

Florida A.G. Ashley Moody doesn’t have much to say about Trump’s new criminal probe
Moody backed Trump’s reelection.
Despite potential legal fights, Florida lawmakers pass landmark gambling deal
“Personally, I don’t think it’s going to survive.”
The Jonas Bothers are coming to Tampa this fall
And they’re bringing Kelsea Ballerini.
Tampa Bay home values skyrocketed by 16 percent over the last year
In just the past month, home values have grown by 1.7% in the Tampa area.
As Florida’s tourism industry rebounds, the rush to reopen may keep visitors away
As more places welcome back guests, some are expressing concerns over areas that are reopening too quickly
New Italian fast-casual concept Jay & Luigi coming to St. Pete
The new spot is looking at a July opening.
Florida doctors are urging Gov. DeSantis to veto ‘Parents’ Bill of Rights’ legislation
Critics contend it could turn physicians into criminals if they provide health care to children without first getting parental consent.
Florida’s new ‘vaccine passport’ law doesn’t apply to the healthcare industry
The new law prohibits businesses, schools and governmental entities from requiring customers to document that they have had COVID-19 vaccinations.
‘Oh, Rubio’s going to win’: Florida Sen. Rick Scott dismisses Val Demings’ Senate chances
Demings is expected to officially announce her intention to challenge Rubio soon.
‘Democracy will die’: Florida’s recent law restricting voting by mail access faces yet another lawsuit
“Florida’s recent legislation attacking the voting rights of its Black and Latino residents is like a virus attacking the human heart,” the lawsuit said.
Prepare to be pissed off by ‘Spiral,’ the first new ‘Saw’ film in four years
Not even Samuel L. Jackson can save this misguided reboot with his trademark catchphrase
Can we just permanently replace Jane Castor’s voice at Tampa International Airport?
I’d like to formally nominate a few famous people from Tampa Bay that I believe would absolutely slay this gig.
Fox wants to give Tom Brady his own reality show
Brady already has a nine-episode show in the works with ESPN called “The Man in the Arena.”
Florida lawmakers reassure voters that they won’t mess with bingo
“We don’t care how much roulette you play or blackjack or whatever else you do, but don’t mess with bingo.”
Florida Rep. Val Demings will challenge Marco Rubio for Senate seat
“Florida can do better.”
Florida authorities say a ‘hangry’ alligator chased people through a Wendy’s parking lot
The incident is a good reminder that it’s now May, which means alligator mating season is officially here until the end of June.
Florida tourism is improving, but it’s still far from where it was pre-pandemic
Meanwhile, Canadian travel for the first quarter was down 97.2 percent.
First Amendment and journalism groups back challenge to Florida Marsy’s Law ruling
The Joseph L. Brechner Center for Freedom of Information at the University of Florida, the Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press and the Society of Professional Journalists filed a notice Friday.
‘Tick Tock Matt Gaetz’ banner flies over Orlando courthouse while his buddy pleads guilty to sex crimes
The banner was paid for “Grim Reaper” lawyer Daniel Uhlfelder’s “Remove Ron” PAC.
Tampa’s Cuban Club turns into a ‘Haunted Tavern’ for two nights in June
Though isn’t the place already scary enough?
Tampa’s Bamboozle Restaurants launches new delivery-only concept Bamb Bao
Bamb Bao’s menu offers a small number of items including Bao Bun sliders, dumplings, chicken wings, and fried rice.
Kings of Leon, Cold War Kids coming to Tampa this summer
Thank you, vaccines.
Darius Rucker will headline Tampa Pig Jig this October
Judah & the Lion and Brett Young are also on the bill at Julian B. Lane Riverfront Park.
As CDC eases mask rules, more than half of Florida adults still aren’t vaccinated
Plus, don’t forget we banned “vaccine passports.”
The 15th annual Tampa Bay Restaurant Week returns June 17
A portion of the proceeds goes to benefit Feeding Tampa Bay, a nonprofit fighting food insecurity that provides approximately 2 million meals a week to local people in need.
Oh, well. It was fun, Raptors
Looking back at a disappointing season for the Raptors
St. Pete’s Daddy Kool record store is moving into The Factory
Daddy Kool started in Bradenton in 1985 but has been in Pinellas since 1999, most of the time spent at 666 Central Ave.
Bring your dog to the ballpark at these Tampa Bay area baseball games
The Yankees affiliate only charges $2 to bring Fido.
In battle against COVID-19, Tampa Bay D&D players and shops keep finding ways to foster community
“Why I personally believe it’s growing in popularity is, I feel like it’s collective storytelling,” Haney said.
Military vets John J. Murray and JJ Curry part of free stand up comedy night in Seminole Heights this weekend
Essential oil enthusiast Shellie Harris and bipolar ex-Baptist Beth Moore also play Ella’s on Saturday.
Sorry, but we deserve a cakewalk Bucs season
They open the 2021-2022 season at home against the Cowboys.
Florida’s jobless claims were at a three month low last week
The national total was the lowest since the week of March 14, 2020, when 225,500 applications were made.
