Vol. 35, No. 11
Florida police should not be protected by 'Marsy's Law,' says oversight board
The Miami police-oversight panel wrote that the appeals court “failed to interpret key provisions of Marsy’s Law in context.”
By News Service of Florida
Judge sides with Florida doctor in undercover medical marijuana probe
Health officials accused Dorn of failing to “appropriately vet his patients.”
By Dara Kam and News Service of Florida
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis says masks on airplanes is 'COVID theater'
'Let people fly and let them breathe normally.'
By A.G. Gancarski and Florida Politics
Appeals court questions Desantis' attorney over 'ambiguities' in Florida's anti-protest law
The case focuses in large part on a section of the law that creates a new definition of “riot.”
Tampa Bay voters among group hoping to join fight against Florida's redistricting maps
Both cases were filed after Gov. Ron DeSantis vowed to veto a congressional redistricting plan passed by the Legislature.
‘Slaves built the Capitol’: Advocate for abandoned Black cemeteries criticizes Florida lawmakers
Across the United States, hundreds of lost cemeteries have been rediscovered, some under parking lots and schools.
By Amy Galo and Fresh Take Florida
Florida wildlife officials ask residents to be on the lookout for sick freshwater turtles
Also, don't eat 'em.
Florida GOP lawmaker apologizes for suggesting being ‘gay is not a permanent thing’
Garcia has come under fire in recent months for her comments on racism, abortion and the LGBTQ+ community.
By Jason Delgado and Florida Politics
Florida's record $112 billion budget covers everything from zoos, snake hunting, oysters, and more
Gov. Ron DeSantis has line-item veto power, so it’s too early to know everything that will be in the budget when the fiscal year starts July 1.
By Jim Turner and News Service of Florida
Florida now has over 1 million recreational boats
As the state passed the 1 million benchmark, the commission tried to highlight the importance of safety.
Florida's average gas prices dropped by more than 20 cents a gallon
Florida’s most expensive gas is in the West Palm Beach, Fort Lauderdale and Miami areas.
Florida Gov. DeSantis leaves any special session on property insurance, condos up to lawmakers
“If they can get an agreement, they should do it,” said DeSantis.
Florida's COVID hospitalizations fall below 1,400
The data showed 1,395 inpatients with COVID-19, down from 1,561 a week earlier.
Florida Gov. DeSantis officially declares Sarasota's Emma Weyant 'best female swimmer' over transgender athlete
The proclamation will mark DeSantis’ latest jab at the NCAA.
Florida Gov. DeSantis calls Lia Thomas' NCAA women's swimming title 'a fraud'
“Now, the NCAA is basically taking efforts to destroy women's athletics,” DeSantis said.
Florida wants to shield officials in lawsuit accusing state of overusing solitary confinement in prisons
The lawsuit contends that the department has overused solitary confinement, including for inmates diagnosed with mental illnesses.
Following Tampa councilman's forced resignation, local leaders allege that he was targeted
'The bullying of our local officials is sickening.'
By Justin Garcia
Most Tampa Bay homes made more money than the average local worker, says report
Of course, while this news is good for homeowners, it's also incredibly bad for local renters.
By Colin Wolf
A creek with no name: Boyd Hill Nature Preserve captures the true paradox of Florida
City Wilds
By Thomas Hallock
'It was like Woodstock': The oral history of Tampa Pride
While Tampa has always had an LGBTQ scene, it didn't host its first Pride until 1982.
By Caroline DeBruhl
At least 50 administrative level employees left HART over the past year, some claim a toxic workplace
Some alleged name calling and being verbally berated by CEO Adelee Le Grand, which she denied.
Florida Indigenous group demands Disney ban use of Native mascots after racist performance
"The FIA calls upon Walt Disney Resorts to prohibit performances by institutions which use American Indian people as a mascot."
University of South Florida selects Rhea Law as new president
The initial contract will last up to five years and will need approval from the state university system’s Board of Governors.
By Ryan Dailey and News Service of Florida
After defeat, Tampa lawmakers vow to push abandoned Black cemeteries bill in next session
“There may be over 3,000 abandoned African American cemeteries across the state, sites forgotten and cruelly erased by history."
Applications are now open for Hillsborough County driver's license restoration event
The license restoration event takes place in May.
Oracle of Ybor: You can't be a 'Florida Man' forever, so take that new job up north
Who knows? You might find yourself happier in the mountains than you were at the beach.
Savage Love: Options for your sexless marriage, defining a very specific pee fetish and more
Plus, you might have to get that abusive ex fired.
By Dan Savage
Republicans are leaning on a QAnon-backed argument that public defenders shouldn't be on the U.S. Supreme Court
Informed Dissent.
By Jeffrey C. Billman
Hard-seltzer festival Seltzerland returns to Tampa next month
White claws in Westchase are a go.
