

Florida COVID-19 test sites will temporarily close due to potential tropical storm
The sites, which are in 23 counties, offer walk-up testing and drive-through testing.
Guns ’N Roses’ upcoming Tampa concert is officially canceled
Other canceled cities include Atlanta, Philadelphia, Arlington, Seattle, and San Francisco.
Tampa Pig Jig music and BBQ festival is rescheduled for October 2021
That’s gonna hurt the festival’s nonprofit partner.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis says child care doesn’t spread COVID-19, so schools should be fine
“There’s no evidence that having child care open this entire time has been a driver of community spread,”
Tampa Bay venues and promoters need you to bug Marco Rubio about saving the live music scene
Thursday is a #saveourstages day of action.
Pinellas Sheriff issues charges against woman who recorded Tampa police traffic stop
Joneshia Wilkerson is charged with failing to return a rental vehicle and fraudulent use of a credit card.
Florida adds 217 deaths, breaking its single-day coronavirus death record, again
The state also logged 9,446 new coronavirus infections, which brings the total number of cases since March to 451,423.
Tropical Storm Isaias expected to form today as it heads toward Florida, says forecasters
DeSantis took to Twitter this morning to inform the state of the current forecasts and encourage Floridians to purchase and stock a week of supplies.
Listen Up Film Series offers two indie films for rent in support of St. Pete’s Daddy Kool Records
“We Are Little Zombies” and “All I Can Say” are available to rent for $11.50 before Aug. 1.
Florida Gov. DeSantis says ‘we might’ extend eviction protections, which expire this Saturday
“We might,” he told reporters during a press conference at AdventHealth Orlando on Tuesday. “We’ll have an announcement on that soon.”
Mysterious Chinese seeds sent to Florida residents part of ‘brushing’ scam, says authorities
The federal agency is also testing the seeds to evaluate their content and determine if they pose a risk to agriculture or the environment.
COVID-19 cases are up 90 percent in Florida’s juvenile-justice system
As of a Tuesday count, 290 youths in the system had been infected with the respiratory disease.
Florida wildlife officials say 5,000 Burmese pythons have now been removed, a new ‘milestone’
“Another win for the Everglades,” SFWMD Governing Board Member Alligator Ron Bergeron said.
Despite Florida’s rising death toll, Gov. DeSantis says COVID-19 trends are actually good
“These are tough things to see when you see fatalities come in,” DeSantis told reporters.
With or without the stadium, St. Pete is now accepting plans for repurposing Tropicana Field site
City leaders say they hope to see the site house hundreds of affordable apartments and retail and office space.
Florida just reported 186 new COVID-19 deaths, another new record
The previous largest daily death increase was 173 deaths on July 23.
Florida’s largest faculty union calls for remote learning, and closed college campuses this fall
Morian is concerned that 17 Florida institutions have not revised or updated their plans since late June, when the pandemic was tamer than it is today.
Busch Gardens Tampa Bay just welcomed a rare echidna baby
Also known as the spiny anteater, echidna are an egg-laying member of the Tachyglossidae family, and the babies are actually called “puggles.”
Brighter Days Brewing Co. is now open in Tarpon Springs
You can’t hang, but you can grab some cans, coolers and growlers to-go.
Meals On Wheels and Friends of Strays will deliver pet food to St. Pete’s homebound seniors
And they need volunteers to do it.
Florida Gov. DeSantis praises Trump for plan to import drugs from countries like Canada, which has socialized health care
Gov. Ron DeSantis, Florida House Speaker Jose Oliva and U.S. Rep. Matt Gaetz, R-Fla., were on hand for the signing event at the White House.
After forcing Florida breweries and bars to close last month, state regulators will finally meet with business owners
Beshears has said the order, which is backed by Gov. Ron DeSantis, would remain in place until the growth in COVID-19 cases starts to decline.
Florida judge says cops involved in use-of-force incidents can’t hide identities
The ruling by Judge Charles Dodson came in a closely watched case about how to apply “Marsy’s Law.”
Tampa Bay PDQ locations are offering a limited milkshake made with blended chicken meat
“Our guests love our craveable fresh chicken tenders and our delicious hand-spun shakes,” PDQ’s chief marketing officer wrote to say.
