Posted inNews & Views After six months of meetings, the future of Tampa’s Racial Reconciliation Committee is in limbo An official proposal for more time is expected in the next few weeks. by Alisha Durosier July 29, 2025August 19, 2025
Posted inNews & Views Florida AG Uthmeier opens ‘climate cartel’ investigation He called the disclosure and standards organizations “grifts.” by Florida Phoenix July 28, 2025September 1, 2025
Posted inNews & Views Federal judge: DeSantis administration needs to prove ‘who’s running the show’ at ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ An attorney for the DeSantis administration appeared to balk at the order. by Dara Kam and News Service of Florida July 28, 2025August 7, 2025
Posted inNews & Views It’s true, Tampa’s balls were hotter than ever yesterday Tampa hits 100 degrees over the weekend, setting a heat record. by Marleigh Brown July 28, 2025August 5, 2025
Posted inNews & Views In Florida and DC, fallout over Epstein files continues to dog Donald Trump In Tallahassee, a top DOJfficial interviewed Ghislaine Maxwell, Epstein’s former girlfriend and a key figure in the growing controversy. by Ashley Murray, Christine Sexton and Florida Phoenix July 28, 2025August 26, 2025
Posted inNews & Views Tampa-based J6 prosecutor pushes back after being fired by Pam Bondi Michael Gordon says all Americans should be concerned about what the Attorney General just did. by Mitch Perry and Florida Phoenix July 28, 2025August 30, 2025
Posted inFood & Drink Annapurna Kitchen dishes savory vegetarian eats out of a Tampa Heights Hindu temple Dosas, samosas and mango lassi are on the menu. by Kyla Fields July 25, 2025September 1, 2025
Posted inNews & Views Florida’s 3-week bear hunt could return this winter Opponents say killing bears for sport won’t reduce human-bear interactions, and that the commission should expand the use of non-lethal options. by Jim Turner and News Service of Florida July 24, 2025September 1, 2025
Posted inMusic Tampa Bay’s best live music happening July 25-31 Including Shelby Sol, Keith Sweat, Roosevelt Collier, Jin and more. by Josh Bradley and Ray Roa July 24, 2025September 1, 2025
Posted inMusic Ahead of album release show, St. Pete psych-rock band Liquid Pennies shares ‘Elliptic Triptych’ The Venus and TV Extra open the show at Bayboro Brewing. by Josh Bradley July 24, 2025August 23, 2025
Posted inMusic This Ybor City punk-rock concert is a benefit for ACLU Florida Pig Pen headlines on Friday at Deviant Libation. by Ray Roa July 24, 2025August 22, 2025
Posted inArts & Entertainment Hasan Minhaj and Ronny Chieng bring their demented debate show to Tampa this fall What’s more American than a political debate that counts for nothing? by Selene San Felice July 24, 2025September 1, 2025
Posted inFood & Drink Vegan food truck Nana’s Rooted serves its last customers in Tampa this weekend The plant-based spot is known for fresh smoothies, empanadas and popular ‘plates of the day.’ by Kyla Fields July 24, 2025August 27, 2025
Posted inNews & Views There’s now a Florida gubernatorial poll that has Casey DeSantis in a tie with Byron Donalds Donalds soars to a 15-point lead over the First Lady of Florida, though, when the poll is narrowed down to Republican voters who voted in the last GOP primary election. by Mitch Perry and Florida Phoenix July 24, 2025August 7, 2025
Posted inMusic Lap steel luminary Roosevelt Collier is in Jelly Roll’s band now, but he headlines a free Dunedin concert this weekend He just got off tour with JellyRoll and Post Malone. by Josh Bradley July 24, 2025August 19, 2025
Posted inMusic Bear Ghost and Spaceman Bob’s Saturday show in Ybor City is sold-out Sorry if you’re missing Simon Cowell’s favorite AGT audition. by Josh Bradley July 24, 2025August 3, 2025
Posted inMusic Saxophonist Trace Zacur says goodbye to St. Pete on Saturday Jazz sax and justice for all. by Josh Bradley July 24, 2025August 23, 2025
Posted inMusic Six years after New York Times expose, Ryan Adams brings ‘Heartbreaker’ anniversary to St. Pete Apparently not everyone gets motion sickness. by Ray Roa July 24, 2025September 1, 2025
Posted inNews & Views Federal judges set to decide if Tampa Bay’s Senate District 16 was racially-gerrymandered The case is one of a series of legal battles stemming from the 2022 redistricting process. by Jim Saunders and News Service of Florida July 23, 2025August 19, 2025
Posted inNews & Views DeSantis and Ingoglia’s DOGE crackdown targets Gainsville, Broward The DOGEing begins next week. by Mitch Perry and Florida Phoenix July 22, 2025August 18, 2025