

DeSantis hopes to open Florida nursing homes for visitation in the coming weeks
Allowing visitation could be a “psychological boost” to residents who haven’t seen family during the pandemic.
DeSantis wants pro sports leagues to relocate to Florida during coronavirus pandemic
DeSantis added that his office is working on ways to also revive youth sports in the state.
‘Blood Quantum’ bites back with a fresh, original perspective on zombies
You’re going to want to sign-up for Shudder to see this.
The Grand Prix of St. Petersburg has been rescheduled to October, and fans can attend
For the first time the IndyCar series champion race will be slated for the last day of festivities.
Bayboro Brewing’s new tasting room is now open in St. Pete
The former pop-up brewery’s new 2,500-square-foot space hosts 20 taps with various bottled brews.
With no concerts on the horizon, St. Pete’s Mahaffey Theater becomes Meals on Wheels distribution site
The Edwards Family Foundation also donated $100K to Meals on Wheels for Kids.
Mayor Kriseman promises details on St. Pete’s expanded outdoor restaurant seating
He teased them in a Facebook live address.
Protesters left body bags on the steps of Florida’s state capitol
Signs visible at the protest read “A corpse is not a customer.”
The Black Keys cancel summer tour, including Tampa concert with Yola and Gary Clark Jr.
The band added that ticket holders will be emailed directly with their refund options.
Slipknot cancels all summer tour plans, including Florida dates
No ‘knot this summer.
The first storm of hurricane season will likely form this weekend near Florida and the Bahamas, says forecasters
Looks like we’re about to meet Arthur.
Florida’s price-gouging hotline has been contacted nearly 4,400 times so far
People who violate the state’s price-gouging law can face penalties of $1,000 per violation, up to $25,000 a day.
New cases of COVID-19 are soaring in Florida prisons, as more than 5,000 inmates were tested last week
The testing comes amid oubreaks at prisons located in Volusia, Jackson, Liberty, Sumter, Palm Beach, Columbia, Santa Rosa and Miami-Dade counties.
Florida’s unemployment website will shutdown early this Wednesday
As of May 11, just fewer than 666,000 people have been paid a total of $1.72 billion in benefits.
Florida college students were forced to take online classes, and now they’re suing for refunds
The lawsuit filed Monday on behalf of Egleston alleges breach of contract and “unjust enrichment” by UF.
Universal Orlando says CityWalk will begin to reopen this week
Voodoo Doughnuts are back in the mix.
The Orlando Sentinel now has a union
The group now becomes part of the NewsGuild-CWA, the nation’s largest union for journalists and news industry employees.
St. Pete’s Friends of Strays releases applications for pet owner financial aid
Applicants must be Saint Petersburg residents and have lost their primary source of income due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Florida Gov. DeSantis is urging people to get necessary health care
Hospitals across the state have reported drops in the number of ER visits.
After closing due to coronavirus, food service returns to Florida’s turnpike plazas
Indoor dining is limited to 25 percent capacity, with six feet of separation between outdoor tables.
Visitors left behind over 13,000 pounds of garbage at a Florida beach last weekend
Violators of the newly minted litter law will now face a fine of $250.
Alanis Morissette’s Tampa concert is postponed until summer 2021
Liz Phair and Garbage were supposed to be on the tour.
Florida Gov. DeSantis won’t commit to next year’s budget until federal aid drops
“It wouldn’t have been appropriate for me to have signed the budget knowing we’re going to have, you know, these uncharted waters.”
Florida lawsuit says rights were violated when coronavirus shutdown led to delay in concealed weapon permits
After shutdown delays some Florida concealed weapon permits, lawsuit charges rights were violated
Tampa Bay protesters do pushups in front of courthouse to prove they need gyms to do pushups
Phase 2 of DeSantis’ plan will allow for gyms to reopen, as well as bars, but at 75% capacity and strict sanitation and social distancing rules.
Walt Disney World is now accepting reservations starting in July
WDW has been closed since March 12, with their online calendar still showing “No times available” for all dates through Saturday, May 30.
New Datz restaurant location in Riverview will open this week
At 25% capacity, of course.
Florida is now trying to figure out how to handle coronavirus during hurricane season
In terms of the number of storms this year, the Atlantic could be as active or more active than in 2019, according to forecasters.
Florida increases COVID-19 testing at long-term care facilities, as cases climb over 700
The orders raise the possibility nursing homes and assisted-living facilities could face license revocations, suspensions or fines for not complying.
Rock and roll pioneer, and LGBT icon, Little Richard dead at 87
The cause of death was bone cancer.
Little Richard paved the way for those who teeter on the edge of androgyny and homoeroticism
The cultural icon, trailblazer and hero will be an inextinguishable fire forever.
PETA is already selling a ‘Joe Exotic’ Halloween costume
The costume is selling for $159.00, and will ship by July 31.
Trump team considers having drive-in MAGA rallies due to COVID-19
Tampa’s Fun-Lan Drive-In has a capacity of 700 cars.
