

Houndmouth comes to St. Pete, Weird Al in Clearwater and more new concerts coming to Tampa Bay
The band plays Floridian Social Club in April.
Tampa art-pop band mtvh1n1 reunites for album release show in Seminole Heights
Clang! and Charles Irwin open at the American Legion.
Brooklyn’s Oddfellows Ice Cream Co. opens its first Florida location in South Tampa this week
Head to its grand opening on Thursday, Dec. 16 for some free scoops.
The Paper Airport plays head-bopping indie-rock at Tampa’s New World Brewery this weekend
The band FKA Fam is at the music hall on Sunday.
In the face of crippling student debt and a troubled labor market, Florida officials are puzzled why college enrollment is declining
And that trend doesn’t appear to be stopping in the next five years, according to state economists
Snoop Dogg is doing a waterfront DJ set in Tampa this Sunday
He’s at WTR, and we bet he’s going to the Bucs game, too.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis wants to allow parents to sue schools over Critical Race Theory
“Let’s be clear, Gov. DeSantis and his administration know full well that CRT (critical race theory) is not taught in K-12 schools or workplaces,” said Sen. Shevrin Jones.
Americana band The Wandering Hours releases new album in St. Pete this weekend
Smithsonian Folkways vibes at Cage Brewing.
Notoriously dry John’s Pass Village could soon allow open container drinking
The “wet zone” proposal still has to be voted in by the Madeira Beach city commissioners.
Worship-rock bandleader Preson Phillips says goodbye to his drummer at free Tampa concert
Phillips’ band is in Old Seminole Heights on Saturday.
‘America’s Got Talent’ band Hello Sister headlines ‘Jingle Box’ holiday concert in Tampa
Jim Chambers’ Music Box is taking over Skipper’s Smokehouse.
EDM comes to The Bricks in Ybor CIty this weekend
The ‘Boots N Catz’ pop-up is one of many electronic music happenings in the district.
Judge orders Walgreens to turn over opioid sales records in lawsuit filed by state of Florida
Walgreens argued that the state’s motion for sanctions “is both mistaken and unnecessary.”
Carrollwood’s ‘Jazz with Jim’ series brings in Liz Antony for Friday big band concert
Expect a holiday tune or two.
David Foster brings Grammy-winning catalog to Clearwater on Friday
Re-watch ‘Karate Kid II’ if you need a refresher.
Circle Jerks bring punk nostalgia to St. Pete on Friday
Bring your knee brace to Jannus Live.
Psych-sludge band Caustic Casanova plays Tampa on Friday
Thunderclap opens and Tension Electric makes its live debut, too.
Tommy Prine, son of late legendary songwriter John Prine, plays St. Pete show on Thursday
Soon-to-close Hideaway Cafe is sold-out for the gig.
Saturday Blueberry Patch concert will collect toys for Gulfport kids
Row Jomah and The Reality play the tunes.
A ‘Scott Pilgrim’ screening and live concert goes down in Ybor City on Thursday
It’s the return of ‘Reel Deal Thursdays.’
There’s a vegan latte art competition happening in South Tampa on Friday
And by South Tampa we mean South of Gandy.
St. Petersburg renters will present housing demands at final city council meeting of the year
‘The only way we’re going to see change in this city is if working people come together and make demands.’
Dessert spot Peach Cobbler Factory will open first Florida location in Tampa next year
Tampa is among the 25 new locations opening soon.
Republican retirees in The Villages arrested for allegedly voting multiple times in 2020 election
All three are accused of casting ballots in Florida and absentee ballots in their home state.
Federal judge will hear arguments in University of Florida faculty dispute
For weeks, the state’s flagship university has been under scrutiny after media reports about its handling of professors’ expert testimony and a conflicts-of-interest policy initiated last year.
Florida drops appeal in lawsuit against Biden immigration policies
During a news conference in Jacksonville, DeSantis called for state lawmakers to “fight against the Biden border crisis.”
