

Florida Gov. DeSantis says state’s rising COVID-19 deaths are ‘a really terrible thing’
But he expressed no direct sympathy or remorse.
Tampa rapper Queen of Ex is ready to reign and shine at Crowbar this Friday
She’ll even debut new R&B songs at Crowbar.
Creedence Clearwater Revival’s John Fogerty announces fall healthcare heroes concert in Tampa
Lauren Alaina opens the show.
Chill Bros. Scoop Shop opening new location at South Tampa’s Epicurean Hotel this fall
It’s moving into the old Little Midway.
Florida’s rural communities plead with state to reopen shuttered prisons
The closures in Baker and Bradford counties are attributed to staffing shortages, an issue that has plagued the state’s prison system for years.
More than one out of three hospital patients in Florida has COVID-19
Florida now has had more than 3.25 million cases of COVID-19 among residents since the pandemic started in early 2020.
Florida Rep. Carlos Smith, government accountability group, sue DeSantis admin for COVID data
The lawsuit alleges that the state violated public-records laws at a time when the delta variant of the coronavirus has caused cases, hospitalizations and deaths to surge.
World of Beer will buy Tampa a pint if the Bucs win Super Bowl LVI
Of course, the offer is only valid on the day of the team’s championship boat parade.
New dessert boutique, Cake Drip, plans September opening in St. Pete
It’ll be open seven days a week.
Salty Paws, Florida’s first dog ice cream shop, is now open in Dunedin
Don’t worry, though, cats and pigs can enjoy the ice cream, too.
Florida Republicans Matt Gaetz and Anthony Sabatini will join QAnon leaders at conservative conference this October
Despite the many speakers at this event who have publicly downplayed the pandemic, and rallied against the use of masks, the event says it will be taking COVID-19 precautions.
Trans-Siberian Orchestra’s Christmas spectacular concert returns to Tampa in December
The band is playing two shows at Amalie Arena on Dec. 19.
Tampa Bay mutual aid groups collecting donations for Hurricane Ida relief
A local group is heading to Louisiana this week.
Feds are ‘prepared to take action’ against Florida if state enforces school mask mandate law
A judge on Friday sided with a group of parents in a high-profile lawsuit challenging Gov. Ron DeSantis’ July 30 executive order.
Keith Sweat is playing Tampa’s Seminole Hard Rock Event Center next year
Literally, ‘Nobody.’
State of Florida withholds funds from counties that defy DeSantis’ school mask mandate
The move was a penalty for the school boards requiring students to wear masks during the COVID-19 pandemic, with exceptions only for students whose parents submit doctors’ notes.
New Florida lawsuit says DeSantis’ school mask mandate law violates Americans with Disabilities Act
The lawsuit argues children with disabilities are more susceptible to serious illness or death from COVID-19.
Riverview Smiles Dental offering free cleanings, fillings and extractions next month
Sept. 18 is national Free Dentistry Day.
In win against Houston, the duality of Bucs preseason football shines
Bring on the Cowboys.
The Rolling Stones’ concert in Tampa will go on as planned this fall
The ‘No Filter’ tour stops at Raymond James Stadium on Oct. 29.
Tampa Bay activists will protest at Charlie Crist’s St. Pete office over expired eviction moratorium
‘All eyes are on Congress.’
Florida judge rules against Gov. Ron DeSantis’ order prohibiting school mask mandates
Cooper’s ruling hinged largely on a new state law dubbed the “Parents’ Bill of Rights,” which deals with parents’ right to control education and health decisions for their children.
Oracle of Ybor: You have terrible co-workers, so pick your battles, find another job and say ‘fuck these people’
And here’s what to think about as your prepare to enter the housing market.
Savage Love: If you can’t show respect for micropenises, then solicit dick pics in advance of a first date
And why does riding my dildo anally relieve my back pain?
St. Pete history museum calls for artifacts that document local African American and LGBTQIA+ experiences
The 99-year-old museum is the keeper of the city archives.
‘Protect Our Care’ Democrats call for more accessible healthcare during Tampa rally
Congresspeople Charlie Crist and Kathy Castor, with State Representative Diane Hart, spoke at the event.
