

Florida vacation rentals are back, but hosts and guests are hesitant to book
The hesitance comes alongside a massive drop in actual and expected revenues.
As the coronavirus pandemic continues, Florida is preparing for a hurricane season like never before
The hope is always for an inactive hurricane season, but forecast models aren’t crafted for comfort.
Tampa Bay Bucs tight end Rob Gronkowski will compete on ‘Game On’ tonight
Let’s just hope he doesn’t rip his pants.
The Hall on Franklin in Tampa Heights is facing an eviction lawsuit
The landlord is seeking $47,486.57 in back rent, and more.
Walt Disney World plans to reopen mid-July, with SeaWorld hoping for June 11
Both companies’ plans were approved by Orange County on Wednesday.
Tampa Bay’s unemployment rate in April was its highest of all time, says study
Citrus County has the worst unemployment rate of any Tampa Bay County at 15.76%.
Tampa Bay’s live comedy club scene is returning, as Side Splitters and Snappers Grill reopen
LLLet’s get ready to chuckle with Mike Paramore, Chad Zumock and more.
Over 1,400 Florida inmates have now tested positive for COVID-19
The state prison system, which has roughly 94,000 inmates, continues to see the number of cases rise as more inmates are tested for the virus.
When Florida failed to create a way for ex-felons to pay their fines and vote, a federal judge took over
DeSantis’ administration never identified a process for how the state would determine an individual’s ability to pay outstanding financial obligations.
Fairgrounds St. Pete lands Penny and Jeff Vinik partnership, taps nearly 70 artists to propose ideas for the art compound
It’s supposed to open next year.
Hillsborough Commissioner Kimberly Overman leads initial talks to mitigate human trafficking during SuperBowl 2021
Jennifer Glaister of Redefining Refuge urged caution as the county teams up with the NFL.
Downtown Tampa intersection gets a new pandemic-induced mural
The now brightly colored intersection is currently closed down as a part of the city’s Lift Up Local economic recovery program.
Gov. Ron DeSantis really wants the Republican National Convention in Florida
“Florida would love to have the RNC. Heck, I’m a Republican, it would be good for us to have the DNC,” DeSantis said.
Florida’s hurricane prep sales tax holiday starts this Friday
Florida lawmakers included the disaster-preparation tax holiday in a $47.7 million tax package (HB 7097) approved in March.
Alicia Keys, Brian Fallon and more postpone Tampa Bay concerts
Are we surprised anymore?
Despite signing with the Tampa Bay Bucs, Gronk vows to defend his WWE title
WWE has since made it clear that Gronk’s new job won’t protect him from getting his ass whooped.
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KFC is experimenting with a new larger, ‘more premium’ chicken sandwich in Central Florida
The new sando is 20 percent larger.
Black Radish vegan grocery is open in Tampa’s V.M. Ybor neighborhood
Contactless pickup and delivery are available, too.
Florida passed 51,000 coronavirus cases on Memorial Day
As many headed to the beaches on Memorial Day, the Florida Department of Health announced 879 new COVID-19 cases from Sunday.
Taco Bell now has a pineapple drink that’s basically Disney’s famous Dole Whip
Run for the border, we guess.
All the reasons why I’ll only wear a mask at Costo when they place it on my cold, dead face
Let me educate you on the simple yet compelling reasons behind my choice.
Could the upcoming Republican National Convention end up in Florida?
VP Mike Pence floated Florida as a potential location, among with Georgia and Texas, two other states “farther along on reopening than North Carolina.”
White Boy Rick set to be released from a Florida prison this summer
Wershe’s story was dramatized in a 2018 film starring Matthew McConaughey.
Everyone should watch this stand-up comedian’s love letter to Tampa
“I miss driving over the bridge to St. Pete to buy kombucha and crystals (pretty sure that’s all that they sell there).”
While cases climb, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis says childhood illness tied to COVID-19 is ‘extremely rare’
He also said parents can decide about whether they think their children are potentially at risk.
Federal judge clears way for Florida ex-felons to vote, calling ‘poll tax’ unconstitutional
More than three-quarters of the 1 million Florida’s ex-felons who have completed their time have outstanding legal financial obligations.
Here’s what it’s like to be pregnant in a pandemic
Three women share their experiences.
Vacation rentals are now allowed in 26 Florida counties, including Pinellas
Property owners and management companies were banned from accepting reservations under an executive order that DeSantis signed in late March.
Gronk says he chose Tampa to be closer to his mom, Tom Brady was just ‘the appetizer’
His mom lives in Fort Myers, where he is currently quarantining.