Florida Rep. Anthony Sabatini removed from House panel over unexcused absences
Under House rules, committee members are allowed one unexcused absence on any given committee.
Tampa Theatre’s Winefest returns in 2022, with a new ‘The Grapest Showman’ theme
The annual fundraiser features different wine tastings and a sing-a-long screening of ‘The Greatest Showman.’
Steel Pulse, Rebelution top St. Pete’ Reggae Rise Up 2022 lineup
Slightly Stoopid, Iration, Shaggy, Soja and more are also on the three-day lineup.
UF trustee acted as back channel to Florida Gov. DeSantis’ office over keeping classes in person
The texts provide a rare, behind-the-scenes glimpse into how senior university officials reacted under the pressure of discussions about how the school would work to keep students and others safe on campus during the pandemic.
Garth Brooks’ first concert of 2022 is in Orlando this spring
It’s the only Florida date on this North American run.
Tim McGraw’s 2022 tour comes to Tampa this summer
Tickets to see him at the old Gary amp go on sale Dec. 17.
Breshad Perriman made a house call, and the Bucs escaped with a victory
We knew it’d be close, but that was much closer than it should have been.
Florida Gov. DeSantis wants to spend $8 million to go after illegal immigrants
“Ronnie is spending Floridians’ taxpayer dollars pandering to voters in Iowa.”
Savage Love: Here’s how to stock up on abortion pills so you have them on hand for friends and family
You know, if you or your friends or your family members or your coworkers or your neighbors ever need them.
The Bills are good, but not good enough to beat these Buccaneers
Tampa Bay’s secondary might get beat up, but we win this one 34-31.
Big Storm buys Darwin Brewing, J.C. Newman to open Ybor City hotel and restaurant, plus more Tampa Bay food news
DalMoro’s has pasta in a bag now, too.
Tampa Bay toy drives, parades and events to keep you in the holiday spirit
A continually updating listing.
Comedian Doug Benson leads a Tampa roast of ‘Road House’ this weekend
‘Down In Front’ also features Tampa comic Steve Miller.
Fast-rising songwriter Sarah Shook playing Tampa show ahead of Outlaw Country cruise
She and her band the Disarmer are at Crowbay in February.
DeVos family among top November donors to Florida Gov. DeSantis’ re-election PAC
The Friends of Ron DeSantis committee had about $66.7 million in cash on hand as of Nov. 30.
Florida Gov. DeSantis’ budget would increase K-12 spending, but cut funding to state universities
The Florida Education Association teachers union criticized DeSantis’ proposal because it does not target money to raise salaries for veteran teachers.
14 live music concerts and events happening in Tampa Bay this weekend
Plus, all the best holiday concerts.
The best holiday concerts and musicals happening in Tampa Bay in 2021
When you’re sick of ‘Jingle Bells.’
All-4-One, Ambrosia added to Busch Gardens Real Music Series 2022 lineup
The series kicks off in January and runs through February.
Florida Democrats blast Gov. DeSantis for balancing state budget with federal ‘cushion’
Democrats say the budget needs to do more for affordable housing, health care and public education.
REO Speedwagon and Styx are coming to Tampa next summer
The band played MidFlorida Credit Union Amphitheatre together in 2009 and 2017.
Florida Gov Ron DeSantis pitches $99.7 billion ‘Freedom First’ budget
“This is a huge, huge budget. This is a huge deal,” DeSantis said during a news conference at the Capitol.
In Tampa, Weezer, Twenty One Pilots, AJR, and more celebrate belated 20th anniversary of 97X’s Next Big Thing
And we’ve got predictions for next year’s lineup.
Florida Republicans want people involved with state executions exempt from public records
Florida had 324 inmates on Death Row as of Wednesday, according to the Department of Corrections’ website.
Florida Agriculture Commissioner Nikki Fried faces ethics case over financial disclosures
The commission made the probable-cause determination Friday and released the order and other case documents Wednesday.






