Vol. 35, No. 8
Florida House passes 'Individual Freedom' bill, limiting discussion of race and sex in classrooms
“This bill is really about critical race theory, even though we say that’s not the name of it, it’s ‘freedom.’"
By Ryan Dailey and News Service of Florida
Florida Gov. DeSantis can't shut down immigrant child shelters, feds say
Currently, 17 shelters provide housing and other services, such as medical care and education, to children who arrive in the country without parents.
By Dara Kam and News Service of Florida
DNC uses Donald Trump’s words to drag ‘gutless’ Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis
Timing is everything: DeSantis speaks at the Conservative Political Action Conference Thursday.
By A.G. Gancarski and Florida Politics
'Put on that full armor of God': Florida Gov. DeSantis warns crowd of 'left schemes' at CPAC speech
The appearance at CPAC came as DeSantis runs for re-election in November and as speculation builds about a possible bid for president in 2024.
By Jim Turner and News Service of Florida
Florida House passes controversial "Don't Say Gay" bill
The Senate Appropriations Committee is expected to take up the House bill on Monday.
Florida's COVID-19 hospitalizations continue to drop
The new data also showed that 562 COVID-19 patients were in intensive-care units, down from 686 on Monday.
By News Service of Florida
Florida Agriculture Commissioner Nikki Fried calls for state to divest from Russian businesses
“Florida is a well-known hub for Russian investments..."
By Colin Wolf
Florida Gov. DeSantis snubs Joe Biden ask for National Guard troops at State of the Union
'I have rejected this request.'
Florida Senate will vote on controversial 'Don't Say Gay' bill
The bill says classroom instruction on sexual orientation and gender identity “may not occur” in kindergarten through third-grade.
Florida Senate advances proposal to attract out-of-state cops with $5,000 bonuses
The bill also would increase the base salary for each county sheriff by $5,000.
A Florida bill that required sporting events to play the national anthem appears to be dead
Of course, every team to date plays the anthem already.
By Jacob Ogles and Florida Politics
Inspired by the show 'Home Improvement,' Florida lawmakers push for a Labor Day tool tax break
Rep. Susan Valdes, D-Tampa, said the “tool time” tax holiday will also help students in trade programs.
Florida's controversial rooftop solar changes backed as debate continues
“The goal of the bill is to get to no subsidy,” Bradley told the Rules Committee.
By Jim Saunders and News Service of Florida
Florida wildlife experts say recent effort to feed lettuce to starving manatees is helping
“It took them a while to figure that out, and that behavior kind of spread amongst the population,” Sutton said.
Florida Sen. Rick Scott's plan to 'rescue America' includes going after transgender swimmers
Minority Leader Mitch McConnell did not hold back in divorcing the caucus from Scott’s agenda Tuesday.
Tampa City Council just learned that the mayor's controversial pick for police chief is already running the department
"It's Mary O'Connor. She was hired on February 8," Bennett said.
By Justin Garcia
Tampa City Council approves 'tenant's bill of rights,' but city leaders say it's just a step in tackling the housing crisis
'This is step one that we can do in terms of policy, to make housing more accessible to people.'
Tampa renters spend 42% of income on rent, fourth worst in the U.S., says report
The report also found that Tampeños can afford less square footage, too.
By Sofía García Vargas
Tampa native Amy Dao is the new director at Sulphur Springs Museum and Heritage Center
“I want them to leave with more knowledge and an interest in coming back to learn more,” she said.
By Chloe Greenberg
USF Tampa suspends Pi Kappa Phi Fraternity after reports of anti-Semitic behavior
The fraternity violated the USF Student Code of Conduct with underage consumption of alcohol and hazing.
Tampa City Council will hear options for reversing approval of Hanna Avenue 'City Center' project
The $108 million project has faced scrutiny from the public since January.
Tampa Electric Co. gets approval to increase rates this spring
The Tampa Electric increases will take effect in April.
Hillsborough County and City of Tampa offer an extra $28 million in rent and utility assistance
The additional federal funding comes after the county exhausted its initial $53.8 million in aid.
Ybor City parking changes will slash free spaces by 26 percent, causing concern from some
The city says the change, which goes into effect on March 14, will relieve traffic congestion.
'This is ridiculous': Video shows Florida Gov. DeSantis yelling at Tampa teenagers for wearing masks at his press conference
"We've gotta stop with this Covid theater. So if you wanna wear it, fine, but this is ridiculous."
Oracle of Ybor: Go to therapy, start that cult
Burned out and alone.
