

Bird photographed feeding cigarette butt to chick on St. Pete Beach
Pick up your damn butts.
Tarpon Springs’ inaugural International Film Festival kicks off this weekend
Attendees can vote for their favorite flicks.
Tedeschi Trucks Band brings ‘Signs’ of late Kofi Burbridge to St. Petersburg on Sunday
Our interview with Susan and Derek ahead of the gig at Al Lang.
Tempus Projects’ new exhibition ‘Gaming the Tilt’ debuts this weekend
Swing by and check out latest works by Tampa-based artist Walter Matthews.
The Rowdies are hosting PRIDE Night this Saturday
A donation is made to St. Pete Pride from each ticket sold.
The Magic Mike XXL event is back at Florida Thunder Male Revue Club
Hit the ATM, see some abs.
Head over to Keel Farms this weekend for the Watermelon Festival
Free admission and parking for attendees.
Video shows Florida dad diving over 4-foot pool fence to save drowning son
The natural intuition of a parent, and the agility of a professional diver.
City Bike Tampa marks 10-year anniversary with epic weekend celebration
It kicks off with a Coppertail brew on Friday and ends with rides on Sunday.
With Tampa Bay’s heat index at 110, it’s officially disgustingly hot outside
We don’t need to be breaking any more heat records.
Five new restaurants have opened around Tampa Bay, with more on the way
We’re welcoming new concepts around Tampa Bay and saying goodbye to others.
When it comes to hot dogs, these Tampa Bay spots should be all up in your grill
Who is the top dog in Tampa Bay?
Baba on Central’s bakery and cafe is officially open in St. Pete
Get your first taste of Baba.
The Democratic presidential primary debates kick off tonight in Florida
The two-night television event begins tonight at 9 p.m.
Florida man who allegedly killed flamingo at Busch Gardens dies in Orlando car crash
Carrao was set to face trial this summer for animal cruelty charges.
Florida can no longer prevent homeowners from growing vegetable gardens
The law goes into effect on July 1.
Freekbass celebrates funky new album at Dunedin Brewery on Thursday
The Ohio band is Bootsy Collins-approved.
Ona Kirei, Jason Charos and Fred Johnson lead strong week of Tampa Bay jazz events
Blake Aaron kicks off the Fenway’s new series, too.
Samurai Shotgun homecoming and Car Bomb Driver lead Tampa Bay local music calendar
WMNF’s Hot Pants show kicks it all off, and Mock Identity closes it down.
Free guided tour of Le Méridien gives look into one of Tampa’s oldest buildings
It happens on Friday.
Cass Street Deli is officially open in North Hyde Park
Is it time for lunch yet?
Local chef Lisa Prather heads Florida Chefs Workshop, St. Pete’s first shared commercial kitchen
Prather rents her commercial kitchen to up-and-coming food entrepreneurs.
Video shows Space X Falcon Heavy booster rocket exploding off the Florida coast
SpaceX CEO Elon Musk called last night’s mission the “most difficult launch ever.”
Dunedin Brewery is hosting its 23rd Anniversary Celebration next weekend
What’s a birthday party without booze?
Florida police can pull you over for texting and driving beginning July 1
But there are a few exceptions.
A traveling exhibit brings origami’s best to St. Petersburg’s Museum of Fine Arts
You gotta know when to fold ’em.
Tampa orchid grower says Florida violated their rights to get a medical marijuana license
This is the latest effort by Louis Del Favero Orchids Inc. to enter Florida’s highly restricted medical marijuana market.
Universal Orlando extends limited $45 per day tickets for Florida residents
Universal first introduced this year’s Florida resident BOGO deal last May.
Virgin Trains USA stays silent on rumored Walt Disney World station in Orlando
In an April press release touting the Orlando expansion, Virgin suggested possible stops at Disney
Busch Gardens Tampa Bay is now letting guests feed sloths and pet rhinos
Both the sloth and rhino tour require all guests to be at least 8 years old.
Florida’s voucher program gives tax money to religious schools, opponents say this is unconstitutional
“Our biggest concern is religious freedom. Taxpayers should never be forced to subsidize religious instruction.”
Tampa Bay’s Dixie Dharma and Nah Dogs land on PETA’s ‘Top Vegan Hot Dogs’ list
Tampa Bay holding it down for vegan dogs.
Florida lawmaker urges state attorney to drop case against woman who turned in husband’s guns to police
“Prosecuting Ms. Irby sets a scary precedent that if someone seeks help to escape abuse, they will be punished for it.”
Valhalla Bakery is leaving Baum Ave Market for new a location
Don’t sweat it, they’re just moving to a new location in the Grand Central District.
Creative Soul Studio in St. Pete is closed for good
The former hub for local artists shut its doors this past weekend.
New Southern cuisine restaurant 7th+Grove will open next month in Ybor
The concept is aimed to feed Tampa Bay creatives’ minds, souls and stomachs.
Andrew Gillum group will host a Presidential Debate Watch Party at Iberian Rooster
Don’t miss the kick-off to the 2020 presidential election.
Florida has a massive prison guard shortage, so the state lowered the hiring age to 18
The turnover rate for state correctional officers last year was 29 percent.
St. Pete author Christopher Buehlman reviews Nathan Ballingrud’s ‘WOUNDS: Six Stories from the Border of Hell’
A little guest post from a local celebrity.
Elvis Costello & The Imposters will play St. Petersburg this fall
Tickets for the ‘Just Trust’ tour go on sale Friday, June 28.
Tampa store wants to know who stole its immaculate miniature horse fetus
The specimen was preserved at Dysfunctional Grace in Ybor City.
King State will officially open tomorrow in Tampa Heights
Time to hang with the sorta new guys in town.
