

Jack Latvala resigns from the Florida Senate
After weeks of allegations and scrutiny, a damning report dealt the final blow to the outspoken lawmaker’s tenure.
Why is this man still in prison?
DNA evidence cleared Dean McKee of a crime he went to jail for in 1989. But instead of upholding the judge’s ruling, the state refuses to release him.
Calls from Longo: The Tampa Bay Rays’ most familiar face shares raw reaction to today’s trade
The stats are impossible to argue with.
Sh*t Happened 12/20/17: Bay area bomb-making trend unsettling, Orlando paddleboat thief high, into swans
But not that way. Don’t be gross.
Today in rock history; Happy birthday Billy Bragg, R.I.P. Bobby Darin and more
George stages ‘Concert For Bangladesh’ and Jethro Tull is born, too.
The Post: Don’t stop the presses
Like All the President’s Men and Spotlight, this film celebrates the First Amendment as necessary for democracy.
Open bar: Watering hole with NYC roots introduces its third location to St. Pete
The former site of Cask & Ale is now home to Florida’s first Rattle N Hum.
Something Blue: Tampa’s Blue Note Bar is a new haven for songwriters
A new old spot for live music (and video!) gets rehabbed on the outskirts of Ybor City.
Tax bill, $1.5 trillion in donor love and all, passes U.S. House
Now it heads back to the Senate, and we all know what happens next.
Five Courses: SoHo scores more falafel with Mana Mana, plus other food news
Downtown Clearwater’s Middle Eastern joint has brought a second location to Tampa.
ICYMI: Indie Flea relocates to the mixed-use Armature Works next year
A new chapter is on the horizon for the popular monthly market.
Today in rock history; Carl Perkins’ “Blue Suede Shoes,” Peter Murphy goes Deep and more
Elton John’s “Your Song” and The Supremes defeat the Beatles for No. 1.
Sh*t Happened 12/19/17: Tampa sex workers oppose bathhouse ordinance, lawyer’s prison porn scheme bold, dumb
Also, find out how many dead cats in the freezer is too many.
The Shape of Water: The shape of love
Guillermo del Toro’s The Shape of Water shows us our own weaknesses — and our strengths — as a society. And here you thought it was an arty monster movie.
Jobsite fills the void left by disgraced playwright Horovitz
Taylor Mac’s HIR will replace Israel Horovitz’ Man in Snow at Jobsite Theatre.
CL Premiere: St. Pete rock and rollers Johnny Mile and the Kilometers “Can’t Get A Break” on new song from forthcoming new LP — listen
‘Working Class Cool’ sees release on December 20.
Tonight in live music; Suncoast Surf Shop 52nd anniversary, Selwyn Birchwood, Antichrist Siege Machine and more
Tiki rock, blues and black metal.
And the award for most annoying word in 2017 goes to…
It’s a familiar one, but the runner-up debuted in our lexicon barely a year ago, thanks to Donald Trump and other trolls.
Details on newest member of Gonzmart’s restaurant family announced
Longboat Key welcomes The Buccaneer, in the former home of Pattigeorge’s, in 2019.
Yard House chain taking over old Cheddar’s location in Brandon
The coming-soon banners have arrived.
Metropolitan Ministries running critically low on toy donations for needy children
A photo the nonprofit shared shows shelves that are nearly bare due to sparse giving ahead of the holidays.
Review: In Clearwater, Steve Earle delivers a “pretty f***in’ country” set for a sold-out Capitol Theatre
And he mostly left Trump alone.
Oh! Christmas treats: These Tampa Bay restaurants are open for holiday diners
A dining guide that just might start a new tradition for you and yours.
Sh*t Happened 12/18/17: Local crime, cruise goes to sh*t, stone crab season disappointing
Claws and flaws, people, claws and flaws.
So how’s that new book coming: The one where a writer cuts the cord
When I wrote my first book several years ago, I did most of my writing after the kids were in bed, tapping away at the keyboard until midnight or 1 a.m. Typically, my wife would be unwinding from a day of juggling a three year-old, a baby, and a part-time job, and would turn on…
The Pod Squad: Adventures in audio with Tampa Bay podcasters
Local podcasters do what they do for a wide variety of reasons.
Tonight in live music; The Grahams play Straz Center, holiday jams elsewhere and more
But it’s also the last night of Church of Nintendo at The Bricks.
Today in rock history; Bob Dylan scores and soundtracks Pat Garrett and Billy the Kid, more
The Jackson 5 debuts, and happy birthday Keith Richards.
Review: Zedd, Cedric Gervais and Hulk Hogan, get hyped at The Ritz Ybor
Apparently the Hulkster is a huge fan.
Today in live music; Steve Earle sells out The Cap, Trans-Siberian Orchestra, DJ Diamond D and more
Permanent Makeup breaks in Paradiso, too.
Three faces of Wat Tampa
A look at the Buddhist temple, center for the Thai community and popular Sunday Thai food market.
Playlist: Listen to every song John Prine played at Ruth Eckerd Hall on December 15, 2017
Studio and live versions included.
The past repeats itself with Echoes
Urbanite presents a gripping production of Henry Naylor’s historically-based play.
Adventures in Christmasing: 10 ways to meet Santa in Tampa Bay
Santa Claus is coming to town
Tonight in live music; Jinx album release, Hallucination Before Christmas, 93.3-FLZ Jingle Ball and more
Texas Is The Reason’s Garrett Klahn is in Safety Harbor, too.
