

President Joe Biden ‘concerned’ about Tampa’s maskless Super Bowl celebrations
The President says ‘celebrate and party’ … next year.
Toronto’s Aron Baynes is an NBA cult hero Tampa Raptors fans should embrace
I mean, he’s an Australian dude with a crazy fan club.
Florida Republicans consider controversial ‘Baby Box’ proposal
The boxes are required to be equipped with a specific alarm system that triggers when a newborn is placed inside.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis defends maskless Super Bowl crowds in Tampa by saying he’s a Bucs fan
‘You don’t care as much if they’re celebrating a Biden election. You only care about it if it’s people you don’t like.’
A Florida family fought a 16-foot, 300-pound Burmese python in their yard
“I drove past it and said, ‘That’s a big snake.’ I had my mother with me and she said, ‘Well, get out and get it.’
Federal order takes aim at retaliation tactics from guards against inmates in Florida prisons
“It’s the perceived threat that may result from a ‘shhh!’ from a guard, a cold stare from across the room, a hard pat on the back from a warden, or a ‘hmmm’ as they leave the room.”
Florida Walmart locations will start offering COVID-19 vaccinations Friday
Walmart and Sam’s Club will join Publix and Winn-Dixie in providing vaccinations in Florida.
Florida lawmakers call for statewide police reform, including mandatory body cameras, de-escalation tactics, and more
“If you really look at these policies, they’re not antagonistic towards law enforcement officers, they’re not antagonistic towards anyone.”
Porn viewing in Florida spiked by 15 percent after Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ Super Bowl win
The internet also jerked it harder during the Weeknd’s sexy halftime show.
The Hello Kitty Cafe Truck comes to Tampa’s Westshore Plaza on Saturday
And you bet there are COVID-19 protocols.
Tampa Bay Collard Green Festival pivots to virtual and in-person events this year
The celebration of the leafy green is also postponed until May.
Pinellas County’s only Brass Tap has permanently closed
There are still three locations to go to over the bridge.
Florida Black Caucus says they will not try to ‘defund police,’ and will instead increase funding
The Black caucus will hold a news conference Tuesday to roll out policing-related legislation.
2 million Florida residents have been vaccinated, but critics worry Super Bowl will only accelerate COVID spread
“We are really kind of cheerleading and acting as cheerleaders for these massive events that are only going to cause the virus to spread more.”
North Carolina seafood restaurant Outer Banks Boil Co. will open three new Tampa Bay locations
A St. Pete Beach location opens this month, with others coming to Clearwater Beach and Riverview.
Judge refuses to dismiss case against Publix involving deli worker’s COVID death
The decision came as the Florida GOP has made a priority of passing legislation to help block coronavirus-related lawsuits against businesses.
Early Saturday shooting in Ybor City is second in two nights
TPD says it’s looking for a suspect involved in Feb. 6 incident.
Chef from downtown Tampa restaurant Cena defeats Food Network’s Bobby Flay
Chef Butta beat that ass.
New goat sculptures and art at ZooTampa hope to raise funds to fight human trafficking
It’s Project G.O.A.T.’s big night.
Savage Love: The pandemic is stealing my sex drive
First, you’re not alone. So many people have seen their libidos tank in response to the overlapping stresses of lockdowns and job losses.
Before Clearwater concert, songwriter Paul Thorn shares moving tribute to sister, ‘It’s Never Too Late to Call’
He’ll be at Ruth Eckerd Hall on Feb. 17.
The Florida GOP served up a big tray of Republican red meat this week
Expanded school vouchers, COVID-related businesses liability and guns at churches were all on the menu.
In wake of financial scandal, Florida Democrats call for ouster of state party’s old guard
Party secretary, treasurer, DNC member Terrie Rizzo under fire.
Midtown Tampa’s Sal Y Mar rooftop bar is open just in time for the Super Bowl
You can even watch the game there.
Even Tampa’s police union says Super Bowl events are ‘irresponsible’
The PBA wrote that the events are and putting “dollars over officer lives and safety.”
Tampa’s Straz Center reschedules ‘Hamilton’ to late 2022, and there are three ways to get tickets before the new onsale date
Basically become a Broadway season subscriber, donate $100 or have more than nine friends.
Florida Winn-Dixie locations will offer COVID-19 vaccines starting next week
Winn-Dixie’s parent company, Southeastern Grocers now says 8,100 Moderna vaccines will be available starting Feb. 11.
‘Grim Reaper’ launches political committee targeting Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis
“His record of failure does not deserve a second chance.”
Florida will receive $40 million in settlement with global opioid pusher McKinsey
A jury trial in that lawsuit is set to begin in Pasco County circuit court on April 4, 2022
Migos, Diplo, Trick Daddy and every other Super Bowl concert happening in Tampa Bay this weekend
Well, all the ones we know about at press time at least.
Blues songwriter Keb’ Mo’ plays Clearwater’s Ruth Eckerd Hall on Wednesday
The insanity of the Super Bowl is over.
Busch Gardens’ annual Food and Wine festival returns this spring
The festival, which runs every weekends through April 25, is included with park admission but beverages and food will cost you.
Lil Baby’s Super Bowl Sunday concert happens at Qvesoir in Ybor City
He’s hot off his 40th platinum song, ‘The Bigger Picture.’
Florida officials dispute federal report claiming widespread sex abuse at state’s largest women’s prison
The report of the federal investigation found that Lowell “has a long history of tolerance for sexual abuse and harassment, which continues to the present.”
Trick Daddy is playing a strip club Super Bowl party in West Tampa this weekend
G5ive is the former Hollywood Nights.
Quad City DJs are playing a ‘grown folks’ Super Bowl concert in Tampa on Saturday
Gucci Crew and Prince Raheim are riding the train, too.
