

St. Pete police promised a social worker program, but activists are concerned about delayed timeline, budget
It’s not ready for the promised Oct. 1 start, and there are grievances about how money is spread out.
Florida regulator says bars, breweries will ‘do a better job’
“We’re going to continue to suspend their license, go after those people that don’t want to follow the rules.”
Live Nation will convert hundreds of empty venues into voting locations, and Tampa might be included
In addition to this initiative, LiveNation is also providing its employees a full day of paid time off to volunteer at polling locations.
Florida man attempts to rally support by misquoting ‘A Bug’s Life,’ after getting booted from Disney World for not wearing a mask
“Remember the movie that came out at Walt Disney World?,” yells the man “It was called A Bug’s Life! Remember Hopper?”
Brightline is looking to build a new train station in Ybor City
The rail line would shorten the trip from Tampa to Orlando to one hour, with round-trip tickets costing just over $70.
Bacon Bitch comes to St. Pete, Tampa gets a Pollo Supremo, and more local foodie news
New burger joints, and the return of the Ybor market, too.
Florida assisted-living facilities no longer required to test staff for coronavirus
There are no federal or state requirements for the state’s 3,111 licensed assisted living facilities that offer more than 110,504 beds across the state.
Florida is about to see even more Trump campaign TV ads
The campaign did not say how much money was being spent.
Hurricane Sally: Gov. DeSantis expands state of emergency to 13 Florida counties
The hurricane center had Sally about 105 miles south of Mobile, Ala., on Tuesday afternoon…
Tampa Bay rental prices are increasing faster than most of Florida
Prices have increased two months in a row since they last dipped in July.
Meals on Wheels is looking for volunteers to help deliver in Pinellas County
Routes take about an hour to 90 minutes to complete.
Universal Orlando will open two Halloween Horror Nights houses this weekend
The announcement comes after Universal announced on July 24 that it would be canceling what would have been the annual event’s 30th anniversary.
PDQ just opened its 16th Tampa Bay location in Temple Terrace
Even Titus O’Neil was there.
Here’s where to eat, drink and wear your mask during Oktoberfest in Tampa Bay
Alright people, Oktoberfest is back, but it’s different than ever before.
U.S. News & World Report ranks USF among top 50 public universities
The University of South Florida tied for 46th among public universities, while the University of Central Florida tied for 77th.
As Hurricane Sally heads to Gulf Coast, Gov. DeSantis declares state of emergency in two Florida counties
Sally isn’t expected to make landfall in Florida.
Joe Biden will speak at a veterans roundtable in Tampa Tuesday
Biden will hold a “roundtable” event with veterans at 1:30 p.m. in Tampa.
A new stuffed-burger joint is moving into the old Evil Don Tattoo in St. Petersburg
‘The Job Site Burgers’ opens in October in the Grand Central District.
Jamaican mobile kitchen, Citi Loc, celebrates new location this Friday in Brandon
Slide by for a fat plate of curry shrimp with a side of beef patties.
Health-focused concept SoFresh announces new Tampa Bay locations in Carrollwood, Lakeland and Westshore
And another in Lakeland, too.
New coffee shop Alert Coffee Co. will open in Seminole Heights this week
It’s inside 7venth Sun Brewing.
Pollo Supremo chicken chain opens first Florida location in Tampa this week
You can also get it delivered right now.
Former Tallahassee Mayor Andrew Gillum says he is bisexual
He revealed his identification in an interview with Tamron Hall.
Florida aims to register 2.2 million new voters by Oct. 5
The state is doing the outreach effort to meet requirements of the multi-state partnership known as the Electronic Registration Information Center, or ERIC.
As disconnections loom, Florida Power & Light offers to help customers pay outstanding balances
FPL said, in part, it will provide bill credits of up to $200 to some residential and small-business customers.
We’ll be fine
The Tampa Bay Bucs’ first loss was disappointing, but what’d you expect?
Supreme Court orders Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis to pick another justice
After Friday’s unanimous ruling, the state’s high court will continue to lack a Black justice.
Florida Rep. Val Demings files federal bill to restore voting rights to felons
She entitled her proposal “Every American Has the Right to Vote Act.”
The Tampa Bay Bucs might lose this Sunday, but that’s OK
Do not take this as a sign of things to come, though.
Former alt-weekly editors discuss ‘I Got A Monster’, their ugly story about cops-turned-robbers
Baynard Woods and Brandon Soderberg on why why police seem to be at war with citizens.
An excerpt from ‘I Got a Monster: The Rise and Fall of America’s Most Corrupt Police Squad’
The book details the way a corrupt crew of cops working in a unit called the Gun Trace Task Force (GTTF) ran a criminal enterprise.
Florida can now keep ex-felons from voting if they owe court payments, says appeals court
In a 200-page ruling, the court spelled out its 6-to-4 decision, overturning a lower court ruling that had blocked the law.
