Pinellas County law enforcement monitoring a public protest outside a U.S. Customs and Border Protection recruitment event in St. Petersburg, Florida.

Pinellas police chiefs signed ICE agreements following sheriff’s ‘removal’ warning, records show

PCSO’s Bob Gualtieri told all Pinellas police chiefs, ‘the consequences for not doing so include removal from office by the Governor, including his power to remove police chiefs.’

by Valerie Smith February 17, 2026February 17, 2026

spectator stands at the Derby Lane dog track

Food & Drink

Pinellas Farmers and Flea Market moves to St. Pete dog track

The Asian food paradise formerly in Largo now takes over the old Derby Lane every weekend.

by Laura Troyer February 17, 2026February 18, 2026

A medium shot of two people posing closely together in front of a glass-walled building. The person on the left is wearing a blue and white checkered button-down shirt, and the person on the right is wearing a white top and holding a grey folder. Both are smiling warmly at the camera.

News & Views

Tampa City Councilwoman Naya Young files for re-election

The 33-year-old became the youngest woman elected to council in last fall’s special election.

by Ray Roa February 17, 2026February 20, 2026

Arts & Entertainment

Tampa Bay Bucs unveil giant 3D chalk mural for Black History Month

Laura Thomas’ latest work won’t be there forever.

By Avery Anderson/Adam Bounds and Tampa Bay Arts PassportFebruary 16, 2026February 16, 2026

A person with tattoos on their arm plays an acoustic guitar and sings into a microphone during a live performance in a dimly lit venue with colorful wall art.

Music

Photos: Michelle Shirelle and Jason Paul play St. Pete’s Potion Portal

Earthgirl and Vic Alvarez played support.

by Ray Roa and Ryan Metcalf February 16, 2026February 16, 2026

A close-up illustration of "The World" tarot card. A central figure with long blonde hair is depicted partially draped in a purple sash, holding two white wands while floating within a large oval wreath made of green leaves. The background is a solid light green, and white clouds are visible in the upper corners. The image has a classic, textured printing aesthetic with visible Ben-Day dots.

News & Views

Oracle Of Ybor: I’m about to start a family with a longtime partner, but I keep thinking about my exes

I don’t think I still want them…but I do think I still want them to want ME.

by Caroline DeBruhl February 13, 2026February 13, 2026

Music

Dead & Co.’s Oteil Burbridge is coming to play Dunedin Brewery’s Spring Beer Jam

The no-cover, four-day, festival weekend kicks off March 26.

by Ray Roa February 13, 2026February 16, 2026

A low-angle shot of a man (actor Lee Byung-hun) wearing a grey suit jacket. He holds a large, white-and-blue ceramic pot containing a pepper plant directly above his head. Water drips from the bottom of the pot. In the background, a white apartment building with Korean text is visible against a cloudy blue sky

Arts & Entertainment

‘No Other Choice’ tops list of Tampa Bay’s best things to do February 12-18

by Selene San Felice February 11, 2026February 11, 2026

A couple posing playfully with axes inside a Valentine's Day photo frame decorated with red and pink hearts.

Arts & Entertainment

Tampa Bay’s best Valentine’s events to celebrate your sweetheart (or self)

There’s axe throwing, shuffleboard, dancing and so much more.

by Selene San Felice February 11, 2026February 11, 2026

Two women pose together smiling; one wears a black leather jacket and a black NY baseball cap, while the other wears a red dress.

Arts & Entertainment

Tampa Bay sapphics share LGBTQ+ dating advice

Good luck, babe.

by Selene San Felice February 11, 2026February 11, 2026

A woman wearing glasses smiles while holding hands and dancing with another woman, other woman can be seen dancing in the background in front of a stage

News & Views

Charting Tampa Bay’s sapphic dating scene

We did the math, now go find your sweetheart.

by Selene San Felice February 11, 2026February 11, 2026

Two women perform on a stage with a brick wall background. On the left, a guitarist in a shiny gold animal-print top plays an electric guitar. On the right, a bassist wears red heart-shaped sunglasses and a checkered jumpsuit while playing a red bass guitar. Behind them is a drum kit and a banner with the text 'Ladies Rock.'

Music

Ladies Rock premiers new grrl bands in St. Pete this weekend

CL’s managing editor will be a rockstar, for one night at least.

by Selene San Felice February 10, 2026February 10, 2026

Ballet dancers perform on stage in front of a backdrop depicting stone arches and a garden scene. A group of dancers in pastel costumes gather around a box at center stage, while another dancer in a blue dress balances on pointe with one leg extended gracefully to the side. A table decorated with flowers and a cake is set in the background, creating a festive atmosphere.

Arts & Entertainment

Tampa City Ballet opens studio for behind-the-scenes show this week

The series will continue monthly in rotating locations around Tampa Bay.

by Laura Troyer February 10, 2026February 10, 2026

The interior of a cafe designed with a unique 2D comic book style, featuring black-and-white line art on the walls and bright green furniture.

Food & Drink

Dads’ Kitchen and Co. taking over 2D Cafe spot in St. Pete

This isn’t your mama’s comfort food. It’s your two dads’.

by Laura Troyer February 10, 2026February 10, 2026

News & Views

Wharton High students walk out to protest ICE [Photos]

Florida schools are under pressure from state leaders to stop student protests.

by Dave Decker and Selene San Felice February 10, 2026February 10, 2026

Three smiling staff members wearing matching 'Pete's Bagels' t-shirts standing together in front of the menu board.

Food & Drink

Pete’s Bagels opens in Tarpon springs

The Dolphin Gift Shop now has sponges with a side of schmear.

by Laura Troyer February 10, 2026February 10, 2026

Food & Drink

Tampa Bay’s first Whataburger opens this week in Largo

Two more Tampa Bay spots are planned for this Spring.

by Laura Troyer February 10, 2026February 10, 2026

A wide landscape view of a busy shipping terminal waterway under a pale blue, late-afternoon sky. Several massive white container cranes line both sides of the deep blue water, with a large cargo ship filled with colorful shipping containers docked on the right. In the distance, the shoreline features industrial buildings and rolling hills, while the foreground shows the gentle wake of a vessel on the water's surface.

News & Views

The company proposing a new cruise port in Tampa Bay has a history of violating environmental laws

SSA Marine says it will conserve Rattlesnake Key—but it’s also been dinged by environmental protection agencies and been in lawsuits against waterkeeper organizations.

by Kailey Aiken February 9, 2026February 16, 2026