New waterfront restaurant Salt Shack on the Bay is now open in Tampa
You can be sipping daiquiris at the waterfront bar.
Listen Up Film Series announces Tampa, St. Petersburg screenings of new Blue Note documentary
Paul Gavin Trio will play the Hideaway Café showing on July 8.
Love Confidential: I’m still in love with the man I’m divorcing
Even though I think he’s a dick. What’s wrong with me?
Closet Goth and the five best concerts coming to Tampa Bay this weekend
Be proud, Tampa Bay!
Hawaiian reggae-rapper Inna Vision will play The Attic Ybor City on Wednesday
East coast hip-hop goes to Maui.
Learn more about astronaut Neil Armstrong in Palm Harbor on Monday
Neil, not Stretch.
PSTA offers free rides to St Pete Pride celebration this Saturday
250,000 people are projected to head down to St Pete’s waterfront this weekend.
After her husband tried to run her over, a Florida woman was arrested for turning his guns over to police
“So are you telling me that you committed an armed burglary?,” asked the officer.
Gigglewaters in Safety Harbor is officially serving brunch
Get ready for drunch.
It’s going to be hot as hell in Tampa Bay this weekend
As Rob Thomas once said, “It’s a hot one, like seven inches from the midday sun.”
Todd Rundgren leaves St. Petersburg wholly satisfied in career retrospective set
It went down at Mahaffey Theater.
King of the Coop is challenging Tampa Bay with insanely hot ‘Carolina Reaper’ tenders
Can you take the heat?
Florida Legislature adds clause to remove Democrat Nikki Fried’s face from gas pumps
The concern is the stickers with Fried’s picture are being used to gain free political exposure.
Florida court sides with man who fought giving his iPhone passcode to police
The ruling came after two other courts came to different conclusions about forcing defendants to supply passcodes to unlock phones.
St. Petersburg resident told to remove gay pride flag by condo complex
She has until Sunday to remove the flag.
Semi truck hits Tampa man riding e-scooter on Palmetto Beach street
The rider left the scene in critical condition.
WMNF plans to bring Tropical Heatwave back for one night only
The event would happen in May 2020.
Armature Works is giving away a $500 prize at their upcoming hot dog eating contest
Vegans can opt for plant-based dogs.
Tampa Bay jazz giants unite to benefit beloved chef Anthony D’avanza
A benefit show happens at Skipper’s Smokehouse.
Hip-hop pioneer Diamond D will spin an all-45 set at Tampa’s Ol’ Dirty Sundays
Los Angeles DJ Erok opens the show.
Tampa Bay locals join forces for a Rage Against the Machine tribute this weekend
Food Not Bombs and Feeding Tampa Bay will be on-site, too.
New Orleans rapper Fredo Bang brings resurgent career to Tampa on Saturday
He’s at Pegasus Night Club.
Tampa’s Warrior Games opens and closes with concerts from Hunter Hayes and Sara Evans
The competition takes place all week.
Insane Clown Posse will douse Ferg’s St. Petersburg in Faygo this weekend
UPDATE: This show has been canceled.
MLB gives Tampa Bay Rays permission to explore splitting home games in Montreal
Montreal hasn’t been home to baseball since 2005.
Still going strong after 24 years, ‘Toy Story 4′ delivers the series’ best adventure yet
Be prepared to fall in love with a spork, two plush carnival prizes and Keanu Reeves’ Duke Caboom.
Sea-level rise in Pinellas County could cost residents $3 billion by 2040, says study
Tampa alone will need to reserve $938.4 million for 64 miles of seawall construction.
Stein & Vine Kitchen at Coppertail Brewing Co. is closing for good
Here’s how Coppertail plans on feeding guests.
Are we being led by lies into a conflict in the Middle East?
Informed Dissent: The gaslight presidency.
A Tampa filmmaker’s LGBT-focused digital series is headed for Amazon Prime
Ashley Wooten’s ‘My Beautiful Pain’ has a second season forthcoming.
Get to know St. Pete Pride Executive Director Luke Blankenship
The 25-year-old lifelong Tampa resident walks the walk when it comes to supporting our LGBTQ+ communities.
A semi truck hit a 400-pound Florida alligator, and ‘he wasn’t happy’
The 12-foot, 463-pound beast was hit on Interstate 10 in Leon County.
New cafe Blush Tea + Coffee St. Pete is now open
Tea time in the ‘Burg.
Child sex abuse allegations continue to climb at Florida migrant detention center
Roughly 3,000 children, many of which were separated from their parents, are currently housed at the facility.
A Tampa facility is tasked with the harrowing job of moderating Facebook’s content
The worksite opened in 2017.
The support for raising Florida’s minimum wage is growing, says recent poll
The poll found that 63% of Sunshine State voters say they would support the amendment.
Stacked Miami Beach Pop lineup led by Chance the Rapper, Jack Johnson and the Raconteurs
The poster includes Daddy Yankee, Kygo, Juanes Leon Bridges, Maggie Rogers and more .
Tampa rapper Sam E Hues releases new music at ambitious Skipper’s Smokehouse show
You read that right, hip-hop at Skipper’s.
All the best parties and events happening this weekend at St. Pete Pride 2019
Some official and unofficial goings-on.
Sushi joint Sekushi on the Beach in Clearwater offers hits and misses
The technique needs a little TLC.
ALE for ALZ hosts annual pub crawl to raise awareness of Alzheimer’s Disease
Crawl for a cause.
The Dali Museum introduces augmented reality to its St. Pete experience
Think you really know Dali?
Tampa’s Tiny Tap has been sold, but don’t freak out
New ownership, same dive bar.