Florida Gov. DeSantis signs ‘alcohol to go’ bill into law
“It’s probably the most difficult year that the restaurant industry has had to face, certainly in recent times,” DeSantis said.
New Hyde Park ice cream joint Oh Yeah Creamery opens Friday
With over 100 different mix-ins to choose from, you won’t get bored anytime soon.
‘If I walked on the ocean, they’d say DeSantis can’t swim’: Florida governor enjoys Newsmax interview
Sean Spicer spent an hour with the Governor in the Villages.
Pinellas Sheriff Gualtieri doesn’t think Marsy’s Law should protect a cop’s identity
“That a use of force is justified does not shield the identity of the person using it from public view,” Gualtieri’s attorneys wrote in the document.
Dead & Company with John Mayer are coming to Tampa this fall
What a long, strange while it’s been.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis says he’ll pardon all COVID restriction violators
“These things, with health, should be advisory. They should not be punitive.”
Tampa Bay gas hoarders accidentally melt their Hummer H2
After the fire was extinguished, four 5-gallon containers filled with gasoline were found in the back of the Hummer.
Sip and Sights night at Tampa’s Armature Works pairs wine with fine art
Oh, and charcuterie, too
New breakfast spot Sammy + Paco’s opens in St. Pete’s Historic Kenwood neighborhood
From the couple who bought us Lolita’s Wine Market.
St. Pete’s French Fry Festival returns to Albert Whitted Park this weekend
The festival features several French fry-specific offerings, craft beer, and a wine booth.
Tampa’s Duckweed Urban Grocery will open a massive new store in the Westshore Marina District
Farmacy Vegan Kitchen + Bakery is coming, too
Brooksville’s Orange Blossom Jamboree music festival offers a unique way to social distance this weekend
Just don’t puff puff, pass quite yet.
Florida will once again require a ‘work search’ before getting unemployment benefits
The requirement will officially start June 1.
‘You don’t need to be hoarding it right now’: Florida Gov. DeSantis urges residents to stop ‘panic buying’ gas
“That’s going to make it worse.”
9 live music concerts and events happening in Tampa Bay this weekend
From jam bands to hip-hop with only one mask averse show in the mix.
Billie Eilish-approved rapper $not plays Tampa concert on Sunday
Surprisingly, there are still tickets available to this sleeper show and you can pay extra for a meet and greet.
Fingerstyle hero Tommy Emmanuel plays seated show at St. Pete’s Jannus Live
Chet Atkins says he’s legit.
Trisha Yearwood songwriter Kim Richey plays intimate Ybor City concert on Saturday
She’s also penned hits for Brooks and Dunn and herself.
‘Fried Barry’ and ‘At Night Comes Wolves’ are two of the best new movies you can stream at home right now
Two instant cult classics leave us ready to be high as fuck, alien-impregnated, and itching to take revenge on every piggish man you’ve ever wanted to kill.
Surrounded by pain, Tampa rapper Gat$ searches for something good
He celebrates a cutting new album, ‘Robbed’ on May 14 at Hooch and Hive.
Here’s former Tampa Bay anchor Rob Finnerty, now a Newsmax chud, getting roasted over election lies
Besides admitting he hadn’t even watched the Musk episode of ‘SNL,’ Finnerty’s most embarrassing moment came when Litt turned the conversation to Newsmax.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’ re-election PAC raised nearly $14 million in April
Two big checks made up more than half the haul.
Video shows large alligator chasing Florida fisherman
“Well, that puts an end to my tarpon fishing,” he says, as the gator stares him down.
Savage Love: At some point, every gay man learns not to mess around with a friend’s drunk straight-identified boyfriend
And how to balance your porn persona with who you are in real life.
‘Wendy House’ reminds Tampa that it’s lucky to have theater that focuses solely on new work
In a theater world that thrives on adaptations or revival, LAB presents world premieres every time out.
Tampa Rep. Kathy Castor’s support of ‘Local Radio Freedom Act’ robs performers of royalties, says critics
In the 2020 cycle, iHeartRadio and the National Association of Broadcasters donated $10,000 each to Castor.
For Florida boaters, 2020 was the deadliest year in a decade
The deaths were up 21 percent from 2019.
Big Storm brewery coming to Ybor, St. Pete’s ‘COCKtail’ gay bar is here, and more Tampa Bay foodie news
Daddy O’s is opening at the old La Tropicana, too.
Former staffers of Florida Gov. DeSantis formed a ‘support group’ to trade horror stories
“It’s him and [his wife] Casey [DeSantis]. But everyone else is like a disposable piece of garbage.”
Walt Disney World and Universal will stop requiring temperature checks
Face masks are still required at both parks.
After the city shut it down, another Tampa free fridge finds a home at Sulphur Springs dojo
It serves the neighborhood surrounding Yung Ho Martial Arts Center.
Disney reveals new details about immersive Star Wars resort
They also shared a video of real-world lightsaber.
Clearwater Marine Aquarium to star in new whale rescue documentary
The aquarium will be releasing more information on where to screen Stranded: A Whale Rescue Tale in the coming months.