By Caroline DeBruhl
Peppa Pig Theme Park officially opens today in Winter Haven
The five-acre park will have six rides based on the popular kid TV show’s characters, six play areas, slides, pop jets and more.
Busch Gardens Food & Wine Festival is back, and it's packin' Flamin' Hot Cheetos street corn
But maybe don’t eat the Flamin’ Hot Cheetos Elote street corn before riding the steepest and fastest hybrid coaster in the world.
By Chelsea Zukowski
Tampa Theater's 'Black Love' film series kicks off next weekend
It runs through February.
By Ray Roa
Tampa’s Powerstories Theatre hosts second annual Voices of Truth Festival next weekend
The series runs from March 15-20.
Creative Pinellas and American Stage launch free ‘First Mondays’ reading series in Largo
The series starts March 7 and continues every first Monday of the month.
Prepare to be gobsmacked by ‘The Batman,’ a bleak, brutal and possibly best-ever reimagining of the beloved hero
'In short, it’s the perfect allegory for these crazy fuck-all times we’re living.'
By John W. Allman
Full-blown, in-person Grand Prix of St. Petersburg returns this weekend
It kicks off on Thursday, and the 100-lap main event happens on Sunday.
Tampa Bay Bucs say creamsicle uniforms are finally coming back
Bucco Bruce is back!
Tampa's MidFlorida Credit Union Amphitheatre now has a $199 lawn pass good for up to 40 concerts
They go on sale March 2.
By Kyla Fields
Tampa will play a role in a new touring model that seeks to revamp the independent concert industry
D Tour wants to 'offer an ethical and efficient process of developing artists across their network and in their respective states.'
UK pop balladeer Engelbert Humperdinck plays a matinee in Clearwater this weekend
You'll be in bed before sundown.
By Josh Bradley
The Eagles' 'Hotel California' tour finally lands in Tampa Bay next week
The band plays Amalie Arena on Monday.
Blues favorite Keb' Mo' comes back to downtown Clearwater next week
Last February, the 70-year old blues virtuoso played a fully solo, socially-distanced show at Ruth Eckerd Hall.
Grammy-nominated metal chameleon Deafheaven plays Ybor City next week
The show happens at Orpheum.
EDM favorite Hippie Sabotage is supported by Daisy Guttridge next week in St. Pete
We're hoping to hear more of a forthcoming EP at Jannus.
Industrial-punk band Komrads plays Tampa next week
I Ya Toyah, and harsh industrial-pop from enby icon Stclvr open at Hooch and Hive.
Former Nickelback opener Theory of a Deadman plays Tampa's Hard Rock Event Center next week
Wait, don't leave!
Christone 'Kingfish' Ingram has been called 'the future of blues' and he's in Clearwater next week
If you don't believe us, ask Buddy Guy.
There's a 'Pulp Fiction' soundtrack concert and screening in Tampa next week
It's part of the 'Reel Deal' series which runs through December.
36 live music concerts and events happening in Tampa Bay this weekend
Gasparilla Music Festival and St. Petersburg Jazz Festival lead the charge.
Waka Flocka Flame and Barstool's Brianna Chickenfry are coming to St. Pete Beach next month
The match made it heaven goes down at Postcard Inn.
The Afghan Whigs are coming to Ybor City this summer
The band released its first single in five years and booked a show at Orpheum.
You’re not a real jazz fan if you don’t make it to St. Pete's Palladium Theater this week
The St. Petersburg Jazz Festival happens Feb. 23-27.
By Eric Snider
26 things to know about Gasparilla Music Festival 2022
The ABCs of GMF.
Synth-pop hero Howard Jones coming to Clearwater this summer
See? Things can only get better!
OneRepublic and NEEDTOBREATHE are playing a Tampa concert this fall
Tickets go on sale next Friday, March 4.
The Offspring will bring its 'Bad Times' tour to Tampa this summer
Tickets go on sale Friday.
Baby-faced classic-rock revivalist Greta Van Fleet is playing Tampa this fall
Durand Jones & The Indications and Crown Lands open the show.
Texas 'Ameripolitan' pioneer Dale Watson plays Tampa on Thursday
One of Austin's favorite sons is at Skipper's Smokehouse.
Tampa rapper Pusha Preme stages Friday shoe drive and concert for Metropolitan Ministries
Jay Browne and Barely Legal are among the all-star bill at Crowbar.
UK indie giant alt-J headlines Tampa's Yuengling Center on Friday
Portugal. the Man opens the show.