Tampa’s Glazer Children’s Museum will reopen on June 6, with new restrictions and reservations
Timed entry tickets will be available for purchase for non-museum members on May 28.
Jason Aldean and Rascal Flats cancel upcoming Tampa shows
The Live Nation 2020 Country Megaticket bundle, which allows fans to purchase a ticket for six different shows, is canceled.
Clearwater cancels upcoming July 4th fireworks display
The decision follows Tampa Mayor Jane Castor’s announcement Friday that the city has no plans for its “Boom by the Bay” July 4th celebration.
City of Tampa to discuss demolishing Seminole Heights Baptist Church, and nearby fire station
The building is arguably the most prominent structure in Seminole Heights.
A proposed bill could help Tampa Bay restaurants weather the coronavirus pandemic
Help could be on the way. Maybe.
Florida’s unemployment rate tripled to nearly 13 percent in April
The state lost 1,066,100 jobs in April.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is ‘lifting all restrictions on youth activities,’ effective immediately
He noted that the Department of Health may put forth some best practices for moving forward, but they won’t be “instituting a lot of rules or any rules.”
Legoland Florida reopens on June 1 in Winter Haven, with temperature checks and more
Those with a temperature of 100.4 F will not be allowed entry.
Questions remain surrounding Florida’s growing number of children with COVID-19 related illness
“This is an evolving situation. Our first cases, they weren’t even called MIS-C at that time.” Rathore, who practices at Wolfson.
Florida’s unemployment database was hacked
“This issue was addressed within one hour after we became aware of the incident.”
An artist made a Mario-style map of Tampa Bay
It’s a-me, Tampa Bay!
St. Pete Pride cancels ‘in-person events’ for 2020, seeks alternative ways to celebrate
It was set for June 22-28.
Video shows four grown men fighting with paint at a Tampa Home Depot
The men told officers that they were in fact coworkers, and they declined to press charges.
St. Petersburg will close part of Bayshore Drive to cars starting this Friday
The change is in effect until further notice.
NOAA forecasters are predicting a busy 2020 Atlantic Hurricane Season
The 2020 season officially starts on June 1 and runs until Nov. 30.
Two Florida beaches named ‘Best in America’ by Dr. Beach
Jumping up three spots from last year, the Panhandle’s Grayton Beach State Park nabbed the top spot for “2020 Top 10 Beaches in the U.S.”
After a year-long probe into vote-by-mail fraud allegations, no charges will be filed against the Florida Democratic Party
Florida Statewide Prosecutor Nick Cox said Wednesday there was a “lack of sufficient evidence to support prosecution” in the case.
Florida vacation rentals have now been approved in 16 counties
“Tourism is a major part of our local and state economies,” Jacksonville Mayor Lenny Curry said in a prepared statement.
Guns N’ Roses officially postpones concert at Tampa’s Raymond James Stadium
It was the tour’s only Florida stop.
Tampa Jesuit grad Chris Watson wins first season of ‘Bachelor’ spinoff ‘Listen to Your Heart’
He graduated in ‘08 and won the contest with his new girlfriend Bri Strauss.
Savage Love: Issues with watching fascist porn, overhearing your neighbor’s rough sex and more
Plus: When is it going to be safe to hook up again?
The Tampa Bay Times just sent a push alert that said ‘look a fucking title’
What is ‘turtle fake news’ anyway?
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PBS show ‘Somewhere South’ follows Tampa chef Greg Baker to local favorite BJ’s Alabama BBQ
The show is hosted by chef Vivian Howard from ‘A Chef’s Life.’
For Tampa Bay restaurants food delivery apps are a double-edged sword
Some lament 30% commissions while others call them a ‘necessary evil.’
Charges dropped against Tampa pastor who held services during coronavirus outbreak
Howard-Browne has not reopened his church, though last month his lawyer mentioned that the The River at Tampa Bay has lost its insurance.
Industry report predicts a mosh-less, very socially-distanced future for Tampa Bay concerts
Don’t stand so close to me.
A toast to Donald Trump, America’s manliest man
Hold my beer.
Bob Nanna says putting first solo album out on Tampa’s own New Granada was an ‘easy’ decision
That’s after contacting every label he’s ever worked with.
Phil Esposito’s ‘Black Honkeys stimulus program’ helps bandmates get through pandemic
‘That’s the genius and heart of this motherfucker,’ said percussionist Gumbi Ortiz.






