

FBI and state attorney now investigating violent comments from Tampa restaurateur Lanfranco Pescante
Social media users have also accused Pescante of sex trafficking.
DeSantis says he’s sending 500 Florida National Guard members to Washington, D.C. protests
“Sure enough, in the state of Florida, you do not put a knee on a neck like that. That is not good training,” the governor said.
Tampa Bay now has a new and free TV streaming service
The app is available on Roku, as well as Apple and Android devices.
After former co-owner’s racist comments, celebrity Chef Fabio Viviani has cuts ties with Tampa’s Nocturnal Group
Fabio Viviani, who helped create Osteria and won “fan favorite” on 2008’s Top Chef, says he has severed all ties with Nocturnal.
HCC’s Gallery 221 and USF CAM bring Tampa’s college art galleries online
Events and discussions start on Thursday.
Florida bars, movie theaters and bowling alleys can reopen on Friday, says DeSantis
The Phase II reopening will include all Florida counties, except Miami-Dade, Palm Beach and Broward.
As protests continue, Clearwater’s Westfield Countryside Mall is closed
In a statement, the mall says the closure is “For the welfare of our customers, employees, and retail partners.”
Florida teacher union’s proposal to reopen schools includes widespread virus testing, smaller classes and more
“People want to know how they can be safe, how they are going to stay healthy, how we’re going to tune into academic success.”
Florida House Speaker says Anthony Sabatini’s AR-15 tweet posed no threat
“The imagery notwithstanding, it is my conclusion that the wording of the tweet does not constitute a direct or preemptive threat…”
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Ybor’s La Tropicana Cafe has closed for good
First acting as a hub for immigrants when it opened in 1963, the restaurant has since been a stop for politicians passing through.
Sarasota Police investigating after video shows officer with knee on Black man’s neck
SPD released today’s footage after they were tagged in social media posts from bystanders showing the arrest from another angle.
Florida bars and lounges are anxious to reopen
The governor’s office isn’t giving any indication when he will implement the second of three anticipated economic reopening phases.
Florida Sen. Marco Rubio says protesters had it coming for breaking curfew
“They knew the street needed to be cleared before 7pm curfew,” says Rubio.
Pasco County Sheriff says video of former deputy saying she’ll kill rioters is ‘reprehensible’
Anello worked as a detention deputy from March 11, 2019, to May 31 of the same year and resigned in her probationary period.
Florida Gov. Ron Desantis extends ban on evictions and foreclosures for another month
The moratorium would have expired at 12:01 a.m. Tuesday.
Cristobal has now formed in the Gulf, bringing increased chances of rain to Tampa Bay
Cristobal is now the 2020 Hurricane season’s third named storm, joining Tropical Storm Arthur and Tropical Storm Bertha.
Co-owner of Tampa’s Nocturnal Group apologizes after violent and racist comments surface online
UPDATE: Lanfranco Pescante has stepped down
Tampa’s Big Cat CEO Carole Baskin will take over Joe Exotic’s tiger zoo
Exotic is currently serving a 22-year sentence for plotting to have Baskin murdered, the killing of five tigers and several other wildlife violations.
City of Tampa lifts nightly curfew following peaceful protests
As of now, St. Petersburg has yet to institute a curfew.
Three more Florida inmates died of COVID-19 over the weekend
The number of prisoners who had tested positive for COVID-19 climbed to 1,529 as of Monday morning, corrections officials reported.
After nearly a week of silence, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis calls George Floyd’s death ‘appalling’
Floridians did not hear from DeSantis during a violent and chaotic weekend marked by demonstrations in various parts of the state.
There’s a GoFundMe for the Tampa couple whose Mobil gas station was looted and burned
The fundraiser for Tutu and Mosheda Hussain has a $10,000 goal.
Busch Gardens, and other Central Florida theme parks, are still planning plenty of new things this year
At a height of more than 20 stories tall, Iron Gwazi will be the tallest hybrid coaster in the United States.
Florida Rep. Matt Gaetz wants to know if he can ‘hunt’ antifa
At least one unhappy follower vowed to report Gaetz’s account to Twitter for inciting violence.
Local woman’s Trump voodoo dolls leads to $1,100 donation for Tampa Bay food bank
That’s from sales of 74 dolls.
Over fears of protesters, Tampa’s big dumb Confederate flag has been removed
The giant, billowing, Civil War participation trophy has been vandalized before.
Florida tourism dived by over 10 percent last quarter due to the coronavirus pandemic
The report estimates that 31.95 million people visited the state during the first three months of the year.
Saigon Bay burned to the ground last weekend, and a GoFundMe has already raised nearly 50K
The restaurant burned to the ground on Saturday, after a nearby Champs Sports on East Fowler was destroyed.
St. Petersburg Mayor says no to Monday curfew, as Tampa continues another night on lockdown
Yesterday, Tampa Mayor Jane Castor instituted a curfew from 7:30 p.m. to 6 a.m. that is in effect until further notice.
Over half of Florida’s COVID-19 deaths are linked to nursing homes and long-term care facilities
Florida topped the 50 percent threshold in numbers released Saturday by the state Department of Health.
