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02/24/2025

Is he in the wrong here?

02/24/2025

Let’s find Maisie a home.

Our Mutt Monday dog this more is ready to be adopted. Meet Maisie! This adorable girl will bring love and laughter into your house. She has a delightfully comic personality, and loves to romp and chase balls in the yard. Maisie is a 4 year old, 66 pound Olde English Bulldog. This breed is known for

02/23/2025

Can't wait to see more of Bucky next season!

Bucky Irving dominated his rookie NFL season, putting up 1,122 yards and scoring 8 touchdowns. No other first-year running back came close to these stats. His impressive 5.4 yards per carry caught attention from Pro Football Focus, who placed him at 58th among all NFL players. Irving's stellar pe

02/22/2025

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Local leaders just paved the way for storm-damaged businesses to recover faster. The new rules allow them to put up temporary structures for six months - a major change from previous regulations. Until now, businesses were limited to temporary permits lasting 9 days, with a total cap of 36 days.

02/22/2025

Happy National Margarita Day! 🍹

You don't have to wait for Cinco de Mayo to celebrate one of the most popular tequila drinks in the country. Saturday is National Margarita Day, yes it's a real thing. Here are 5 delicious cocktails for Margarita Day fiestas as well as TikTok Tuesday. All you really need to make a classic Margari

02/21/2025

FREE Frosty's?!

Starting February 21, Wendy's will blend Girl Scout cookie goodness into their frozen treats across the country. This mint-flavored creation arrives just in time for National Girl Scout Cookie Weekend. The restaurant combines cookie crumble sauce into their regular Frosty mix, available in both c

02/21/2025

Hoping this actually happens 🤞

Riley Green has had hit collaborations with Thomas Rhett (“Half of Me”), Luke Combs (“Different ‘Round Here”), and Ella Langley (“You Look Like You Love Me”), and he’s had the chance to record songs with other people like Justin Moore and Luke Bryan. As far as future collaborators, t...

02/21/2025

What an awkward situation.

02/20/2025

Things are getting steamy 🔥

Steamy Lit, a newcomer to South Tampa's book scene, will double its floor space next March after breaking opening day records. Customers flooded the store on day one, buying up 500 books and showing Tampa's readers were hungry for romance. Military veteran Melissa Saavedra opened her dream at 283

02/20/2025

This is awesome!

Lainey Wilson is pioneering the integration of virtual reality (VR) technology into country music concerts, aiming to redefine live music experiences. This groundbreaking innovation marks a significant shift in artist-fan engagement, aligning with the growing demand for interactive and personalized

02/20/2025

POSTPONED❗ Tonight's Scotty McCreery concert at Ruth Eckerd Hall will be rescheduled for a later date. Tickets will be honored on the new date to be announced as soon as possible.

Get well soon, Scotty 🥺

02/20/2025

BOGO tickets would be a nice replacement!

This is a big bummer for avid concert goers. One of the most affordable ways to see multiple shows was through the Live Nation Lawn Pass. The program let music fans see unlimited shows at 25 outdoor venues nationwide for $239. Concerts at MIDFLORIDA Credit Union Amphitheatre and the new Bay Care Sou

02/20/2025

Would this have grossed you out?

02/19/2025

One last hurrah this weekend

Downtown St. Petersburg's The Avenue sports bar will shut down February 22nd as its lease runs out. The popular spot won't be finding a new home in the city. Stephen Schrutt, who owns the bar, plans a final "Last Call" party on closing night. "This place has been so much more than just a restaura

02/19/2025

Was this really a dealbreaker?

02/18/2025

Foodie paradise 😋 ☀️ 🌴

Food lovers, get ready - Tampa's rolling out 15 amazing food festivals throughout 2025. The fun kicks off with Tampa Taco Fest at Al Lopez Park in February and wraps up with the popular Pig Jig at Julian B Lane Park in October. Al Lopez Park turns into a Mexican street fair on February 22. For ju

02/18/2025

Win your way in all this week on 99.5 QYK 😉

Dierks Bentley announced his 2025 "Broken Branches Tour" will kick off in Austin, Texas, and roll through over 30 U.S. cities nationwide. Produced by Live Nation, Bentley has enlisted rising star Zach Top and new Warner Music duo The Band Loula to join him this summer. Dierks told us, "I’m 20 (is

02/18/2025

This would be annoying.