

AOC says Florida Rep. Ted Yoho is ‘refusing responsibility’ over his obscene comments
“It is true that we disagree on policies and visions for America,” Yoho said, “but that does not mean we should be disrespectful.”
You probably won’t see Florida’s Apalachicola Bay oysters on a menu for at least five years
The FWC unanimously agreed Wednesday to issue an order that will ban the harvesting of wild oysters starting Aug. 1.
Over 1,200 Tampa Bay businesses have closed since the beginning of the pandemic, says report
Of the total number of closed businesses, 125 are permanently closed restaurants and 141 are retail businesses.
Protest planned for Donald Trump’s upcoming Tampa visit on July 31
“Let’s make sure this day is unforgettable AND unwelcoming.”
Over 100 Florida breweries are in danger of closing in the next two weeks
Florida Brewers Guild asks Gov. Ron DeSantis to reopen breweries
Tropical Storm Gonzalo expected to become a hurricane by Thursday
Meanwhile, forecasters are also keeping an eye on a tropical wave in the Gulf of Mexico.
Florida GOP convention moving forward despite sheriff saying he can’t keep it safe
“Where do we go from here is a good question. But where we are today, we can’t support it.”
Florida Gov. DeSantis stays quiet on COVID-19 lawsuit protections for businesses and schools
It wasn’t the first time that DeSantis, who is an attorney, has been mum on the issue of lawsuit protections.
Florida Sen. Rick Scott wants schools open, but says his grandkids will be ‘distance learning’ this fall
Scott said that parents have their own reasons for sending their kids to school, such as free lunches.
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Lala, a new restaurant, bar and karaoke venue, will open this fall in St. Pete
It’ll share a courtyard with Grand Central Brewhouse.
Pinellas law enforcement will no longer investigate deadly use-of-force incidents involving its own officers
A new Pinellas County Use of Deadly Force Investigative Task Force to review cases of deadly use of force by police officers and deputies.
Florida just recorded more COVID-19 deaths than any other state, and set a new record for hospitalizations
Florida’s average rate of new positive tests is now at around 19%, compared to about 10% a month ago, as recorded by Johns Hopkins University.
Researchers will explore a giant ‘blue hole’ off Florida’s Gulf Coast
“They vary in size, shape and depth, but most are ecological hot spots with a high diversity of abundance of plants and animals.”
If Florida expanded Medicaid, which it can, nearly 700,000 more residents would have health care
Florida is one of 15 states that have not expanded Medicaid to cover low-income adults who don’t qualify under current Medicaid requirements.
Florida’s largest teachers union sues state over decision to reopen schools
“To reopen all Florida schools before it’s safe is reckless. It is unreasonable.”
Following public backlash, Winn-Dixie says face masks will now be required
Last week, the company’s decision to “strongly encourage” masks, was met with intense public backlash, and apparently Southeastern Grocers heard it.
Wicked Oak Barbecue opening new location in Seminole Heights
The permanent location is setting up shop next to King of the Coop.
The U-Hauls won’t stop, but COVID-19 is expected to slow Florida’s rapid population growth, experts say
Florida is still expected to see population increases over the next five years that will be like adding a city slightly larger than St. Petersburg each year.
Former Florida gubernatorial candidate Andrew Gillum opens up about rehab and therapy
“Don’t be like me,” he said. “Don’t suffer in silence. Get access to the help that you need.”
Disney World no longer allows guests to eat and walk without a face mask
You must now stop to eat that Dole Whip.
Hecklers to Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis: ‘You’re lying to the public!’
“Shame on you Ron DeSantis! You’re lying to the public!” they hollered.
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Ybor City restaurant 7th+Grove under scrutiny after videos of unmasked partygoers surface online
The restaurant said, ‘We are taking direct action with our security team and internal staff to ensure they feel empowered to enforce mandatory mask requirements at 7th + Grove.’
Florida Gov. DeSantis won’t close gyms because he says people who workout are less likely to get COVID-19
“I think taking that option away for people to be healthy just doesn’t make sense,” the Republican governor said during a news conference in Apopka.
Florida’s COVID-19 cases need to ‘flatten’ before bars can reopen, says state official
“Nobody wants to back up,” Beshears said. “We certainly don’t want businesses to suffer and fail, but we’ve got to find a way to live with this thing.”
Over 1,000 prison workers in Florida have tested positive for COVID-19
An additional two prisoners have died, bringing the total number of inmate deaths to 32.
Newly announced policies for Tampa Bay law enforcement are just the first steps towards helping people with mental illness
According to the Treatment Advocacy Center, an estimated 25% of fatal encounters with police officers in the U.S. involve people with mental illness.
