

Florida Sen. Rick Scott goes after court-packing, ‘the most aggressive naked power grab of our lifetime’
New video attacks courtpacking, Chuck Schumer’s ‘posse.’
Florida lawmakers approve legal protections to keep colleges from being sued over coronavirus
The bill also would offer “buy-one-get-one-free” courses to students pursuing degrees in high-demand fields such as science, math and engineering at state universities.
Ted Nugent tested positive for COVID days after performing at ‘anti-mask’ Florida grocery store
Meanwhile, Nugent says the ‘Chinese shit’ has really set him back.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis implies Derek Chauvin is only guilty because jury feared ‘what a mob may do’
During an appearance on Fox News’ Ingraham Angle, DeSantis suggested to the host that jurors were afraid of the outcome should they not convict Chauvin.
Following Florida’s new anti-protest law, Black Lives Matter activists will march in Tampa this weekend
Meet at Cyrus Greene Park at 2:30 p.m.
Florida House Republicans reject push to increase unemployment benefits
“We gave a big tax break to businesses. The least we can do is make sure workers get a fair share…”
Florida’s anti-transgender sports bill is likely dead
The House bill would require high-school and college sports teams to be designated based on students’ “biological sex,” a disputed term that refers to the sex assigned at birth.
Florida Rep. Matt Gaetz raked in $1.8 million during first quarter of 2021
His campaign has been openly asking potential donors to send him money because of the allegations against him, contending he is something of a martyr
Fo’ Cheezy Twisted Meltz opening new location in downtown St. Pete this summer
A portion of all food sales will go towards his “No Kid 86’d” non-profit.
Manhattan Casino’s 22 South Food Hall opens in St. Pete on April 30
Meet the chefs who’re making it happen.
Florida’s ‘unnecessary’ vote-by-mail overhaul heads to House floor
The wide-ranging House proposal would address ballot drop boxes, mail-in ballot signature verification and a host of other election-related issues.
Florida lawmakers add COVID-19 ‘passport’ ban to bill limiting local governments’ emergency powers
A House staff analysis of the proposal noted that countries historically have required evidence of vaccination for international travel.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signs controversial ‘anti-protest’ bill into law
The bill “criminalizes peaceful protest,” American Civil Liberties Union of Florida executive director Micah Kubic said in a statement.
Late bloomer Paul Watson, Jr. already making an impact in the eyes of Tampa’s Toronto Raptors fans
Jr. dropped 30 on Orlando the other night.
Ron DeSantis is a steaming turd
Fortunately, this very true fact is something that’s still very legal to say.
After voting to support strike, Tampa union and Frontier agree to extend labor negotiations
According to local workers, this is exactly what they’re looking to see, materially, from the telecommunications giant.
Indie-pop trio AJR books 2022 concert at Tampa’s MidFlorida Credit Union Amphitheatre
Another new show at the old Gary, which shut down last spring.
Florida lawmakers want to stop helping Bright Futures students pay for textbooks
House Higher Education Appropriations Chairman Rene Plasencia, R-Orlando, told reporters the stipend was “subsidizing textbook companies.”
Florida beachgoers witnessed a WWII plane crash into the ocean last weekend
The Avenger is a plane first manufactured to fight in World War 2. The torpedo bomber was taking part in a parade of wartime aircraft when an issue forced it down.
Florida may shorten prison guards’ daily work hours
The expansion of the shift-hour reductions approved by the Senate on Saturday would result in about two-thirds of prison employees working 8.5-hour shifts.
Side Piece is closing in Dunedin and making way for a second Q Southern BBQ concept
The Restorative offshoot concept’s last service is on April 25.
Tampa’s Brisket Shoppe opens second location, complete with its own BBQ restaurant
Find it in Palma Ceia West where Holy Hog used to be.
Florida House advances bipartisan bill that would make it harder for bad cops to be rehired at other agencies
“The goal of this part of the bill is to ensure that an officer that is fired for cause isn’t going to another agency,” bill sponsor Cord Byrd, R-Neptune Beach, said.
Seminole Heights’ Jug & Bottle is asking Tampa City Council to let its customers drink on site
You can chime in on Thursday, April 22.
Jon Schaffer, of Tampa metal band Iced Earth, pleads guilty in wake of insurrection attempt
On brand for the guy who wrote a Civil War concept album.
Straz Center’s Broadway Series is back and bringing ‘Cats,’ ‘Frozen’ and more to downtown Tampa
It kicks off in October.
The Immersive Van Gogh exhibit is coming to Orlando this fall
Sorry, no stops in Tampa Bay.
‘It’s fine’: DeSantis pushes back against raising Florida unemployment benefits, which are among lowest in U.S.
