

New Port Richey Police say an officer who gave information to a ‘Back the Blue’ protester is no longer on the force
The cop let the pro-police Facebook user know when and where he could find Black Lives Matter Pasco protests.
Seltzerland, a new socially-distant hard seltzer fest, is coming to a Tampa golf course this fall
Groups can be up to 10 people, and “tee times” are every 10 minutes.
DeSantis denies pardon for Desmond Meade, who championed Florida’s fight for ex-felon voting
Meade hasn’t redeemed himself enough to be pardoned for his crimes by Gov. Ron DeSantis and Florida Chief Financial Officer Jimmy Patronis.
Uber Eats will now pick up your groceries at Tampa Winn-Dixies
It would appear you no longer need to step foot in a Winn-Dixie.
Elton John’s ‘Farewell Yellow Brick Road Tour’ returns to Tampa next year
It’s unclear if Amalie Arena will have reduced capacity, or if other social distancing protocols will be in place.
Florida-based Carnival, losing more than $17,000 a minute, dumps 18 ships in effort to stay afloat
Of the seventeen identified ships, the average age of the boats is 25 years old.
Cheap Trick’s Robin Zander will play a trio of shows in Clearwater this weekend
His son Robin Taylor is on the bill, too.
Florida Gov. DeSantis says he backs limiting COVID-19-related lawsuits amid pandemic
“There is a lot of concern about liability,” DeSantis said. “I believe it holds the economy back.”
Florida Gov. DeSantis defends agencies’ response to coronavirus
Fried, the lone statewide elected Democrat, has repeatedly called for Cabinet meetings and more coordination amid the pandemic.
‘We will not go down without a fight’: Florida Democrats slam DeSantis’ anti- protest bill
DeSantis has vowed to get tough on protesters.
New restaurant and music venue RockHouse Live will open in Tampa
As of now, the exact location and timetable for opening is unclear.
Busch Gardens Tampa Bay will bring back Sesame Streets Kids’ weekends
This event fills out Busch Gardens’ fall lineup, which includes Bier Fest, taking place from now until Nov. 15.
Bloomberg says he’ll will pay court fees for nearly 31,000 Florida ex-felons so they can vote
The money is targeted for felons who registered to vote while the law was in question and who owe $1,500 or less.
Despite blocking Obama’s 2016 pick, Florida Sen. Rubio supports filling Ginsburg’s Supreme Court seat
U.S. Sen. Rick Scott, R-Fla., said Friday night that he supports considering Trump’s nominee.
On eve of Florida cabinet meeting, Nikki Fried slams DeSantis over COVID-19 response
DeSantis, Fried, Moody and Patronis on Tuesday will hold their first in-person Cabinet meeting since February.
Nearly 3,000 correctional officers in Florida have tested positive for coronavirus
The increase came after the department reported Friday that 2,973 workers had been infected.
The Cake Girl in Tampa is selling these little cake cups, and proceeds go to American Cancer Society
The bakery hopes to raise $1,000.
New Tampa coffee and cereal concept Milkin’ It opens this week
High percentage of cavities in your future.
Speakeasy Kava opening new location in St. Pete’s Grand Central District
The new spot is scheduled to open within the last part of this year.
New Thai-style shaved ice joint opens in Tampa
Nice Shaved Ice Cafe is located at 6507 W Waters Ave. in the old Kelp Sushi Joint location.
A petition actually saved USFSP’s The Tavern at Bayboro
And it took less than 200 signatures.
Smoothie and tea joint, Boba Lounge, is now open in Oldsmar
You might remember these sips from Tyrone Square Mall.
Any local government that ‘defunds’ police will lose funding, says Florida Gov. DeSantis
The Governor’s proposed bill would stiffen penalties, create new criminal offenses and halt grants to jurisdictions that slash law enforcement funding.
New restaurant and entertainment concept, The Industry, opens in Plant City
Slide by for live music, movie nights or a rack of ribs.
Marchand’s Bar & Grill at St. Pete’s Vinoy is temporarily closed
But don’t worry, it’ll eventually reopen.
Florida’s top insurance regulator says Obamacare rates will increase by 3.1 percent
The filings did not initially include additional consideration for projected impacts of COVID-19 for the upcoming year.
MTV, Comedy Central and VH1 donate $250,000 to help pay court fees for Florida’s ex-felons
The donation by ViacomCBS, the parent company of the networks, came a week after the 11th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals upheld the 2019 state law.
