

Florida Sen. Rick Scott continues to worry people make too much on unemployment
Benefits have their rightful place, Scott said, but so-called “abuse” presents particular challenges.
Florida lawmakers are about to make ‘alcohol to go’ a permanent thing
“The Senate’s goal has always been to capture true food-service establishments, and I believe this compromise does that,” Bradley said.
With the re-signing of Antonio Brown, the Bucs pretty much got the whole gang back
For the Bucs, they’ve been able to build a dominant team while retaining all of their draft picks.
After going dark for a month, the chicken tender ‘Pub Sub’ social media account is back
And yes, chicken tender subs are on sale.
Van Halen, Sammy Hagar and Motley Crüe tribute acts will play free show in downtown St. Pete
Have a Van Hagar kind of night at Jannus.
College presidential candidates won’t be kept secret in Florida
The bill sought to shield the release of “personal identifying information” about candidates applying to be college or university presidents.
Florida’s controversial toll roads projects are pretty much dead
The bill approved Tuesday would eliminate the road between Collier and Polk counties.
Who is behind this new ‘Make America Florida’ Super PAC?
The Super PAC has a Twitter account, with 64 followers thus far.
Florida bill allowing guns at churches with schools heads to DeSantis
Senate sponsor Joe Gruters, R-Sarasota, said the bill closes a “loophole.”
Chick-fil-A is testing a new spicy chicken in Tampa Bay
The new additions, which are made with a “spicy blend of peppers” means that older, less bold and savory items needed to be removed.
Owner of popular ‘Pub Sub’ social media account says ‘Publix is bullying me’
The account “Are Publix Chicken Tender Subs On Sale?” – with nearly 40,000 followers – has been dormant since March 11.
Florida’s new ‘Jim-Crow-era’ voting bill heads to DeSantis
A single Republican — Jeff Brandes of St. Petersburg — crossed party lines to join Senate Democrats in voting against the bill.
Coffee bar and dessert lounge Beans and Barlour announces new St. Pete location
Breakfast—including bagels—will now be available daily.
Florida is getting another congressional seat
Florida lawmakers are expected later this year to start the reapportionment process.
Florida House unanimously passes police reform bill
Lawmakers want to help build a bridge between police and the Black community.
Florida Senate passes bill to ban social media companies from banning political candidates
Companies that violate the prohibition could face fines of $100,000 a day for statewide candidates and $10,000 a day for other candidates.
Ybor Heights brewery Deviant Libation gets wet zone approval, could open before summer ends
Jug & Bottle and Crab Devil got the boozy green light, too.
Pete’s General Store and Bakery opening second location in Historic Uptown in St. Pete
Just two miles away from the flagship store.
Florida lawmakers approve ‘freedom week’ tax holiday
The “freedom week” holiday would be held the first week of July.
Florida House overwhelmingly backs ban on ‘disability abortions’
Such disabilities could include such things as physical disabilities, intellectual or mental disabilities or Down syndrome.
Tampa Shuffle’s 420 art show is on Saturday, and also features magic, mushroom art
There’s also a flea market and live music
Florida Rep. Val Demings says she’s considering taking on DeSantis or Rubio
Demings says she’s thankful for encouragement about a run.
DeSantis and Seminole Tribe reach deal to bring sports betting to Florida
Under the agreement, the Seminoles would serve as the state’s hub for online sports betting.
Despite pushback from DeSantis, Florida senators still trying to increase unemployment benefits
“This bill is just an effort to raise levels to meet the needs of Floridians in the last decade,” Brodeur said.
Florida lawmakers pass bill requiring mandatory moment of silence in public schools
Opponents of the measure have argued that mandating a moment of silence in public schools blurs the line between church and state.
Tampa poet Yuki Jackson on ‘going lobster’ on the way to a breakthrough
Jackson is also raising money to open a youth center in Sulphur Springs.
St. Pete’s new food hall, drive-thru brisket in South Tampa, and more local foodie news
And Side Piece is closing in Dunedin.
Tampa gay bars helped Tyler Gillespie explore ‘homo-feelings’ that would’ve led to expulsion from high school
Read an excerpt from ‘The Thing about Florida.’
‘Jakob’s Wife’ is an amazing vampire marriage therapy mash-up you can stream at home right now
Despite a lot of new releases now available, fans may find themselves frustrated from a noticeable lack of unexpected discoveries.
