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Man pleads guilty to threatening to kill Florida Rap. Matt Gaetz

A California man faces up to five years in prison after pleading guilty to threatening U.S. Rep. Matt Gaetz, R-Fla. Eugene Huelsman, a 59-year-old resident of Thousand Oaks, Calif., pleaded guilty...

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Michelle Yeoh steals the show in the visually astounding ‘Everything...

There really aren’t good enough words to describe “Everything Everywhere All at Once,” other than it could have easily been titled “The Michelle Yeoh Show,” given the platform it allows its luminous...

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Interview: Detroit electro favorite Adult. brings Motor City spirit to Tampa...

The electronic indie act Adult. first came together in Detroit way back in 1998. At that time, the city resembled what Miller calls “the wild west.”

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Florida city earns surprise state grant to repair its abandoned Black cemetery

It was almost like a miracle touched the abandoned, historic Black cemetery in Groveland, just west of Orlando. After the state rejected the city’s application for $499,000 to restore a graveyard...

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Marijuana, property insurance, building safety: The notable bills Florida...

Gov. Ron DeSantis continued this week to sign into law some of the measures Florida’s Republican-led Legislature passed this session, but thousands of bills died in Tallahassee and never made it to...

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Downtown St. Petersburg hotspot MacDinton’s unexpectedly closes

When the Facebook page for St. Petersburg’s MacDinton’s posted about its final party a few weeks ago, most of its loyal patrons thought (or at least hoped) that it was an April Fool's Joke. Without...

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Tampa's Silver Oaks Apartments is deterring media and relief volunteers from...

This week, disturbing infrastructure problems at Silver Oaks Apartments in East Tampa gained attention in the local media. In response, the property management's security is deterring the media and...

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New hotpot in Clearwater, 'Bar Rescue' in Ybor, and more Tampa Bay Foodie News

You can celebrate your Easter dinner at the newly-opened Nine Spices hotpot and Korean BBQ location Clearwater, or perhaps spend your holiday weekend searching for PBR's pastel-colored keggs instead....

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After initial meetings, St. Pete officials remain open to offering more...

St. Pete’s Youth and Family Services Committee met Thursday for its first discussion on how the city can create a tenant’s right to counsel. The takeaway?

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Florida tries to thwart challenge to out-of-state contribution limits on...

Florida is trying to fend off a challenge to a new law limiting out-of-state contributions to political committees proposing ballot initiatives, saying the restriction could help curb attempts by...

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Laxmikant–Pyarelal Orchestra is bringing Bollywood's biggest hits to Tampa...

The duo made up of veteran music composer Pyarelal Ramprasad Sharma (aka Pyarelal) and the late Laxmikant Shantaram Patil Kudalkar is a giant in Bollywood circles, and its music lives on thanks to the...

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Brandes gets little GOP support for special session to address Florida...

An attempt by Sen. Jeff Brandes, R-St. Petersburg, to spur a special legislative session on the troubled property-insurance system drew some support Friday, but few Republican lawmakers cast votes on...

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Tampa's Silver Oak Apartments threatens tenants with eviction after they...

Management at East Tampa's Silver Oaks Apartments is now threatening tenants with eviction after they complained to the media about black mold, collapsing ceilings, regular flooding due to plumbing...

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'Walking our pet alligator': Video shows Florida sheriffs escorting large...

A Florida neighborhood was visited by the most Florida version of the Easter Bunny last weekend. According to a video posted to social media by the Sarasota Sheriff's Department, a large gator was...

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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...

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ZooTampa 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...

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After 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...

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'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...

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Few 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...

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Tampa 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...

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