

Trump dominated Florida, defeating Biden in 55 of the state’s 67 counties
In all, he beat Biden by about 375,000 votes statewide, compared to a nearly 113,000-vote Florida margin over Hillary Clinton in 2016.
Florida Gov. DeSantis says state might have vanquished the ghost of elections past
Twenty years after the landmark court battle that decided the 2000 election, America’s eyes aren’t on Florida for once.
The Florida Orchestra returned last weekend and has plans for even more concerts at St. Pete’s Mahaffey Theater
Only 25% of available seating is sold at the socially-distanced shows.
Shelby Sol warms up for album release when Rock the Park resumes in-person concerts in downtown Tampa
20 socially-distanced ‘pods’ will be utilized to maintain the safety of attendees.
A hearty Americana lineup comes to St. Pete Palladium for limited-capacity concert
Will Quinlan, Geri X, plus Have Gun, Will Travel will play to a 50% full room.
Expect your utility bill to go up, says Tampa Electric Co.
The announcement came after the Florida Public Service Commission approved a series of projected costs for the utility, including the costs of fuel.
Once again, as usual, Florida Republicans crushed Democrats across state House races
Republicans have controlled the Florida House since 1996 and have long held large majorities.
Oh, perfect
Tropical Storm Eta on track to hit Florida this weekend.
This Tampa judge lost his primary, now he wants Florida Supreme Court to stop election results
Stephens is seeking a ruling that could effectively force the Legislature to change a law that has led to judicial races being decided in primaries.
St. Pete artist to display ‘Carbon Punishment’ piece at Shine Mural Festival
“Normally my mural work skews friendly, but communicating grim topics requires something more gnarly.”
Sarasota rapper Sota drops debut album ‘State of the Art II’ on Tampa’s Illsboro Records
He also said goodbye to his cover band years.
Mike Campbell and The Dirty Knobs reschedule Tampa concert, release new song
‘Fuck That Guy’ comes 10 months since the Heartbreaker announced his first album and tour as a solo act.
St. Pete rapper Pedro el Poeta spits mixed feelings about 2020 in new song, ‘No Peace’
Pedro has been dropping singles left and right on SoundCloud since quarantine began.
Clearwater’s Peace Memorial free concert series hosts Palm Harbor pianist Johnny Varro
The monthly series has acts booked through March.
HCC SouthShore and Feeding Tampa Bay partner for community drive-thru mega pantry
Feeding Tampa Bay has more than a dozen such pantries across the Bay area.
The U.S. Department of Justice will monitor elections in Hillsborough County today
The agency will also take complaints through its call center about possible violations of federal voting-rights laws.
Where to get Election Day discounts and freebies in Tampa Bay
You’ll feel so much better afterwards.
Bitter divisions boil over, as millions of voters head to Florida polls on Election Day
A bitterly divided nation is teetering on a political powder keg as millions of voters head to the polls on Election Day.
Nearly 9 million Florida residents have cast their ballots ahead of Election Day
Democrats have maintained that the larger the turnout, the better for their candidates.
‘We do that in Florida every day’: Rubio praises Texas ‘Trump Train’ despite FBI investigation
The FBI is investigating the road rage incident on Interstate 35.
Employees at popular Tampa restaurant The Bricks test positive for coronavirus, forcing temporary closure
A re-opening date is scheduled for later this month.
City of Tampa extends Lift Up Local program, allowing restaurants to expand outdoor seating
The program was initiated in May.
After 10 years, Thai restaurant Chiang Mai Tai closes in St. Petersburg
What will take over that coveted corner location on Central Avenue?
Seminole Heights’ restaurant Ella’s hosts election night watch party with plenty of alcohol and DJs
As a matter of fact, your first beer could be free.
The CDC issues framework for restarting Florida’s cruise industry
The cruise industry has been sidelined since a March “no sail” order, which has been extended three times.
Disney World will layoff more than 11,400 union workers across Central Florida properties
Disney employs about 77,000 people in Florida.
Rapper Common will campaign for Joe Biden in Tampa today
He’ll be knocking on doors in northeast Tampa.
Over 150 Florida businesses endorse raising Florida’s minimum wage to $15 an hour
Amendment 2 needs 60% of the vote to pass.
With just days to go, over 7.8 million voters have cast their ballot in Florida
Early voting will be available across Florida on Saturday and in some counties on Sunday.
Open bar, DJs will fuel ‘Mask-erade’ Halloween party at American Legion in Seminole Heights
And you know Chef Tony Macaroni is gonna keep you fed.
‘Spookie Coochie’ rapper Iamdoechii part of ‘Blood Ball’ lineup at The Bricks in Ybor City
Masks required, costumes encouraged, at the Halloween party.