Rubio’s tax plan reversal was no surprise to this Sierra Club leader
And it probably didn’t surprise you, either.
Adventures in Weekending: 10 things to do in Safety Harbor (Christmas edition)
Christmas is coming to Safety Harbor this weekend. Are you ready for it?
Mosaic’s phosphate mine expansion continues despite legal challenge
The latest court decision on a Manatee County site has environmentalists worried.
The 20th anniversary vinyl reissue of Pohgoh’s debut LP will actually include “Friend X”
The track was locked away after it originally appeared on ‘Emo Diaries Vol. 1.’
Five Courses: A pair of new neighborhood pizzerias, among other local openings
We’ll take the stuffed crust, please.
Review: Eminem can still hop on Revival, but the jury is out on how hip he still is
Even Mr. Slim Shady knows he may have set the standard too high.
Sh*t Happened 12/15/17: Dumb crime is always in season
Live with your choices, cretins.
Tonight in live music; John Prine with Amanda Shires, Katy Perry, Holly Hunt and more
Ben Haggard is in town, and so are Harley Flanagan and The Outlaws. About 30 choices altogether.
Today in rock history; Band Aid for Ethiopia, a posthumous solo LP from Sid Vicious and more
‘The Who Sell Out’ and Marvin Gaye’s album is alimony, too.
Weekend Platter: 12 Beers of Christmas, a garden market and more
‘Tis the season.
Poet’s Notebook: On this day
A poet reflects on 60 years of love.
Two Tampa Republican lawmakers announce a bill that would boost alternative transportation
But don’t expect a whole lot of support for light rail.
Review: Ray Padgett’s Cover Me is an elevated, fun examination of musical imitation
Yes, you’ve heard that song somewhere before.
Book Review: Anthology of Emo: Volume One is an essential pick up for fans of the genre
It’s washedupemo.com in IRL and better than it already is.
Love Never Dies but it may not survive till Broadway
The long-awaited Phantom sequel is.. curious. And also not perfect.
Have no fear, The Last Jedi is actually the best Star Wars film in years
The Force returns, stronger than ever, in Rian Johnson’s thrilling continuation of the Star Wars franchise.
This nifty bar on wheels could roll up to your next event
Keep the mobile awesomeness comin’.
Luck of the draw: Tampa International Fringe Festival chooses its 2018 roster
With the help of numbered cue balls, TiFf selects the shows for next year’s fest.
No Ego: Remembering the kindness of The Smithereens’ Pat DiNizio
What other rock star would sneak you into his own sold-out show?
Millions of fake Net Neutrality comments, including over 100,000 from Florida, may have been posted to FCC website
The New York Attorney General’s office called for the postponing of Thursday’s vote on the rules, which the FCC of course ignored.
Tonight in live music; Nate Najar Holiday, Quintron & Miss Pussycat, Sinners & Saints and more
The Dokken heresy, too.
Creative Loafing’s Writing Contest 2018 — vote for your favorites!
The stories and poems are in, and you’ve got until Feb. 2.
Five Courses: The Rez Grill opens tonight, Pour Taproom this weekend and more
Food and drink happenings all over Tampa Bay.
Sh*t Happened 12/14/17: School bomb threats faxed, cops suspended, raffle donor oblivious to context
It’s subtle, but it’s there.
Books Issue 2017: Reading writing about playing
Our music editor and Gabe cook the books.
Today in rock history; Saturday Night Fever seals disco’s mainstream fate, Dinosaur becomes Jr. and more
London Calling by The Clash sees release and Marvin Gaye scores a No. 1 hit.
Books Issue 2017: 10 Books for the photographer on your list
And aren’t we all photographers?
Books Issue 2017: Read local
Tampa Bay, bitch.
Books Issue 2017: Romancing the genre
No bodices were ripped in the process of writing this essay.
Books Issue 2017: “Read!” says Florida’s Poet Laureate
Poets are interested in language, which these days makes them a minority.
Books Issue 2017: Excerpt — Your Robot Dog Will Die
St. Pete’s masterful YA author lets us take a sneak peek at her next book, due out in April.
The MUSE Awards: All fired up with Charlie Parker
Potter Charlie Parker gets recognized with a St. Petersburg Arts Alliance MUSE award.
Books Issue 2017: 7 publishing secrets a Florida book publisher wants you to know
Judging a book by its cover and other musts.
Books Issue 2017: Writing down the state: Florida’s environmental saga, in books that span centuries
Stories of our state’s natural resources, as chosen by the prize-winning author of “Gulf.”
Books Issue 2017: Publishing a Go-Go
How publishing has changed — from bestselling writer Kris Radish.
Books Issue 2017: Killing sea life, by the book
Old seashell guides are reminders of just how much environmental ethics can change.
Books Issue 2017: In Florida, again: A writer reminisces on forgetting
From Qatar to Florida, St. Petersburg resident Lisa L. Kirchner delivers gripping memoirs.
Books Issue 2017: Florida Man vs. Florida literature: And the winner is?
Carl Hiaasen vs. Sarah Gerard.
Books Issue 2017: Open up
A worthwhile quartet of new reads from three chefs and one wine writer.
On the Sauce: Strike Gold
This is about as low maintenance — and soul-warming — as it gets.
Tex-Mex magic: What’s next for the popular Capital Tacos?
Expansion over the next year or so, plus a hopeful outlook on franchising.
Brandon is getting its own Capital Tacos, a first for Hillsborough
The beloved taco shop’s fourth location expects to launch this month.






