

Councilman Dingfelder expects City of Tampa to call for proposals regarding mental health crisis response program
Dingfelder also said he’s going to ask the city to report back to him every 60 days with updates on this initiative.
New poll gives Joe Biden the edge in Florida
CNBC poll shows Biden holding lead. Other polls diverge.
Unemployed Florida residents will start getting Trump’s $300 ‘lost wages’ payments this week
The short-term aid, through the Federal Lost Wages Assistance program, is also retroactive for weeks of unemployment ending on or after Aug. 1.
New theater complex with spin bikes, mini-golf and a ball pit coming to Wesley Chapel’s The Grove
The new space will also offer new pandemic-related safety measures.
Following Comedy Central success, J.B. Ball returns to Tampa for in-person stand-up sets
The BOTB-winning comic headlines Side Splitters this weekend.
Despite Trump’s advice, Pasco County is now reminding residents that voting twice is illegal
Corley recommends several different options for voters to ensure their ballots are counted.
Raymond James Stadium will become an early voting site for November election
The announcement comes after downtown Tampa’s Amalie Arena announced earlier this month it would also be a location for early voting.
Los Lobos announces in-person concert in Clearwater next spring
This show has been canceled.
In reversal, Trump signs executive order banning drilling off Florida’s Atlantic coast
“Who would have thought Trump is the great environmentalist? You hear that? Did you hear that? That’s good. And I am, I am.”
Florida residents would rather smoke weed, says report
About 86 percent of patients received a certification for smoking, which is the most popular route of administration for medical marijuana.
Another four inmates have died of COVID-19 in Florida’s prisons
The highly contagious virus has raced through Florida’s prison system, with 15,672 inmates and 2,718 corrections workers testing positive as of Tuesday.
Josh Rosen signed to the Bucs’ practice squad; now which Tampa football team will he stick with?
If the Bucs leave him on the practice squad, an XFL team would be incredibly smart to try to sign him.
Tampa’s Hip Hop Crab Bar seafood restaurant opens near Busch Gardens
There are ‘Trap Tacos’ and ‘Boujee Crab Cake.’
Pirate Water Taxi will bring Haunted River Tours back to downtown Tampa
The Haunted River Tours last 45 minutes and will depart from the Tampa Convention Center
Despite Biden leading in polls, Trump campaign is ‘super confident’ in Florida victory
“If money were the sole factor determining winners and losers, Jeb Bush would have been the nominee in 2016 and Hillary Clinton would be President.”
Two new restaurants moving into the old Caddy’s On Central in downtown St. Pete
A group from Sarasota is building out The Brickyard and Pizza N’ Brew.
Former Buccaneer Ian Beckles opening new cafe in South Tampa
It’ll serve its own brand of coffee, too.
It’s been two years since Paul Simon said farewell to Tampa, and he deserves more recognition than he gets
Something to argue about on Labor Day.
Upscale fast food restaurant, Nojaks, is opening next month in downtown Tampa
Almost the entire menu at Nojaks will be vegan.
Looking to open soon, St. Pete’s latest speakeasy, The Saint, now has a food license
It’s on the ground floor of the historic Mari-Jean Hotel.
New St. Pete Beach wine bar Sip is now open
Nothing like a tipsy stroll on the sand.
Gracie Pasta & Provisions opens second location in St. Pete’s EDGE District
If permitting goes smoothly, you can get a taste on Thursday.
Sprinkles Ice Cream celebrates its grand opening this week
By the way, Sprinkles also scoops up keto and vegan options.
Tampa is getting another indoor-outdoor dog bar this year
And you don’t even need a pup to enter.
Over 100 Florida inmates have now died from COVID-19
The prisoner death toll has more than doubled since Aug. 3, when corrections officials reported 53 COVID-19 inmate deaths.
Florida Gov. DeSantis demands coronavirus sanction information from local governments
The announcement came one day after St. Pete mayor Rick Kriseman ripped DeSantis for not wearing a mask.
Could the Tampa Bay Vipers move to Orlando? Does it even matter?
This is all speculation, as the XFL has yet to release any official statements on what will happen with the XFL restart.
