New information in Tampa Police dog shooting reveals disturbing behavior from officers
The officers made fun of the shooting, and kept the dog from getting to veterinary help as the dog bled.
Put your finger up your butt, Wheeler Walker Jr. is playing St. Pete this weekend
From Ben Hoffman’s perspective, country music is dead, and he’ll prove it to you this weekend when he plays a show at St. Petersburg’s Jannus Live on Sunday, June 26. Hoffman’s musical alter ego, Wheeler Walker Jr. is in no way a salute to Toby Keith or Kenny Chesney, but rather a personified lament that…
The ‘Backstreet Boys of the metal world’ have moved their Tampa show to St. Pete
Crown The Empire was originally set to play Orpheum on Wednesday.
33 live music concerts and events happening in Tampa Bay this weekend
Tampa Beat Weekend kicks off Thursday.
Post-hardcore elder A Wilhelm Scream brings first new album in a decade to Ybor City next week
Lawrence Arms’ Brendan Lawrence opens the show.
Houston-based Shipley Do-Nuts will open three new locations in Tampa Bay
3 different locations of the popular franchise are slated to open within the next few years.
A new record 18-foot, 215 pound Burmese python was captured in Florida with hoofs in its stomach
‘These pythons have the ability to totally alter the ecosystem, and I would say they probably already have.’
Beloved St. Pete food truck Shiso Crispy will be featured on Food Network’s ‘Guy’s Grocery Games’
This is owner and operator Ronicca Whaley’s second time competing on the popular cooking show.
Former Florida governor candidate Andrew Gillum indicted on charges of wire fraud, false statements
“Every campaign I’ve run has been done with integrity. Make no mistake that this case is not legal, it is political.”
Tampa’s new housing assistance hotline is not meant to take the place of potential tenant advocacy office
The mayor warned landlords about price gouging, despite being against rent control or stabilization.
Sorry, but that viral video showing a guy hitting a crocodile with a frying pan is not from Florida
The video was actually shot in Australia, also known as the world’s Florida.
Federal judge expected to decide fate of Florida’s anti-CRT law this week
Though he didn’t make a decision, Walker said he had “grave concerns” about the plaintiffs’ legal standing to pursue blocking the law.
Florida surgeons says new rules limiting ‘Brazilian butt lifts’ are unfair
The new rules pointed to 10 verified deaths during the past three years of patients who underwent Brazilian butt lifts.
Tony Harnell, former frontman of Norwegian heavy metal band TNT, plays solo acoustic in Tampa this weekend
You can say ‘Piano Please’ but it’s probably not gonna happen.
Florida blues giants Selwyn Birchwood and The Lee Boys team up for righteous Tampa concert on Friday
The Skipperdome is going to be on fire.
Friday’s Tampa concert from Dendrons is easily the indie-rock show of the week
Chlorinefields and Eyelid Cinema open.
Tampa Beat Weekend kicks off Thursday in Ybor City and runs through Saturday
You’re not a supporter of Tampa hip-hop if you don’t show up.
Anberlin side project Loose Talk headlines free Tampa concert celebrating release of ‘Freshly Folded’ gin
Proceeds from the spirit benefit the Current Initiatives nonprofit.
Turnstile is coming to St. Pete this fall, with Snail Mail and Jpegmafia
The Baltimoreons are coming.
Jack White is coming to Orlando this fall
No Tampa Bay stop though.
Tampa Bay Bucs add 3,600 new ‘Krewe’s Nest’ seats ahead of highly anticipated season
This could be your last shot at seeing Brady in action.
Gronk says he’s retiring, but could be back ‘if Brady calls’
The Brady-Gronk connection was one for the ages.
Tampa Police will host ‘Gun Buy Back’ events this Saturday amid recent gun violence issues
TPD will pay you $100 cash for handing over an unwanted firearm
New ‘Cats & Caffeine’ cafe will open in South Tampa this summer
Get that allergy medicine ready.
In latest jab at Florida governor, Donald Trump says he was ‘very responsible’ for DeSantis getting elected
The statement is the latest shot at DeSantis from Trump’s perch in Mar-a-Lago.
Tampa City Council will hear new code to protect Tampa Heights ‘unique urban character’
The group is calling on supporters to sign a petition before the Thursday meeting.
Florida’s controversial ‘Big Tech’ law will head to the U.S. Supreme Court
The attorneys for Florida and the industry groups cited the Texas case in the motion filed Friday at the 11th Circuit.
Nikki Fried accuses Florida Gov. DeSantis of child vaccine confusion, conspiracy to curb parental rights
Fried said the Governor and Florida’s recommendation against vaccinating those 5 and under wrought chaos and denied immediate vaccine access.
