2023

News & Views

USF students will protest declining Black enrollment, again

Thursday’s protest is set to begin at 3 p.m. at USF’s Lifsey House and go on until 4:30 p.m.

by Chloe Greenberg June 30, 2020August 17, 2023

Food & Drink

Tampa’s Rooster and the Till temporarily closes after recent case of COVID-19

Rooster and the Till closed its doors March 17, three days before the state-mandated closure of restaurants, and didn’t reopen to the public until May 19.

by Chloe Greenberg June 30, 2020May 6, 2025

Arts & Entertainment

Tampa is getting a massive Black Lives Matter street mural this weekend

It’s part of Art on the Block, an initiative by Tampa Mayor Jane Castor.

by Chloe Greenberg June 26, 2020July 11, 2025

Food & Drink

New coffee shop Crislip Cafe is now open in St. Pete

The cafe also boasts a wine and local craft beer bar, alongside a cheese and charcuterie menu that will be debuted this fall.

by Chloe Greenberg June 26, 2020October 12, 2024

News & Views

Tampa just witnessed one of the biggest rental rate declines in the country

It’s still too high, though.

by Chloe Greenberg June 26, 2020September 19, 2024

News & Views

Starting today, face masks are now required in all Pinellas County businesses

Violators of the ordinance could face civil citations beginning at $100 for the first offense, $250 for a second offense and $500 for a third offense.

by Chloe Greenberg and Christopher Cann June 24, 2020August 17, 2023