Q&A: Howard Jones talks new albums, piano projects, and Greg Lake memories ahead of Clearwater concert
You know we love him, don’t you?
Tampa police made DUI arrests below the legal alcohol limit, officer alleges arrest quotas
A Tampa police DUI squad officer accused his superior of “destroying morale” in his unit by imposing quotas and undermining the former TPD chief.
Tampa Mayor Jane Castor refuses to apologize for TPD’s harm to the Black community
Castor won’t apologize to a family whose father died in the hands of TPD, marking a trend of refusing to apologize for TPD’s actions.
Ybor City’s Honey Pot nightclub has reopened as PTL
A launch party happens this weekend.
After a reinvention, pop songwriter Banks brings new album to St. Pete this weekend
Fifth Harmony alum Lauren Jauregui and Brooklyn songwriter Samoht open the show.
Orlando band Sage brings ‘Supafunk’ sound to Tampa on Friday
Tampa’s own group of soulful chaps (Treis and Friends) opens along with genre-bending songwriter Josh Gluck.
Alan Parsons Project alum Alastair Greene plays St. Pete this week
The blues guitarist’s new album was produced by Tab Benoit.
Florida’s ‘last resort’ insurance firm sees flood of new customers
Four insurers have been declared insolvent since February.
Stephanie Murphy slams fellow Florida Rep. Matt Gaetz for conspiring with Donald Trump before Jan. 6
Gaetz said a ‘collegial’ meeting has been mischaracterized.
Tampa Bay pro-choice groups will protest upcoming ‘Moms For Liberty’ conference
PSL Tampa Bay and the Tampa Bay Coalition for Women’s Rights will hold a march on July 16 to advocate for reproductive rights.
Florida’s ailing citrus industry sees another drop in production
“This is not an industry that we’re ready to give up on.”
Florida’s 15-week abortion ban will remain in effect amid court battle
A judge on Tuesday denied a request from abortion clinics and a physician to vacate the stay.
Despite bragging about hunting in Florida, Mehmet Oz has never held a license
He also claimed to own a hunting ranch in Florida.
Tampa-based Caspers Company will sell all of its McDonald’s locations
The company is regarded as the largest Florida franchisee of the popular fast food chain.
Citing SCOTUS ruling, Nikki Fried takes aim at federal law prohibiting medical marijuana users from buying firearms
The lawsuit centers, in part, on a federal form that must be completed by people seeking to purchase guns.
Neighbor of Clearwater man who pulled gun on Black landscapers says he ‘completely overreacted’
Clearwater Police Department is now seeking review of possible charges from the state attorney’s office.
Ash, a new Italian concept from the minds behind Rooster & the Till, is coming to Water Street Tampa
It’s the Proper House Group’s fifth concept in Tampa.
Following pressure from Florida Dems, Biden Administration extends protections for Venezuelan immigrants
State Sen. Annette Taddeo, a Miami Democrat running for Congress, described the extension as providing “a candle of hope.”
Abortion law opponents object to fast-tracking legal fight over Florida law
“Florida’s Constitution anticipates district courts deciding constitutional challenges before Supreme Court review.”
Florida Sen. Rick Scott continues pushback against ‘foolish’ and ‘unfair’ student loan forgiveness
The Senator hailed support of his legislation from a taxpayer watchdog group Monday.
Florida’s average gas prices drop 14 cents per gallon in one week
“If this downward trend in oil prices continues, gas prices could potentially dip below $4 per gallon by the end of the summer.”
Trump calls Elon Musk a ‘bullshit artist’ after he supports Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis for president
“He’s not going to buy Twitter.”
Reba McEntire is coming to Tampa this fall
Presale tickets to see the Grammy-award winner go on sale July 12, at 10:00 a.m
Confederate statue at U.S Capitol to be replaced with Florida civil rights leader Mary McLeod Bethune this week
Funded by donations through the Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune Statuary Project, the statue was crafted in Italy by sculptor Nilda Comas.
Right-wing religious groups, bigots celebrate proposed Florida rule to bar gender-affirming care under Medicaid
Friday’s meeting drew more than 150 people, with supporters of the proposed rule —- many of them sporting “Let Kids Be Kids” decals
Federal judge allows educators, student to challenge Florida’s law restricting race instruction
The plaintiffs filed the lawsuit April 22, arguing that it violated First Amendment rights and was unconstitutionally vague.
Video shows Tampa Bay man pulling an AR-style gun on Black landscapers
The man who pulled the gun has a lengthy criminal history including several felony arrests.
New St. Pete food hall EDGE Eatery celebrates grand opening next week
The Central Avenue space soft opened this week, and is currently operating with limited hours.
City of Tampa will debut new garbage boat named ‘Litter Skimmer’ this weekend
The boat is part of Mayor Jane Castor’s “Keep It Clean, Tampa” initiative.
Officials warn visitors to stay out of water at St. Pete’s Maximo Park due to toxic blue-green algae
Health officials are asking the public to stay out of the water at Maximo Park in St. Petersburg after samples show the presence of toxic blue-green algae. A sample taken from June 30 showed the presence of Cyanotoxin and prompted the Florida Department of Health (DOH) in Pinellas County to issue a health alert for the area,…
At a Holiday Inn in North Tampa, Poisonville Songs Project hosts its first DIY gig in a year
Americana duo The Hummingbirds will perform.
Walmart heir, Tampa businessman pour money into Florida schools of choice PAC
The Florida Federation for Children PAC, which backs school-choice efforts, raised $850,000.
After string of fentanyl-related deaths in rural Florida, state officials are searching for answers
The level of counterfeit drugs on the street is “higher than it was before.”
Florida Dems Charlie Crist, Nikki Fried call on Biden to extend protections for Venezuelan immigrants
The Biden Administration has until Monday to act on temporary protected status.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom urges Florida residents to move to his state ‘where we still believe in freedom’
Newsom offers two options: fight against the Republican agenda or move to California.
Tampa Bay oysters contain toxic ‘forever chemicals,’ says new study
These chemicals are meant for consumer products, not the food chain
New federal lawsuit seeks stronger protections for one of Florida’s rarest bats
The bats, named for their large, bonnet-like ears that extend over their foreheads, live only in South Florida.
Florida AG wants battle over 15-week abortion ban to go straight to the Supreme Court
The filing also indicated that the state plans to use the U.S. Supreme Court’s June 24 ruling that struck down the decades-old Roe v. Wade abortion-rights.
