Tampa Bay’s best live music happening April 4-11
Including John Prine tribute and benefit shows, Tampa Pro and more.
In the wake of Florida’s ‘War on Woke,’ Republicans return to terrorizing the underclass
Amid a home insurance crisis and soaring housing prices, the Florida GOP has brought all its power to bear on their symptoms.
Diamond Rio brings new lineup to Friday concert in Clearwater
The country group hadn’t had a lineup change since the year Taylor Swift was born.
Florida’s proposed constitutional amendments include include issues like campaign money, property taxes, and more
Weed and abortion aren’t alone on the November ballot.
Biden campaign wants Floridians to see a new attack ad featuring Trump’s call for national abortion ban
The ad will air on local broadcast and cable stations in Florida, as well as key battleground states across the country.
SPCA’s three-decades-running Pet Walk returns to Largo and St. Pete on Saturday
The open-admission shelter that will not refuse to take in a pet of any type.
Fo’Cheezy chef announces new Tampa-based food truck offering ‘Korean-Mexican’ confusion
Robert Hesse owner plans to debut his rock and roll-themed fusion fare sometime in May.
Old Seminole Heights’ annual home tour is back on Sunday
The neighborhood association should have an awards show called ‘The Homies.’
Tampa’s Museum of Science and Industry will have fancy telescopes available to watch Monday’s solar eclipse
Astronomers will also be there to explain the science.
The five-day Tampa Bay Wine & Food Festival kicks off Tuesday
It wraps with a grand tasting in Curtis Hixon Park on April 13.
Review: ‘Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire’ fails to answer the call
The fifth film in the franchise mistakes nostalgia for originality
Break out your kilt, Dunedin’s Highland games returns this weekend
The festival includes a variety of competitions, live music and more.
Skatepark of Tampa kicks off 30th anniversary of Tampa Pro on Wednesday
And yes, there’s open bar all weekend.
Interview: Ahead of Bay area benefit concerts, Fiona Prine talks Gulfport, John’s kindness and more
Three Pinellas concerts will benefit The Hello In There Foundation.
Florida bill blocking local workplace heat protection standards is now in DeSantis’ hands
HB 433 would take authority away from local governments.
‘President Biden’s opening in Florida’: Democrats say abortion could affect races up and down November ballot
Political insiders had largely written off Florida for Democrats in this year’s elections.
A 9-foot alligator was removed from Tampa’s Selmon Expressway last weekend
Hitting an alligator with your car can be deadly.
The Jonas Brothers are coming back to Tampa this summer
The brothers – Nick, Joe and Kevin – were actually just in Tampa last October.
Florida GOP extends voter registration lead over Democrats by more than 855,000
Democrats historically held a registration lead in the state, but Republicans overtook them in 2021.
‘Pretty much a total ban’: Florida will soon have a six-week limit on abortions
But, voters will decide in November whether they want to enshrine abortion rights in the state Constitution.
‘Game changers’: Florida Supreme Court’s abortion and recreational pot rulings could be major boost for Democrats
“Florida just got a lot more expensive for the GOP.”
What the Florida Supreme court abortion rulings mean for voters
It cleared the way for a six-week ban, but also have voters a chance to ensure access to abortion with ballot ammendment.
R&B giants Maxwell and Jazmine Sullivan are coming to Tampa this fall
October London is on the bill, too.
St. Pete’s Chihuly Collection stages ‘Family Day’ and ‘Paradise Cities’ show starting this weekend
You know, if you trust your kids around glass.
Oracle of Ybor: I’m thinking about officially marrying my partner
Swords can make us feel boxed in but worry that any step off the path will lead to getting your head chopped off.
Florida Supreme Court approves recreational pot amendment for November ballot
The Florida Supreme Court is the final decision-maker determining whether a proposed constitutional amendment makes it on the ballot.
Mediterranean chain Cava opens new location in Seminole
Plus it gives a ‘pita’ the profits back to the community
Tampa Bay leaders say new law banning people from sleeping in public fails to address homelessness
“To sleep is to exist, in order to exist as humans we have to sleep. And so this bill is basically criminalizing the existence of a group of people.”
Tampa Bay Rep. Kathy Castor doesn’t approve of Florida Supreme Court’s ‘stalling tactics’ on abortion rights
Castor said it’s disturbing that the court has been so slow in announcing both abortion decisions.