Beignet hotspot The Poor Porker will close and be replaced with Unfiltered Lakeland
The popular eatery will host its final party on Sunday, July 3, which coincides with Lakeland Fourth of July festivities.
St. Pete History Museum hosts ‘Pride Perspective’ panel next week
Examine the celebration’s past and future on June 28.
Master P’s No Limit Records reunion tour is coming to Tampa this fall
Silk the Shocker, Mystikal, Mia X and Fiend open the show.
As origin stories go, ‘Lightyear’ fails to soar, but at least Disney gave us Sox
Its the franchise best new character since Forky.
R&B songwriter and Drake collaborator Givēon is coming to Tampa Bay this fall
The singer’s new album ‘Give or Take’ drops this week.
‘It has to be authentic to you, or it smells bad’: Jewel discusses songwriting before Tampa show with Train
She’s at the old Gary amphitheatre on Saturday.
Savage Love: Push back when a ‘just my preference gay’ has dumb, racist things in their dating app profile
As true today as it was in 2016.
Lucky Tigré planned for South Tampa, Walk-On’s opens in Midtown, and more Bay area foodie news
And tickets for Tampa Theatre’s “Pee Wee Herman”-themed beer festival, taking place this summer, are on sale now.
Hillsborough County School Board candidate defends book bans and CRT while lacking evidence
The candidates spoke to the Tampa Tiger Bay Club in Ybor City.
DeSantis signs bill to restrict smoking at Florida’s public beaches and parks
But in opposing the bill, Sen. Jason Pizzo, D-North Miami Beach, said it would be discriminatory.
CRT and ‘the horrors of communism’ among topics in DeSantis’ new school board survey
Another sign that the Governor intends to weaponize School Board races in the 2022 cycle.
New book by USF’s Dr. Erin Kimmerle details the horrors and hope at Dozier school
Dozens of boys died and were buried in unmarked graves at the 1,400-acre campus.
Tampa chef Jada Vidal will compete on Food Network’s ‘Beachside Brawl’ series this weekend
Her episode airs on Sunday night.
‘Tampa Bay Bustdown’ rapper Yung Gravy books two-night St. Pete stand this fall
The Tampa Bay Lightning’s favorite rapper is back.
DeSantis signs bill cutting the maximum number of Florida’s specialty license plates
Now only 135 plates will be available at any one time.
Florida’s state-backed Citizens insurance is quickly picking up customers—and more lawsuits, too
Citizens was served with 3,881 lawsuits during the first four months of 2022.
DeSantis’ State Board of Administration meeting excludes Nikki Fried
Fried, Florida’s Agriculture Commissioner, is the Cabinet’s lone Democrat.
Nikki Fried poll shows her trailing Charlie Crist by just four percentage points
A consultant to Fried’s gubernatorial campaign called the primary race a dead heat.
Tampa’s last chance to see this recreation of ‘Michelangelo’s Sistine Chapel’ is coming up
The exhibit showcases the masterpieces of Michelangelo, seen from a totally new perspective.
Celebrated Tampa Bay restaurateurs share their favorite local restaurants and advice for young chefs
In a lot of ways, it’s actually a pretty good time to be in the restaurant business.
Show off your ride at Seminole City Center’s open car show this Saturday
Expect anything from ’63 Comets to souped-up Honda Civics.
Let’s rank the five best free agent signings in Tampa Bay Buccaneer history
Yes, Brad Johnson made the list.
California-based Fatburger and Buffalo’s Express franchises are coming to Tampa
Four different locations are slated to open in Tampa over the next three years.
Tampa City Council votes for ordinance that could create tenant advocacy office, after outcry from residents
If approved, the ordinance could create an office in the city that helps tenants in need.
Downtown Tampa’s historic Floridan Palace hotel announces new Sapphire Lounge happy hour
The menu features $6 handcrafted speciality cocktails, $4 select beer and wine, and $5 small bites.
Tempus Projects is opening a new art gallery in Ybor City’s historic Kress building
‘Tempus Volta’ will be joined by other galleries and a micro-cinema.
Popular storyteller podcast ‘The Moth’ is coming to Tampa Theatre this fall
Speakers will share stories of adventure, struggle, redemption, creativity and more.
Florida hospitals saw a nearly 11 percent increase in COVID patients during the past week
The numbers, however, remain lower than early in the year when the omicron variant caused widespread infections.
Officials hope to double rescue and rehab capacity before Florida manatees seek warm water during winter
Manatees have starved because poor water quality and algae blooms have depleted seagrass beds.