As new curfew arrives, protestors and Tampa police clash at District 3 station
Peaceful protests started in nearby Cyrus Greene Park at 3 p.m.
Tampa’s Sunset Music Festival rescheduled again, this time for December 26-27 at Raymond James Stadium
Organizers are calling it ‘The Gift Edition.’
Florida Sheriff Association condemns former Minneapolis police officer who killed George Floyd
“The Minneapolis police officer used deadly force in a situation where there was no justification.”
Florida election officials are now getting ready for ex-felons to vote this fall
As of Friday, the state Division of Elections website still included links to the form the judge decided is unconstitutional.
Tampa Bay’s Alyssa Hernandez utilizes her nonprofit to help a New Orleans service industry affected by COVID-19
Hernandez played a key role in Ybor City art collective MF Arts.
Florida Publix and Home Depot locations will start offering COVID-19 tests
Thanks for shopping at Publix, where shopping is a swab in your nose.
Tampa Bay leaders approve Busch Gardens’ plan to reopen on June 11
Physical barriers, ground markings and signs will be utilized to promote social distancing, according to the park’s plan for reopen.
Topgolf Tampa will reopen next week with new social distancing precautions
Topgolf is also offering a “10% discount plus additional benefits” for healthcare workers through Aug. 31.
For the first time on record, a third named storm could form in the Atlantic before hurricane season starts
On Thursday, experts from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration predicted an “above-normal” 2020 Hurricane Season
Chefs behind Tampa’s shuttered Piquant bringing new bakery concept to Hall on Franklin
That means the return of Piquant’s favorites including the croissant doughnut (or “cronut”).
Nikki Fried says Gov. DeSantis kept the Florida Cabinet ‘in the dark’
“In the most critical nearly four months of this pandemic, this Cabinet has been left in the dark,” Fried argued.
Tampa chef Jeannie Pierola shares Edison renovation updates, personal pandemic struggles
The James Beard semifinalist calculates losses at over $600K.
Florida judge refuses to order fixes to state’s ‘clunker’ unemployment website
“We can’t even agree what fix means among the parties,” Cooper said.
It will cost $42 million to properly test Florida nursing homes for coronavirus, says study
Nearly half of Florida COVID-19 deaths are tied to long-term care facilities.
Orlando venue the Abbey reopens today, with live music through the weekend
Management promised an aggressive sanitizing regime and social distancing policies in place.
Florida Gov. DeSantis is trying to block attempts to extend the deadline for vote-by-mail ballots
Lawyers for the administration are also pushing back against requiring elections officials to pay for postage on mail-in ballots.
Pinellas County lifts coronavirus restrictions on beaches, pools and playgrounds
The board also voted to extend the local state of emergency to June 6.
Three St. Pete artists open up about their quarantine experiences
Catching up with Chad Mize, Derek Donnelly and Sebastian Coolidge.
Tampa pastor who was arrested during coronavirus outbreak will hold first in-person church service this weekend
His lawyer says 2,800 people have already registered for the event.
Widow of Eric Garner to family of George Floyd: ‘Prepare yourself’
Floyd was killed by a Minneapolis police officer over Memorial Day weekend.
Tampa’s Raymond James Stadium will soon host drive-in movies, trivia, comedy, and ‘Car-A-Oke’
Creators of The Big Bounce America are taking over July 16-19.
Frontier Airlines is now offering nonstop flights between Tampa and Chicago for $39
Frontier also says they will be the first U.S. airline to require temperature screenings for all passengers and team members.
FBI arrests Tampa man who researched Honeymoon Island mass shooting
Muhammed Momtaz Al-Azhari is now begin held in the Pinellas County jail.
The coronavirus outbreak has added new obstacles to getting a Florida driver’s license
In April, 65 driver’s licenses were issued, compared to the 3,800 licenses issued last April.
Savage Love: Is there a good way to break up with someone after they recover from COVID-19?
And yes, you can break up with your boyfriend with COVID-19.
Tampa jazz icon Kitty Daniels is back at Donatello, but the pandemic’s financial hit hurt ‘quite a bit’
The 85-year-old unexpectedly welcomed four family members into her home.
As Tampa Bay restaurants and bars reopen, you better tip like your money is on fire
Show them you appreciate their efforts. Dump out your whole wallet. And if you can’t afford to do so, maybe just stay home.
Symphonic Distribution’s Jorge Brea supports CL Tampa Bay because he craves independent storytelling unlike anything else
‘It must never, ever be allowed to fade into obscurity.’
St. Pete’s Green Bench Brewing Co. reopens to the public on Friday
And yes, there are new rules.
Ybor City’s Coppertail Brewing reopens to the public on Friday
At 18% capacity.
Tampa Bay schools eye a return to the classroom with possible voluntary attendance, hybrid learning and more
Hillsborough, Pinellas and State officials chime in.
LiveNation is canceling, rescheduling and postponing Tampa Bay concerts left and right
Here’s what’s happening at Jannus Live, Amalie Arena, Yuengling Center, The Ritz and MidFlorida amp.