Federal judge will decide on Florida law restricting teacher pronoun use
Walker did not rule on the motions Friday but said he would “do my best to get out an order as quickly as possible.”
Don the Beachcomber debuts, Detroit Coney Island returns, and more Tampa Bay food news
Plus, a new brewery heads to St. Pete and Tampa Bay Wendy’s will giveaway free food, and more.
Florida Gov. DeSantis signs bill allowing people to purchase giant bottles of wine
Current law generally prevents the sale of wine in containers that hold more than one gallon.
Florida Supreme Court likely to rule on abortion and recreational pot amendments early next week
If the proposals reach the ballot, they would need approval from 60 percent of voters to pass.
Tampa art professor aims to collect world’s largest archive of used handmade solar eclipse viewers
Jason Lazarus’ latest lecture is about the eclipse, but it’s also not about the eclipse.
Florida Supreme Court misses deadline for posting rulings on abortion, recreational cannabis amendments
The Florida Constitution gives the court a deadline of April 1 to rule on whether any citizens’ initiative meet the requirements for that November’s ballot placement.
Pinellas mayors, Sen. Nick DiCeglie, spar over controversial vacation rental bill
But not all of the mayors were critical of the bill.
Federal judges back Florida Gov. DeSantis’ congressional map that eliminated Black district
“I do not think that Governor DeSantis harbors personal racial animus toward Black voters,” Jordan wrote.
Disney reaches settlement in Florida lawsuit over Reedy Creek Improvement District
The deal ends an Orange County circuit-court lawsuit that came amid a feud between DeSantis and Disney.
Tampa Bay’s best live music happening March 28-April 4
Including Madonna, Spring Beer Jam and St. Petersburg Jazz Festival.
Review: In St. Pete, Faye Webster cruises through deceptively steamy Florida headlining debut
The short set left fans thirsty for more.
New St. Pete queer event series creates space ‘for dykes and the people that love them’
Dyke Night plans to host a variety of parties, clean-ups and other queer gatherings this year.
The five-night St. Petersburg Jazz Festival kicks off on Tuesday
It runs at various venues through
Rock the Park Tampa returns with no-cover concert featuring Aych, Domino Pink and more
He’s in New Tampa on April 4.
Pop songwriter Teddy Swims plays his third Tampa Bay concert in a year Wednesday
UPDATE: After being initially postponed until Oct. 10, this show has now been canceled due to Hurricane Milton.
Postmodern Jukebox is back in Tampa Bay to play razzle-dazzled covers of modern pop songs
But you probably won’t hear any Taylor Swift on Wednesday.
Melodic emo-punk band Rough Dreams headlines St. Petersburg show on Sunday
Low Season is among the Bay area locals opening the show along with New Port Richey’s Send and Delete.
Michigan metalcore band For The Fallen Dreams plays Easter Sunday concert in Bradenton
Elijah and Versus Me, as well as local synthwave legends Chasing Airplanes open.
Mike and the Moonpies’ new project Silverada plays Tampa concert on Saturday
The Americana band has a new moniker and somewhat new sound.
Wolf-Face among bands playing Refused and Taking Back Sunday cover sets in Bradenton this weekend
Gainesville’s You Vandal is on the bill, too.
Huge lineup of punk bands will soundtrack St. Pete’s celebration of the late Mimi Reilly
The Star Booty icon passed last month at the age of 57.
EBM legend VNV Nation returns to Tampa with ‘Electric Sun’ in tow
The band supports the new album with a Friday show.
Queens rapper Homeboy Sandman set to ‘Do It Right’ in Tampa on Friday
Grayskul’s Onry Ozzborn opens alongside Central Florida favorites.
Descendants will bring a little ‘9th & Walnut’ to St. Pete this weekend
Circle Jerks open at Jannus Live.
The world is still falling apart, and The Black Lips will sing about it in St. Pete this weekend
The Atlanta psych-rock’s new album is called ‘Apocalypse Love.’
Al Stewart brings band that backed Kenny Loggins to Clearwater on Friday
Mr. ‘Year of the Car’ pretty much stole the Empty Pockets for his own.
Dunedin Brewery’s three-day Spring Beer Jam music festival kicks off Thursday
Visual artists will also be on-site for the no-cover weekend.
USF professor Jack Wilkins releases new album with Tampa Jazz Club concert
He’s in New Tampa on April 4.
