Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band kick off US tour in Tampa next year
Tickets go on sale Wednesday, July 20.
St. Pete ‘Old Florida’ style seafood joint Cap’s grand opens next weekend in the old MacDinton’s
Both Cap’s and the upcoming country bar Welcome to the Farm debut out of the recently-closed MacDinton’s Irish pub space.
Tampa Shuffle hosts a ‘Friends 4 Reproductive Rights’ gig next month
All donations will go to the Tampa Bay Abortion Fund, a local organization that financially assists folks seeking abortions.
Tampa officials stereotyped homeless people as mentally ill addicts during forum, and were corrected by experts
One expert said that the face of homelessness could look like her and anyone else affected by the housing crisis.
Thursday’s ‘Roots Azul’ concert celebrates sound, culture and community in Tampa Bay
J.J. Pattishall was the recipient of a recent St. Petersburg Arts Alliance grant, and he’s putting that talent to good use by curating Thursday’s immersive musical performance and listening experience. The gig—happening at St. Pete’s Studio@620—features him on guitar alongside a seven-piece band of some of the best local jazz players—including trumpeter player James Suggs…
In wake of Texas shooting, Florida Democrats want Republicans to tackle gun measures during special session
Following the Parkland shootings, Florida lawmakers quickly enacted a gun-control proposal that raised the minimum age from 18 to 21 to purchase rifles and other long guns.
DeSantis trailing Kamala Harris in new poll about 2024 presidential election
Trump beats DeSantis in the poll, too.
‘Top Gun: Maverick’ is equal parts nostalgia and inspirational slogans that basically mean nothing—but it sure does fly fast
Don’t ask why. There is no why.
‘$2 billion tax giveaway’: Tampa Sen. Janet Cruz, D-Tampa criticizes proposed property insurance changes
Bill sponsor says Florida’s property insurance chances likely won’t lead to immediate rate cuts for homeowners
In latest comments, Florida’s new election boss refused to say whether Biden won the election
In May, DeSantis appointed Cord Byrd, who was at the forefront of some of the most controversial legislation supported by the governor.
Tampa’s Fentrice Driskell will become first Black woman to lead Florida’s House Democrats
Senate Minority Leader Lauren Book, D-Plantation, said Driskell “made history” Tuesday.
Walmart announces plans for drone delivery in Tampa and Orlando
Today, the company announced the first-of-its-kind partnership with DroneUp.
Florida fish now have a drug problem
Lead researcher says this “invisible threat” has the potential to wipe out fisheries
Florida alligator with missing jaw is ‘doing alright though’
Gators are incredibly resilient, and can grow back tails… but not jaws.
Tampa’s Datz Dough is giving away free doughnuts next week for National Doughnut Day
It’s also releasing a guava cheese doughnut while all Bay area Datz locations debut a Nashville hot chicken doughnut sandwhich.
St. Petersburg activist groups demand less police funding for 2023, more public housing
The demands come after Mayor Ken Welch stood by the police budget increase last week.
Legislators want to stabilize Florida’s property insurance crisis, but it may not be enough
“We are being tone deaf, I believe, to what is really going on out in our communities.”
Over 2,000 patients with COVID-19 are in Florida hospitals
The increases have come as variants of the coronavirus have developed and spread.
In major blow to DeSantis, appeals court says Florida’s ‘Big Tech’ social media law is unconstitutional
DeSantis pushed the social-media crackdown (SB 7072) after Twitter and Facebook blocked Trump.
Florida Sen. Rick Scott admits Biden won 2020 election, but Republicans ‘still want the facts to come out’
“They want to know what happened. Why it happened.”
Tampa housing advocates call for tenant legal representation and non-secular homeless shelter
The demands come in the wake of the city denying rent stabilization during the housing crisis.
Q&A: Ahead of Tampa show, Simple Plan’s Sébastien Lefebvre talks podcasts, TikTok, and Warped Tour
Best fuckin’ day of my life.
Tampa McDonald’s workers stage walkout to demand fair pay, better job benefits
Cooks and cashiers in Tampa joined McDonald’s workers in Orlando and Miami today as part of a statewide day of action.