Chicago blues guitar hero Luther Johnson plays St. Petersburg on Halloween
You might know the Alligator Records artist from ‘Blues Brothers.’
Tampa instrumental trio Florida Night Heat reunites for Halloween concert in Ybor City
It’s also re-pressed its 2013 EP ‘Omegas’ on 180-gram vinyl.
Florida Democrats focus on increasing Black voter turnout
Efforts to pump up turnout among Black Floridians come as nearly half of the state’s registered voters had already cast ballots as of Wednesday morning.
In final election push, Eric Trump and Jill Biden will campaign in Florida this weekend
The appearances will come on the final weekend of early voting before Tuesday’s election.
Sparkman Wharf in downtown Tampa hosts free live music during Halloween weekend
And it’s outdoors, too.
Pleasures’ outdoor concert in St. Pete brings live music back to The Bends on Halloween
Facemasks required inside.
St. Petersburg jazz trio La Lucha offers fans free virtual Halloween concert
The band has plans to score three classic horror scenes from the silent films.
‘Soul!’ night at Orpheum will play Halloween songs from Bar-Kays, Otis Redding and more
Facemasks required for entry, costumes encouraged.
Opera Tampa kicks off weekend of outdoor ‘Witching Hour’ Straz Center tonight
The shows run through Halloween.
Florida Gov. DeSantis asks voters to send a message to the ‘fake news’ media about Trump
With five days until Election Day, President Donald Trump is making another swing through battleground Florida.
With 5 days to go, over half of Florida voters have already cast their ballot
The largest chunk, 4,220,229, had been cast by mail, while 3,165,438 voters had gone to early voting sites.
Busch Gardens Tampa Bay will host a modified version of annual Christmas Town event
The open-air event kicks off Nov. 14
Hillsborough State Attorney launches forgiveness program for low-level drug offenses
The program aims to keep drug addicts out of jail and put them in treatment instead.
St. Pete is getting a dog waterpark with a bar
Mutts and Martinis is about to be a sanctuary for both humans and their furry friends.
Boozy liquid nitrogen creamery, Buzzed Bull, will open its first Florida location in Tampa
Scoops for adults and kids.
New ice cream shop, Oh Yeah Creamery, coming soon to Hyde Park
Maybe even within the next month or so.
‘This Administration Failed Us’: New Tampa billboards slam Trump ahead of Thursday visit
“We’re delivering a message to voters in Tampa they won’t be able to miss.”
How cops who use force and even kill can hide their names from the public
Marsy’s Law ensures crime victims the right to privacy. But police departments across Florida and the Dakotas have repeatedly used it to hide the names of officers who use force on the job. And the law may be spreading, too.
The giant hole in Pasco County has stopped growing
The hole is quenched.
Brightline’s Tampa-Orlando higher-speed rail line probably won’t be completed until 2025
The rail line would shorten the trip from Tampa to Orlando to about one hour, with round-trip tickets costing just over $70.
ZooTampa names new baby rhino after Rob Gronkowski
Move over Rob, there’s a new Gronk in town.
Tampa’s Taqueria Margarita serves sublime handfuls of old Mexico
They proudly share abuela’s authentic recipes that are homemade with the freshest ingredients.
More kava in Seminole Heights, a new concept from Empamamas and more Tampa Bay foodie news
Also, St. Pete’s Belmark diner won’t re-open after all.
Drug-fueled masterpiece ‘Synchronic’ leads the latest batch of Halloween-ready movies you can stream right now
The third week of October delivers a mixed bag of treats for movie fans, including the worst film of Danielle Harris’ horror career.
St. Pete’s freeFall localizes ‘War of the Worlds’ to create inspiring drive-in theater
There are so many clever elements, but to discuss them would be to rob you of the moment.
Far-right extremist group Proud Boys now a regular fixture at Florida Republican rallies
Multiple members of the group provided event security for a “Pro America” event in Milton, Florida, that featured Congressman Matt Gaetz.
Savage Love: Partners will only put up with an extremely jealous person’s bullshit for so long
Also, what to do when your awareness of the ‘patriarchal gaze’ makes you stop masturbating to kink videos.
Despite multiple witnesses and videos, no charges filed for driver who hit Tampa Black Lives Matter protester
“The identity of the driver is an essential element necessary to prove beyond a reasonable doubt who committed the crime.”
Palm Harbor’s Meli Greek Street Donuts serves a twist on a family recipe
With plans on frequenting local markets in the near future.
Tampa Bay residents support Black Lives Matter, but are divided along racial lines, says survey
The difference in opinion is the most striking when it comes to the topic of police.
Batshit crazy ‘Bullets of Justice’ leads a new round of Halloween movies you can stream right now
Beware the newest film from the creator of Final Destination, however. It’s as dead on arrival as last week’s leftovers.