Busch Gardens Tampa Bay releases details on new Howl-O-Scream scare zones
Also, there will be no indoor haunted houses this year and no costumes will be allowed.
St. Petersburg’s freeFall Theatre will host an in-person drive-thru adaption of ‘War of the Worlds’
The company stages 23 performances starting October 23.
Florida is facing a nearly $3 billion budget shortfall due to coronavirus
“We have some corporations that only pay 1 percent,” said Sen. Oscar Braynon, D-Miami Gardens.
DeSantis wants to make ‘alcohol to go’ a permanent thing in Florida
“I do think that it’s been successful, and I would encourage the Legislature to just make that permanent…”
Florida bars can reopen at 50 percent capacity next week
No other details were provided, like whether or not additional safety protocols would be required.
Ed Woltil’s ‘One in My Tree’ is a first-rate power-pop effort with stylistic breadth
The kind of album for which you’ll want to set aside time to listen to intently—accompanied by a lyric sheet.
Don’t knock the Lemon Twigs for giving us a bright new album in an otherwise bleak year
It’s not fair to call the brothers musical bandits.
What if you hate America without even knowing it? Here’s a test that measures your patriotism.
Based on not fake science, we’ve developed a test to precisely measure your patriotism.
Tampa Bay songwriter Ed Woltil returns with inspiring new album
‘One in My Tree,’ co-produced by guitarist Steve Connelly, kept Woltil busy and engaged instead of just stacking days.
Two Tampa Bay power-pop nerds select 38 of the genre’s greatest songs
‘This list cites songs that far transcend good.’
Vegan fast food comes to downtown Tampa, new Seminole Heights BBQ, and more Tampa Bay foodie news
This week’s openings roundup is a doozy.
Fantasia Fest gets brutal with Bryan Bertino’s devil-in-disguise masterpiece, ‘The Dark and the Wicked’
The all-virtual 2020 film festival included several should-be cult classics and some could-have-been duds
DeSantis’ lawyers are trying to clear a path for his Florida Supreme Court pick
Wednesday’s filing by the governor’s lawyers also pushed back against requiring DeSantis to immediately fill the vacancy with another candidate.
Andrew Gillum will discuss Miami hotel room incident on Tamron Hall show
The full interview will air on the Sept. 14.
Expanded program gives first-time Hillsborough juvenile offenders more leniency
The program is designed to prevent young people from suffering long-term consequences for misdemeanors
A new BurgerFi is opening in St. Petersburg this December
It’s on Central Avenue.
Hillsborough County health officials are discouraging swimming at Ben T. Davis beach due to poop water
Recent samples from Davis Islands Beach were also above threshold for enterococci bacteria.
New breakfast and brunch spot, Bacon Bitch, will take over former Bodega space in St. Pete
Get ready for loaded croissant sandos and cursing a little more around your kid.
Texas-based Mooyah burger chain announces plans to open 10 Tampa Bay locations
Corporate is still looking for franchisees though.
Counter service restaurant Avo’s Kitchen is now operating out of St. Pete’s Iberian Rooster
Goan curry bowls, sandos, and handhelds at your fingertips.
Ahead of opening for in-person dining, St. Pete’s Uptown Eats is offering prepped meals to go
Because who wants to cook on a Monday?
Tampa Wendy’s will give away free Honey Butter Chicken Biscuits during every USF football game
And USF fans can snag a free honey butter chicken biscuit, too.
Ybor City’s Saturday Market returns this weekend
Make sure to bring your mask.
Nearly one in five high school students in Florida use e-cigarettes
Experts say Florida should consider raising costs of tobacco products to try to curb use.
For the fifth month in a row, literally no one donated to Florida Gov. DeSantis’ reelection PAC
The committee Friends of Ron DeSantis brought in only $276.18 — all from interest on a bank account.
Savage Love: Someone who chokes you without asking either has shitty judgement or is a shitty person
Some professional dominants won’t even choke someone because it’s too dangerous.
Bob, a 660-pound alligator, is being treated for a sore leg at University of Florida
After a preliminary evaluation, and moving the massive gator onto a gurney, staff discovered evidence of osteomyelitis.
Amalie Arena will become an early voting site for November election
The site will also setup curbside tents, so that voters can drop off Vote-By-Mail ballots.
Hillsborough State Attorney drops charges against ‘Back the Blue’ mural organizers and numerous protesters
While Warren announced changes in these particular protest-related cases, he also reiterated that many people are still facing charges.
Calling for a living wage, Tampa fast food workers organized a car caravan and walk-out strike
McDonald’s currently sits on the board of a political committee that opposes Amendment 2.
COVID-19 put a bartender out of work, so she opened ‘The Beet Cycle’ Tampa Bay’s newest cold press juice shop
You could say she ‘beet’ back the circumstances.






