King of the Coop launches new ‘Slide’ burger concept in Seminole Heights
Find it under the Flocale roof.
Tampa Bay brewers and bartenders share their secrets to falling in love with our local beer scene
The once itty-beer beer scene is now a mecca of craft beer.
Disney Imagineer shares details of Epcot’s upcoming ‘Moana’ attraction
When opened, it will be located in the ‘World Nature’ area of the park.
Tampa’s police review board wants voters to decide if it should have subpoena power
The recommendation came after community members spoke out about a need for closer monitoring of TPD behavior.
DeSantis targets liquor license of Florida restaurant that hosted drag show involving kids
“You can see the same level of skin at the beach too,” Eskamani said.
PayPal reportedly froze Moms for Liberty assets, now Florida Gov. DeSantis vows to fight companies with ‘woke ideology’
The state is already embroiled in lawsuits over a new law that restricts race-related workplace training and classroom instruction.
Dunedin restaurant The Living Room will open a second location in Wesley Chapel next month
The new restaurant will soon debut at The Shops at Wiregrass.
Ybor City’s Sunday’s Delicatessen is closing this week
The deli was a throwback to Sunday’s roots as a kid in Long Island when he would make bagels before school.
Smokin’ J’s BBQ is now closed, after more than a decade of serving Gulfport
86 the four-pound sandwich challenge.
Florida Rep. Matt Gaetz, who is under investigation for sex trafficking, votes against reauthorizing sex-trafficking law
The “No” votes ultimately didn’t matter.
Gulfport vegan restaurant Golden Dinosaurs celebrates fourth anniversary this weekend
It’s ’90s-themed beach party will feature giveaways, local vendors and a DJ.
Florida’s population growth slows down, as COVID migration rush wanes
Also, the pandemic-driven migration from other states is slowing, according to the forecast.
With the addition of Julio Jones, the Tampa Bay Bucs receiving core will be something to watch
Imagine if Gronk comes back.
Federal judge denies class action lawsuit against Florida Department of Corrections over use of solitary confinement
Winsor said the plaintiffs had not met legal tests, including not providing specific details about relief they sought.
Kellyanne Conway urges Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis to give up on 2024 presidential run
“He’s a great Governor, he’s fascinating. He could be a two-term, and he’s got a great sense for the culture warrior part too.”
Tampa Bay Times endorses problematic judge who denied a 17-year-old an abortion for having a C average
The judge also ties his personal religion to his campaign, thus infringing on the separation of Church and State.
WMNF Tampa is bringing its Tropical Heatwave music festival back to Ybor City next year
It’s happening at the Cuban Club in 2023.
Rest in peace, Tampa Bay Vipers
The XFL is back, but Tampa Bay has been cut as a host city
Interview: Anberlin returns to St. Pete for three-night stand at Floridian Social Club in August
The Aug. 4-6 shows are the band’s first at the venue since it became Floridian Social Club.
Tampa continues to lead country in rising housing prices
The Tampa area had a 36.1 percent price increase in May when compared to a year earlier.
A Tampa Fringe Fest veteran shares 10 can’t miss shows happening this weekend
After covering Tampa International Fringe Festival (TIFF) for five years, I have a system. My TIFF begins a week or two before the official start date. I search my emails for press releases, explore the festival website, and scroll down Tampa Fringe’s Facebook page looking for tasty TIFF morsels to share with readers. Tampa Fringe—set…
Florida Department of Education moves ahead with controversial ‘Don’t Say Gay’ law
The proposed rule published Monday would spell out procedures involving special magistrates.
Can Jordan Peele save the summer movie season? ‘Nope’
Peele’s latest is packed with big ideas and full of cloaked meaning, but it fails to form a satisfying narrative
Florida Gov. DeSantis receives $3.3 million in tax dollars for his re-election campaign
DeSantis was one of five statewide candidates who received initial draws from the long-controversial matching fund program.
St. Pete’s beloved music venue Ringside Cafe reopens in a new location this week
The new bar and venue is just a block away from its previous Jannus Live-adjacent location
TPUSA was surprised its Tampa summit attracted neo-Nazis. It shouldn’t have been
There was plenty of fascist rhetoric at the Turning Point gathering.
Florida wants federal lawsuit over ‘Stop WOKE Act’ tossed out
Chief U.S. District Judge Mark Walker has scheduled an Aug. 8 hearing on the preliminary-injunction request.
