

Gov. Ron DeSantis allows Florida’s eviction and foreclosure moratorium to expire
The CDC’s order is set to expire on Dec. 31 but came under threat of lawsuit earlier this month.
Tampa Bay venues could benefit if congress approves $10 billion in emergency grants
The U.S. House of Representatives on Monday amended the Heroes Act, a broad pandemic relief bill, to include provisions from the bipartisan Save Our Stages Act.
Nikki Fried presses Florida’s GOP Cabinet members on Donald Trump, white supremacy
Another break emerges between Ag Commissioner, Cabinet Republicans.
Florida officers tout reopening efforts, as massive Disney layoffs loom
On Tuesday, Disney Parks Chairman of Experiences and Products Josh D’Amaro advised employees of the pending layoffs.
Donald Trump Jr. is gonna stump for daddy at Tampa Convention Center this weekend
UPDATE: This event has been postponed.
Florida hospitals grapple with lack of COVID-19 testing agents
While Weems Memorial is a rural facility, some larger hospital systems also face challenges.
Nearly 70 percent of Florida hotel workers are expected to lose their jobs over the next couple months
State and national hotel industry representatives said in a conference call Tuesday that a second round of federal assistance is needed.
The Lightning are Stanley Cup champions, and I’ll never get Doc Emrick’s voice out of my head
HEDMAN with a shaaawwwwwwwt!
6.4 million rapid COVID-19 test kits coming to Florida students and seniors, says DeSantis
Gov. Ron DeSantis made the announcement Tuesday at a news conference in Clearwater.
Andrew Gillum criticizes Florida’s reopening plan, says DeSantis ‘decided which lives matter to him’
Former Democratic candidate for Governor reemerges with policy critiques.
DeSantis really wants a ‘full Super Bowl’ in Tampa
It’s Tampa’s seventh time hosting the Super Bowl, and NFL officials are making fan-less backup plans too, just in case.
Tampa’s Chronic Tacos giving away free tacos this weekend
Hope you like apps.
Tampa Theatre will host a virtual SpirtsFest this Halloween
Besides food and drinks, guests also get exclusive access to live-streamed entertainment like the Monster Mixology class.
Stanley Cup boat parade and fan rally happening in Tampa this Wednesday
The team will arrive back in Tampa today at 5 p.m. after being in the NHL “bubble” in Canada since July 26.
Joe Biden’s Florida campaign says health care is on the ballot this November
The Supreme Court is scheduled to take up the lawsuit after the November election.
Donald Trump will hold a rally at Sanford airport this Friday
The I-4 corridor through Central Florida is often a battleground in close state races.
Following ‘marching orders’: Attorney John Morgan slams Florida GOP’s efforts to stop $15 an hour min wage
Morgan chairs a political committee, Florida For A Fair Wage, that collected enough petition signatures to put the proposal on the ballot.
The Chicken Spot is opening alongside Bacon Bitch in St. Pete’s Edge District
And there’s a lot of controversy over the owner.
Owners of Harvest Bowl will take over the old Seminole Heights’ Domino’s for a new pizza concept
It opens on Thursday, Oct. 1 with a limited menu.
The Heights annual fall festival returns to Tampa next month
Complete with a pumpkin patch, brews, and a food drive benefitting Metropolitan Ministries.
New Filipino restaurant Mumu Kitchen opens in Tampa’s Armature Works this week
The spot is takeout and delivery only.
Over 3,100 Florida prison workers have tested positive for COVID-19
Meanwhile, the number of inmates who have tested positive increased to 16,237.
Tampa Electric Co. wants to build 200 new electric car charging stations
“Lack of public charging infrastructure, whether perceived or real, is recognized as one of the greatest barriers to PEV (plug-in electric vehicle) adoption.”
Things are looking good, folks
Brady threw zero interceptions. How many times have the Bucs been able to say that for the past decade?
After 40 years, Tampa’s iconic Skipper’s Smokehouse is closing
The last show under the Skipperdome is Sunday, Sept. 27.
