

Amid contraband problems, Florida’s prisons aren’t tracking how many inmates are treated for overdoses
A synthetic cannabinoid, known as K2 or “twak,” is one of the drugs that is most frequently confiscated by staff.
Tampa Pig Jig sells out, announces 2020 move to Julian B. Lane Riverfront Park
Dr. Dog, Jake Owen and Lanco are among the 2019 headliners.
St. Pete’s ArtsXchange hosts talk and exhibition with award-winning artist Andra Douglas
The book talk and gallery exhibit is on November 8.
Orlando Sentinel columnist says he will continue to use white supremacist symbol
Whitley fails to understand that a symbol’s origin doesn’t define it forever.
The ‘Boo Bus’ returns to host spooky booze tours in Tampa this month
Costumes are highly encouraged.
Baytenders in St. Pete is temporarily closed until next week
We’ll save you a trip to a closed restaurant.
Michael Drejka sentenced to 20 years for shooting death of Markeis McGlockton
Drejka was convicted with manslaughter last week.
Tampa Bay Rays hosting free playoff watch parties in Tampa and St. Pete tonight
Because game 5 is in Houston.
‘X Factor’ singer Bea Miller headlines Tampa Orpheum on Wednesday
Kennedi opens the show.
Jacksonville metal band Colonial Wound plays new EP at free St. Petersburg concert
Horsewhip and Soot join in at The Bends.
Drummer Jason Tiemann joins Tampa Bay jazz musicians for Art Blakey tribute concert on Monday
Blakey would’ve turned 100 years old this month.
Acme Jazz Garage grows horns for free concert at Ella’s in Tampa
Head to Seminole Heights on Sunday.
Master turntablist Four Color Zack set to rip for Tampa at Crowbar’s Ol’ Dirty Sundays
They’re even bringing the show indoors to pack ‘em in.
Marty Stuart and his sweet mullet play ‘The Pilgrim’ in Clearwater this weekend
He’s at Capitol Theatre.
Michael Klotz plays free concert at Cleawater’s Peace Memorial church this Sunday
Him and Grigorios Zamparas perform Brahms masterpieces.
Tampa power metal band Kamelot comes home to Jannus Live this weekend
Sonata Arctica opens the show.
Adam Turkel celebrates 20 years in St. Petersburg at Saturday art show and concert
His New Brutarians play alongside Babyteeth and more.
The jazz trolley rolls into St. Petersburg this weekend with four hours of free music
The St. Petersburg Arts Alliance is to blame.
Blu Davis and more raise money during ‘Jazz on the Lawn’ at Tampa’s Edison Elementary
Trumaine Burrell is on the bill, too.
Tampa band Rilian channels classic ‘90s rock on new self-titled EP
The band plays Green Bench in St. Petersburg on Friday.
Three of Florida’s best DIY rock bands are playing Lakeland’s Hillcrest Coffee
And it’s only $5 to get in.
Reggae-rock favorite Nahko and Medicine for the People come to St. Petersburg
The band is at Jannus Live with Nattali Rize.
Florida agricultural officials concerned after virus discovered in imported tomatoes
The state estimates Florida-grown tomatoes account for $262 million a year in economic impact.
Florida has now had 52 vaping-related illnesses
The agency has not identified a cause, but it said national and regional findings suggest products containing THC.
Billy Joel returns to Tampa’s Amalie Arena in spring 2020
Tickets go on sale October 18.
Welsh rock band Catfish and the Bottlemen plays The Ritz Ybor in Tampa on Friday
The show is only open to fans 14 or older.
German Brigante and all the best EDM concerts happening in Tampa Bay this weekend
Here’s your club calendar.
Built To Spill’s ‘secret’ show comes to Tampa Orpheum on Friday
Yes, that’s the “bee” album.
New Jersey chain Bubbakoo’s Burritos is opening locations in Tampa Bay
Loosen your belt for build-your-own burritos and bowls.
‘The Great Love Debate’ is coming to Sarasota this fall
No more swiping.
There’s a friggin’ F-16 fighter jet for sale in Florida right now
Is your ego writing checks your body can’t cash?
New coffee and wine bar Ybor Beverage Co. is now open in Tampa
Get ready to connect with fellow Ybor City cuties.
Tampa Bay couple will compete on Food Network’s ‘Beat Bobby Flay’
A watch party is happening at Xilo in Tampa Heights.