By Brandalynn Nuñez Cepeda
Review: In Clearwater, Todd Rundgren, Denny Laine, more salute music of the Beatles and each other
All that was missing was Ringo Starr.
By Josh Bradley
Review: Frankie Valli defies age during spriteful appearance at Ruth Eckerd Hall
Swearin' to God.
Grammy-nominated composer Chuck Owen and the Jazz Surge play a reunion show at USF
This exciting show happens 2 years after it was originally scheduled (and canceled because of COVID-19.)
By Kyla Fields
Heavy metal icons Rob Zombie and Mudvayne will bring ‘Freaks On Parade’ tour to Tampa this summer
This will be Rob's only Florida stop.
Grand Funk Railroad and Jefferson Starship bring classic rock to Tampa this week
Before Grand Funk Railroad plays Tampa with Kid Rock this summer, the rock band headlines the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino.
Grammy-nominated funk band Lettuce headlines St. Pete’s Jannus Live
The sextet just released their latest single "Gravy Train" a few weeks ago.
Billy Joel-adjacent The Lords Of 52nd Street stop in Clearwater this week
The Bilheimer Capitol Theatre hosts this night of Billy Joel deep cuts.
Death metal icon Cannibal Corpse stops in St. Pete this week
Whitechapel, Revocation, and Shadow of Intent also play this Friday night metal gig.
Slash and Myles Kennedy & The Conspirators headline Clearwater’s Ruth Eckerd Hall this week
If you’re looking for something to build your hair-metalhead anticipation, the two just released a new record, "4," last month.
Singer-songwriter Teddy Swims headlines a sold-out show at the Orpheum
Swims' "Tough Love World Tour" stops in Tampa this Friday.
Guitarist Damon Fowler celebrates his birthday at Skipper's Smokehouse this weekend
The Tampa native will be joined by his Floridian friends T.C. Carr, Josh Nelms, Eddie Wright and more.
David Kibby and Peter Nuffer play Tempus Projects' 'Living Room Concert' series this Saturday
The two Tampa-based musicians are joined by Shae Krispinsky and Jeff Brawer.
Tampa's American Legion Seminole Post 111 hosts a punk gig this weekend
Make sure to bring donations for the out-of-towners, Ghost Town Remedy from Nashville.
Paul Thorn heads to Clearwater in promotion of his latest LP, 'Never Too Late To Call'
Rock, country and Americana find a home at Clearwater's Bilheimer Capitol Theatre.
Inaugural Reggae Seafood Festival heads to Clearwater this weekend
The folks behind the popular Saturday Morning Shoppe put together this multifaceted event.
16th annual Taste of South Tampa festival set for next month
Tampa Garden Club hosts this foodie event on April 3.
Pinellas Pepper Fest brings the heat with another spicy weekend-long event
The annual festival— now in its 15th year—happens next month in Pinellas Park.
Tampa Bay's first Yard House planned for Water Street
As of now, no opening date has been determined.
Doc Ford’s Rum Bar & Grille’s second St. Petersburg location will open this summer
The popular seafood restaurant is currently looking for kitchen managers, and will begin to hire other staff members soon.
House of Vegano, a plant-based sushi bar, opens in St. Petersburg next week
Owner Thalia Tatham discusses her menu, exciting new location and transition into plant-based life.
After 35 years, El Gallo De Oro Restaurante closes its West Tampa location
The Cuban restaurant has been serving steak sandwiches and roast pork platters since 1987.
Vegan sushi heads to St. Pete, new breweries on the way, and more Tampa Bay foodie news
It’s been a busy few weeks in the Tampa Bay food and drink scene.
By Kyla Fields, Ray Roa and Brandalynn Nuñez Cepeda
Health-forward Vietnamese restaurant Bamboozle coming to Seminole Heights
“Although the thought of leaving downtown has been difficult, I have found a lot of joy in reminiscing about the relationships we have fostered over the years,” owner Lynn Pham says.
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Stone Temple Pilots and Live are coming to Tampa this summer
By Suzanne Townsend
Cigar City Brewing parent company reportedly lays off at least 12 Tampa employees
By Ray Roa
Palm Harbor is getting a Trader Joe's
Visit St. Pete/Clearwater relaunches Gulp Coast Passport for craft beer lovers
The Bay Area Renaissance Festival is a decades-long tradition and celebration of Middle Age life, and for one weekend each year it…
From the long mane of red hair which falls in curls almost to her waist, to the lithe figure parading around the…
By Jon Palmer Claridge
Tampa’s shuttered Born Free Pub and Grill is still looking for a new home, but it found some sanctuary last weekend. About…
"If you've come to hear the Men At Work songs and you don't hear them for awhile, don't fuckin' panic," Colin Hay…
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