Indie-rock frontman Rick Maguire will play the songs of Pile in solo Tampa show this Friday
He must miss the band as much as we do.
Member of experimental jazz band Storage Unit Music playing Tampa house show on Friday
Ironically, this show is not at a storage unit.
Knuckle Puck and Meet Me @ the Altar part of stacked Tampa pop-punk concert this weekend
Hot Mulligan is also on the bill at Orpheum.
German EDM favorite Paul van Dyk is back in Ybor City this weekend
Taylor Lace opens the show
Grand Ole Opry regular Elizabeth Cook comes to Tampa this weekend
With Sarah Borges opening at Skipper's.
The Dropkick Murphys' long sold-out St. Petersburg concert finally happens next week
It's not too soon to start celebrating St. Patrick's Day, right?
A 'Warped Tour' style cover concert is happening in Tampa this weekend
Music from Papa Roach, Manchester Orchestra, Weezer and more is on deck.
Jazz guitarist Dave Stryker plays makeup concert in Tampa this weekend
The January show was postponed.
The Spirit of the Beehive brings its electro-psych rock for recluses to Tampa this week
The Saddle Creek signees are at Crowbar on Tuesday
Mike Campbell and the Dirty Knobs kick off the band's debut tour this week in Tampa
The Tom Petty guitarist is at Orpheum.
Seafoam Walls brings a blend of jazz, rock and Afro-Caribbean rhythm to Tampa next week
The Miami band is at Hooch and Hive.
Ybor City celebrates heritage and culture during next weekend’s Fiesta Day
Saturday, Feb. 26 marks the 75th iteration of this history-celebrating street festival.
Tampa Bay Beer Week returns next month for its 10-year anniversary
Here are the best events happening in Tampa Bay from March 5-13.
The 4th annual Tampa Taco Fest returns to Al Lopez park this weekend
You can expect margaritas, live music, cultural presentations, and all the tacos you can eat at this weekend’s festival.
BurgerFi's new Westchase location opens today, and it's giving away free burgers and fries for the next three weeks
A Bradenton-Lakewood Ranch location is scheduled to open on March 15, says the company's website.
Tampa Bay Taco Week is back, and it’s stacked with savory deals
This year’s rendition will run from Thursday, March 31st to Sunday, April 10th.
Not a single Tampa Bay restaurant got a James Beard nod this year
However, other Florida chefs and restaurants are nominated in five categories.
The Pinellas Farmers and Flea Market is also an Asian food paradise
The rapidly-expanding market celebrates Asian culture, regional produce, and small-batch merchants.
Naked Farmer, a locally-sourced and seasonal eatery, opens at Water Street Tampa this weekend
This farm-to-fork restaurant with a rotating, seasonal menu opens on Friday, Feb. 26.
Pretzel-themed restaurant, The Pretzelhaus, is now open in Carrollwood, and it has pretzel glizzies
Other mouthwatering options include a giant one-pound pretzel, as well as a variety of stuffed pretzels with savory flavors.
Kingsford's charcoal-themed Tampa restaurant has closed
The storefront didn't even last five months.
By Brandalynn Nuñez Cepeda
The Brutalist, King State’s new St. Pete bar and beer brewing facility, soft opens on March 10
Flying Boat Brewery will host its last day at 1776 11th Ave. N on Jan. 30.
Ology Brewing coming to Seminole Heights, Naked Farmer opening in Tampa and more Tampa Bay foodie news
And Hard Mountain Dew is coming to Florida.
By Kyla Fields, Brandalynn Nuñez Cepeda, Colin Wolf and Sofía García Vargas
Elevation Coffee soft opens its second location in Tampa Heights
The coffee bar, located inside of the Brave Haus cowork space, serves specialty espresso, cappuccinos, cortados and lattes.
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Five Tampa restaurants earn Michelin stars in 2024 guide
Cinema’s ‘Nasty Women,’ and ladies who improved women’s rights, are center of two events in Tampa Bay this weekend
Let’s hope Staind frontman Aaron Lewis focuses on the band’s new album this weekend in Tampa
'Florida has a chance to make history': Only three states have passed recreational weed on the ballot by more than 60 percent
By Mitch Perry and Florida Phoenix
The University of South Florida (USF) is going to produce more tortured poets than usual this semester. The English department at the…
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By Leigh Wilson
The castle-like remains of an eccentric scholar's unfinished artist sanctuary is now on the market in Florida. Located in Monticello, near Tallahassee, the…
Abortion rights are on the ballot in Florida this November, and there’s a ground movement to get Amendment 4 across the finish…
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