Lakeland Square Mall will host a free headshot event to help unemployed people ‘get back to work’
While the event is open to anyone who is unemployed, participants are asked to visit HeadshotBooker.com to schedule a time to be photographed.
Tampa Bay Rays fans can now pay to put a cardboard cutout of themselves in the stands at Tropicana Field
It’s $40 for season ticket holders and $60 for everyone else.
Winn-Dixie says face masks will not be required in its stores
The company says it will “strongly encourage” face coverings.
Leaked White House document says Florida and many of its counties are in coronavirus ‘red zone’
DeSantis has yet to address the report in any of his recent press conferences.
No country except Iran has gone backwards on COVID-19 the way the U.S. has
To the world, this a uniquely American failure, which is both true and not quite correct.
Tampa Bay renters earning minimum wage need to work 92 hours a week to afford a basic apartment, says study
A recent report by the National Low Income Housing Coalition shows Tampa Bay area is the eighth most expensive metropolitan area in the state.
Florida Congressman Matt Gaetz featured in new HBO documentary ‘The Swamp’
The HBO crews were even there when Gaetz was ‘milkshaked’ back in June of 2019.
Lawsuit targets three judges involved in Florida’s ex-felon voting rights case
Plaintiffs argue that the judges should not be allowed to participate in the case because they were involved in the litigation.
Largo’s Central Park Performing Arts Center activates outdoor terrace for summer concerts
The series kicks off on August 1 with Reverend Barry and The Funk.
The Supreme Court just stopped hundreds of thousands of ex-felons in Florida from voting this fall
It remains unclear whether the court battle will be resolved in time for the November general election.
Publix will require all customers to wear face masks starting next week
The Lakeland-based grocer announced today that all stores will require customers to wear face masks beginning July 21.
‘Most of my state is doing just fine,’ says Florida lawmaker who’s also suing over local mask mandates
Sabatini does not go to the grocery store much, he added, saying he “prefers to eat out.”
As Florida COVID-19 cases soar, GOP says they will scale back upcoming convention in Jacksonville
Florida added nearly 14,000 cases on Thursday, bringing the total to 315,775, according to information posted on the state Department of Health website.
New app turns over 80 St. Pete murals into a ‘drive-in theater’
Honestly, with blazing summer heat and a raging pandemic, there’s really no better way to view local art from the air-conditioned confines of your car.
Creative Loafing Tampa Bay’s most popular stories continue to be about race and ethnicity
Confronting the South’s Confederate past someone’s aversion to Black Lives Matter protesters struck a chord.
Clearwater rapper Young 40’s new ‘Poppin’ video is a throwback to when penthouse parties were actually allowed
It’s part of ‘Young4Eva,’ which sees release this fall.
Despite ordering them to reopen, DeSantis says working with Florida school-districts is a ‘collaborative effort’
DeSantis wants schools to offer students the option to return to school five days a week starting in August if conditions allow it.
Florida Democrats call for retail and restaurants to scale back to 25 percent occupancy
Also, they said bars should remain shuttered.
At least 10 Tampa Bay area breweries join nationwide Black is Beautiful initiative
Proceeds from sales of custom stouts benefit orgs supporting police brutality reform, equality and inclusion and legal defenses.
Savage Love: What to do if you love both your wife and your butt plugs
Plus, sex advice for virgins.
Busch Gardens Tampa Bay brings back Summer Nights fireworks show
Busch Gardens is currently using a reservation system to manage visitors at the park.
As COVID-19 cases surge, KFC closes all company-owned dining rooms in Florida
These Florida locations will continue to offer carry-out and delivery where available.
Florida just broke the previous state record for COVID-19 deaths
Locally, Hillsborough County leads Tampa Bay with 680 new positive cases.
Here’s who’s running for office in Hillsborough and Pinellas Counties
Amid the uncertainty and unrest that is more or less defining our current social landscape, the 2020 primary and general elections are on the horizon here in Florida. Accompanying the resurgence of Black Lives Matter protests and discussions about the roles elected officials have in addressing various social and economic injustices, knowing who’s running for…
Despite record COVID-19 cases, St. Pete will resume cutting off utilities next week
In addition to this, many Floridians still haven’t received the unemployment checks.
Pasco County restaurant owner is sick and tired of Black Lives Matter ‘terrorists,’ says liberals can ‘eat somewhere else’
“These people are destroying our country. If you think I am racist, feel free to eat somewhere else…”
It’s time to rename St. Petersburg’s Dixie Hollins High School
The change would be a final blow to the school’s troubled past.
St. Pete police won’t hire 25 new officers, instead will form new social worker team
Holloway also said St. Petersburg police will not respond to calls based simply on race.






