Posted inNews & Views
Hillsborough wants feedback on bringing Brightline trains to Tampa
Super fast train speeds are convenient, but can be deadly.
Section Feature
Posted inArts & Entertainment
‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ royalty Alyssa Edwards comes to Clearwater this weekend
She’ll tell her ‘Cinderfella story for the ‘Crowned’ tour.
Posted inFood & Drink
Dutch Bros., coffee chain with famously-friendly service, is now open in South Tampa
The Golden Eagle is coming to Riverview, too.
Posted inMusic
Review: Billy Idol and Joan Jett bring hits to Tampa, but getting into the venue was tough
Idol seems reenergized in one of his strongest local performances.
Posted inNews & Views
Tampa Monitor: ‘Woefully behind schedule,’ Rome Yard project set to ask council for another extension
The reimbursement resolution, $40 million for NAPA Auto Parts, and more on tap, too.
Posted inNews & Views
The Florida Legislature’s $2.8 billion tax cut deal is off the table
The breakdown means legislators are nowhere near coming up with a new budget, which needs to be in place by July 1 or the state risks a government shutdown.
Posted inFood & Drink
Roost & Rally bar crawl clucks for a cause through Ybor City this month
The strut raises funds for Ybor Misfits, and costumes are encouraged.
Posted inNews & Views
Tampa Bay Abortion Fund hopes to raise $50K at this month’s ‘Night Under the Superstars’ party
In April, the fund helped 250 people get procedures.
Posted inArts & Entertainment
Expansion of Orlando’s Universal CityWalk means ‘Harry Potter’ fans can now drink Butterbeer without a ticket to the theme parks
Two all-new dedicated areas are themed after The Wizarding World of Harry Potter and Super Nintendo World.
Posted inNews & Views
Florida bill requiring voters to show proof of citizenship fails, drawing relief on both sides of the issue
The bill angered voting rights and voting integrity advocates alike.
Posted inNews & Views
In Tampa, Pete Hegseth revisits his obsession with ‘dudes in dresses’
He could take a few makeup tips from our drag queens.
Posted inArts & Entertainment
Tampa farmer-florist Kali Rabaut on what flowers teach us about life, diversity and compatibility
Rabaut, founder of Blue House Florals, also discussed the concept of enoughness.
Posted inMusic
Tampa Bay’s best live music happening May 8-15
Including WMNF’s Tropical Heatwave, Meatwound album release and more.
Posted inNews & Views
These formerly incarcerated Florida workers took on lobbyists and won a labor protections fight
Beyond the Bars met with lawmakers to persuade them against the bill, which appeared streamlined for passage.
Posted inMusic
Billy Idol brings Joan Jett & the Blackhearts to Tampa this weekend
Get your hydrogen peroxide, hair gel, and leather ready.
Posted inArts & Entertainment
Author Liz Coursen brings 2D time machines to Tampa for ‘An Illustrated History of the Postcard’
she will use museum-quality postcards to show Florida’s history from ox carts to air conditioning.
Posted inArts & Entertainment
Tampa comedians will act out Dalia Colón’s funny foodie stories for ‘Salud and Happy Days’
She’ll share stories from her adventures writing ‘The Florida Vegetarian Cookbook.’
Posted inMusic
Ulele owner Richard Gonzmart’s band The Lint Rollers play an ‘Early Bird’ set in Tampa on Friday
It’ll be done before bedtime.
Posted inMusic
Indie band Five Eight screens its new documentary and plays Ybor City on Five Nine
Don’t be Five Late.
Posted inNews & Views
TECO rate hikes likely headed to Florida Supreme Court
Base rates make up a major part of customers’ monthly electric bills.