Six months after John Ring Jr. plead guilty, the investigation about ‘corruption within the City of Tampa’ remains active
A motion to seal evidence was granted by a judge.
Florida wants federal court to speed up final ruling in case that affects wetlands
In February a judge found that actions by the EPA and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service violated the Endangered Species Act.
Orlando’s Maxwell Frost among Florida congressmen to vote ‘no’ on measure banning TikTok
Two Florida Republicans also opposed the measure.
Florida’s troubled Citizens Property Insurance added about 11,000 new policies over the last two weeks
Citizens, which was created as an insurer of last resort, has become the state’s largest property insurer.
Fo’Cheezy Twisted Meltz abruptly closes downtown St. Pete location, owner hints at new concept
Chef Robert Hesse says that the brand is ‘not going away, but actually growing.’
Tampa Bay’s best live music happening March 14-21
Including Rick Steves, Reggae Rise Up, and Chasco Fiesta.
Tampa Shuffle’s six-year anniversary weekend kicks off with Women In Music showcase
Free sets from Lauris Vidal and Tribal Style close out festivities.
Marshall Tucker Band kicks off nine days of Chasco Fiesta in New Port Richey
The festival, in its 102nd year, also features country duo Maddie and Tae, The Black Honkeys and more.
After triumphant Gasparilla Music Festival set, electro duo Alien House plays Sarasota concert
The band is at Oscura this weekend.
Mak tops bill of indie-rock favorites playing free Saturday concert at St. Pete’s Daddy Kool Records
Blonde Gentlemen and Beach Terror will rock the outdoor show, too.
Ridiculously soulful gospel giant Tasha Cobbs Leonard takes Tampa to church on Saturday
This counts for Sunday service, right?
Five months after its closure, local bands are still coming to together to help Born Free Pub find a new home
A benefit concert happens in Ybor City this weekend.
Before his Masters week concert, country star Cole Swindell headlines Tampa Bay’s Valspar Championship
He starts the party after play wraps at Innisbrook on Saturday.
German DJ Anja Schneider comes back to South Tampa house music mecca this weekend
The label boss and radio broadcaster plays a soulful mix.
Jared Petteys, who’s actually working to push rockabilly forward, plays Tampa this weekend
‘Shake A Little’ at New World Brewery.
After a couple years apart, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers are reuniting with a safe bet
Jordan Whitehead is going to wear pewter again.
After show with Ringo Starr, Men at Work’s Colin Hay is back in Clearwater this weekend
He’s at The Cap this time.
50 Cent is playing a Tampa pool party on Sunday
He’s apparently adding another lap to his ‘Final Lap’ tour.
Richmond hardcore bands play Ybor Heights brewery show on Tuesday
Local bands support Listless and Prisoner.
Weekend festival gives Tampa fossil fans a bone to pick
FossilFest 2024 is at the Florida State Fairgrounds.
Panic! At The Disco alum Dallon Weekes brings new band to Tampa this week
Find I Dont Know How But They Found Me at Crowbar in Ybor CIty.
Americana-bluegrass trailblazer Jim Lauderdale plays intimate St. Petersburg show on Wednesday
He just released an album with the Po’ Ramblin’ Boys.
Chicago punk mainstay Smoking Popes returns to Tampa this week
With Rodeo Boys and the Bay area’s own Pohgoh in tow.
Kelsy Karter, who opened Billy Idol’s Clearwater show last year, returns to Tampa Bay this month
She’s at Hooch and Hive.
Spring Training is in full swing across the Bay area
Five major league teams make their Grapefruit League home in Tampa Bay.
Old-school industrial-rock favorite My Life With The Thrill Kill Kult is back in Tampa this month
The spirit of ‘90s Ybor City lands in North Tampa.
Iconic Tampa woman, Gloria Jean Royster, will lead tour about another local legend this weekend
Madame Fortune Taylor’s story is only known through oral history.
Pat Metheny, one of the top Grammy winners of all-time, plays Clearwater this month
The jazz fusion star is on the road promoting his new album, Dream Box.
Perennially-adored Bay Area Renaissance Festival is in Dade City through March
Live your best middle-aged life right there on the Withlacoochee.
