

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis says state will begin to reopen next Monday
His “Safe. Smart. Step-by-Step.” plan involves lifting lockdowns in key areas around Florida over the next few weeks.
Florida property values will take a major hit due to climate change, says study
Two-thirds of the state’s people live near the coastline.
Publix is selling face masks now
At first, Publix employees weren’t allowed to wear face masks or gloves because they could “scare away customers.”
Like Rick Scott, Florida Sen. Marco Rubio also thinks unemployed people make too much money
“A lot of people are having trouble re-hiring workers because the workers are saying to them ‘I’m making more on unemployment,’” Rubio said
Florida Rep. Matt Gaetz wants to use the coronavirus pandemic to deport immigrants
Of course, since Republicans are the minority in the House, there’s pretty much no way this bill will ever get passed.
This stout Florida gator survived getting shot by arrows, now authorities want answers
Daaamn, boi. He thicc!
Grand opening of St. Pete Pier pushed back due to coronavirus
“There’s just too much uncertainty to plan such a gathering,” Kriseman said.
Tampa International Airport is adapting to COVID-19 by adding masks, shields and less seating
The airport has launched “TPA Ready,” an effort incorporating methods meant to slow the virus’s spread.
Federal judge rejects challenge to overturn greyhound racing ban in Florida
The voter-approved amendment set a Dec. 31, 2020, deadline for ending greyhound racing at pari-mutuel facilities.
Ex-felons in Florida who who wish to vote are struggling to pay fees
About 80 percent of defendants charged with felonies in Palm Beach County are indigent.
Manatee County will reopen beaches to the public next week
The measure also reopens the beach parking lots, but there will be a two-hour limit.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis suggests airlines should test travelers for COVID-19
Trump seemed on board with the plan, indicating a process was already in development.
Trump and DeSanits discuss reopening Florida, after state announces 83 new COVID-19 deaths
Today, 32,846 people have tested positive for COVID-19, which is up 708 from Monday.
Gator’s Dockside in Tampa has closed for good
“After 17 years with you, we are sad to say goodbye,” reads the post. “We will miss you all.”
Hernando County will reopen parks and beaches this week
Organized sports, events and large gatherings are not permitted.
Red Mesa Quatro just opened in St. Pete, and it’s serving Cuban, Thai, hot dogs and more
The new restaurant took over the former event space on the second floor of Red Mesa Cantina.
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Pinellas County will reopen beaches and pools, with some restrictions
Commissioners overwhelmingly approved today’s measure, while Ken Welch was the only no vote.
So far, Florida Cultural Alliance leaders see state doing nothing about the arts post-coronavirus
They urge arts nonprofits to fiercely lobby for dollars.
Despite unemployment website woes, Florida Gov. DeSantis says his main focus is ‘to get the checks out”
“Right now, though, I’m not going to cry over spilled milk.”
Finding the right apartment proves terrifying in David Marmor’s excellent ‘1BR’
It takes a cult to create the perfect community.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis says he’ll ‘go slow’ on reopening the state
“It’s not going to be something that a switch is going to be flipped,” DeSantis said of his month-long stay-at-home order that ends Thursday.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis eyes investigation of failed unemployment website
“Before I was Governor, the state paid $77 million for this thing … no question about it, totally not worth $77 million,” DeSantis said in Tampa Monday.
Florida’s economy could lose $859 million from school closures, says report
Children have been learning from home for about six weeks.
Hillsborough County says anyone who wants a COVID-19 test can get one, regardless of symptoms
Testing is key to reopening the county.
Tampa Mayor Jane Castor reached out to Tom Brady with a pun-heavy welcome letter
“Tom, it’s Tampa Bay. You win us a Super Bowl and we’ll discuss Tampa Brady.”
Residents in The Villages, Florida’s largest retirement community, will soon be able to get their medications delivered by drones
The service recently got permission from the Federal Aviation Administration and will be using Matternet’s M2 Drones.
COVID-19 cases have skyrocketed at two Florida prisons
Sl far, 121 corrections workers have tested positive for the virus, but the state has not yet released the number of workers who have undergone testing.
Florida Gov. DeSantis expected to announce plans to allow elective surgeries this week
You’re talking about screenings, you’re talking about things that are really important,” DeSantis said Saturday during the Cleveland Clinic appearance.
The Tampa Bay Bucs just did the smart thing
So Bucs fans, you can feel pretty good about your team right now.