Pedophilia is a regular topic among Florida Republicans. Is QAnon to blame?
Ashley Moody, Vern Buchanan and Ross Spano all focused on the issue this election year.
A ‘Kafkaesque nightmare’: Only a small handful of Florida’s ex-felons will be able to vote this November
Sixteen convicted felons with outstanding court debts went through a Hillsborough County program, but their voting eligibility is uncertain.
Tampa Tiger Bay Club will host virtual Hillsborough County School Board General Election forum next week
The event will feature general election candidates from District 1, 3, 5 and 7.
Florida Gov. DeSantis removes COVID-19 restaurant rules, masks penalties and more
“Every business has a right to operate… you can’t just say no after six months and have people twisting in the wind,” said DeSantis.
Jobless claims are down, but Florida’s ‘economic fog’ continues
Nationally, 870,000 initial claims were filed last week, close to the four-week average of 878,250.
As COVID-19 cases continue to spread in Florida prisons, 131 inmates have now died from the virus
As of noon Thursday, 16,207 inmates had tested positive, an increase of 10 cases from a Wednesday count.
DeSantis says Florida will stop local governments from adding more COVID-related restaurant restrictions
Gov. Ron DeSantis says Florida will use DBPR to keep restaurants open.
‘That’s what college kids do’: DeSantis wants protections for Florida college students who party during pandemic
“I personally think it’s incredibly draconian that a student would get potentially expelled for going to a party,” DeSantis said Thursday.
The Tampa Bay Bucs will win the NFC South
The Saints looked terrible this Monday, and rust had little to do with it.
St. Pete brewery celebrates Bucs win with ‘Former New England IPA’
Cheers to Tom Brady
You can’t shame the shameless
Informed Dissent.
Tampa’s Armature Works will host drive-in movies next month
Taking dinner and a movie to the next level.
Taiwanese-style shaved ice, Copper Shaker’s new Ybor location and more Tampa Bay foodie news
Boba, ice cream, oysters, kava and more.
‘I don’t look at pain as something that needs to be ‘fixed’: St. Petersburg artist Frank Strunk III on depression, anxiety and obsession
He just closed his virtual ‘Pandemia’ show.
Tampa City Council moves to formally ask for state and federal aid supporting small stages
Councilmember Joseph Citro made the motion asking for a resolution during the Sept. 10 meeting.
Zukku-San Sushi Bar & Grill opening soon across from Tampa Premium Outlets
The joint is shooting for an October debut.
Stock market-themed bar, Whiskey Exchange, is now open in St. Petersburg
Prices on drinks go up and down based on supply and demand.
A new steakhouse from Datz is coming to Riverview
It’s called donovan’s Modern American Meatery.
After his pardon was denied, Florida felons’ voting-rights leader Desmond Meade says he’ll continue his work
The clemency board’s hesitation about Meade’s pardon has made him more determined.
Florida attorney general calls for investigation of Bloomberg’s push to reinstate felon voting rights
Earlier Wednesday, DeSantis and Patronis blocked a request by Meade, a former drug dealer, for a pardon from the state Board of Executive Clemency.
Savage Love: Sex workers can’t read minds, so be clear about your wants
Also, what to do when you see your friend’s boyfriend on a dating app.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’ anti-protest bill isn’t law yet, and here’s how it can be stopped
But without a Democratic majority in Florida’s Senate, it seems pretty likely the legislation will indeed pass.
That’s more like it
Breathe a sigh of relief, Bucs fans. Things are going to be alright.
Tampa Police chief is now reminding citizens that it’s illegal to run over protesters
The tone in Dugan’s video is in stark contrast to comments he made during a press conference back in June.
Lutz Southern food restaurant Ava’s Lowcountry Cuisine expands with indoor seating
The restaurant also now offers meal bundles and delivery.
‘If I have to, I’m going to run over them’: In 911 calls, South Tampa driver complains about protesters
“I need the police now, I’m in trouble,” the caller told dispatchers.






