‘The Sadness’ and ‘Umma’ are the best new films you can stream at home right now
But, if you’re finally venturing out to the movie theater, don’t miss Alex Garland’s ‘Men’
Tampa Bay’s loudest bands play Girls Rock Camp benefit this weekend
Bring earplugs to the old VFW on St. Pete’s Central Avenue.
Metal giant Obituary plays hometown show at Tampa’s Brass Mug this weekend
We’re still broken about the 2018 death of Ralph Santolla, who played with Tampa metal giant Obituary for five years. But the group, which already rocked Tampa’s Orpheum one last time this year, is always open to a homecoming gig—and will stage one on Saturday at Brass Mug. It’s been said that Obituary has been…
Tampa Heights coffee shop King State will soon have a full liquor bar
After 4 p.m. King State will become Ups-N-Downs.
This weekend’s Destroy Boys Orpheum concert moved to Ybor City
Starset’s June 17 show has been moved, too.
EDM producers The Widdler and Pushloop bring ‘Back To Basics’ tour to Tampa this weekend
The tour was supposed to come to Tampa Bay in 2020, but then COVID happened.
Indian Shores to unveil monument honoring Indigenous people
Native Americans say the monument is a step in the right direction, but that more can be done.
Highly-anticipated dessert cafe Mochinut soft opens in Temple Terrace next week
The concept specializes in mochi doughnuts, Korean rice flour corn dogs and different types of boba drinks.
Downtown Tampa’s Moxie’s Cafe opens new location just two blocks from the old one
Its original cafe—alongside Bamboozle and First Watch—will soon be replaced by brand new development.
Tampa power-pop band Pet Rock celebrates ‘King Sad’ release on Friday
Indie-leaning cohorts who play a similarly rollicking sound open the show.
Tampa pop-punk band Peace Cult kicks off weekend tour on Friday
Gentlemen’s Crow opens at Hooch and Hive.
Blues-rock duo L.A.X. is playing Largo this weekend
Dave LaRue was an adjunct at nearby Stetson University.
Jazz and soul legend Gregory Porter plays St. Petersburg on Friday
His last gig was for the Queen of England.
Italian restaurant Bonu Taverna opens out of downtown St. Pete’s former Cider Press Cafe space
The newly-opened restaurant specializes in “pinsa,” a thinner, healthier version of pizza, alongside other Southern Italian delicacies.
Oktoberfest Tampa returns to Curtis Hixon Park this fall
For its 12th year, Oktoberfest Tampa will turn Curtis Hixon into the city’s own slice of German culture.
Florida alligator nearly bites man’s leg off after he mistakenly thought it was a dog
‘He stated the figure appeared to look like a dog with a long leash, which is why he wasn’t hesitant to move out of the way.’
Florida Gov. DeSantis signs bill requiring mental-health ‘crisis intervention’ training for on-campus officers
The measure also will make other school-safety changes, including giving the State Board of Education rulemaking authority over emergency drills.
Nikki Fried calls out Florida Gov. DeSantis for ‘unwillingness to do his job’ after cancelling cabinet, clemency meetings
Fried said in a news release that DeSantis’ office did not explain why the meetings were canceled.
Tampa police officer retired early after acting ‘belligerent’ while cutting line at Busch Gardens
TPD Captain Ashley Roberts retired in October of last year during an Internal Affairs investigation into her behavior.
Nikki Fried accuses Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis of courting ‘violent, white supremacist insurrectionists’
Fried blasted the Governor for vetoing positions reviewing concealed weapon permits.
Good Fortune, a new Asian fusion bar and restaurant, will open out of St. Pete’s Station House this summer
Hunger Thirst Group’s latest concept features a karaoke room, unique cocktails and a sushi-forward menu.
St. Pete Mayor Ken Welch to speak at Allendale UMC’S Jan. 6 hearing watch event
County Commissioners Charlie Justice and Rene Flowers will also guest speak
Jurassic Quest’s dinosaur experience is coming to Tampa this summer
Walk through 165 million years of history at the Florida State Fairgrounds
Florida gas prices hit record-high $4.76 average
The least-expensive gas was in the Pensacola, Fort Walton Beach and Panama City areas.
