News & Views

‘People just didn’t stop dying’: After hack into state system, Tampa funeral homes describe last month’s burial standstill

For over 12 hours on June 28, funeral homes in the state of Florida were shut down.

by Chuck Merlis July 29, 2024June 1, 2025

Music

The best new concerts coming to Tampa Bay, including The Tim Version reunion, Neck Deep, and more

The Devil Wears Prada and Kansas are coming to town, too.

by Ray Roa and Josh Bradley July 26, 2024July 24, 2025

Food & Drink

St. Pete’s Small Bar spends weekends dishing out prized plates and ‘real wine’

It’s the first iteration of Spitz, a wine bar that’s headed to the Grand Central District later this year.

by Kyla Fields July 25, 2024August 2, 2025

Food & Drink

Popular South Korean fried chicken chain Bonchon is finally coming to Tampa

Florida’s first Bonchon opened in Orlando in 2017.

by Colin Wolf July 25, 2024August 5, 2025

Music

Review: Missy Elliott and friends throw down a night of bangers at Tampa’s Amalie Arena

Busta Rhymes, Timbaland, Ciara, and Trina were in the building, too.

by Phil DeSimone July 25, 2024July 25, 2025

News & Views

PR firm that was paid to kill local rent control effort now going after Florida’s pro-pot amendment

The “Vote No on 3” opposition campaign is being led by Consensus Communications.

by McKenna Schueler July 24, 2024March 15, 2025

Person in maroon shirt operates yellow kiosk.

News & Views

Hillsborough residents can now pay their taxes, renew car registration, at more Publix locations

The Hillsborough County Tax Collector unveiled three new kiosks.

by Devan Wilson-Harper July 24, 2024June 22, 2025

Arts & Entertainment

St. Pete’s Kerouac House hosts poetry reading this weekend

GrowHouse founder Dennis Amadeus is the featured poet.

by Ray Roa July 24, 2024September 16, 2024

News & Views

Video shows man in Trump t-shirt killing protected shorebird with an e-scooter at Tampa Bay beach

The bird later died from its injuries.

by Colin Wolf July 24, 2024July 25, 2025

News & Views

Florida has highest rate of heat-related illnesses in the country, says report

‘Preempting local governments’ ability to protect workers from climate-caused extreme heat is inhumane.’

by Jackie Llanos and Florida Phoenix July 24, 2024March 12, 2025

Food & Drink

Retro House, Ybor City’s new coffee shop and Asian eatery, soft opens with to-go food service

It will celebrate a grand opening this fall when its cafe and dining room opens.

by Kyla Fields July 23, 2024August 5, 2025

Arts & Entertainment

Busch Gardens Tampa will host a one-day-only Christmas and Halloween party this week

Scary and Merry will take place from 12-4 p.m. and is included with regular admission.

by Colin Wolf July 23, 2024August 2, 2025

News & Views

‘We cannot rely on just promises’: Despite opposition, St. Pete City Council OKs Rays-Hines redevelopment deal

Pinellas County Commission’s July 30 vote is expected to be a rubber stamp.

by Arielle Stevenson July 22, 2024May 30, 2025

News & Views

University of Florida president Ben Sasse abruptly resigns, citing wife’s health

He said he also wanted to spend more time with his children.

by Vivienne Serret and Fresh Take Florida July 19, 2024May 11, 2025

Food & Drink

Miami Vietnamese restaurant Tâm Tâm pops up at The Tampa Edition next month

Owner and chef Tam Pham won the Michelin Guide’s Young Chef Award earlier this year.

by Kyla Fields July 18, 2024July 18, 2025

Food & Drink

Stormrunners Tavern to open out of former Caddy’s Gulfport location

The two-story waterfront bar and restaurant also features a dog bar.

by Kyla Fields July 18, 2024June 17, 2025

News & Views

CDC data says 28 percent of adult Floridians can’t afford to see the doctor when they need to

The figure is down from recent years.

by Jackie Llanos and Florida Phoenix July 18, 2024May 7, 2025

Music

Tampa Bay’s best live music happening July 18-25

Including Missy Elliott, Third Eye Blind, Al Downing Honors and more.

by Ray Roa and Josh Bradley July 18, 2024July 25, 2025

News & Views

Hillsborough Schools superintendent will ‘seek all appropriate legal action’ to get millage referendum on November ballot

In a surprise move this morning, Hillsborough County commissioners moved the initiative to the 2026 midterm.

by Ray Roa July 17, 2024March 16, 2025

News & Views

Despite unknowns, price tag, and public opposition, St. Pete’s Rays-Hines stadium vote is slated for Thursday

Opponents say the deal is a giveaway to developers that will cost every citizen $6,000/

by Arielle Stevenson July 17, 2024August 3, 2025

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Section Feature

‘People just didn’t stop dying’: After hack into state system, Tampa funeral homes describe last month’s burial standstill

The best new concerts coming to Tampa Bay, including The Tim Version reunion, Neck Deep, and more

St. Pete’s Small Bar spends weekends dishing out prized plates and ‘real wine’

Popular South Korean fried chicken chain Bonchon is finally coming to Tampa

Review: Missy Elliott and friends throw down a night of bangers at Tampa’s Amalie Arena

PR firm that was paid to kill local rent control effort now going after Florida’s pro-pot amendment

Hillsborough residents can now pay their taxes, renew car registration, at more Publix locations

St. Pete’s Kerouac House hosts poetry reading this weekend

Video shows man in Trump t-shirt killing protected shorebird with an e-scooter at Tampa Bay beach

Florida has highest rate of heat-related illnesses in the country, says report

Retro House, Ybor City’s new coffee shop and Asian eatery, soft opens with to-go food service

Busch Gardens Tampa will host a one-day-only Christmas and Halloween party this week

‘We cannot rely on just promises’: Despite opposition, St. Pete City Council OKs Rays-Hines redevelopment deal

University of Florida president Ben Sasse abruptly resigns, citing wife’s health

Miami Vietnamese restaurant Tâm Tâm pops up at The Tampa Edition next month

Stormrunners Tavern to open out of former Caddy’s Gulfport location

CDC data says 28 percent of adult Floridians can’t afford to see the doctor when they need to

Tampa Bay’s best live music happening July 18-25

Hillsborough Schools superintendent will ‘seek all appropriate legal action’ to get millage referendum on November ballot

Despite unknowns, price tag, and public opposition, St. Pete’s Rays-Hines stadium vote is slated for Thursday

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