

Hundreds of thousands of ex-felons in Florida will be added to lawsuit fighting state’s ‘poll tax’
The law requires felons to pay court-ordered “legal financial obligations,” including fees, fines and restitution, to be eligible to vote.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis wore a single rubber glove at a coronavirus briefing today for some reason
That’s … not how those work.
Video shows Tampa Bay fisherman catching snook with Publix fried chicken
However, he earned negative points by ignoring social-distancing rules in the process.
WMNF Tampa wants to hear your best John Prine covers for Public Radio Music Day
The legendary songwriter and part-time Guflport resident died on Tuesday.
FOX Sports will rebroadcast Tampa Bay Lightning’s 2004 Stanley Cup run
Last month, the station also aired all the wins from last year’s season.
The Villages, Florida’s largest retirement community, witnessed a spike in new coronavirus cases
In response to the coronavirus pandemic, The Villages has since limited golf hours, closed public swimming pools and even shuttered pickleball courts.
Metropolitan Ministries is pausing financial aid, needs donations during COVID-19 pandemic
Aid picks back up next week.
A lot has to happen before the Tampa Bay Rays play all their 2020 games in Arizona
So don’t hold your breath.
‘VFW’ is the viewing experience America needs right now
Fans of classic 1980’s action flicks are in for a true treat.
Tom Brady and Gisele Bündchen just funded 750,000 meals with Feeding Tampa Bay
Feeding Tampa Bay has recently seen a 40 percent increase in demand.
Coronavirus cases continue to climb in Florida’s prisons
As coronavirus spreads in Florida’s prison system, state officials have not revealed a tally of inmates who have been tested for COVID-19.
Over the past week, coronavirus cases have quadrupled in Florida’s assisted living facilities
Despite the increases, state health officials won’t say whether there is “community spread.”
Florida judge dismisses lawsuit ordering Gov. Ron DeSantis to close beaches
Santa Rosa Beach lawyer Daniel Uhlfelder filed the lawsuit against DeSantis late last month.
Majority of Florida residents disapprove of Trump’s coronavirus response, says new poll
In terms of Florida Gov. Ron DeSants, the poll showed that 51% approve of the way he has handled the crisis.
Here’s what the new Tampa Bay Buccaneers uniforms will look like
Sorry, but creamsicle isn’t going to happen.
Look up, Tampa Bay: The ‘Super Pink Moon’ will be at its brightest tonight
The biggest and brightest supermoon of the year will happen tonight, says NASA.
‘A woman tried to spit on a cashier’: A Publix employee on the coronavirus pandemic
“As a Publix employee I’m stuck between, ‘Hey I need hazard pay for this shit’ and ‘Damn, at least I have a job.'”
As revenues dive, Florida hospitals are asking Gov. DeSantis for more Medicaid funds
Hospitals want DeSantis to use a portion of the $1.6 billion in increased federal Medicaid funds to reimburse them for treating COVID-19 patients.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is optimistic about state’s terrible unemployment website
The system has been overwhelmed as businesses have shuttered or scaled back because of the coronavirus pandemic.
Jollibee is delivering free meals to healthcare workers, and needs your help
Spread some Chickenjoy.
Florida’s interactive coronavirus map now breaks down cases by zip code
The data uses a positive person’s home residence for each zip code’s number of cases.
Florida gas prices continue to plummet below $2 a gallon
The average price of regular unleaded is $1.90 a gallon, down 40 cents from last month and 80 cents from a year ago.
The Humane Society of Tampa Bay is now offering free pet food assistance
Local good boys can get a free meal, too!
Tampa advocacy groups calls on mayor to close lanes on Bayshore Boulevard
“Our hospitals are readying to serve an unprecedented number of COVID-19 victims,” said Wanda Vinson of Walk Bike Tampa.
Clearwater resident and WWE wrestler Hulk Hogan suggests ‘maybe we don’t need a vaccine’
Hang in there, brother.
Bradenton Herald staff members plan to unionize
A vote is still on the way.
Florida judge’s footnotes leads to charges of ‘insubordination’
The footnotes created a firestorm not only within the legal community, but also among Van Laningham’s colleagues.
Downtown St. Petersburg’s State Theatre renamed ‘Floridian Social Club’
There’s no timeline on its opening.
Florida inmates at Geo Group-owned private prison test positive for coronavirus
“The problem with the prisons is that we are a little gated community — and once it hits there, it’s going to hit.”
Tampa Rep. Jackie Toledo calls for investigation into Florida’s terrible unemployment website
Earlier today, Politico reported that an advisor for Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis called the website a “shit sandwich.”
New ‘Fighting Chance Fund’ will help small businesses in St. Pete during coronavirus pandemic
$5,000 for businesses and $500 for individuals.
New virtual tip jar lets you support St. Pete hospitality workers affected by the coronavirus
“Don’t forget to tip your server.”