Six Tampa Bay staycation hotels worth visiting after all the Super Bowl visitors leave
Or, you know, for Valentine’s Day.
Virtual presentation of ‘Doubt’ at Tampa’s Jobsite Theater resonates as strongly as it did in 2005
The Pulitzer-winning play runs Feb. 5-11.
Tampa’s Rated R joins JT Money and 95 South for Super Bowl concert at Sons of Italy
The show happens on Saturday in West Tampa.
Bob Marley, J Dilla birthday celebrations happening this weekend at Shuffle in Tampa Heights
Marley and Dilla would’ve turned 76 and 47, respectively.
Rick Ross is appearing in Tampa for at least two Super Bowl weekend events
He’s at Dallas Bull and Avalon Event Center.
Ella’s Super Bowl weekend concerts bring blues, soul and Americana to Seminole Heights
Someday Honey plays Friday and The Hummingbirds are there on Sunday.
Hooch and Hive’s live music weekend kicks off on Friday with a sold-out show from Tampa expat Parrotfish
The West River venue also hosts punk songwriters and a cellist on Saturday, then DJ Cub on Wednesday.
Grammy-nominated Marcus Anderson headlines a Friday Super Bowl smooth jazz concert at Westshore Plaza
Proceeds from the gig benefit music programs at local schools.
Orlando house duo Meen plays Ybor City on Friday night
Teck Neekz opens at The Attic.
Indigeonous songwriter Beartoe kicks off New World Brewery’s weekend of Super Bowl concerts
The Wrenchers, Dean Johanesen and a Super Bowl watch party are on tap—at 25% capacity.
‘90s rapper Chubb Rock has a Super Bowl concert in Seminole Heights this weekend
Jeter Jones—aka ‘Da King of the Trailride Blues’—is at American Legion on Friday.
Jack Harlow, Tory Lanez playing downtown Tampa’s Floridan Palace Hotel for Super Bowl weekend
Harlow was on the cover of Spin magazine last month.
Jim Messina’s Clearwater concert is now postponed
For what it’s worth, this was not a Super Bowl concert.
Tampa Frontier workers will picket and fly plane near Super Bowl in protest over contract negotiations
The disagreement is over health benefits.
Theo Lane part of weekend long ‘Groove and Giggles’ comedy and music event at Tampa’s Brass Mug
Thursday and Saturday shows are of the comedic nature, and Lane plays on Friday.
Xtreme Tacos may actually open their Seminole Heights location today – for real this time
UPDATE: It opens on Friday.
Florida Rep. Matt Gaetz defends Marjorie Taylor Greene despite ‘crazy conspiracy things’
What about Democrats’ ‘Russia hoax’, the Congressman wondered?
Florida Gov. DeSantis wants to punish ‘Big Tech’ companies, which create billions for the state’s investment portfolio
“Gov. DeSantis poses as a constitutional conservative, but he’s made quite clear that he doesn’t take the Bill of Rights seriously.”
‘Death knell to public education’: Florida Senate panel signs off on controversial school voucher expansion
Andrew Spar, the president of the Florida Education Association, said that, under Diaz’s proposal, money for teacher pay raises would instead be used for private-school vouchers.
Iconic Tampa rapper Tom G shares Super Bowl plans and advice for Tom Brady
‘He’s already the G.O.A.T. regardless, but all I would say to him is, ‘Let that Tampa come out.”
Here are the top 10 moments of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ historic season so far
Brady’s bunch has a chance to add to the list at Sunday’s home game.
The word ‘buccaneer’ has more to do with pork than pirates
‘Early buccaneers not only hunted but also cured the meat on a boucan.’
‘Encouragement over enforcement’: Super Bowl mask mandates will test Tampa’s cultural foundations
Unlike other countries, personal responsibility isn’t baked into the American mindset.
‘Scott and Patti’ drive-thru theater, from St. Pete’s freeFall, can cure your pandemic malaise
It’s on through Valentine’s Day.
Tampa Indigenous activists will protest Kansas City Chiefs name on Super Bowl Sunday
FIREE’s protest will happen near Raymond James Stadium.
New community garden aims to provide healthier food options for West Tampa residents
Tampa Heritage Initiative Unity Garden is supposed to open this spring.
The Republican Party cannot decouple itself from extremism
Informed Dissent.
Florida Sen. Rick Scott complains that Joe Biden hasn’t called him yet
Will the President pick up the phone?
Don’t even try to tailgate at Tampa’s Al Lopez Park before Super Bowl LV
The city is closing the park on Super Bowl Sunday.
Tampa Mayor Jane Castor issues outdoor mask order ahead of Super Bowl LV
While violators will face a “civil infraction,” which carries up to a $500 fine, Castor’s announcement did not specify how the executive order will be enforced.
Samantha Hval hired as WMNF’s new program director ahead of the retirement of Randy Wynne
Wynne, who’s been program director for 35 years, will assist in a transition until June.
Sorry, no MAGA hats allowed on your Super Bowl cutout at Raymond James Stadium
Before you start yelling about the “Big Cutout” industry censoring conservative voices, the rule also applies to Bernie Bros, Biden fans, etc.
The feds will deploy a nuke-sniffing helicopter to Tampa for upcoming Super Bowl
If this all sounds familiar, it’s because this is pretty much the plot of the 1991 Tom Clancy novel, “The Sum of All Fears.”
Here’s a list of watch parties going down on Super Bowl Sunday in Tampa Bay
Don’t be a douche, make sure to socially distance.
Saltimbocca isn’t the only takeout star at Tampa Bay takeout favorite Doormét
The ‘fit ‘n healthy’ perfectly grilled salmon is also one of many bright spots on the menu.