Tampa rapper Gat$ headlines September edition of free outdoor concert series Rock the Park
It happens on Sept. 2 in downtown Tampa.
Tampa artist collective Wave Theory launches new hospitality night in Ybor City
It’s on Mondays at First Chance, Last Chance.
Tampa Jazz Club celebrates Charlie Parker’s 101st birthday with all-star Ybor City concert
Because COVID canceled the centennial.
Satirical ‘We Don’t Have The Virus’ band plays Lakeland’s Union Hall this weekend
Its new album ‘Covid-69’ is out now, and you can hear it on Saturday.
St. Pete hardcore band Horsewhip returns with new lineup for early, outdoor Saturday concert
Colonial Wound, Wreath and Ephemera Blaq open the show.
St. Pete’s ‘Evening with Green Book of Tampa Bay’ is a celebration of Black art and entrepreneurship
It’s at Studio@620 this weekend.
TikTok famous pop star Bryce Vine plays St. Petersburg’s Jannus Live this weekend
Blanco Brown opens the show.
Amid record COVID surge, Florida’s Surgeon General is stepping down next month
The Governor’s Office thanked Rivkees for helping shepherd the state through the COVID-19 pandemic
Florida accounted for 17 percent of the nation’s hospitalized COVID patients yesterday
Also, 95 percent of the state’s 6,888 intensive-care unit beds were occupied.
New poll shows Florida voters don’t see Ron DeSantis as presidential material
Even Republicans aren’t sold.
Lawyers for DeSantis, parents make closing arguments in school mask mandate lawsuit
Counties with such mask requirements now represent about half of Florida’s 2.8 million students.
Listen to Acme Jazz Garage’s new album ‘Sharkskin’ before its free Seminole Heights concert this weekend
The band plays Ella’s in the afternoon.
Before opening in Tampa, OddFellows Ice Cream Co. is hosting a Friday giveaway at Willa’s Provisions
Sundaes are also available next door at Willa’s.
Tampa Bay ‘Voice’ sensation Kenzie Wheeler is playing Dallas Bull on Friday
He’s signed to Ybor City’s Five 5 Studios now, too.
House of I brings ‘90s indie-rock sound to free Friday concert in Tampa’s West River
Viewers Like You and His Hem open at Hooch and Hive on Friday.
Two of Tampa Bay’s best bands play a free concert at Floridian Social Club on Friday
Have Gun, Will Travel and FayRoy together in St. Petersburg.
Tampa Straz Center’s free monthly outdoor concert features trio of R&B and hip-hop acts
Parris & the Night, Jinx and J’nelle are on the bill Friday.
Summer Jam leads a list of 18 live music concerts and events happening in Tampa Bay this week
So much great jazz, too.
As COVID cases surge, Hillsborough County asks residents to conserve water to save liquid oxygen for hospitals
Nearly 94% of Florida’s adult intensive-care unit beds are occupied, according to data posted Tuesday by the U.S. Department of Health.
Closing arguments set in Florida’s school mask policy legal fight
Counties with such mask requirements now represent about half of Florida’s 2.8 million students.
Legal battle over Florida’s anti-protest law could come down to definition of ‘riot’
“All persons guilty of a riot, or of inciting or encouraging a riot, shall be guilty of a felony of the third degree,” the law says.
Florida gas prices fall below $3 per gallon, could drop more
As of Sunday, the average cost for a gallon of unleaded gasoline in Florida was $2.98, down about 3 cents from a week earlier.
Bahamas to Florida cruise ships: Don’t stop here, unless you’re vaxxed
The Bahamas Prime Minister orders cruise ships to prove vaccinations to enter port.
Tampa activists arrested at Fourth of July protest could face trial next week
Defendants can accept plea offers, plead guilty, or move on to trial during a ‘last call’ meeting next Monday.
WMNF’s Rick Fernandes is stepping down as general manager
He started work on Nov. 11, 2019.
Tampa City Council says 2022 budget should have more money for affordable housing ‘crisis’
Currently, Castor’s proposed budget for Housing and Community Development is at $16.1 million.






