Vol. 38, No. 33
Safety group steps in after Florida's attorney general says he won't defend ban on long gun purchases
James Uthmeier says he and Gov. Ron DeSantis believe the law is unconstitutional.
By Mitch Perry
Federal judge backs Florida Hillsborough in challenge over pronoun usage
Judge Mark Walker said Florida’s 2023 law violates a federal civil-rights law.
By Jim Saunders and News Service of Florida
Ruling from Obama-appointed judge says Florida’s book ban law is ‘overbroad and unconstitutional’
The law, Judge Carlos Mendoza wrote, 'does not evaluate the work to determine if it has any holistic value.'
By Jay Waagmeester and Florida Phoenix
Immigrants at Everglades detention facility face 'grave harm' if courts don't intervene to ensure adequate access to legal representation, ACLU tells judge
The hearing addressed issues including allegations that detainees lack the ability to meet privately with their attorneys in person or online, as required by law
By Dara Kam and News Service of Florida
Republican Party of Florida drops 'Deport Depot' merch after Home Depot steps in
Talk about tools.
By Chloe Greenberg
DeSantis put 'Deportation Depot' in Baker County. His fans there aren't happy
In one of Florida’s most conservative counties, the plan has drawn a tangle of reactions to those living within walking distance
By Sara-James Ranta and Fresh Take Florida
St. Pete City Council votes 7-1 to approve $690K to be used for MLK Jr. Day parades
Council also talked DOGE, FDOT, The Trop, and more.
By S.G. de León y León and San Pedro Gazette
In Tampa, Florida’s attorney general announces ban on '7-OH’ kratom byproduct
The rule went into effect immediately.
Recently-converted Democrat David Jolly among those coming to Tampa town hall on immigration
The candidate for governor is at the Cuban Club on Tuesday.
By Ray Roa
Federal judges reject argument that Tampa Bay's Senate District 16 was racially gerrymandered
Plaintiffs contended that the lines have reduced the influence of Black voters in Pinellas County’s neighboring Senate District 18.
'Blueprint for Resistance' talk launches new WMNF public affairs speaker series
On Thursday, Equality Florida's Nadine Smith is the first 'Wavemakers Live' guest ever.
Tampa Monitor: Naya Young’s knowledge of CBAs was the highlight of the HCDBC candidate forum
Young’s energy and general command of the room was obvious.
By Michael Bishop and The Tampa Monitor
Tampa Monitor: Demolition of Borrell Park pavilion underscores bigger problems
The parks department is underfunded, and there aren’t enough places for unhoused people to go.
Tampa Monitor: City council appears poised to approve mayor’s FY26 budget on first reading
If there is a last-minute change, council has Oct. 1 to approve the budget.
HCC's 'Silent Hawktion' back-to-school art party returns to Ybor City this month
Bids start at $25.
Green Bench Brewing Co. hosts a dog show in St. Pete next week
Who's a good doggie? We'll find out.
By Marleigh Brown
Macaulay Culkin is coming to Tampa for 'Home Alone' anniversary screening
'KEVIN!'
By Selene San Felice
Shine’s 2025 focus on regional artists is a move towards community building
‘Local art does not mean less-than art,’ Executive Director Helen French told CL.
Spike and the Gimme Gimmes bring Fat Mike-less punk covers to Tampa this weekend
Spike Slawson leads the band as he always has.
Puerto Rican pop icon Ednita Nazario comes to Tampa on Sunday
Not even Bad Bunny has sold-out 'El Choli' more times.
Charleston post-grunge band Abrevity plays Tampa this weekend
The outfit is in a new 'Era.'
Aaron Irwin Trio, which includes includes guitarist Mike Baggetta, brings adventurous jazz to Tampa
Arenas Lasky & Nash open the hyper-intimate gig.
Dunedin bands want The Moon Tower to have air-conditioning, so they're playing a concert to raise funds
A $6K contribution from the community could be combined with previously-committed resources to get the spot cooled down.
Havoc and Big Noyd bring Mobb Deep to Tampa this weekend
Founding member Prodigy died in 2017.
Grumptronix is playing a no-cover set of left field dance music in St. Pete
Wayne Consiglio was just at the Trip Magazeen revival show.
Homegrown guitar ace George Pennington releases 'American Odyssey' this weekend
Two of the Bay area’s sharpest rhythmic minds—drummer Rod Alnord and bassist Sebastian Siaca—lead Pennington’s five piece band.
Rudy De Anda brings ‘Gulf of Mexico’ tour to St. Pete this weekend
There's no cover at The Bends.
By Matthew Moyer
December concert from Wu-Tang Clan co-founder Raekown among best new concerts coming to Tampa Bay
The Chef will have Mobb Deep in tow, too.
By Ray Roa and Josh Bradley
Goth rockabilly band Black Valley Moon hosts stacked release party in St. Pete this month
Beware of the night.
By Josh Bradley
Cake it easy this weekend at the Morean Clay Center's Great St. Pete Cupcake Contest
It's a fun-fetti day
Coffee Concrete opens in St. Pete Warehouse District as Sugar Baby Coffee temporarily closes in Seminole
When one caffeinated door closes, another one opens.
Everglazed Donuts opens third location in Carrollwood
The chain is Florida "born and glazed."
Salty Nun, St. Pete's unofficial lesbian bar, closes tomorrow
Its sister, Stella's, is still open in Gulfport.
South Tampa country bar Sunset Rodeo offers live music, crazy food at the old Bar Hwrd
Two words: glizzy tower.
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