

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis says you should be seeing that federal unemployment check today
The Governor stressed that the benefits from Washington, a $600-a-week allotment, would be delivered via a “hard check.”
Two Florida inmates died of COVID-19 at a Geo Group-owned private prison
The number of COVID-19 cases at Blackwater, a prison operated by The Geo Group Inc., have skyrocketed in the last week.
Oxford Noland, and the rest of this week’s best Tampa Bay music livestreams
Live music, online.
This Tampa designer is adjusting to the coronavirus by making these amazing face masks
Protect yourself, but make it fashion.
Frontier, one of Tampa Bay’s largest cable and internet providers, just filed for bankruptcy
The company says the filing will allow them to “reduce our debt by more than $10 billion.”
This website allows you to track your coronavirus stimulus check
If you filed taxes over the last two years, you can check the status of your stimulus payment at this IRS website.
St. Pete’s Dissent Craft Brewing now has a Tiger King beer
I saw a beer, and the beer saw a man.
A pro-Trump PAC run by McMahon pledged $18.5 million the same day Florida deemed WWE an ‘essential business’
The American First Action political action committee announced a total of $18.5 million in television advertisement spending.
Publix now offering first responders, hospital staff special shopping hours
The company currently does not offer hazard pay for its employees.
Tom Brady is donating Tampa Bay Bucs tickets, dinner and other perks for All-In Challenge
If you’re interested, bidding starts at $50,000.
Florida Gov. DeSantis defends deeming wrestling an essential business: ‘People are chomping at the bit’
DeSantis said people are “starved” for new entertainment.
Coronavirus continues to spread in Florida prisons, and most of the cases are at a single Geo Group facility
Florida has the third-largest prison system in the nation, with roughly 94,000 inmates, 145 facilities and 23,000 employees.
Florida’s nursing home visitation ban will be extended
“Lots of family members are calling and wanting to come to the facilities to see their loved ones.”
Tampa’s Armature Works will reopen for takeout and delivery beginning this week
A few vendors start on April 16, with more joining the following Monday.
Following Miami hotel room fiasco, Andrew Gillum’s political committee spent nearly $125K in legal fees
Gillum has temporarily pulled away from the public spotlight following that embarrassing episode in a Miami Beach hotel room.
Federal court rules Epstein’s Florida victims have no rights under Crime Victims’ Rights Act
It isn’t lost on us that our decision leaves petitioner and others like her largely empty handed, and we sincerely regret that,” said the court’s opinion.
A pair of Florida panthers were filmed fighting in the wild for the first time ever
Then, in a strange and very Florida twist, a wild boar pops into the mix to fight the panthers.
The coronavirus outbreak isn’t slowing Florida’s law-enforcement crackdown on undocumented immigrants
As of Tuesday, a total of 49 Florida sheriffs had inked some type of agreement with the federal immigration agency.
Bad news for Tampa Bay ticket holders, Ticketmaster just changed their refund policy during the coronavirus pandemic
Ticketmaster claims that the “unprecedented volume of affected events” has played a huge factor in the company’s sudden lack of flexibility.
Tampa unveils new fund to pay rent for residents and small businesses
Applications for the fund open at noon on Friday, April 17.
Florida AG Ashley Moody warns of federal stimulus check scams
“Anytime money is being doled out by the government, scammers will devise schemes to steal as much of it as possible.”
Florida must practice social distancing until there’s a vaccine, says surgeon general
As of Monday morning, Florida had 20,601 cases of the novel coronavirus, and 470 residents had died.
WWE can still wrestle in Florida, because giant dudes in spandex are considered ‘essential business’
For a quick recap: Florida’s stay-at-home order closes businesses like gyms.
Florida residents receiving food stamps can now purchase groceries online to avoid exposure to coronavirus
“This reduces shopping risk from COVID-19, helps fulfill consumer demand and keeps Florida-grown products moving to families.”
Not even the coronavirus pandemic will kill Disney’s ever-expanding Vacation Club
Disney isn’t finished once Reflections opens.
You can now rent the pinball and arcade machines from Tampa’s Lowry Parcade
This means unlimited Gauntlet, NBA Jam, Donkey Kong, and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles in your garage, living room, or preferred manhole.
Hillsborough County votes to implement a curfew, starting tonight
It’s in effect from 9 p.m.-5 a.m.
Florida police chief on leave after allegedly saying deputy died from coronavirus because he was gay
In early April, 39-year-old BSO Deputy Shannon Bennett died after contracting the virus.
Tom Brady is trying to trademark ‘Tompa Bay’ and ‘Tampa Brady’
He’s surprised Drew Brees hasn’t claimed “Drew Orleans.”
Florida Fresh Market locations will require customers to wear a face mask
Remember, you can make your own at home.
Two Pinellas County Publix employees test positive for coronavirus
There has been no announcement on employees receiving hazard pay.