Florida will host an Ultimate Fighting Championship event in an empty arena
DeSantis issued his own endorsement for bringing back sports for a rerun-scarred public earlier this month.
Florida small businesses in rural communities are ready to open, says top regulator
“We need to get these counties open at the very least.”
Florida Sen. Rick Scott says unemployed people make too much money and won’t return to work
“And who can blame them?”
Biden leads Trump among Florida voters in new Fox News poll
Biden’s largest group of supporters include women and Hispanic voters.
Florida might not be able to reopen safely until mid-June, says data
According to a current model, this is when Florida would be expected to have a manageable number of COVID-19 cases.
Kriseman and his ‘Restart St. Pete’ advisers will decide fate of St. Pete Pier grand opening
The meeting has yet to be scheduled.
Florida’s unemployment website is down until Monday
There have already been a total of 1,818,594 unemployment claims since March 15, according to Florida’s Department of Economic Opportunity.
As expected, the Tampa Bay Bucs got their man to protect Tom Brady
The general consensus is that Tristan Wirfs is a solid tackle who will be ready to play Week 1.
Florida’s public utility companies say they will lower customers’ electric bills during the COVID-19 pandemic
The savings will total about $60 million over several month
UCF expects to lose $49 million from coronavirus impact
President Alex Cartwright said the university is moving forward with the assumption that classrooms will reopen in the fall.
Scientist says this shark costume won’t protect me against coronavirus
But it would help if there was a HEPA filter on the opening.
Tampa Pride won’t happen until March 2021
The parade was originally rescheduled from March to May.
Gronk is coming to Tampa, and a local brewery has already made a beer in his honor
Time to “Gronk-smash” a few cold ones.
Gov. DeSantis doesn’t appreciate your #FloridaMoron takes
“For those who would say you’re morons,” DeSantis said, “I’d take you any day of the week and twice on Sunday.”
Florida’s private school voucher program could take a significant hit from coronavirus fallout
Florida universities and private schools and might see drops in enrollment as the coronavirus continues to hammer the economy.
Florida’s ‘jalopy’ unemployment website handled more than 10% of country’s jobless claims last week
Estimates for Florida by the federal agency in previous weeks had been lower than figures mentioned by state officials.
Clearwater woman sells Trump voodoo dolls to benefit local food bank
Stress relief for a good cause.
‘We are over this’: Florida restaurant says they will reopen dining room despite public outrage
“Not sure what the owner is thinking right now but just have to believe that she is having a temporary lapse in judgment due to severe stress.”
Tom Brady accidentally broke into some guy’s house in Tampa
Kramer says he was sitting in his kitchen talking on the phone, when the G.O.A.T. just walked in without knocking, carrying two duffle bags.
Publix is buying excess produce and milk from farmers and donating it to local food banks
Publix says the program has been running for a week and has already donated 150,000 pounds of produce and 43,500 gallons of milk.
Elton John’s second farewell show at Tampa’s Amalie Arena is officially postponed
The bitch is not coming back for the time being.
The City of Tampa would like you to stop clogging its sewer system with ‘fatbergs’
‘Fatbergs’ are basically giant globs of grease and non-flushable wipes.
Bucs QB Tom Brady confirmed for coronavirus relief golf match with Tiger Woods, Phil Mickelson
Peyton Manning rounds out the foursome.
Seminole Heights’ Nebraska Mini-Mart is turning into an ‘NMM-N-Out Burger’ on weekends
The action starts on Friday, April 24.
Lynn Waddell’s 1999 story about Don Lewis returns to the front of Creative Loafing Tampa Bay
Here’s why you picked up a cover from 20 years ago.
Mystery still surrounds the disappearance of Don Lewis from Tampa’s Big Cat Rescue
Throwback Weekly Planet content from 1999.
Op-Ed: Hillsborough Commissioner Les Miller could have done more to stand up for transportation
‘He cost many folks thousands they might have had before this crisis.’
Savage Love: When you can’t be a good husband, be a decent ex-husband
How to know when it’s time for a divorce.
With blood and misery on his hands, Trump is only interested in shifting blame
It’s China’s fault. It’s the WHO’s fault. It’s American governors’ fault.
Cass St. Deli and Lee Initiative team up to feed more than 5,000 laid off Tampa Bay restaurant workers
The 21-day program starts Saturday.
How marijuana can help with anxiety
You’ve got a friend in weed.
Members of St. Petersburg’s Someday Honey making music again after COVID-19 scare
Kaleigh Baker and Matt Walker quarantined from each other while living under the same roof.