ZooTampa’s new melting panther art installation is probably going to piss off the climate change deniers
It’s probably gonna be gone in five days.
A ‘Trump Country’ radio station just appeared in Florida, but is it even legal?
Experts in FCC and FEC regulations say the situation is virtually unprecedented.
Florida lawmakers voted to replace a controversial Confederate statue, but its future is still uncertain
The Smith statue has served as one of Florida’s two representatives in the National Statuary Hall since 1922.
ZooTampa just welcomed a new baby rhino
The baby rhino, which has yet to be named, was born last Saturday, says ZooTampa.
Sister Hazel books October drive-in concert at Tampa’s Raymond James Stadium
More than 400 cars will be allowed.
‘Run by covidiots’: This Florida bar is banning customers from wearing masks
According to Fox News, Kirby says the new rule is in place because his bar was burglarized. However, Kirby also says the burglary was an inside job.
Jobless claims are down, despite major layoffs from Florida’s big tourism companies
The U.S. Department of Labor on Thursday reported 33,821 first-time unemployment claims in Florida during the week that ended Sept. 12.
Florida Gov. DeSantis says Hurricane Sally damage is expected to be more severe than anticipated
“I think you’re going to have to really just get boots on the ground to get the full impact of what happened,” DeSantis said.
In-person live music and comedy will return to St. Pete’s Palladium Theater next month
Three shows are currently scheduled for October.
Prepare your hole, McDonald’s is giving away its new spicy McNuggets this weekend
It’s Mickey D’s first flavor change since the nuggs debuted in ’83.
Copper Shaker’s second location will open soon in Ybor City
One Coochi Cutter on the rocks, please!
‘Selfish assholes’: Dee Snider rips Florida anti-maskers who used his song during Target stunt
“These selfish assholes do not have my permission or blessing to use my song for their moronic cause.”
Mandola’s Italian Kitchen is opening next month in Riverview
With more locations on the way.
Savage Love: Breakups are the only aspect of our romantic lives where the other person’s consent is irrelevant
But the other person’s pain is relevant, and we should be as compassionate and considerate as possible when ending a relationship.
Netflix has a sequel to ‘The Babysitter,’ and it thankfully doesn’t suck
Samara Weaving returns to the role that launched her career
Tampa’s Jeni’s Splendid Ice Cream is now carrying a new limited flavor from Tyler, The Creator
And it’s only available for a limited time at Sparkman Wharf.
Pour Taproom in St. Petersburg is closed for good
The concept filed for bankruptcy.
Coronavirus cases among Florida inmates climbs to nearly 16,000
The report also showed an additional 28 cases among corrections workers, bringing the total to 2,940.
Marco Rubio and Rick Scott are once again trying to put Florida on year-round daylight-saving time
Scott, while serving as governor in 2018, signed legislation aimed at putting Florida on year-round daylight-saving time.
Despite wide receiver injuries, the Bucs look to notch a win against the Panthers this week
Wide receiver injuries continue to pile up as Godwin enters concussion protocol.
St. Pete songwriter Napoleon the Wilderness addresses toxic positivity on new single ‘Good Vibes’
Nikhil Johns first played the track for CL in May.
Meet Isaiah Haddon, a 20-year-old running for county commission in Florida’s Hernando County
The young Democrat faces Republican Beth Narverud in the Nov. 3 general election.
Black scholars, artists and writers to present at MFA St. Pete’s Derrick Adams exhibition
The exhibition opens to the public on Sept. 19.
At MFA St. Pete, new Derrick Adams’ exhibition ‘Buoyant’ shows joys of the Black experience
It’s more than the struggle.
Creative Loafing Tampa Bay has always been ‘staunchly liberal’ and some readers think we should ‘fix that’
Phase II of CL’s Press Club campaign kicks off now.
Dunedin rapper Jon Ditty says ‘you can’t cure stupid’ in new song, ‘Idiocracy’
The beat was originally supposed to be for Aesop Rock.
After labeling it an ‘ambush,’ Tampa Police struggle to deal with weekly block party in V.M. Ybor neighborhood
“This would not happen in South Tampa.”
Tampa-based ‘DANK’ partners navigate food truck world with birria tacos and custom meal plans
It stands for ‘Delicious Ass Nomadic Kitchen.’
Revamped Manhattan Casino food hall and co-working space aims to lift up South St. Pete restaurateurs
Vincent Jackson details the phased reopening which could start in October.






