WPBB-FM (Tampa, FL)

WPBB (98.7 MHz) is a commercial FM radio station based in Holmes Beach, Florida, catering to the Tampa Bay media area. Owned by the Beasley Broadcast Group, it features a classic rock format known as "98.7 The Shark." The station's playlist primarily focuses on more intense active rock songs from the 1980s and 90s, promoting itself as "The Next Generation of Classic Rock."

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#696400

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#192595

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Sun-Ray Cinema Offers Free Movies For Kids All Summer Long

1 week ago | 987theshark.com | Jen Glorioso

Looking for a fun and free way to keep the kids entertained this summer? Sun-Ray Cinema in Tampa has you covered with its Free Summer Kids Series, happening every Wednesday at 11:30AM from June 4 to July 30. Families are invited to enjoy nine weeks of beloved animated hits and classic kid-friendly films—all at no cost!Before the lights dim and the movie starts, don’t miss the cinema’s latest quirky addition: a fully themed Pee-wee Herman’s Playhouse lobby.
Sam Mendes Looking at Aimiee Lou Wood, Mia McKenna-Bruce to Play Beatles Wives in Four-Part Film Series

2 weeks ago | 987theshark.com | Laura Adkins

Film buzz swirls around Aimee Lou Wood and Mia McKenna-Bruce. The two stars might snag roles as the wives of George Harrison and Ringo Starr in Sam Mendes' bold new Beatles project, set to hit screens in April 2028. Wood stands ready to step into Pattie Boyd's shoes, the woman who spent 11 years as Harrison's wife. McKenna-Bruce could bring life to Maureen Starkey, the person who stayed by Ringo's side for a decade. The cast shapes up with striking picks. Paul Mescal takes on Paul McCartney.
Judas Priest Documentary in the Works with Tom Morello Co-Directing

2 weeks ago | 987theshark.com | Erica Banas

Judas Priest and their epic history will be the subject of a new documentary from Sony Music Vision. Per Variety, The Ballad of Judas Priest is being co-directed by Sam Dunn and Rage Against the Machine guitarist Tom Morello, who is making his directorial debut. Currently, the doc's release date has not been confirmed.
Queen Set to Drop Their First Album from 1973 in Dolby Atmos

4 weeks ago | 987theshark.com | Laura Adkins

Queen will release a comprehensive 2024 remix of their debut album, Queen I, in Dolby Atmos on June 13. The special Blu-ray disc also offers stereo backing tracks and a stereo mix. Brian May and Roger Taylor steered the project as executive producers, working with sound experts Justin Shirley-Smith, Joshua J Macrae, and Kris Fredriksson. "I'm particularly excited about this new Dolby Atmos version of what we now call Queen I.
Alice in Chains Cancels Show Due to ‘Medical Emergency’

4 weeks ago | 987theshark.com | Erica Banas

Alice in Chains hit a bit of a hiccup last night (May 8) and had to cancel their show at the Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Conn. The band shared in a statement on X (formerly Twitter), "After our soundcheck this evening at the Mohegan Sun Arena, Sean experienced a non-life-threatening medical emergency. We unfortunately have to cancel tonight’s show. We sincerely apologize for the inconvenience.
Steve Miller Band Kicks Off 29-City US Tour in 2025

4 weeks ago | 987theshark.com | Laura Adkins

The Steve Miller Band will storm across America with 29 shows starting August 15. The tour opens at the Bethel Woods Center in Bethel, New York. Felix Cavaliere's The Rascals will join them at select outdoor venues. This marks their first major run since rocking stages with Journey and Def Leppard last summer. They'll blast through state fairs, pack casinos, light up amphitheaters, and shake arena walls from coast to coast.
SharkCon is Back with Jaws Star

1 month ago | 987theshark.com | Jen Glorioso

Academy Award winner Richard Dreyfuss will celebrate the 50th anniversary of "Jaws" at SharkCon 2025, coming to the Florida State Fairgrounds Expo Hall July 12-13. The ocean-themed event brings together scientists, conservationists, and marine experts to promote ocean protection. Guests can check out displays from leading organizations like Clearwater Marine Aquarium and Mote Marine, while Tampa Bay Watch and OCEARCH showcase their research.
Did A Jawbreaker Candy Actually Break A Woman's Jaw?

1 month ago | 987theshark.com | Cort Freeman

393743 02: A Wonka chocolate bar produced for the 30th anniversary of the film “Willy Wonka & The Chocolate Factory” is on display August 27, 2001 at the Warner Bros. Studio Store in New York City. (Photo by Spencer Platt/Getty Images)Did a Jawbreaker candy actually break a woman's jaw? It looks like it, I guess the name actually fits.
Colorado Inmate Attempts Escape With Only 2 Days Left In Sentence

1 month ago | 987theshark.com | Cort Freeman

SANTA BARBARA, CA – JUNE 12: The Santa Barbara County Detention and Correctional Facility, one of two jails where singer Michael Jackson could be sent if the deliberating jury declares him guilty in his child molestation trial, is seen on June 12, 2005 in Santa Barbara, California. Jackson is charged in a 10-count indictment with molesting a boy, plying him with liquor and conspiring to commit child abduction, false imprisonment and extortion.
Pinellas Woman Charged with Battery After Pizza Attack at Dollar General

1 month ago | 987theshark.com | Jen Glorioso

Assault with a deadly pizza. A woman is facing charges after throwing pizza at her boyfriend during an argument behind a Dollar General store in Pinellas Park. Police arrested Jillian Bartlett, 40, after finding pizza pieces at the scene matching the red stains on the victim's shirt. She was taken to county jail on domestic battery charges. Under Florida law, any unwanted physical contact between partners is considered battery - including throwing food or objects during arguments.