Time Magazine names Tampa Bay’s Nadine Smith among 100 most influential people of 2022
Nadine Smith has organized for civil rights equality in Florida for over three decades.
State of Florida disputes ‘racist motivations’ ruling in so-called ‘sanctuary cities’ law
Lawmakers passed the measure in May 2019 along nearly straight party lines, before Gov. Ron DeSantis signed it.
Fraudulent roof-damage claims eyed for Florida’s property insurance crisis special session
Insurers blame questionable, if not fraudulent, roof-damage claims for driving up costs.
Tampa mortgage payments are up $648 a month from last year
Over the past year, both renters and homeowners have faced soaring price tags.
New poll: Florida Sen. Rick Scott is virtually unpopular across all demographics
All age groups registered net disapproval, even senior citizens.
Florida’s COVID-19 hospitalizations jumped 24% this week
The data showed that 1,941 inpatients had COVID-19, up from 1,560 a week earlier and 1,303 two weeks earlier.
New seafood market in St. Pete, Sunda New Asian comes to Tampa, and more local foodie news
And you can grab some of The Brutalist’s exclusive can and bottle releases as its grand opening party in The Burg’ this weekend.
Poll: Over 80% of Tampa residents want to vote for police review board changes
The poll found that Tampa voters overwhelmingly support an independent attorney and subpoena power for the police review board.
NRA seeks to overturn Florida law prohibiting rifle sales to adults under 21
Federal law already barred sales of handguns to people under 21.
Florida was undercounted in the 2020 census, and likely lost a congressional seat
Florida had an estimated 3.48 percent undercount, the fourth-highest rate in the country.
27 live music concerts and events happening in Tampa Bay this weekend
Phoebe Bridgers, Dave Matthews Band, Wallows and more.
Amid market crisis, a crypto company is moving into Tampa’s Sparkman Wharf
CoinFlip CEO claims that the city is ‘quickly becoming a crypto hub’ for the U.S.
Here are the Florida Republicans who voted against the bill to ease baby formula shortage
The Infant Formula Supplemental Appropriations Act, which passed 231 to 192 (mostly on party lines).
LA pop-rock favorite Wallows heads to St. Petersburg next week
Self-described “indie rock pop sweet-hawt” Jordana opens.
Tampa Bay jazz community comes together for Pat Close benefit concert on Sunday
The show happens at Hillsborough Community College in Ybor City.
Electro-pop duo Fantastical Tigers will play self-titled album in full in St. Pete this weekend
Deb Ruby and Emily Turnage open the show.
Country songwriter Lauren Morrow leads bill for Saturday’s ‘End of the World Music Festival’ in Tampa
The show is curated by local Americana favorite Have Gun, Will Travel.
‘Ransom’ rapper Lil Tecca plays Ybor City this weekend
BabySantana, Bktherula, and yvngxchris open at The Ritz.
Canadian EBM staple Front Line Assembly plays Ybor City on Saturday
The gig is one of the last for Orpheum’s Ybor location, which is closing next week.
Rick Scott, ‘a business guy,’ says Biden has a problem with ‘incompetent people’ in the White House
‘You would never, ever in your wildest dreams hire these people.’
Former Florida congresswoman Corrine Brown pleads guilty to tax charge
Other charges against Brown were dropped in the deal.
Florida House Democrats poised to select Tampa’s Fentrice Driskell as new leader
Driskell is the third House Democrat, after Alexander and Rep. Ben Diamond, D-St. Petersburg, to be considered as a successor to Jenne.
Florida wants social-studies text books to not include ‘Critical race theory, social justice, or culturally responsive teaching’
The state’s process for adopting social-studies materials is slated to continue through April 2023.
Christian pop songwriter Sarah Reeves plays Tampa listening room concert on Friday
‘Idol” contestant Clark Beckham opens.
L.A. indie-folk favorite The Head and the Heart kicks off US tour in St. Pete this weekend
Jade Bird opens at Jannus Live on Friday.
