

Nickelback cancels Tampa concert at MidFlorida Credit Union Amphitheatre
Just look at a photograph instead.
Florida Gov. DeSantis defends firing of Rebekah Jones by saying she’s ‘not even a data scientist’
The Governor also threw some mud, noting that she faced criminal charges for cyberstalking and sexual harassment.
Orlando bands stage May 25 telethon to benefit World Central Kitchen
You know, since we’re not driving to O-town for shows right now.
Calling about your unemployment claim in Florida? It’ll take at least an hour, says state leaders
The average hold time for specific claim information reached 99 minutes on Monday.
Hillsborough County will reopen more parks and boat ramps next week
The county says residents must still obey social distancing guidelines and wear face masks.
Tampa Comic Con will proceed with July dates, while Metrocon cancels
In related news, Metrocon, the state’s largest anime convention, cancelled its July dates at the Tampa Convention Center.
ZooTampa at Lowry Park will actually reopen next week
ZooTampa also announced a new series of “community days,” with a senior day for people 65 and older on May 26.
Democrats call for investigation after Florida removes top COVID-19 data scientist
“These kinds of actions are dangerous and, frankly, should be criminal.”
Another legal battle emerges over Florida’s fight for Spanish-language ballots
The case focuses on Puerto Rican voters, and seeks to ensure they are not denied the right to vote in Florida.
Florida now has cases of childhood inflammatory illness linked to COVID-19
“If you see cases like that, make us aware at the Department of Health.”
Foreigner, Incubus, 311 and more cancel upcoming Tampa concerts
It’s gonna be a quiet summer and fall.
Anyone on food assistance can now visit Tampa Museum of Art for free starting June 1
That’s when TMA opens to the public.
Downtown Tampa’s Sail Plaza reopens this week, with a two drink maximum
So, uh, pre-party at the house?
Tampa techno act Vasoline releases ‘Limotint,’ a dark and elegant ride
Get in the limousine.
‘Hope this helps’: Chad ‘Ochocinco’ Johnson left a $1,000 tip at a Florida restaurant
“Congrats on re-opening, sorry about the pandemic, hope this helps. I love you”
Guava Grill will open this week at West Tampa’s Bay Cannon Beer Company
Though separate from the brewery, the new eatery will serve Cuban-inspired tavern food and guava creations…
University campuses in Florida to reopen this fall, says state leaders
Students at the 12 universities finished the spring semester through online courses, which will continue during the summer.
A record number of Florida parents have filed for religious exemptions from vaccinations
Private schools’ religious exemption rate for kindergarten students was 5.2 percent, compared to a 2.7 percent rate for public-school children.
Tampa’s Bake’n Babes is moving out of the Hall on Franklin and looking to grow
It’s one of seven concepts that call the Tampa Heights food hall home.
Epcot is quickly becoming one of Disney World’s biggest coronavirus headaches
No park has more currently in the works than Epcot.
New St. Pete wine bar CellarMasters will open this week
“We want to give St. Pete a better view of what we know should be here, because [locals] haven’t had access to it yet.”
Chuck E. Cheese is selling ‘premium’ takeout pizza due to the coronavirus — and there’s a tragic backstory behind it
In the first quarter, the chain saw sales take a 21% dive due to coronavirus. But it wasn’t necessarily smooth sailing before the pandemic, either.
Florida Gov. DeSantis again blames applicant errors for state’s unresolved unemployment claims
DeSantis made similar comments Friday while in Jacksonville, where he said, “nine times out of 10 the application’s incomplete.”
Downtown Tampa’s Sparkman Wharf reopens to the public on Tuesday
Just in time for Memorial Day Weekend.
While coronavirus cases climb in Florida, Tom Brady is selling $45 ‘immunity’ vitamins
Brady is selling a non-FDA approved, homeopathic medley of vitamins that allegedly will “activate your immune system.”
Kenny Chesney, Maroon 5 postpone Tampa concerts
Can’t say we’re surprised.
Tampa Hard Rock will reopen this week with mandatory face masks and temperature checks
The casino announced this morning that it will reopen Thursday, May 21, with “new and stringent ‘Safe and Sound’” program guidelines.
The Princess Ulele statue is coming back to Tampa Riverwalk
She left in September 2018.
Tampa Big Cat Rescue CEO and ‘Tiger King’ star Carole Baskin is selling coronavirus masks
“Hey all you cool cats and kittens!”