Florida is about to break a new record in first-time unemployment claims
“So, this is a shock like we’ve never seen before. So, we’re shifting as many resources to this as we can to meet this real crushing demand.”
Owner of The Getaway in St. Pete says they’re temporarily closed after ‘death threats’
Owners said they ‘look forward to reopening soon.’
Ron DeSantis defends his claim that coronavirus hasn’t killed people under 25: ‘Not in Florida’
But at least in Florida, says the Governor, it doesn’t kill them.
Florida GOP raised nearly $2.5 million so far this year, thanks to Disney, Duke Energy and Anheuser-Busch
Fundraising appeared to slow in March as the novel coronavirus hammered the state, with the party pulling in about $364,000 during the month.
The XFL suspended operations, and there’s no plan to bring back the Tampa Bay Vipers
The Vipers only played two games at their home field, Raymond James Stadium.
Tampa Bay TV stations are sharing a simulation of runners spreading coronavirus, and it isn’t based on a study
This particular simulation, as gross as it is, is not at all scientific.
Humane Society of Tampa Bay launches a free, virtual critter camp
It’s like virtual school, but this one keeps kids’ attention.
Despite coronavirus, people are still booking a record amount of cruises
The Los Angeles Times reports that more people have been booking cruises for 2021 than previous years.
Florida congressman Neal Dunn tests positive for coronavirus
Dunn, a Panama City resident, has represented Florida’s 2nd Congressional District since January 2017.
A private prison in Florida is witnessing an explosion of new coronavirus cases
In addition to the 30 inmates at Blackwater, five employees at the prison have also been diagnosed with COVID-19.
We’re all drinking a lot during coronavirus, but our immune systems are paying the price
Immune systems are helpful when fighting off disease.
Here’s how to narc on your Tampa Bay neighbors for violating coronavirus rules
What do snitches get when a global pandemic strikes?
Publix stores will now have one-way aisles to improve coronavirus social distancing
Publix has also began installing plexiglass barriers at registers, customer service desks and pharmacies.
Nonprofit watchdog names Sean Hannity as chief source of coronavirus misinformation
The average age for Fox News viewers is 65.
St. Pete quarantine dad hits impossible golf shot off his roof
While the shot is certainly impressive, the best part is probably when one of the daughters runs up to the camera and yells “Booyah!”
Bernie’s out, so we endorse Any Functioning Adult
‘Sanders may have lost another presidential election, that the movement will live on.’
Tom Brady would appreciate it if you stopped parking your dumb boat at his Tampa house
“I forgot people could drive up to your house,” said Brady to Stern. “Here they can pull right up to the back of the house.”
Following backlash over employee pay, The Getaway in St. Pete shuts down social media
It’s not the first restaurant to land in hot water during the coronavirus fallout.
If you need to file for unemployment in Florida, use this website
Yesterday the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity debuted a new mobile-friendly site that, so far, seems to actually work.
Florida saw over 169,000 new unemployment claims last week
Last week the Florida Department of Employment Opportunity logged more than 3.8 million calls.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis says he’s considering testing international travelers for COVID-19
DeSantis said he intends to discuss his proposal with President Donald Trump.
Florida Democrats push for health care overall amid coronavirus pandemic
Before the pandemic, Fried said, 800,000 Floridians were in the so-called coverage gap.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed 7 bills last night, including ballot restrictions, legal fireworks, and more
The bills, which legislative leaders formally sent to DeSantis earlier Wednesday, were passed during the session that ended last month.
Big Baby Scumbag is the coronavirus role model Tampa didn’t know it needed
He talks hygiene, the Bucs, new music and more.
Tampa artist Jujmo and Union by Commune + Co. join forces for new coffee shop relief shirt
Plus other ways to give to the local hospitality industry during the coronavirus pandemic.
Scared, tired and far from alone in Tampa Bay
Safe at home.
Savage Love: It’s probably OK to send your quarantined partner used panties
There’s nothing wrong with your big belly fetish, either.
Tampa couple creates video series to guide us through our new stay-at-home lifestyles
Lynn Hurtak and Tim Burke have been working at home, together, for the last decade.
This is a colossal failure with catastrophic repercussions
Informed Dissent.
Lawyer for Tampa pastor who held services during coronavirus outbreak says church lost its insurance
Not having insurance at your megachurch is certainly a good reason to close your doors.
Facebook ‘Tiger King’ trolls say they plan to storm Tampa’s Big Cat Rescue
A Facebook event calls for a gathering at the big cat sanctuary on July 10.
Squirrelling away your coronavirus check into savings is not the ethical thing to do right now
Spend it on a local business, say people who know things about doing the right thing.
Here’s how one Tampa Bay resident is staying physically and mentally healthy during all this
Keep the COVID-19 (pounds) at bay.






