Federal judge pauses construction at Florida’s ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ detention facility

The two-week temporary restraining order will halt additional construction as litigation over environmental groups’ request for a preliminary injunction proceeds.

by News Service of Florida and Dara Kam August 11, 2025August 17, 2025

News & Views

Sen. Darryl Rouson is open-minded about running for Tampa Bay Florida House seat

Rouson, who turned 70 last month, has served in the Legislature since 2008 but is term-limited from running again for his District 16 state Senate seat in 2026.

by Mitch Perry and Florida Phoenix August 11, 2025August 14, 2025

Food & Drink

Indian restaurant Curry Leaves celebrates grand opening at Westshore Plaza this weekend

The popular spot is known for its wide variety of curries, biryanis, dosas and more.

by Kyla Fields August 9, 2025September 1, 2025

Low-angle view of the Tampa skyline, showing the historic City Hall building with its clock tower, contrasted against several taller, modern glass skyscrapers under a blue sky with white clouds.

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Tampa Monitor: In first 2025 budget workshop, city council and mayor’s staff discuss $30 million increase in salaries, more

There’s also a total of $41 million earmarked for paving in FY26.

by Michael Bishop and The Tampa Monitor August 8, 2025August 20, 2025

Music

There’s never been a better time to hear the message of St. Pete punk band Walled City

The anti fascist quartet plays a hometown show this weekend.

by Ray Roa August 7, 2025August 28, 2025

News & Views

Tampa Monitor: City council to consider a bandshell at Perry Harvey Sr. Park, money for Sulphur Springs pool restoration, and more

Stormwater, green spine extension and Tampa Fire Rescue budget adjustments on tap, too.

by Michael Bishop and The Tampa Monitor August 5, 2025August 14, 2025

News & Views

St. Pete says it will ‘fully cooperate’ with Florida DOGE audit

DEI programs are in the crosshairs.

by Mitch Perry and Florida Phoenix August 4, 2025August 27, 2025

Music

Stevie Nicks reschedules Tampa concert after fracturing her shoulder

Other Florida dates have been pushed back to the winter.

by Marleigh Brown August 4, 2025August 29, 2025

News & Views

The Sierra Club is running a shuttle for anyone who wants to shut down the Florida bear hunt

The nonprofit will pick people up in Tampa, Brooksville, Daytona Beach, Jacksonville, Orlando and Gainesville.

by Jani Burden August 4, 2025September 1, 2025

Music

Interview: Ahead of Clearwater show, Mike Campbell explains his dirty job

He’s at Ruth Eckerd Hall on Aug. 13.

by Josh Bradley August 4, 2025September 1, 2025

News & Views

Tampa Monitor: Council adds third budget workshop so the public can dig deeper on the issues

Jackson House, Kiley Gardens and the racial reconciliation committee were also discussed.

by Michael Bishop and The Tampa Monitor August 4, 2025August 16, 2025

News & Views

Hillsborough judge blocks Citizens insurance from using a controversial arbitration process to resolve disputed claims

The ruling could have far-reaching implications, as it at least temporarily blocks the arbitration process statewide.

by Jim Saunders and News Service of Florida August 4, 2025August 26, 2025

News & Views

Liberal demonstrators interrupt Ron DeSantis, James Uthmeier, during ‘Florida Freedom Forum’

Depite weilding more power than ever, Florida’s GOP warned supporters about getting complacent.

by Mitch Perry and Florida Phoenix August 4, 2025August 15, 2025

Music

In Tampa, DJ Casper is staging the deepest of dives into the iconic catalog of the Beastie Boys

He’s been collecting around the band since ‘92 and goes all in on Sunday at Alter Ego.

by Ray Roa August 3, 2025September 1, 2025

Music

Small Talks Magazine comes to life at Friday night party in St. Pete

We’re Sweet Girls curates the sounds at Small Bar and Bandit Coffee Co.

by Ray Roa August 1, 2025August 11, 2025

News & Views

DeSantis orders flags at half-staff Friday for ‘Hulk Hogan Day’

His official cause of death was a heart attack.

by Selene San Felice July 31, 2025August 29, 2025

Music

Method Man & Redman will perform at Tampa’s Hard Rock Events Center this winter

C.R.E.A.M. of the crop.

by Josh Bradley July 31, 2025August 28, 2025

Music

Jerry Garcia died 30 years ago, and there’s a weeklong party in St. Pete to celebrate the Grateful Dead icon

Deadheads go to Cage Brewing.

by Josh Bradley July 31, 2025August 20, 2025

Arts & Entertainment

Interview: At Tampa show, Palestinian stand-up comic Mo Amer promises to address the ‘elephant in the room’

He’s at Hard Rock Event Center on Thursday.

by Jessica Battisti July 30, 2025August 24, 2025

News & Views

In Tampa, solar advocates say act now before Trump’s ‘beautiful’ bill changes Biden clean energy tax credits

by Mitch Perry and Florida Phoenix July 30, 2025August 2, 2025

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Federal judge pauses construction at Florida’s ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ detention facility

Sen. Darryl Rouson is open-minded about running for Tampa Bay Florida House seat

Indian restaurant Curry Leaves celebrates grand opening at Westshore Plaza this weekend

Tampa Monitor: In first 2025 budget workshop, city council and mayor’s staff discuss $30 million increase in salaries, more

There’s never been a better time to hear the message of St. Pete punk band Walled City

Tampa Monitor: City council to consider a bandshell at Perry Harvey Sr. Park, money for Sulphur Springs pool restoration, and more

St. Pete says it will ‘fully cooperate’ with Florida DOGE audit

Stevie Nicks reschedules Tampa concert after fracturing her shoulder

The Sierra Club is running a shuttle for anyone who wants to shut down the Florida bear hunt

Interview: Ahead of Clearwater show, Mike Campbell explains his dirty job

Tampa Monitor: Council adds third budget workshop so the public can dig deeper on the issues

Hillsborough judge blocks Citizens insurance from using a controversial arbitration process to resolve disputed claims

Liberal demonstrators interrupt Ron DeSantis, James Uthmeier, during ‘Florida Freedom Forum’

In Tampa, DJ Casper is staging the deepest of dives into the iconic catalog of the Beastie Boys

Small Talks Magazine comes to life at Friday night party in St. Pete

DeSantis orders flags at half-staff Friday for ‘Hulk Hogan Day’

Method Man & Redman will perform at Tampa’s Hard Rock Events Center this winter

Jerry Garcia died 30 years ago, and there’s a weeklong party in St. Pete to celebrate the Grateful Dead icon

Interview: At Tampa show, Palestinian stand-up comic Mo Amer promises to address the ‘elephant in the room’

In Tampa, solar advocates say act now before Trump’s ‘beautiful’ bill changes Biden clean energy tax credits