The return of Lavonte David means the Bucs won’t have a huge hole at linebacker next year
After that, who knows?
Settlement limits enforcement of Florida’s so-called ‘Don’t Say Gay’ act
The state signed the settlement after a federal appeals court blocked another DeSantis law known as the Stop Woke Act.
Bill barring localities from allowing people to sleep in public officially heads to DeSantis
In all, DeSantis received nine bills Tuesday from the Legislature.
Over 20 St. Patrick’s Day parties happening in Tampa Bay in 2024
Everything from block parties and music festivals to mini-golf tournaments and kid-friendly festivities.
The official Tampa version of ‘Monopoly’ includes local favorites like Bayshore, Gasparilla and more
No 2001 Odyssey spaceship though.
Everyone talks about Florida’s conservation easements like they’re permanent, but they aren’t
They preserve land—until a developer needs it.
Tampa democrat among lawmakers supporting new sanctions on minors possessing guns
Sen. Darryl Rouson had pushed for an amendment in the bill to ensure that first offenders would be for third-degree misdemeanors.
Opponents of measure to regulate Florida’s short-term vacation rentals will lobby for DeSantis veto
The measure (SB 280) has been a controversial one for years in Tallahassee.
From bears to beef, here are 14 interesting things in Florida’s $117.46 billion budget
The budget also includes big-ticket items such as a three-percent pay raise for state employees.
Florida lawmakers reject changes to law requiring officials to disclose detailed information about personal finances
An amendment was tacked on to HB 735 that would have pushed back the effective date of the requirement to 2025.
Carlton Davis III is no longer a Buccaneer, but there’s a whole lot of offseason left
The cornerback was dealt to the Lions on Monday.
Tampa’s Sunset Music Festival has ‘decided to take a year off’ in 2024
It was supposed to move to a new venue.
Texas bluesman Black Joe Lewis returns to Tampa this summer
His 2018 album is making a comeback.
Q&A: Before Clearwater show, Joe Bonamassa discusses new album and Mark Knopfler collaboration
UPDATE Due to illness, Bonamassa rescheduled his March 16 concert at The BayCare Sound.
‘Blue Boy’ from Tampa director Tyler Riggs among shorts coming to Gasparilla International Film Festival
The festival runs March 21-24.
Chase McLaughlin, the man, the myth, the Bucs’ starting kicker
For at least another year…
Florida lawmakers approve watered-down anti-vaping bill
“It’s still a really good bill,” Perry said in an interview Friday.
10 big issues from Florida’s 2024 legislative session
Here are snapshots of 10 big issues from the session.
Baker’s back
Re-signing Mayfield was arguably the biggest domino.
Willa’s celebrates its third birthday, Dunedin’s Taco Baby says goodbye, plus more Tampa Bay food news
Plus, meaty sausage parties, Dave Portnoy’s pizza tour of Tampa Bay and more grand openings.
Popular poke spot Pacific Counter opens fifth local location in downtown Tampa
It dishes out Spam musubi, boba teas, and Dole whip, too.
Barstool’s Dave Portnoy was in Tampa Bay doing ‘One Bite Pizza Reviews’
He went to more than a dozen local shops.
Florida bill aims to ban social media for teens, but it’s unclear which platforms will be covered – if any of them
The new ban on social media in Florida for young teens the Legislature rewrote and passed this week is so narrowly crafted that it’s not clear which popular online platforms might be covered – if any of them. Just days after a veto of an earlier measure by Gov. DeSantis, lawmakers approved legislation that would…
This month’s Davis Islands Historic Tour is part of the Tampa neighborhood’s centennial celebration
The Davis Islands Civic Association will share 100 years of history through architecture.
Despite DeSantis’ wishes, Florida Senate declines to confirm Moms for Liberty executive to ethics post
“When we looked at it, we realized it’s a two-year process. The governor can reappoint her.”
Florida Legislature passes revised social media ban for kids
Rep. Michele Rayner, a St. Petersburg Democrat who has helped sponsor the bill, said she believes “we are in crisis” with social media.
Florida lawmakers pass bill targeting hemp-based products
“If this product is so bad you wanna ban it, then ban it. But that’s not what we’re doing. We’re choosing which doors you buy from.”