Tampa City Council could approve 18.5 percent raise for TPD this week
Council has to OK the new contract for it to take effect.
Oracle of Ybor: Tap into your Anima Mundi when that voice in your head is telling you mean things
You’re an important person here on this planet and your kindness is a strength that is sorely needed.
‘Pandering’: DeSantis Administration responds to Fox News calling out governor over recent foster care checks
“We’re going to fight inflation by fueling inflation with stimulus checks, regardless of who you’re sending them to,” McDowell said. “Again, that’s pandering.”
Case involving Ocala police chief who led prayer vigil sent back to lower court
“Defendants intended to promote prayer,” the plaintiffs’ attorneys wrote in a court brief.
Florida Gov. DeSantis targets Biden, Disney, and others at Republican conference
“Big companies based in California do not run the state of Florida,” DeSantis said.
Savage Love: Sexual infidelity is one thing, emotional infidelity is another
There’s a difference between knowing something because you kinda sorta figured and knowing something because you were literally fucking told.
Ethics settlement against Clearwater Republican and former Senator Jack Latvala tossed, case headed to judge
Latvala had agreed to a settlement that would have admitted “poor judgment” in having a two-decade sexual relationship with a lobbyist.
Tampa’s Dharma Southern Kitchen closing, iconic St. Pete diner Kissin’ Cuzzins for sale, and more in local foodie news
And there’s cool food events happening on both sides of the bridge this weekend.
St. Pete Police hoarded change from donation stations that say the money helps the homeless
Numbers from SPPD show that zero dollars have been spent on the homeless community in FY22.
Iconic St. Petersburg diner Kissin’ Cuzzins is for sale
Fans of the beloved 60-year-old breakfast spot shouldn’t be worried about changes, however.
St. Pete artist Steve Madden is bringing flair to the bins at Daddy Kool Records
He’s brought life to the plain, white, thick plastic sheets the shop uses to categorize and separate its stock.
‘Off the Dome’ celebrates a decade of Dunedin hip-hop on Wednesday
When Jon “Ditty” Diddier went out to establish a freestyle hip-hop hive in his hometown, he ended up with only a storage room and a lousy PA system. At the time, the recent University of Central Florida grad wanted to improve his own improvisational rap skills. He had just earned a degree as a visual…
R&B legend Keith Sweat brings his birthday celebration to Amalie Arena this week
Monica, Trevin Campbell, Tamar Braxton and Ginuwine are a few of the singers that will grace the arena’s stage.
Alt-rapper Spose headlines Tampa’s Brass Mug
Jarv—the Vermont-based MC, rapper and producer—will open this show Tuesday night show.
Tampa Bay artists come together for ‘Alchemy’ show this weekend
DJ Scorpio Vision plays selector at The Bricks.
Disney World’s new MagicBand+ will debut next week. Here’s what they do
This new wearable technology will offer an array of new amenities compared to the previous MagicBand.
Publix heiress donated $50,000 to anti-LGBTQ group Moms For Liberty
Campaign records show the PAC spent Fancelli’s donation to contribute to local school board candidates.
Florida CFO Jimmy Patronis warns of ‘financial chaos’ if property insurers are downgraded
Patronis criticized Demotech and the possibility that downgrades would lead to insurers not meeting the ratings requirements.
Florida Democrats Nikki Fried and Charlie Crist battle it out in first and only debate
The pair closed out Thursday’s match-up on a harsh note.
Florida’s back-to-school tax ‘holiday’ starts next week. Here’s what it includes
The research group Florida TaxWatch estimated that the back-to-school tax holiday could save Florida consumers $100 million.
Clearwater Jazz Holiday’s 2022 lineup includes Trombone Shorty, Gov’t Mule and more
Charlie Wilson and St. Paul & the Broken Bones are on the bill, too.
The Tampa Bay Bucs sign TE Kyle Rudolph, who’s looking for a renaissance year
The good news is that the guy seems to take care of his body, only missing 4 games since 2015.
Tampa Bay activist groups will protest Turning Point USA’s Student Action Summit
The protest will gather at Tampa’s Downtown Convention Center on Saturday July 23 at 10 a.m.
President Biden will be in Tampa and Orlando next week
Harris appeared in Orlando and Tampa on July 14.
Florida city’s efforts to ban controversial ‘conversion therapy’ remains blocked
The county and city sought a rehearing before the full Atlanta-based court.