Traffic in South Tampa is going to be hell during MacDill Airfest
The event happens Friday and Saturday, and won’t return until at least 2027.
Emmy-winning expat Tampa rapper Zhalarina plays hometown show this weekend
She appeared on our 2022 list of rappers to watch.
The Skatepark of Tampa holds free, monthly girls Saturday skate clinics
With guidance from park regulars, and free lunch, too.
Keel Farms’ month-long blueberry festival kicks off this weekend
Basically 25 acres of fun.
A comedic collision of Creative Loafing and Cannibal Corpse happens this Saturday
Our editor-in-chief is basically opening for the death metal band’s drummer.
Over 20 AGs from around country, except for Florida’s Ashley Moody, call on Congress to change hemp definition
Congress still hasn’t addressed the farm bill when it comes to redefining hemp.
Lawsuit challenges Florida law restricting Chinese employment at public universities
The plaintiffs are represented by attorneys from the ACLU Foundation of Florida, the Chinese American Legal Defense Alliance and the international law firm Perkins Coie.
New coffee and wine bar Tango Brew opening in Hyde Park this summer
The 1,600-foot retail space will feature a ‘speakeasy aesthetic’ with both indoor and outdoor seating for up to 66 people.
Vacation rental companies and realtors clash over Florida bill restricting local rules
The bill, finalized in the waning days of the 2024 legislative session, has drawn intense opposition from vacation-rental management companies, coastal community leaders and Florida Realtors.
Jimmy Eat World, Riley Green and T-Pain are coming to Tropicana Field this summer
They’re all coming to the Rays’ house.
Despite potential legal fight, DeSantis signs bill limiting social media for Florida youth
If the tech industry files a lawsuit, it would be the second major court fight against Florida social-media laws in recent years.
Overweight Temple Terrace gator named ‘Coca-Cola’ finds new home at reptile farm
“This alligator is extremely overweight and now accustomed to getting fed by people.”
Review: At Jannus Live, Ministry pummels St. Pete with songs old and new
New wave and electronica pioneer Gary Numan opened.
DeSantis signs bill rolling back Florida’s child labor laws
NFIB-Florida President Bill Herrle said the bill will give parents control over the hours worked by teens.
Mayors of Redington Beach, Anna Maria, among those urging DeSantis to veto short-term vacation rental bill
Even those who supported the proposal in the Legislature aren’t doing much to sell its benefits.
Neon Lunchbox debuts in St. Pete, South Tampa’s Hao Wah closes, and more local food news
Plus, Gulp Coast Passport returns, Welton Brewing Company & Oyster Bar is back, and more.
Florida online sports betting challenge denied by state’s highest court
The state court ruling is the latest setback for the pari-mutuel companies in their challenges to the gambling deal.
Florida Gov. DeSantis signs bills that supporters say could improve access to health care
DeSantis signed five bills, though much of the attention has focused on a wide-ranging measure (SB 7016) that includes $717 million in spending.
Wildlife advocates threaten lawsuit to get Florida manatees reclassified as an endangered species
The petition seeks to effectively reverse a 2017 decision that reclassified manatees from endangered to threatened.
After 44 years, beloved South Tampa Chinese buffet Hao Wah will close this weekend
The Pinellas Park location will stay open.
Tampa Bay’s best live music happening March 21-28
Including Faye Webster, Tampa Pride, and more.
Ashley Moody urges Florida Supreme Court to consider whether ‘unborn children’ are protected by the state
As of Wednesday morning, Florida justices had not indicated whether they would order briefs on the issue.
Citizens CEO says state-backed property insurance ‘will always be able’ to pay claims
As of Friday, it had 1.18 million policies, according to its website.
Fresh off 13-year hiatus, experimental rock band Sleepytime Gorilla Museum plays Tampa on Wednesday
Faun Fables opens the show.
Nashville songwriter Caleb Caudle plays Tampa concert on Wednesday
Van Plating opens at New World.
You can’t afford to rent Juanes’ Airbnb, so might as well see him play intimate Tampa casino concerts
The Colombian songwriter plays two nights starting Tuesday.
Guitar gods Joe Satriani and Steve Vai kick are in Clearwater together on Monday
And Joe Bonamassa’s rescheduled show is the night before.
Piebald-channeling emo band Not is part of killer rock show coming to St. Pete on Sunday
Missouri band Trsh brings the sounds of Midwestern emo to the headlining slot.
