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The Hello Kitty Truck returns to Tampa this weekend
Both the brand and truck and celebrating milestone anniversaries.
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Guy Fieri’s new Chicken Guy location in Wesley Chapel opens this week
The new Chicken Guy! outpost was officially announced back in August.
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Fire the cannons, the Bucs are NFC South champs for the fourth time in a row
Washington comes to Tampa Bay on Sunday night to kickoff our 2025 playoff run.
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Florida House lawmakers file bipartisan bill encouraging construction of grocery stores in food deserts
HB 89 would allow local governments to authorize “small-footprint grocery stores” in food insecure areas.
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The best new concerts coming to Tampa Bay, including Alison Krauss and Union Station’s first tour in a decade
The legendary bluegrass and country outfit is joined by IIIrd Tyme Out’s Russell Moore.
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There’s a 20-year-old running for vice chair of the Florida Democratic Party
Jayden D’Onofrio says he’s ready for any critique that he’s too young.
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Alan Henderson will file paperwork kicking off a run for Mayor of Tampa
The election isn’t until 2027, but the HCC alum is ready to knock on some doors.
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Tampa Bay’s best live music happening January 2-9
Including Tycho, a John Prine Birthday Show, Uncle John’s Band, and more.
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Tampa Bay’s best live music happening December 26-January
Including Ludacris, Samantha Fish, Barely Legal and more.
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Ludacris is playing a New Year’s Eve concert in Ybor City
Dirty Dancing goes down at the Cuban Club.
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Solo show from B-52s’ Kate Pierson among best new concerts coming to Tampa Bay
She’s knocking on the door of the Cap in Clearwater.
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House Ethics report finds evidence Matt Gaetz paid for sex and drugs, including with a minor
Gaetz also filed a federal lawsuit Monday in Washington, D.C., seeking to block the committee from releasing the report.
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Rep. Anna Eskamani co-sponsors bill to better regulate state-funded anti-abortion pregnancy centers
Florida’s 2025 legislative session begins March 4, 2025 in Tallahassee and will last 60 days.
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Six new Tampa Bay bookstores that opened in 2024
Tampa Bay was also part of the new bookstore boom.
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Florida led country in new death penalty sentences in 2024, says report
DeSantis pushed to eliminate the unanimous requirement after a jury failed to recommend a death sentence for Nikolas Cruz.
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St. Pete has a new rooftop bar, Brandon gets a ‘breastaurant’ and more Tampa Bay food news
Plus. Mata’s Philippine Cuisine says goodbye, Jay Luigi Soho opens, Sweetgreen debuts in St. Pete and more.
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Tampa City Council approves $1.65 million to make HART’s Route 1 free-to-ride
The money comes from parking fees that would’ve paid for electric vehicle charging stations.
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‘A Very Crowbar Christmas’ kicks off weekend of Tampa holiday concerts
Kristoher James headlines in Ybor City.
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St. Petersburg’s first Sweetgreen is now open on Central Avenue
The Los Angeles-based chain offers customizable salads, protein bowls and more.
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Abortion-rights organizers in Florida and other states discuss failed ballot measures and what’s next
What set the counter-campaign apart in Florida was the DeSantis administration’s tactics in opposing the effort.