While the state reopens, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis also extends state of emergency for 60 days
The announcement comes as Florida surpasses 40,000 COVID-19 cases, as well as 1,669 deaths.
Florida hair and nail salons can reopen beginning Monday, says Gov. Ron DeSantis
The announcement applies to portions of Florida that have already began the Phase I reopening plan.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis on unemployment website probe: ‘How long that will take, I don’t know’
“I was not here for this but they paid 77 million,” DeSantis said, for the CONNECT website, launched in 2013 under Gov. Rick Scott.
Tampa rock band Akiva has some shit to say on new single
The track was put to tape at Morrisound.
Florida’s State Forest campgrounds begin reopening today
Last week, Hillsborough County also announced the reopening of some county parks and nature preserves starting May 4.
A barrel containing 90-pounds of weed washed ashore in Florida last week
Nice to see Florida returning to normal again.
As Tampa Bay reopens, live music returns to Ybor City
Zydeco brewery and restaurant hosts the Jazz Phools on Friday, while Spookeasy is having an “open air street party.”
Sweet Tomatoes will close for good, including all Tampa locations
Yesterday’s announcement means 4,440 employees will lose their jobs.
Florida’s tourism industry could take several years to recover, says state officials
Florida had a record 36.4 million visitors during the first quarter in 2019, starting what would be a record 133.7 million travelers in the state for the year.
Florida residents are suing Gov. Ron DeSantis over coronavirus vacation-rental ban
DeSantis said the vacation-rental ban was necessary to discourage people from other states from traveling to the Sunshine State.
Disney Springs will begin to reopen on May 20
Disney Springs plans to set capacity limits and reduced parking and operating hours.
Literally one person donated to Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’ reelection campaign last month, and he was from The Villages
The report was a major departure from recent months, when millions of dollars poured into the committee.
Former Creative Loafing staffer in talks to buy Gulfport’s Gabber newspaper
Cathy Salustri would be the publisher if the deal goes through.
Attorney John Morgan offers to recover $77 million for Florida’s busted unemployment site
“We were sold a lemon,” Morgan said, a more polite phrasing than many have used, offering pro bono legal work.
As coronavirus concerns continue, Florida universities weigh options for fall semester
Extensive testing for COVID-19, the illness caused by the coronavirus, is expected to be part of plans for students to safely return to campuses.
Hillsborough County’s new area code is 656
Wear your 813 number with pride.
SeaWorld Orlando just welcomed four new baby spotted eagle rays
Their births are a big zoological deal because they’re a near-threatened species.
Here’s how to check for crowds at Pinellas County beaches before you leave the house
The Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office announced a new tool called the Beach Capacity Dashboard.
Tampa’s La Segunda lands on Food & Wine’s ‘100 Best Bakeries in America’ list
Only La Segunda and Miami’s Zak The Baker represent for the Sunshine State.
Florida restaurant owner apologizes for ‘F..K CHINA’ sign
By 5 p.m. Wednesday, at least, it was changed to read, “WE ARE OPEN! BUY AMERICAN!”
A Tampa-based adult film studio is making a ‘Tiger King’ parody porno
In related news, Nicolas Cage recently signed on to play Joe Exotic in a “Tiger King” television mini-series.
Judge rejects class-action lawsuit over Florida’s unemployment website
Meanwhile, prominent Orlando trial attorney John Morgan said he can get back the $77.9 million Florida spent setting up the CONNECT system.
Federal judge says he’ll pave way for ex-felons to vote in Florida this fall who can’t afford ‘poll tax’
Meaning, convicted felons could have their voting rights restored when the case is concluded.
Tampa Bay restaurants wade in for a taste of DeSantis’ phase one opening
For better or worse, it’s happening.
With Record Store Day plans nixed, here’s what Tampa Bay record shops are doing about reopening
Some are already open at limited capacity.
ZooTampa plans to reopen ‘on or about’ June 1
There’s a 25% capacity at the zoo’s indoor facilities.
The Florida Aquarium reopens to public on May 15, but reservations are required
Members go first on May 10 and 11.
Detroit electro duo Adult. was supposed to play Tampa Bay next week, instead it’s sharpening other skills
Overcoming illness and quarantine with Nicola Kuperus and Adam Miller.
As promised, the Grim Reaper is now stalking Florida beaches
“I think it’s premature that we open our beaches,” said Uhlfelder to WMBB’s Brady Calhoun, dressed completely as the angel of death.
Ghost kitchens, curbside pickup, and Cubans: St. Pete’s Red Mesa is completely reinventing itself amid a crisis
And it won’t open its dining rooms just yet.
Publix literally made a $1 billion during the coronavirus outbreak, and employees still lack hazard pay
The employee-owned company also stated that stock prices have increased from $48.90 per share to $50.10 per share.
Fever Beam’s Kasey Maloney battles writer’s block, spends tour savings on rent during pandemic
This is after her St. Petersburg rock and roll band lost out on its canceled SXSW opportunities.
It has come to my attention that I know more than Dr. Anthony Fauci
For I am a patriot. And an infectious disease expert.






