“Our Goal is to present a fully restored Tampa Theatre to the community in time for the Theatre’s 100th anniversary in October of 2026,” said John Bell, President & CEO, Tampa Theatre.....MORE
“I just heard yesterday that some of the people in the Patel Center, that were right adjacent to where this was happening, actually barricaded their doors because they were afraid that this was an active shooter situation,” [USF President Rhea] Law said. “They didn't know what was going on. So it was not insignificant.”....MORE
The Walt Disney Company sued Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis on Wednesday over the Republican's takeover of its theme park district, alleging the governor waged a "targeted campaign of government retaliation" after the company opposed a law critics call “Don't Say Gay.”....MORE
Sen. Bernie Sanders of Vermont said Tuesday that he would forgo another presidential bid of his own and instead endorse President Joe Biden’s reelection.....MORE
Donald Trump gets hit with devastating news that the Fulton County DA in Georgia is planning to announce her indictment decision this summer as security preparations send a bad signal for Trump. John Iadarola and David Shuster break it down on The Damage Report.
On Saturday, Oct. 7, Nelson is set to take over the MidFlorida Credit Union Amphitheatre in Tampa – bringing along other acts including The Avett Brothers, Gov't Mule, Elizabeth Cook and Particle Kid.....MORE
Cruz lost to Lynn Hurtak, a technical writer and neighborhood leader who ran a grassroots campaign alongside her husband and an adopted puppy from a bungalow living room in Old Seminole Heights.....MORE
This food and cultural festival returns to the heart of historic Ybor City on Sunday, May 28 from noon-6 p.m. Once again, Centennial Park at 1800 E 8th Ave. hosts this annual, free-to-attend event.
In addition to a spread of local vendors slinging their best Cuban sammies, next month's festival will also feature a variety of live music and performances, salsa dance lessons, and other family-friendly activities.
Florida Republicans are poised to change state law to allow Gov. Ron DeSantis to maintain his position as governor while running for the nation’s top office.
The proposal would exempt presidential candidates from Florida’s so-called “Resign-to-Run Law,” which prohibits elected officials from qualifying as a candidate for another office that would overlap with their current term.
Using current figures, the bill would mean charter schools would get $490M annually that's now going to public schools' capital expenditures.
Legislation that would transfer hundreds of millions of dollars from traditional public schools to charter schools’ capital budgets by 2028, is ready for final House approval.
LGBTQ+ advocates in Orlando say they are heading to Tallahassee ahead of Gov. DeSantis’ signing of Senate Bill 1438. The Protection of Children Act bans children at live adult performances, which opponents say could affect drag shows.....MORE
President Joe Biden on Tuesday formally announced that he is running for reelection in 2024, asking voters to give him more time to “finish the job” he began when he was sworn in to office and to set aside their concerns about extending the run of America’s oldest President for another four years.....MORE