

Pop star Halsey will bring her ‘Manic’ tour to Tampa this summer
PVRIS and Blackbear open the show.
Florida’s Black teens have made up over 70% of all adolescent gun-related homicides since ‘stand your ground,’ says study
It’s important to remember that this study is just the latest to highlight “stand your ground’s” blatantly racial bias.
New Florida bill would require background checks for all home delivery workers
The proposal is named after Boca Raton resident Evy Udell, who died a day after being beaten with a mallet, doused in a chemical and set on fire.
Debates over Florida’s massive toll road projects continue to flare
“The population is going to continue to grow,” Galvano said. “The need will continue to be there.”
Gen X Tavern is throwing a birthday party for everyone next Saturday
Get a slice from the ginormous birthday cake.
Two years after Parkland, Florida lawmakers continue to struggle with school safety laws
“We need to make sure not only that our kids are secure, but that their mental health is being taken care of,” Latvala said.
Florida AG Ashley Moody wants recreational pot proposal kept off the 2020 ballot
The state must receive at least 766,200 valid petition signatures by a Feb. 1 deadline for the measure to go on the ballot.
St. Petersburg’s Plant Love Ice Cream will throw a one year anniversary party next weekend
Featuring music, art, and vendors.
Tampa’s Brū Florida Growler Bar will pour free beer to benefit Autism Speaks
Free pours, donations encouraged.
Tampa Bay Republicans will host Project Veritas grifter Cary Poarch this month
Grifters gotta eat too.
New Vietnamese cafe Ding Tea Tampa will open this month
More flavors of milk tea than you knew existed.
Protests planned in St. Pete in response to Trump’s ‘reckless action in Iran’
“We will not be driven by lies into another war. We will not allow our Iranian-American and Muslim neighbors to be targeted by law enforcement.”
St. Pete’s Mize Gallery debuts their TV-themed art exhibit ‘Please Stand By’ this weekend
Featuring over 90 new works of art.
Alabama groove-rockers CBDB hosts a night of jam rock at Crowbar this Friday
Ella Jet & The Future Soul and Row Jomah open the show.
Soft-rock duo Air Supply will bring their classic 80s love ballads to Clearwater
Ready to hear the hits of the early 80s?
Tennessee rapper Xavier Wulf headlines Crowbar in Ybor City
Ready to hear his hit “Psycho Pass?”
Pizza Box will host nature photography show ‘Plant Based’ in St. Pete this week
Complete with a plant popup by Wild Roots.
Michelle Faedo’s second Tampeño Cuisine location is now open in downtown Tampa
Open only on weekdays.
Woven Water Brewing finds its home in Tampa Heights
It’s set to open sometime this year.
Blind Tiger acquires Tampa’s Cass St. Deli
Don’t worry, the joint will still be slinging dogs, sandos and soups.
Here are the Florida congressional candidates pushing wildly stupid QAnon conspiracy theories
Last year the FBI labeled the movement as an official domestic terror threat.
Another female Florida panther has crossed the Caloosahatchee River, marking a huge milestone
According to records from the FWC, in 2019 only 7 panther kittens were recorded in the wild.
Over 20,000 are currently without power in Pinellas County right now
The outages appear to be related to Duke’s substation.
Catrinas Tacos and Tequila Bar opens in Tampa next week
Margaritas on deck.
Rascal Flatts announce farewell tour with a stop in Tampa
“I’m moving on.”
Rod Stewart will play Tampa’s Amalie Arena next summer
If you want my body and you think I’m sexy. Come on, sugar, tell me so!
Tampa Bay chain Frenchy’s will open a new ‘hybrid ghost kitchen’ concept
Get grouper sandwiches delivered to your door.
After being sold for years, Florida is finally regulating CBD products
Fried, a Democrat, made all things cannabis a cornerstone of her successful 2018 campaign for the state Cabinet seat.
Fire ants are currently loving Florida’s unseasonably warm winter
Snowbirds aren’t the only ones enjoying the warm weather.
Florida Senate will take on $47,500 minimum salary for public school teachers
It will be considered Jan. 13 by the Senate Education Committee.
Tourists are sad that Florida’s welcome centers no longer give away free orange juice
The bill to fund the free juice was vetoed by then-governor Rick Scott in 2015.
Mike Pence will campaign for Trump in Hillsborough County next week
Winning Florida will be crucial for the re-election hopes of Trump, who campaigned Friday in Miami-Dade County.
New bill would give Florida students the day off after Halloweeen
“As a parent, I totally get it,” Taddeo said.
St. Pete restaurant IL Ritorno featured in Buzzfeed series ‘The Empty Suitcase Show!’
The Italian restaurant basks in its 15 minute of internet fame.
Cigar City’s long-awaited new taproom at Amalie Arena officially opens tomorrow
Last December, the Lightning also announced that the annual Hunahpu’s Beer Festival will be moving to Amalie Arena.
Legoland is offering free admission to Florida preschoolers in 2020
Kids 2 and under will still be allowed in for free.
Chicken Salad Chick will open its first St. Petersburg location
It’s set to open this year.
Over the past 3 years, Florida lawmakers have filed 119 bills to limit power of local governments
A report from Integrity Florida found that lawmakers are strategically attacking home-rule authority on issues ranging from sunscreen bans to regulating businesses.
New Brandon dessert cafe Havana Creamery & Subs opened last weekend
Smoothies, ice cream, coffee, sandwiches and more.