Oracle of Ybor: Optimism is fine, but it’s OK to be anxious about emerging from the pandemic
Here comes the sun, use protection.
Savage Love: Intermittent or ‘on-demand’ use of PrEP is highly effective for bi men hooking up outside of a monogamous relationship
Also, asexual gays and cuckold gays are out there and they’re great, but they represent tiny minorities of an already tiny minority.
This St. Pete ‘Full Moon Beach Party’ concert is the hippie shit you need to start your week
Tribal Style headlines, but bring your own nag champa.
Beloved Tampa songwriter Crash Mitchell plays first gig since pandemic on Sunday
He might even play a new song at the free New World Brewery concert.
Independent Bookstore Day happens this Saturday in Tampa Bay
This weekend, celebrate Independent Bookstore Day at one of Tampa Bay’s last remaining independent bookstores. There’s a party happening at St. Petersburg’s Tombolo Books—located in the Grand Central District at 2153 1st Ave. S—from 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Saturday, April 24. Using Record Store Day as its blueprint, publishers produce one of a kind, limited edition…
Shevonne headlines Saturday ‘Who Runs the World’ all-womxn concert in Ybor City
Sienna Queen, Noan Partly and Betty Dawl play support at Crowbar.
Orleans and Tampa Bay’s own Bertie Higgins bring yacht rock power bill to Clearwater
Dance with them at the Cap on Saturday.
Florida Orchestra will score Roald Dahl’s ‘Snow White,’ alongside work from artist Ya La’ford
Tickets start at just $8 for the May 16 event.
South Florida’s ‘Bolay’ kitchen opening new location in Brandon next month
Bolay Fresh Bold Kitchen’s CEO is the son of Outback founder Tim Gannon.
Legendary rapper Shock G found dead in Tampa
Born Gregory Jacobs, the 57-year-old’s death was confirmed by his father.
Florida transgender activists make last-minute push against parents’ bill of rights
“It asks parents to harm their own children.”
Florida lawmakers pass bill that would make it harder to sue farmers that burn sugar cane
The House voted 110-7 to support expanding the state’s “Right to Farm” law.
‘Basement Sessions’ marries jazz, hip-hop, funk and art in downtown Tampa this weekend
The gig is at Hooch and Hive on Friday.
After Lightning anthem performance, Camille Trust heads to St. Pete for Friday full-band set
The Florida expat is at Floridian Social Club for a no-cover show.
Grammy-nominated Detroit DJ Carl Craig headlines Friday EDM concert in Ybor City
The Motor City’s Dru Ruiz is also on the bill.
Southern rock pioneer Marshall Tucker Band headlines Friday show at Clearwater’s Ruth Eckerd Hall
Better than a night at the moontower.
Nirvanna plays outdoor concert at Jannus Live in St. Petersburg this Friday
The cover band is joined by another tribute act, Cult Nation.
Have Gun, Will Travel members play solo sets in Tampa this weekend
The Americana happens at New World Brewery this Friday.
Dave Mason cancels US tour, including Friday stop in Clearwater
Guess he’s not feelin’ alright.
Dave Matthews Band coming to Tampa this summer
The show at the Old Gary is on July 28.
Florida is on the verge of extending Medicaid benefits for postpartum women
According to a state House staff analysis, nearly 98,000 Florida women would benefit from an extension of postpartum benefits.
Florida Senate pitches $100 million for Piney Point cleanup, $300 million to Florida Forever
The Senate offer Wednesday spelled out a proposal for spending $3.29 billion of the federal money, after the House earlier made a $7.94 billion proposal.
Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd uses new ‘anti-riot’ bill to threaten potential liberal residents
‘Welcome to Florida. But don’t register to vote and vote the stupid way you did up north, you’ll get what they got.’
Last night, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis approved $1 billion tax increase on consumers
“Governor just signed a bill into law to increase your taxes and give the new revenue of $1 billion to businesses,” said Rep. Anna Eskamani.
Tampa Bay now has an invasive clawed frog problem
As of now, it’s unclear how the Western clawed frogs got here, and how widespread they are in Florida.
Tampa’s Hyde Park Village is getting a Nike Live store
It’s basically like a brick-and-mortar app.
Florida State Fair announces 2021 food lineup, so we ranked all the plates
It’s the stuff of dreams and gastrointestinal nightmares.