Annette Taddeo drops out of Florida governors race, will run for congress instead
In a statement, Crist called Taddeo a “tireless public servant and fearless advocate for working Floridians.”
Florida lawyers fire back in lawsuit against DeSantis’ ‘Stop WOKE Act’
Plaintiffs in the case allege that the law and regulations violate First Amendment rights and are unconstitutionally vague.
Joe Tryon-Shoyinka tops list of five Tampa Bay Buccaneers primed for a breakout season
Russell Gage and Keanu Neal seem ready to breakthrough, too.
‘Beastie Buns’ tribute band leads lineup for Ybor City’s Hot Dog Party 16
As usual, the evening’s main attraction is a hot-dog eating contest.
Nikki Fried asks federal government to monitor Florida election activities
In doing so, Fried voiced a preemptive concern for the integrity of the General Election.
LGBTQ-advocacy groups prepare for legal fight over Florida denying transgender Medicaid coverage
Prominent medical groups and the Biden administration support treatments for gender dysphoria.
Turns out the Tampa Bay Rays have a few assholes on the roster
Also, kind of weird how some gay-hating baseball players want a new stadium in a gay-friendly town.
Tampa Bay Indigenous group will protest schools using Natives as mascots
The action will happen on June 21 at the Hillsborough County School Board Meeting.
‘There’s no question that it has prevented harm’: Florida’s ‘red-flag’ law at center of national gun debate
Polk County, with about 1,300 orders over the past four years, has had more risk-protection orders than anywhere else in the state.
Florida’s special session on property insurance is ‘unlikely to alleviate immediate financial pressures,’ says agency
Lawmakers passed two bills (SB 2-D and SB 4-D), which were quickly signed by DeSantis.
Former NYC Commissioner of Transportation Janette Sadik-Khan to speak in Tampa this week
Admission includes a copy of Sadik-Khan’s book, ‘Street Fight: Handbook for an Urban Revolution.’
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis says sports stadiums are ‘not a prudent use’ of tax dollars
He also added that it is “inappropriate” for private corporations to “subsidize political activism.”
‘I wanted to find someone who would keep the tradition going’: How La Segunda took over Seminole Heights’ Faedo Family Bakery
Michelle Faedo and Copeland More of La Segunda talk about the recent acquisition, authentic Cuban bread and more.
Tampa’s Silver Oaks Apartments fails HUD inspection, property management company to change
Cambridge Property Management will be replaced by a new company starting in July.
A Mad Hatter tea-and-gin cocktail party is coming to Tampa next month
Get liver and your ‘Alice In Wonderland’ cosplay ready.
Chelsea Handler is vaccinated, horny and headed to Tampa this fall
She’s playing two shows at the Hard Rock.
‘Rush Hour’ and ‘Friday’ star Chris Tucker will do stand-up in Tampa this summer
Hope you understand the words that will come out of his mouth.
‘A devastating loss’: USF research facility in downtown St. Pete among victims of DeSantis’ veto pen
“As sea levels continue to rise, we must equip researchers with the tools and facilities to combat this enormous threat.”
Steve Miller Band books summer concert at Tampa’s Hard Rock Event Center
Fly like an eagle later this month.
Florida Gov. DeSantis signs budget, vetoes $3.13 billion
In 2021, DeSantis slashed $1.5 billion in proposed spending.
David Foster And Katharine McPhee’s ‘Kat & Dave Show’ is coming to Clearwater next year
Expect the pair to perform some of their biggest hits in a more polished fashion.
St. Pete welcomes ‘Coco and Homo’ as part of freeFall’s cabaret season finale
Forget Your Troubles and Sinatra, My Way will also be performed
Florida Dem calls for special session to address gun violence
Such efforts to force special sessions on other issues have failed in the past.
Deal reached to upgrade habitat protections for Florida manatees
A record 1,101 manatee deaths were reported in Florida waters in 2021.
Welcome to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Akiem Hicks—please stay healthy
The injury bug has certainly bitten the 32-year-old, with Hicks only playing 29 games over the past three seasons