The Villages, Florida’s largest retirement community, has the highest rate of working poor in the nation
Apparently it’s not enough to have a job at The Villages.
Sparkman Wharf announces new annual Halloween party, ‘Haunted Wharf’
One plus, the event is free to the public
As Florida tries to manage black bear population, a regulated hunt is now back on the table
The October 2015 hunt resulted in 304 bears being killed.
Federal judge says Florida lawmakers made Amendment 4 an ‘administrative nightmare’
“This is a very difficult problem,” Hinkle said. “The Legislature could make it a whole lot easier.”
Tampa will receive funding from Volkswagen scandal to help buy cleaner buses
“Every day, diesel school buses expose 2.7 million Florida students to toxins and known carcinogens.”
St. Petersburg’s Halloween ‘Spooky Pup Crawl’ benefits Friends of Strays
It goes down on October 26.
Gravel-throated American songwriter William Elliott Whitmore plays Tampa next month
He’s at Crowbar in Ybor City.
The St. Pete Vintage Bash returns to the Hollander Hotel with free admission
It’s going to be a real gas.
New beach spot, Salty Crab Bar & Grill, opening soon in Clearwater Beach
Time for jumbo crab legs and bucket cocktails.
Florida sheriff’s office shares photo of inmates shoveling dirt with caption ‘Never give up on your dreams’
It’s hard to argue that shoveling dirt for free is a “dream” for anyone.
New Italian dinner concept Rocca is officially open in Tampa Heights
Date night in the Heights is calling.
The Special Olympics are coming to Orlando, and the COO has feelings about Gavin Newsom
Let’s just hope Waddell brings a higher level of empathy to the 2022 Special Olympics.
Federal judge slams Florida Republican’s ‘poll tax’ on felon voting restoration
“The law will have ‘an immediate and irreparable effect on individuals who simply lack the resources’ to procure court documents, if the records even exist.”
Taking Back Sunday cancels one of upcoming St. Petersburg concerts at Jannus Live
Fans can trade a Monday ticket for Sunday’s show.
Whiskey Tampa Foxtrot returns to Tampa Bay with over 200 styles of brown booze
General admission tickets start at $95 per person.
School your kid with a guided tour of the University of Tampa’s Plant Museum
You must be in at least third grade.
Jennifer Angus brings thousands of bugs to MFA St. Pete’s one-of-a-kind exhibit this weekend
An artist talk happens on Saturday.
The 30th Hyde Park Village Art Fair is this weekend in South Tampa
The Humane Society’s pumpkin patch is happening, too.
James Beard-winning Sioux chef Sean Sherman visits St. Petersburg’s James Museum this weekend
The Oglala Lakota chef shares his journey to reclaim his own food heritage.
Tampa’s Powerstories Theatre rehashes ‘Pedro Pan’ memories in new production, ‘Sonia Flew’
It shows until October 20.
St. Pete Beach’s Mastry’s Brewing Co. celebrates third anniversary with three new bottle releases
It’s teasing a second location, too.
Boyz II Men kick off the Clearwater Jazz Holiday this week
Trombone Shorty, Robert Randolph, Chicago, Allison Krauss are coming, too.
Tampa’s original downtown Oktoberfest returns for its 10-year anniversary this weekend
Victory and Veza Sur made signature beers for the three-day party.
Here’s what’s left of Epcot’s ‘IllumiNations’ globe
It’s just the latest in a long line of iconic items being destroyed.
Trade in your canned goods for 81Bay beer this weekend at Tampa’s Armature Works
The 2nd Annual Heights Fall Festival happens on Saturday and Sunday.
Wandering Whisk Bakeshop’s grand opening is this weekend in Pinellas Park
Time to stock up on some Halloween and fall-themed treats.
Here’s where to find a McRib in Tampa Bay
Like an old friend, the McRib is back in town.
The ‘World’s largest Christmas light maze’ is coming to St. Petersburg and they need elves
Santa needs your help.
Poke and acai bowl spot Fish Bowl Kitchen opens second location in Palm Harbor
Save room for a Dole Whip banana split.
Gov. Ron DeSantis unveils plan to boost Florida teachers’ starting salary to $47,500
The wage hike would impact 100,000 teachers statewide.
New Italian restaurant Rocca will open in Tampa Heights next week
Made from scratch dishes and views of Tampa’s skyline.
