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DeSantis injected money and his name into Florida school board races, and it...
Gov. Ron DeSantis took the unusual step this year of campaigning for county school-board candidates and saw most of them win Tuesday night, as the governor and local Republicans seek to elect...
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Appeals court rejects injunction request that would have blocked Florida's...
An appeals court Wednesday tossed out a temporary injunction that would have blocked a new Florida law preventing abortions after 15 weeks of pregnancy. A panel of the 1st District Court of Appeal had...
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Brett Staska brings Loxahatchee 'sunburnt folk-rock' to free Seminole Heights...
Environmentalists say the Sunshine State’s swamps are the key to saving ourselves from annihilation. Listen to the music of coastal cowboy Brett Staska—who's playing Ella's Americana Folk Art Cafe in...
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Tampa City Council will vote on funding for controversial gunshot detection...
Tampa City Council is set to vote on a gunshot detection program that has made international headlines over the past year for its lack of effectiveness and negative influence on police behavior. On...
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Florida activist donates 'In God We Trust' signs written in Arabic to Texas...
A Florida activist wants to mess with Texas and SB 797, the state's controversial new law requiring schools to display do nated “In God We Trust” posters. Chaz Stevens, an advocate for the separation...
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St. Petersburg-based property insurance company announces exit from Florida...
United Property & Casualty Insurance Co. will exit Florida’s troubled homeowners’ insurance market, forcing customers to find new coverage as their policies come up for renewal, the insurer’s...
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Hillsborough County sued by right wing group to stop vote on transportation tax
Yesterday, a lawsuit was filed in Hillsborough County court that seeks to stop the public from voting on a tax that could help fund local public transportation. The county aims to ask voters in...
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Digital Underground's Money-B tops bill at Shock G birthday celebration in...
In April, Shock G's friends and family marked one-year since the death of the Digital Underground founder and Tampa native, and this weekend they'll celebrate what would've been his 59th birthday with...
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L.A. noise-rock pioneer Health brings Perturbator along for Tuesday concert...
Before “Stranger Things” brought synthpop back, Frenchman James Kent—aka Perturbator—helped move the genre forward by blending the sounds of Pet Shop Boys and Tears For Fears with modern day heavy...
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British reggae favorite UB40 brings 'Bigga Baggariddim' tour to St. Pete on...
We’ve lost track of how many versions of The Wailers there are, and which Marley plays with which lineup. The one with Bob-era guitarist Al Anderson hasn’t partied down to Tampa Bay in a hot minute,...
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Comedian-musician Oliver Tree plays 'Cowboy Tears' in St. Pete on Wednesday
If you thought wardrobe changes and wigs were for divas only, then let Oliver Tree—who's headed for Jannus Live in St. Petersburg on Wednesday, Aug, 31—change your mind. The 29-year-old...
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New Orleans rap duo $uicideboy$ plays Tampa on Wednesday
If Trick Daddy’s weekend 25th anniversary is a throwback to a golden era in Southern hip-hop, then this Wednesday, Aug. 31 Tampa show from New Orleans duo $uicideboy$ is a look at the genre’s Post...
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Floridian Social Club's Tampa Bay showcase welcomes indie-pop songwriter...
Over the last few weeks, St. Petersburg's Floridian Social Club has staged what it’s calling State Theatre-style throwback shows showcasing local musicians who might’ve graced the stage at the venue...
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Eternally positive world-pop star Michael Franti returns to St. Pete on Thursday
Despite lyrics full of positivity and hope, Michael Franti—who plays Jannus Live in St. Petersburg on Sept. 1—has been to hell and back in his adult life. In 2018, the barefoot musician told CL Tampa...
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25 live music events and concerts happening in Tampa Bay this weekend
Between the Sam E Hues album release, Shock G birthday celebration and Lil Blue Room showcase, it's a great weekend for hip-hop in Tampa Bay. Rap's not the only thing going down, however, so check out...
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Angry Chair Brewing re-opens in Seminole Heights, St. Pete’s Two Graces...
Openings SpookEasy Lounge After a full year of being closed, Ybor City's go-to spot for all things spooky and haunted returns—and will finally sell alcohol.
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Frequent SunPass users across Florida could get toll discounts starting in...
Frequent users of many toll roads could get discounts averaging about $10 a month for the next six months, under a plan Gov. Ron DeSantis rolled out Thursday. With the general-election campaign fully...
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Haunted Pirate Water Taxi tours return to downtown Tampa this fall
Ever wanted to know the more haunting side of Tampa's history? This spooky season, you'll be able to find out on downtown's Pirate Water Taxi. On select dates through October, patrons will set sail...
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New St. Pete Asian fusion steakhouse Fortu will open in former Ceviche space
Just when you think St. Pete has enough Asian fusion restaurants, comes the announcement of a new steakhouse opening at one of the most prime locations in downtown. Fortu, a new concept from local...
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DeSantis wants medical marijuana companies to pay more to operate in Florida
As Florida medical-marijuana companies continue to rake in cash, Gov. Ron DeSantis this week said cannabis operators need to pay more for the opportunity to do business in the state. The state “should...
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