SeaWorld Orlando offers free admission for Florida teachers for a year
An additional, though more limited, offer open to teachers is that they can purchase up to three guest tickets for $27.99 each through Sept.30.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis calls to extend eased unemployment rules for 90 days
As of the end of July, the DEO cleared the waivers to continue through Saturday.
New report from Florida Police Chiefs Association targets use of force policies
The recommendations are not binding on Florida police departments and are based, in part, on a national report about use of force.
Critics slam Florida’s new DEO head for saying taxes shouldn’t ‘pay people more to stay home’
It’s literally his job to issue unemployment benefits.
Tampa Heights gets a new brewery, Korean food truck Anju finds a new home and more in local foodie news
Plus, more new chicken joints and another St. Pete food hall.
After accepting a $100 bet, man learns important shark-related lesson at Florida beach
A recent video shows an extremely calm man at a Florida beach with a shark latched onto his arm.
Savage Love: If you can’t divorce your spouse, then detach
And what’s the difference between kinks, fantasies and fetishes, anyway?
Despite COVID-19, Florida’s unemployment claims dropped by nearly 25 percent
Florida continues to draw some of the largest numbers of new jobless claims in the country.
Florida Gov. DeSantis urges Tampa Bay Bucs to allow fans in stands for home opener
“If the Bucs had fans, I would try to go to the first home game. I would,” DeSantis said.
St. Petersburg’s Ruby’s Elixir announces September schedule for indoor concerts
There will be fish spread.
DeSantis suggests Florida may be inching toward Phase 3 reopening
Monday, notably, marked the COVID-19 pandemic’s sixth-month mark.
While visiting St. Pete, Gov. DeSantis says he hopes to soon lift restrictions on Florida bars and breweries
“It stinks, and like I’m not happy for how everything’s gone.”
Resident draws attention to conditions at St. Petersburg’s Midtown Post Office
A spokesperson for the mayor says he’ll address the matter in conversation with postmaster.
Downtown St. Pete’s Red Mesa Mercado is getting a full bar this fall
… and the resto just celebrated its 25th anniversary.
Safety Harbor’s Cafe Vino Tinto has officially moved into its new location
Good things come to those who wait.
Hogg Batch opens new coffee roaster location in St. Pete’s Grand Central District
But it’s not technically a coffee shop.
It’s almost impossible to tell, but a new delivery-only chicken concept in Tampa Bay is based out of Carrabba’s
Tender Shack’s DoorDash page actually shows zero affiliation with the Italian chain.
Cocktail bar, Room 901, closes for good in St. Petersburg’s Edge District
The concept financially suffered due to COVID-19 regulations.
Nearly four years after voters asked for it, edible pot products are now on Florida shelves
The availability of edibles in Florida comes as the number of eligible medical marijuana patients nears 400,000.
Florida will spend $13 million to market Florida to residents of Florida
The pandemic has put more than 1.2 million Floridians out of work.
Welcome to Tampa Bay, Leonard Fournette
It’s a great time to be Bucs fan on Madden.
‘Burn their house, burn their cars’: Pasco Black Lives Matter protesters receive multiple threats
Police told Creative Loafing Tampa Bay that local Black Lives Matter protests have caused zero property damage.
Tampa Mayor Jane Castor says police reform is needed, but just how far she’ll go is uncertain
“We can’t undo our past, but we can educate ourselves on that. So that we don’t make the same mistakes again,” Castor said.
Clearwater Jazz Holiday will reimagine 2020 festival by focusing on smaller scale in-person events
The four-day large-scale concert at Coachman Park is off the table.
Leaked email accuses Hillsborough superintendent Addison Davis of having illegal conversations with school board members
Davis’ lawyer denies that the law was violated.
Welcome to Tampa, The City of Dreamers
Letters to the editor.
Pinellas County Sheriffs ‘bruised and mistreated’ Black Lives Matter activist after posing as apartment maintenance staff
Tampa Bay law enforcement continues to target Black Lives Matter organizers, critics say
After 25 years, Tampa’s iconic laser tag venue Q-Zar will close for good
The last day is August 29.