New location of Pokē Fish is now open in South Tampa
Grab a bowl from the new fast-casual Hawaiian joint in town.
Clearwater’s Life Farm ups the ante on shopping local with community supported agriculture program
It also operates stands in Dunedin and St. Petersburg.
‘Joker’ is a brilliant depiction of madness, and a dangerous call to arms
How do you champion a movie that represents the pinnacle of comic book cinema when its very existence feels like a genuine cause for concern?
The ‘Here for the Boos’ bar crawl is coming to Dunedin next week
Bust out your Halloween costume early for the booze.
Here’s Florida Sen. Marco Rubio saying Trump didn’t just do the thing that he just did
He was just joking, you big dummies.
Florida python hunters capture record-setting 18-foot snake
The snake is the largest ever removed from Big Cypress.
New beer from Coppertail Brewing Co. and the Florida Aquarium raises funds for endangered wildlife
A portion of proceeds will go toward efforts to save the endangered African Penguin.
Despite a lack of evidence, James Dailey will likely be executed for the 1985 murder of a Pinellas girl
The Innocence Project of Florida released a statement Thursday criticizing the looming execution.
Blind Tiger Cafe just opened their new location in Westshore Plaza Mall
And they’re celebrating with some free stuff.
Frogman Feast returns to St. Petersburg to benefit US Navy SEAL families
Get ready for good eats for a good cause.
St. Petersburg City Council votes 6-1 to move forward on e-scooters, but with restrictions
Kids under 16 will not be allowed to ride them.
New brewery Woven Water is coming to Tampa Heights
Just waiting on the City of Tampa to move things along.
MTV’s Jordan ‘Dollarz Tatu’ Ginsberg among stars headed to 6th Annual Tampa Tattoo Arts Convention
The Tampa Convention Center hosts 400 tattoo artists, competitions, meet and greets, and more
The Civil Wars’ John Paul White will play an intimate solo show in Tampa this fall
His band was supposed to play Tampa Theatre in 2013, but it broke up and canceled the show.
Grace Potter’s comeback tour will kick-off in St. Petersburg this winter
She’s playing Jannus Live in support of solo LP No. 2.
One of punk’s favorite songwriters, Laura Stevenson, brings ‘Big Freeze’ to Tampa this winter
Adult Mom opens the show at Hooch and Hive.
Oxford Exchange’s new champagne bar is now open in downtown Tampa
Have your phone charged and be camera ready for another Instagram-worthy corner of Oxford Exchange.
Nicole Kidman, Keith Urban and a bunch of other celebs are in Tampa for the Hard Rock’s grand celebration weekend
Big Boi and DJ Jazzy Jeff have a concert tonight.
Florida Rep. Mike Hill files controversial ‘fetal heartbeat’ abortion bill, again
HB 271 would block physicians from performing abortions if fetal heartbeats have been detected.
Donald Trump Jr. will speak at University of Florida next week
Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis has touted free speech resolutions on campuses as “imperative for the future of our society.”
Tampa Bay Rays win wild card playoff game 5-1, will face Astros in Houston on Friday
Game 3 of the ALDS is at Tropicana Field on Monday October 7.
Sketch Night Tampa’s anniversary party celebrates a year of communal drawing
The party happens at Crowbar next Thursday.
St. Petersburg’s Sebastien and Maxim Thuriere detail Copa lounge ahead of October opening
Sip, smoke and relax on Central.
Before St. Pete’s Jazz on the Deuces, Michael Ross and Fred Johnson dish on sound sculptures and more
They’ll be joined by young keyboardist Liston Gregory III at the historic Manhattan Casino.
St. Petersburg psych-rock trio Jeremy & the Clones hits the ground running
Its 18-date U.S. tour starts on Friday at The Bends.
USF and Tampa International team up for huge artist talk and workshop with Nick Cave
The American art giant already has a 45-by-70-foot, 1,500 pound installment at TIA.
The American public wants the Trump show to end, one way or the other
Donald Trump will become the third American president to be impeached before the year ends.
We need Upton Sinclair to keep our sense of outrage alive
Poet’s Notebook
Savage Love: Bad guys
No anal, bad “vagina” and dumb behavior.
Stones Throw offers casual waterfront vibes and full-bar bliss in Tampa Heights
Something for your sunny days.
New Bake’n Babes Freak Shake benefits Tampa Bay woman battling breast cancer
The treat is available until October 12.






