Orange County Sheriff’s Office detailed how a drunk woman, Ellen McMillion, at Disney’s Hollywood Studios repeatedly tried to slap a taxi driver because he didn’t have any cigarettes to give her, then kicked a deputy as she was being arrested, landing herself on Disney’s “banned for life” list. McMillion, 53,Continue Reading

Fan Expo has announced more additions for the upcoming Orlando Conention that will infuse excitement and overwhelming nostalgia for fans everywhere. Joining the already phenomenal headliners, ‘Back to the Future’ start Michael J. Fox was recently added, along with his costars Christopher Lloyd, Lea Thompson, Tom Wilson and James Tolkan.Continue Reading

Over the weekend, Baltimore Orioles infielder Chris Davis broke his historic hitting slump after getting a first inning single off of Boston Red Sox pitcher Rick Porcello. While Orioles fans let out a sigh of relief, the Sox fans are still scratching their heads over the Porcello slump. In October,Continue Reading

Tampa is the next stop in Walmart’s national “Iconic Movie Cars” Tour!  The cool movie cars, featured in the unforgettable commercial picking up groceries, are gearing up for a live action sequel – and customers in select cities will have a front row seat. The next stop is from 1 pm – 5 pmContinue Reading

Patel Conservatory at the Straz Center for the Performing Arts presents “Spring Music Spectacular: Made in America” The performance will be held on Thursday, May 1 at 7:30 p.m. in the Ferguson Hall. The Spring Music Spectacular: Made in America event proves to be an evening centered on American music with old favoritesContinue Reading

The Straz Center’s Next Generation Ballet (NGB) will present Pirates and Cowboys May 11-12 in Ferguson Hall. The high seas and Wild West meet in Pirates and Cowboys, NGB Artistic Director Philip Neal’s daring new production, a partial staging of Petipa’s Le Corsaire paired with Balanchine’s Western Symphony. Constructed asContinue Reading

The Straz Center’s Patel Conservatory will present Seussical, Jr. April 25-28 in the Straz Center for the Performing Art’s TECO Theater, sponsored in part by Valley Bank. Performed by Patel Conservatory students in grades five through eight, this musical set in the world of Dr. Seuss features Horton the Elephant,Continue Reading

Patel Conservatory at the Straz Center for the Performing Arts presents “Jazz Jam”. The performance will be Tuesday, May 14 at 7 p.m. in the TECO Theater. The Patel Jazz Combo and improvisation classes will be featured in this culminating performance as they present an evening of popular jazz standards, original works, andContinue Reading

Raquel Trinidad and Shevonne Philidor may not be household names…yet, but the pair have fans in their hometown of Tampa and those fans will be watching American Idol closely, cheering for the hometown favorites. Philidor graduated from in 2009 from Blake High School, recognized in the theater department while Trinidad playedContinue Reading

Fans can meet with talk show host as she celebrates her latest release New York Times best-selling author Elisabeth Hasselbeck will host two Florida book signings where she will meet fans and sign copies of her new book, “Point of View: A Fresh Look at Faith, Work and Freedom” – named one ofContinue Reading

University Area CDC (Community Development Corporation) is hosting their 2019 University Area Job Fair on Thursday, April 4 from 2 to 5 p.m. This event will be located at the University Area Community Center, 14013 N. 22nd St., Tampa, FL 33613. The public is invited to this free Job FairContinue Reading

Tampa’s Straz Center for the Performing Arts  presents ‘Late Nite Catechism’. Showtimes will be from April 5-7 at the Jaeb Theater, Straz Center for the Performing Arts . Part catechism class, part stand-up routine, this interactive comedy is one of the longest-running shows in U.S. theater history. The New York TimesContinue Reading

It took 28 years to get a Tron sequel as Tron: Legacy earned over $400 million globally, but was attacked by critics. Despite the rumors and interested big names, Tron 3 still isn’t going anywhere. Disney plans to tap into the fandom by adding another Tron rollercoaster, this time atContinue Reading

Before the new year, Bethel Music’s Amanda Lindsey Cook reemerged to fans on social media after a long hiatus, posting a handwritten note which explained the singer’s absence, hinting at new music in the works. Today Cook reveals the letter’s allusive meaning with the announce of her upcoming House On A Hill, setContinue Reading

Worship leader Mack Brock announces his latest Covered, set to release Mar. 22. Documenting the five-time Dove award nominee’s own hopes, dreams, fears and anxieties in the midst of uncharted territory, Covered finds Brock unveiling his most vulnerable music to date. “These songs have been me wrestling with God – fighting to accept that it’s ok to letContinue Reading

Six gospel artists will have the chance to become a gospel music star on a new reality program called The Gospel. The Gospel chronicles eight episodes as contestants compete for a national management contract with T.D. Jakes’ Dexterity Sounds and Marquis Boone Music Group. The first of its kind for gospel music, theContinue Reading

Tampa, Florida WWE Executives and Superstars gathered alongside Tampa Mayor Bob Buckhorn, Hillsborough County Commissioner Ken Hagan, and Tampa Bay Sports Commission Executive Director Rob Higgins today at Raymond James Stadium to announce that Tampa will host Wrestlemania 36 in 2020. More details to follow. See updated press release: Tampa MayorContinue Reading

In this combined instrumental and vocal performance, Patel Conservatory music students join forces with Patel Conservatory faculty on a variety of small chamber works, culminating with Antonio Vivaldi’s Gloria. Featured faculty soloists include Kristi Beinhauer, soprano; Jordan Campbell, mezzo soprano; Timothy Wilt, bass-baritone; Robert Murray, trumpet, and Lauren Murray, oboe.Continue Reading