Tampa Bay news reporter found out she had cancer after viewer noticed warning signs
“Turns out, I have cancer. And I owe it to one of our wonderful @WFLA viewers for bringing it to my attention.”
Driverless shuttles and air taxis may be coming to Tampa Bay sooner than you think
The TBARTA is also working on a hyperloop and a 41-mile, electric bus system.
Florida lawmaker urges Gov. DeSantis to keep Trump’s ‘stormtroopers’ out of state
“Where will Gov. DeSantis be if, or worse when, Trump decides to send his stormtroopers to urban centers in Florida?” Jones asked.
Bipartisan ‘Save Our Stages’ Senate bill up for vote could provide relief to music venues in Tampa Bay—but it needs your help
Local scenes across the country could get a boost.
Wildlife authorities are now offering a $5,000 reward for info on whoever murdered a Florida panther
The FWC estimates that there are approximately 120-230 adult panthers left in Florida.
Universal Orlando officially cancels Halloween Horror Nights
“We know this decision will disappoint our fans and guests. We are disappointed, too. But we look forward to creating an amazing event in 2021.”
As new COVID-19 cases mount, Florida group homes are still waiting on test kits from Gov. Ron DeSantis
“We’re spinning out here,” Jackson said. “She is the director of the Agency for Persons with Disabilities.
Tampa Bay Rays celebrate opening day by reminding everyone the cops that shot Breonna Taylor still haven’t been arrested
Of course, reactions to the post were a mixed bag of emotions, spanning from people announcing that they’re now Rays fans, and “stick to sports.”
Citing a ‘flare up’ of COVID-19 cases, Trump cancels Florida GOP convention
“To have a big convention, it’s not the right time,” Trump told reporters at the White House.
Florida topped more than 100,000 first-time unemployment claims last week
Only Georgia, with 120,281 claims, and California, with 292,673, had higher weekly figures.
Justin Bieber reschedules Tampa concert for August 2021
Never say never, Bileibers.
Tropical Storm Gonzalo will likely become 2020’s first hurricane
And tropical depression no. 8 will bring showers to Florida this weekend.
Florida Gov. DeSantis says teachers are ‘Itching to get back’ to classrooms
The Governor noted that “a lot of parents think their students will fall behind” if schools aren’t open as they were before the advent of the novel coronavirus.
Tampa boat club will rename vessel after local child born onboard over 4th of July weekend
There was no cleaning fee for the mess.
Florida reported 173 new COVID-19 deaths, another new record
Locally, Hillsborough County continues to lead Tampa Bay with 25,432 cases, while Pinellas currently has 14,371.
The Lincoln Project is now targeting Florida Republicans Rick Scott and Marco Rubio
Wilson and Weaver said recently they will continue going after people who enable President Donald Trump, including Gov. Ron DeSantis.
‘We owe every parent a choice,’ says DeSantis on reopening Florida schools
The Republican governor did not mention a controversial state order that said school districts must reopen brick-and-mortar schools.
Savage Love: Cheating is often a relationship killer, which is nuts considering just how common it is
Plus, how to break up with an escort.
Dixie Hollins namesake’s great-granddaughter, principal and readers react to petition to change high school’s name
The suggestion struck a nerve.
Tampa activists say Mayor Jane Castor’s proposed changes to the Citizen Review Board fall short
Castor announced them at a surprise press conference last week.
New video shows Tampa Police officers attacking peaceful protesters on July 4
Officers can be seen rushing into the crowd on bikes and violently pushing over at least one protester.
Tempus Projects’ in-person art show opens this weekend in Old Seminole Heights
Appointments required to see ‘It’s been so lonely without you here.’
Tampa Police are still guarding Bayshore’s controversial Christopher Columbus statue
This comes after TPD arrested a Native American protester hit by a driver in South Tampa.
Mayor Castor wants to change Citizen Review Board, but Tampa City Council will have to vote on it
She made the announcement on Thursday.
Tampa Mayor: Restaurants acting like bars and violating COVID-19 rules will face fines, loss of liquor license
The city attorney sent a letter as a warning.