Splitsville Tampa will reopen at Sparkman Wharf next week
CL’s waiting to hear back about the rest of the foodie playground.
Southern Poverty Law Center sues Florida Department of Corrections over coronavirus response
SPLC has asked the department for documents on its COVID-19 plans, policies and procedures for the disease, positive diagnostic tests and more.
Over 1,000 Florida inmates have now tested positive for coronavirus
Much of the increase stemmed from positive tests at Homestead Correctional Institution.
North America’s first drive-in music festival will happen in Florida
Road Rave’s lineup will feature Carnage, Riot Ten, Blunts & Blondes, Nitti Gritti and Gravedgr.
CVS now offers free drive-through COVID-19 self-tests in Tampa Bay
Patients must register for an appointment in advance and will remain in their cars while a CVS Pharmacy team member provides a test kit.
Florida Gov. DeSantis says restaurants can increase capacity, gyms can reopen and more starting next week
Today’s announcement comes as Florida reached 42,210 confirmed cases of COVID-19, and logged 1,875 deaths.
Disney Cruise Lines cancelled all new departures through July 31
The Disney Dream is scheduled to depart from Port Canaveral on July 31, and the Disney Fantasy on August 1.
Florida law firm Morgan & Morgan is now suing nursing homes over COVID-19 deaths
Attempts to shield nursing homes have touched off political battles in Tallahassee during the past two decades.
AARP calls on Gov. Ron DeSantis to increase COVID-19 testing in Florida nursing homes
Instead, the state does spot testing at facilities that are known COVID-19 hotspots.
A Pulse mural in Orlando was defaced with white supremacist stickers
Patriot Front has been incredibly active in Central Florida over the last year.
Gov. DeSantis thinks Florida is ready for Phase Two reopening
“Phase Two really isn’t that different from what Florida’s done already … basically about opening up bars and some of those things.”
Tampa Bay journalist Linda Hurtado has a new romantic thriller called ‘Flatline,’ here’s an excerpt
The Emmy-winner releases the book under the name Linda Bond on May 25.
Here’s an ongoing list of Tampa Bay restaurants that have reopened their dining rooms
With a link to download all the info.
City of Tampa will reopen all parks, lap pools, tennis courts and more this weekend
The announcement comes a couple weeks after the City of Tampa reopened 13 walking trails to the public.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis extends ban on evictions and foreclosures
Earlier today, the U.S. Department of Labor reported that 222,000 first-time unemployment claims were filed last week in Florida.
Tampa Bay History Center reopens on June 1 with reduced capacity and entry prices
The admission reduction is temporary.
Florida rock bands will stage a floating concert at a Tampa Bay boat graveyard this weekend
The ‘Mad Beach Boatstock’ happens on Saturday.
Publix will return to normal operating hours this weekend
As of today Florida has recorded a total of 43,210 cases of COVID-19, with 1,948 deaths.
Columbia, Ulele restaurants start reopening in Tampa Heights and Ybor City next week
Ulele opens on May 20, Columbia Ybor City opens on June 1.
As Florida reopens, the state logged 220,000 new unemployment claims last week
Nationally, almost 3 million new jobless claims were filed last week due primarily to the coronavirus pandemic.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis says he will extended order banning foreclosures and evictions
“I think we’re going to do it through the end of the month,” said DeSantis.
Florida will likely have huge budget cuts due to coronavirus, but Rick Scott still opposes additional stimulus funds
Scott was on the Senate floor Wednesday arguing that “we are bailing out liberal politicians who cannot live within their means.”
To save a lifetime of memories, your favorite Tampa Bay music venue needs five minutes of your time
They may not make it without federal help.
Savage Love: Here’s how to hook up with your roommate during COVID-19
Plus knowing when it’s time to change the locks, get a bondage lesson or ask your friend if she wants to have sex.
Tampa’s Pickford Sundries reopens in July with new restaurant concept Lesiak’s Counter
A new team of chefs and retailers breathes new life into an old Tampa favorite.
Here’s how St. Pete’s American Stage plans on surviving a crisis that threatens theater companies nationwide
An interview with CEO and Producing Artistic Director Stephanie Gularte.
Tampa Bay’s independent live music venues aren’t getting federal help and they might not survive
No one knows when the concert industry could return.