“Increased benefits?” DeSantis said. “Well, no…”
‘This is a mail piece for a re-election’: Despite critics, Florida Senate passes controversial protest bill
The Senate devoted nearly three hours Thursday to an emotionally charged debate on the measure (HB 1).
Even after his death, judge rules against victim of Jeffrey Epstein
“To be clear, the question before us is not whether Jeffrey Epstein was a bad man. By all accounts, he was,” said Judge Kevin Newsom.
Crowbar’s Beer Garden Sessions kicks back up with Jeff Brawer on Wednesday
There’s a great bill onstage this Saturday, too.
New Orleans jazz and funk favorite Dirty Dozen Brass Band plays intimate Clearwater concert this weekend
It’s in the Tiedemann and Cotton Cabaret at Ruth Eckerd Hall.
Drummer Gumbi Ortiz and New Groove City play free Saturday concert on Tampa Riverwalk
The gig is part of a jazz series, but Ortiz can’t be constrained to one genre.
L.A. glam rocker Johnny Jetson plays Tampa’s Brass Mug on Friday
Sick Hot opens the show.
Push to raise Florida unemployment benefits to $375 advances in Senate
Currently, benefits range from $32 to $275 a week, among the lowest amounts in the nation.
Workers to protest anti-union legislation in front of Jackie Toledo’s Tampa office
The group is headed to the location on Friday.
Maniacs keep jumping this drawbridge in Central Florida
An SUV drove through the bridge’s traffic arms on Monday to go full Dukes of Hazard on the Main Street Bridge in Daytona Beach.
‘We are literally going to wipe millions of people off the rolls’: Proposed Florida voting law sparks heated debate
Senate sponsor Dennis Baxley, R-Ocala, argued the changes are needed to protect against vote-by-mail fraud.
Seminole Heights’ Red Star Rock Bar expands with new restaurant and venue at Brandon Harley-Davidson
Damon Fowler’s been hosting a Thursday residency.
‘That’s not what democracy looks like’: Despite critics, Florida Senate ready to vote on controversial protest bill
The Senate set the measure up for a final vote as a coalition of civil-rights organizations condemned it.
Old wounds and big promises weigh on proposals for redevelopment of St. Pete’s Tropicana Field
City Wilds asks, ‘Which one best serves the city’s most pressing needs?’
Savage Love: I’m mad about a toxic ex-boyfriend who’s now dating a man, how do I confront him about the pain he caused?
Also, how do I ask my ex if I’m the father of her child?
WMNF fires station founder Rob Lorei again, but he says he won’t fight to get his job back
The community radio station’s news director was let go Friday.
Tampa Bay woman finds hissing baby gator in kitchen
“Bye, Bro! Thanks for hanging out,” shouts Powers.
Songs from Bernstein’s ‘New York’ make for a memorable evening at St. Pete freeFall Theatre
But everything about Lenny was larger than life and this brisk hour conjures up a human instead of a giant.
Google’s homepage features Tampa Bay ‘Blacktronika’ artist Elizabeth A. Baker
The feature was curated by King Britt who played St. Pete’s Paper Crane back in 2019.
Florida Sen. Rick Scott just made up an award to give Donald Trump
The award will be given to Republicans who ‘worked tirelessly to create good jobs,’ and who try to ‘stop the Democrats’ socialist agenda.’
St. Pete Pride will skip parade in 2021, schedules in-person events through June instead
To help fight the spread of coronavirus, tickets to the events go on sale May 1.
Unionized Tampa Frontier workers could vote to authorize a strike by April 16
The local IBEW is negotiating over the elimination of retiree healthcare and the diminishment of workers’ 401k.
Tampa Electric customers could see a rate increase of 19 percent
Under the proposal, Tampa Electric would receive a $295 million increase in base rates in January 2022, followed by increases of $102 million in 2023 and $25.6 million in 2024.
Despite potential, ‘Voyagers’ lands as a lackluster sci-fi sex romp lost in space
Tye Sheridan and Lily-Rose Depp fire blanks into the void
Tom G collaborator Lil Duval plays six sold-out comedy shows in Ybor City next weekend
But the club is offering refunds to anyone who isn’t feeling good, so maybe some tickets will open up.
New York Times highlights Ybor City’s Crowbar in story about shuttered venue grant glitch
Owner Tom DeGeorge told CL he was unable to apply for the grant.
Embattled Tampa Bay music venues can now apply for the federal Shuttered Venue Operators Grant
The Small Business Administration is opening up a new way for owners of "shuttered" music venues to apply for much-needed grant relief in early April. And that might just be music to the ears of local venues still largely shut down after more than a year. On April 8, the SBA will open an online…
Three Hands meadery among trio of anticipated Plant City restaurants and bars opening soon
It’s more than strawberries on S Evers Street.