In the wake of his death, it’s time to revisit Bill Withers’ epic 2015 Rock Hall induction speech
Take 20 minutes of your Friday or weekend and listen to Bill Withers' acceptance speech at the 2015 Rock Hall ceremony, largely considered to be one of the best speeches in Rock Hall induction history. Joyous, funny, moving, honest—it's got everything we need today, plus Stevie Wonder performing "Ain't No Sunshine." Talking to Rolling Stone…
Disney will furlough thousands of employees as parks stay vacant
While the employees are temporarily laid off, they will continue to receive full health care benefits.
Tampa Bay Beer Week is giving local breweries up to $1,000 during the coronavirus pandemic
Thanks to a donation from the Redner Family Foundation.
Two Clearwater Publix employees have tested positive for coronavirus
Earlier this week, Publix said they will start offering paid sick leave to associates who test positive for the virus.
Preventing ‘community spread’ of coronavirus in Florida’s long-term care sites now a top concern
The spread of the virus in long-term care facilities is a concern nationwide but perhaps nowhere more than Florida.
With a failing unemployment website, Florida will now resort to paper applications
“We’re in a situation where this system is not handling the needs of the people of Florida in an adequate way.”
Internal memo says 3 Tampa International Airport workers tested positive for COVID-19
One Airport Authority employee and two tenant employees are infected.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis just suspended foreclosures and evictions for 45 days
You technically still have to pay rent though.
Duke Energy says they plan to cut Florida customers’ utility bills this May
Tampa Electric Co. has proposed a similar plan.
It took a worldwide pandemic, but Publix will now offer Apple Pay
Now the only thing you have to touch is the shopping cart.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis just screwed local governments from protecting themselves
DeSantis also signed a second executive order that supersedes “any conflicting official action or order issued by local officials in response to COVID-19.”
Art has endured for millennia, and it’s helping all of us get through the coronavirus
That includes Dominique Labauvie, who was supposed to show at HCC this spring.
Jon Anderson from Yes says he’ll play Clearwater this summer
Something to look forward to when the coronavirus clears.
Florida VA hospitals are reportedly ordering ‘mobile refrigerated morgue trailers’
The announcement comes as a grim reminder that many hospitals around the country are on the verge of being overrun.
Tampa pastor who held service during coronavirus outbreak says he won’t open church this Sunday
“At this time, I have not made any decision about Easter Sunday or services thereafter,” said Howard-Browne in the statement.
Tom Brady is moving into Derek Jeter’s giant Tampa mansion
The two reportedly met up with local rich guy Jeff Vinik, as well as Bill Gates for dinner at Bern’s Steaks House shortly before Brady signed his contract.
How Tampa Bay’s brightest are using their voices for good during the coronavirus pandemic
Being isolated doesn’t have to equal being alone.
Music is one of the last things Tampa songwriter Shawn Kyle is concerned about right now
“My worries now are about my mother who has a heart condition and has had cancer.”
Tampa Bay restaurants like the Columbia and Haven are also serving hope during the coronavirus shutdowns
Bake’n Babes, King of the Coop, Proper House Group and more are also pitching in.
‘I had no option,’ says Tampa pastor who chose to hold services during coronavirus outbreak
Yesterday, Hillsborough County Sheriff Chad Chronister issued a warrant for Howard-Browne’s arrest.
Savage Love: No new sex partners during the coronavirus pandemic
Yes, open and poly relationships are also canceled unless every one of your partners lives with you.
Notorious bigot Mat Staver will represent Tampa pastor arrested for holding services during coronavirus outbreak
Staver is probably most well-known for representing Kim Davis.
Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office issues warrant for Tampa pastor who held service during coronavirus outbreak
Howard-Browne has claimed that his church is an essential business.
Tampa Bay Times furloughs some staff and cuts print edition to twice a week, amid coronavirus outbreak
Furloughed staffers are not in the newsroom.
As promised, a Tampa pastor filled his megachurch and potentially exposed thousands to coronavirus
“Attorneys for the church are in direct contact with HCSO attorneys.”
Here’s a petition calling for Publix employees to receive hazard pay
“During this national emergency, Publix is making record profit,” wrote the creator of the campaign.
Tampa pastor says he’ll keep church open during coronavirus outbreak, claims to have most sterile building in America
“We brought in 13 machines that basically kill every virus in the place.”
Tampa Bay theaters move heaven and earth so the show can go on, but this time is different
An open letter from Stageworks’ Karla Hartley.
Vietnamese immigrant from Tampa among those donating face masks and shields during coronavirus pandemic
Nga Pham immigrated here in 1997 in search of a better life for her family.
Carnival cruise ship stuck in Tampa sends love, spells ‘we will be back’ using cabin lights
Video was captured by Ben and Alessa Bradley.
Founder of St. Petersburg’s Bandit Coffee Co. has a message for her boss
She started a new job amidst all the coronavirus concern.
Tampa Theatre extends coronavirus blackout, announces new in-home ‘virtual cinema’ screenings
‘Saint Frances’ and ‘Fantastic Fungi’ are up first.






