Nikki Fried will speak outside troubled Tampa Bay apartment complexes
As she continues to slam Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis over his handling of the current housing crisis, Democratic gubernatorial candidate Nikki Fried has made plans to visit two of Tampa Bay's more...
View ArticleZooTampa and Coppertail Brewing Co. team up to help conserve Florida’s wildlife
The beer selection at ZooTampa at Lowry Park just got way more local. The rehabilitation-focused zoo—located at 1101 W Sligh Ave. in Tampa—just announced that it's teamed up with Ybor City-based...
View ArticleAfter a two-year hiatus, Riverfest returns to downtown Tampa next month
The phrase “back and better than ever” can sometimes be an exaggeration, but the return of Tampa’s beloved Riverfest is worthy of the superlative. Fully equipped with a floating lantern parade, hot...
View Article'He’s testing the courts': Florida Black Dems blast DeSantis' new 'racist'...
Black Democratic lawmakers on Monday described new congressional lines proposed by Gov. Ron DeSantis as “aggressively partisan” and a “racist tactic,” as the plan could boost Republican representation...
View ArticleFew details have been released regarding Florida's decision to ban math...
After a high-profile announcement Friday about rejecting math textbooks submitted for adoption by the state, Gov. Ron DeSantis and the Florida Department of Education are providing few details about...
View ArticleTampa judge rejects federal transportation mask mandate
A Florida federal judge on Monday struck down a requirement that travelers wear masks in airports and on planes, trains and buses, saying the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention overstepped its...
View ArticleInterview: Before Clearwater show, ex-Genesis guitarist Steve Hackett talks...
Steve Hackett, who once wielded lead axe in Genesis, has no bitterness when it comes to his old bandmates. He wasn’t invited to partake in what appears to be the British prog-rock band’s farewell...
View ArticleWu-Tang Clan and Nas bring co-headlining tour to Tampa this fall
One mic won't be enough for this heavyweight hip-hop show coming to Tampa this fall. Today, Wu-Tang Clan announced that its surviving members will join Queens rapper Nas for a co-headlining "NY State...
View ArticleNikki Fried and Tampa councilwoman Lynn Hurtak speak out against living...
Gubernatorial Candidate Nikki Fried and Tampa City Councilwoman Lynn Hurtak spoke out today at a press conference about unsafe living conditions at Silver Oaks Apartment complex. The press conference...
View ArticleSouth Tampa omakase-only restaurant Koya reopens reservations after April...
The tasting-menu spectacle known as Koya is a highly sought-after experience for the foodies of Tampa. After closing its books for the month of April, the South Tampa omakase restaurant located at 807...
View ArticleTorche, Trash Talk bringing national flavor to hyperlocal ‘Lost in St. Pete’...
Perhaps you’ve seen Lost Creations' immersive art installations at Okeechobee Festival or Hulaween, or maybe at the now-shuttered St. Pete DIY haven Paper Crane. But after a three-year hiatus, it's...
View ArticleFormer Tampa Police Chief Brian Dugan says the 'Bock The Blub' mural should...
Nearly two years after the creation of Tampa's entirely illegible "Back The Blue" mural, retired police chief Brian Dugan now says it needs to go. "I think it's probably time for them to move on and...
View ArticleFor Earth Day, the City of Tampa is giving away trees
Missing the comedic opportunity of giving away trees on 4/20, the City of Tampa celebrates Earth Day with an initiative filled with a different kind of green. On Saturday, Mayor Jane Castor hosts a...
View ArticleNew St. Pete Aussie grill and brewpub Where’s Jubes will soft open next month
Move over Outback, there’s a new Australian grill in town, and it’s heading to The Burg’. Located at the former Lucky Dill Deli space at 277 Central Ave. in downtown St. Pete, the Where’s Jubes team...
View ArticleDeSantis is now going after Disney World's self-governing special district
Ratcheting up a fight with Walt Disney Co., Gov. Ron DeSantis on Tuesday expanded a special legislative session to consider eliminating a decades-old governing district set up for Disney World and...
View ArticleFlorida Gov. DeSantis praises Elon Musk Twitter plan for advancing free...
Florida wasn’t successful in persuading the world’s richest businessman to move to the Sunshine State, but he’s still earning Gov. Ron DeSantis’ admiration. As the Republican Governor announced a new...
View ArticleSavage Love: I’m worried about accidentally killing my husband while we get...
I’m a married gay man. I’m nervous about sending this question and my husband is afraid you might answer it. I’m a fairly vanilla guy, while my husband is into bondage.
View ArticleOracle of Ybor: I moved back to Tampa to try and make it work with an ex who...
Dear Oracle, I recently returned to Tampa with the hopes of reuniting with my ex-partner. I left them after I found out they had an affair.
View ArticleSarasota man pleads guilty to threatening to kill U.S. Rep. Ilhan Omar
A Sarasota man pleaded guilty Tuesday to sending an email threatening to kill U.S. Rep. Ilhan Omar, D-Minn., the U.S. Department of Justice said. David Hannon, 67, of Sarasota, entered the plea before...
View ArticleMove against Disney shows Florida Gov. DeSantis' grip on Republican Party
Bowing to Gov. Ron DeSantis, the Florida Legislature on Tuesday advanced two proposals aimed at punishing Walt Disney Co. for criticizing a controversial new law restricting instruction about gender...
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