New speciality bakery This Momma Cooks & Co is now open in Largo
Slinging custom cakes, brownies, and cupcakes.
With no dining room and no waiters, a new ‘ghost kitchen’ concept is coming to Clearwater
The ghost kitchen will launch February 1.
Four-alarm fire scorches downtown Tampa Chinese restaurant Szechuan House
We’re not quite sure what the future holds for Szechuan House.
St. Pete Pier’s Doc Ford’s Rum Bar & Grille will open in March
And they’re hiring.
Jackie Toledo will face Democratic opponent Julie Jenkins in South Tampa’s District 60 legislative race
Toledo, who was first elected to the seat in 2016, had raised $196,707 for her 2020 campaign as of Nov. 30.
Discount Baby, Swamp Sister showcase bookend this week’s best Tampa Bay concerts
Concert report from ‘Radio Reverb’ on WMNF 88.5-FM Tampa.
Tampa Bay Hooters locations are giving away free wings to blood donors next week
Only boneless wings though.
Get a free bagel from Tampa Bay area Einstein Bros. on National Bagel Day
National Bagel day is now January 15.
The Florida Orchestra plays an evening of classic Latin scores this Wednesday
Café Ole heads to Clearwater this week.
Country musician EmiSunshine talks tour life and young stardom before next week’s Tampa show
EmiSunshine will be at The Attic on January 15.
Green Gasoline brings its no-frills rock to Tampa’s Blue Note next week
Tampa bands Jesse Kramer and WeAreGeneration open the show.
C.J. Chenier brings his lively Cajun music to The Attic this Sunday
Soulful vocals and masterful accordion playing.
Folk singer-songwriter Reverend Hylton plays Tampa this weekend
This early show starts at 3 p.m.
Following death of owner, Westshore’s Lucky Dill location has closed for good
The restaurant’s other location in Palm Harbor remains open.
Gun control groups take on Florida’s controversial NRA-backed law
The 2011 law threatens tough penalties if city and county officials approve gun regulations.
SeaWorld is once again offering free admission for Florida preschoolers
It doesn’t, however, cover parking.
New Datz location set to open in Riverview next month
That makes four restaurants where you can get doughnuts as burger buns.
After 24 years, Red Mesa Restaurant finally has a liquor license
And the new cocktail list is loaded.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’ re-election PAC pulled in $5 million from Home Depot, Duke Energy and more
Since taking office last January, DeSantis pulled in money from major donors, raising an average of $448,762 a month.
Tampa River Center will host Brunched 2020 next month
Did someone say bottomless mimosas?
Tampa’s Bake’n Babes is serving up a new Gasparilla Freak Shake
Complete with a pirate rubber duck.
A Florida woman is selling a manatee-shaped chicken tender for $5,000
It can be either displayed or eaten.
The Almost headlines a hometown show at The Orpheum this Saturday
Ghost Atlas, All Get Out and Rowdy open the show up.
Civil Twilight’s Steven Dayvid McKellar heads to The Attic this Saturday
McKellar just released his latest album ‘The Belleville Demos.’
The Brass Mug hosts ‘Metal for iPads’ fundraiser this Saturday
Featuring Tampa metal bands American Fix, Siren, Carnal Ruin and more.
New location for Stix Billiards Bar is now open in Oldsmar
Complete with 15 pool tables, 20 beers on tap and plenty of bar bites.
Busch Gardens Tampa is selling limited BOGO Fun Cards for both parks
These Fun Cards provide admission to visit both parks, again and again until December 31, 2020.
Locale Market in St. Pete is closing for good tomorrow
Until then, all merch is 40% off.
New Tampa Moroccan restaurant Karima’s Cuisine is now open
Bring in a flyer and get 10% off.
New Puerto Rican bakery La Bahía now open in Tampa
Eat some carbs for a good cause.
It would appear Disney World’s long-rumored upcharge FastPass program is about to launch
According to industry journalist Jim Hill, Disney is looking to eventually allow guests to reserve up to nine experiences ahead of their visit.
Largo’s newest Japanese spot Hibachi Express is now open
Lunch specials may be the best bang for your buck.
New Irish pub Mary Margaret’s will open next month in St. Petersburg
Classic Irish eats with plenty of booze.
After five years, South Tampa’s Creole restaurant Roux has closed
The restaurant served its last meal on New Year’s Eve.
Tampa’s Mexican restaurant Guac n’ Cheese charms with flavorful bites and boozy sips
Slide by on Mariachi Thursdays for the full experience.
Urban Canning Company has a new home at Brick Street Farms in St. Pete
Brick Street has major plans for expansion, too.
Tampa Bay funk band Black Honkeys talks growth and future aspirations
“I still dream of writing a song that blows up. Our ‘Macarena’ so to speak.”
Here’s how Tampa Bay museums will celebrate the 100th anniversary of women’s right to vote
Let’s hear it for the girls.
Savage Love: How to be a better bottom, phone sex etiquette and more
And how to help your friend who is in a dry spell.
New multi-vendor pop-up window The Bakery Box officially opens tomorrow in Tampa
The shared retail space will serve up treats from local foodie vendors.
Tampa’s shirtless busker ‘Skunk’ is building a new life one heavy metal riff at a time
Though he struggles with homelessness and addiction, Skunk just wants to start a band.






