Tampa bass savant Rugawd debuts ‘Sea of Niche’ project with free Tampa concert
The quintet is at Far Forest on Sunday.
A Florida black bear was removed from Tampa International Airport today
A worker spotted it walking along the airport’s perimeter fence on Tuesday.
Tampa native who protested for racial equity will speak at downtown’s restored St. James Episcopal Church
Rev. Dr. Bernard LaFayette Jr.’s nonviolent protests caught the eye of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Supernatural cook Frank Johnson is slinging hot dogs at a Saturday pop-up in downtown Tampa
Frank’s franks, amirite?
Clearwater nu-metal giant Crossbreed plays homestate shows in Tampa and Orlando this weekend
Saturday, and Sunday, respectively.
Bad Bunny-approved Latin trap artist Young Miko plays Tampa club show on Friday
And yes, you’ve heard ‘105 Freestyle’ before.
Tampa bassist Kirsten Clauser stages a big ol’ Pride fundraiser concert this weekend
Proceeds from the Floridian Social gig go towards Equality Florida and St. Pete’s Queer Expressions.
Legendary reggae band Steel Pulse returns to St. Petersburg this weekend
The outfit opens for Lettuce at Jannus Live.
Reunited Michigan pop-punk band Every Avenue plays Tampa on Friday
It’s the band’s first Bay area gig since a 2010 show at State Theatre.
Electro favorite Assemblage 23 plays Tampa on Friday
‘Mourn’ was one of the best pandemic-era albums.
Anberlin plays free acoustic show in St. Petersburg on Friday
It’s the kickoff to The Brutalist’s anniversary weekend.
Yuengling Draft Haus & Kitchen opens in Tampa Thursday
The 42,000 square foot dining concept is truly huge.
A Juneteenth ‘block party’ is happening outside Tampa’s Raymond James Stadium on Saturday
Parents can bring one child for free.
St. Pete’s Sunken Gardens hosts a tropical fruit tree guided walk this weekend
The unique tour is capped at 25 participants.
St. Petersburg-born rap superstar Rod Wave announces fall birthday concert at Amalie Arena
It’s been just over two years since Wave, who went to Lakewood High School, saw his album Soulfly knock Justin Bieber off the top of the Billboard 200.
Florida bill allowing state to squash local ‘tenant bill of rights’ regulations heads to DeSantis
The ordinances deal with a variety of issues, such as notices about rent increases, notices about fees and notices about changes of ownership.
DeSantis wants to restore the name of an army base to honor one of the least competent Confederate generals
His comments came in front of a GOP convention in North Carolina.
Tampa’s heat waves are getting hotter and lasting longer, study says
This week, Tampa is seeing its hottest stretch of weather so far this year.
Tequila Daisy, a new bar with over 500 spirit options, will open in downtown St. Pete this summer
It’s slated to open next month, coinciding with National Tequila Day.
U.S. Supreme Court asked to halt execution of Florida man defense says is not mentally competent
The U.S. Supreme Court will consider whether to halt the scheduled Thursday execution of Florida Death Row inmate Duane Owen.
Dunedin Pride Week kicks off this Friday
Golf cart parades, drag, baseball, bowling, movies and more are on the docket.
Committee aiming to put abortion rights on Florida’s 2024 ballot collects over $2.7 million
If the measure reaches the ballot, it would need support from at least 60 percent of voters.
Pop-rock singer-songwriter Gayle will open first solo tour in Tampa this fall
Best birthday gift ever.
The 1975 is bringing its 2023 tour to Tampa
The band is playing Amalie Arena this fall.
Pot giant Trulieve has spent over $39 million to legalize recreational marijuana in Florida
The committee has spent most of its money on collecting and verifying petition signatures.
At V.M. Ybor bakery Elevenses, Jade Yelvington creates a whimsical world of specialty coffee and confections
It’s now open from Wednesday-Saturday in V.M. Ybor.
Tampa Bay’s first Dave’s Hot Chicken celebrates grand opening this Friday
The fast-casual restaurant dishes out tendies that range from “no spice” to “reaper.”
Environmental group brings mission to save Florida’s springs to Tampa Bay breweries this month
Florida Springs Council will offer discounts on suds, and sling merch to help spread awareness in St. Pete and Safety Harbor.
In just one month, Florida activist have gathered 100,000 signatures to get abortion on the 2024 ballot
Nearly 900,000 petitions are needed to get the measure onto the 2024 ballot, with a deadline of Feb. 1, 2024.
Florida universities study pros and cons of artificial intelligence
“As everyone knows, generative AI hallucinates. ChatGPT makes mistakes, it doesn’t give the right answers. It is subject to flights of fancy and depression.”
Oracle of Ybor: To battle your eating disorder, you need guidance from a professional grim reaper
With help and guidance, I know that you can strike that fucker dead.
St. Pete’s first Zaxby’s opens, Urban Brew & BBQ’s 10th anniversary, and more Tampa Bay foodie news
And Ooza Palooza, a grilled cheese & tater tots festival, heads to St. Pete next weekend.
Ooza Palooza, a massive grilled cheese and tater tot festival, heads to downtown St. Pete next weekend
Attendees can expect dozens of local food trucks slinging their best (and greasiest) eats.
Despite producing 41.2 million less boxes of fruit this season, Florida citrus growers are promoting ‘grit of this industry’
The industry faces development pressures and has grappled for two decades with deadly citrus greening disease.
Orlando, not Tampa, among three US cities testing Taco Bell’s new vegan Crunchwrap
The other two cities are Los Angeles and New York City.
Florida’s troubled Citizens Insurance recommends a 12 percent rate increase on most primary residences
Increases could be dramatically higher for homes that are not primary residences.
PAC for Attorney General Ashley Moody raised $155K in May
It had about $3.6 million in cash on hand at the end of the month.
‘90s hip-hop favorite Souls Of Mischief brings world tour to Tampa this month
There are three Florida shows on the 93-stop tour.
St. Petersburg City Council could vote on tenants right to counsel as soon as next month
If approved, the city will fund legal representation for those facing eviction.
Florida appeals court to hear arguments about whether DeSantis’ administration violated public records law in Massachusetts migrant flights
The non-profit Florida Center for Government Accountability filed the lawsuit after seeking records about the state-funded flights.
Gabby Bakes, Tampa’s beloved vegan pop-up, launches fundraiser for Seminole Heights storefront
Gabby Duncan has raised over $2,500 in one day.
Here are 20 Juneteenth-themed events happening in Tampa Bay, from cultural festivals to political action
Each year, the federal holiday celebrates 1865’s emancipation of Black slaves.
Joe Biden wants to make former Florida Gov. Charlie Crist an ambassador
The nomination to the aviation post would require U.S. Senate confirmation.
DeSantis defends spending Florida taxpayers’ money on Texas migrant flights
‘We have an ability to do things, like support police and help out Texas, because we have a good managed state,’ DeSantis said during an event in Sierra Vista, Ariz.
St. Pete’s first Zaxby’s celebrates its grand opening next week
Y’all ready for some Zax sauce?
