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Florida man filmed screaming in a Costco over mandatory mask rule, has been fired
“He absolutely does not represent our values and no longer works at our agency.”
Christopher Cann
Christopher is a current journalism student at the University of Florida. His past work can be seen at Ears to Feed, The Independent Florida Alligator and Cigar City Management.
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Florida sheriff who said he would deputize ‘lawful gun owners’ to combat protesters, nows says he legally can’t do that
“That is our responsibility.”
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Harvard just released a new coronavirus data map, and Tampa Bay counties are ‘in the red’
Florida is one of just three states, including Arizona and Mississippi, “in the red” with a total average of 29.1 daily new cases per 100,000 people.
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The new St. Pete Pier opens next week, and you’ll need a reservation
On Monday, June 22, Mayor Rick Kriseman signed a mandatory order requiring face masks be worn inside St. Petersburg businesses.
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Armature Works adds new restaurant Kipos Mediterranean Cuisine
The 22,000-square-foot food hall is currently open with outdoor and limited indoor seating available to guests.
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Pirate Water Taxi’s new Armature Works stop is now open
Armature Works is currently open with outdoor and limited indoor seating available to guests.
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New European grocery store and deli, Yummy Europe, coming to St. Pete
The products are from a stretch of European countries that include Romania, Hungary, Russia, Italy Greece, Germany, Poland, Croatia and more.
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Former Pasco County Sheriff’s deputy must remove his Blue Lives Matter flag, says HOA
“The hatred of the police because of one horrible action by a guy in Minnesota just tarnishing everybody.”
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Hillsborough County is offering free face masks at four locations
Each person present in a vehicle will receive two face coverings and drivers may request face coverings for immediate family members not present.
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Bake‘n Babes temporarily closed after employee tests positive for coronavirus
“We love you fam & are looking forward to serving you freakshakes & desserts again soon.”
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New beer bar, Blue Lizard, officially opened in Tampa last week
In an effort to create a lounge a “classic house party” feel, The Blue Lizard offers popular games like Jenga, Foosball and beer pong.
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Starting today, face masks are now required in all Pinellas County businesses
Violators of the ordinance could face civil citations beginning at $100 for the first offense, $250 for a second offense and $500 for a third offense.
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Tampa artist is giving away artwork in exchange for donations to The Okra Project
“Saddens and angers me that in just the 10 days since I created this piece, more names have been added to this list,” the post read.
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Florida just added nearly 4,000 new COVID-19 cases in the last 24 hours, a new single-day record
With today’s numbers, Florida now has at least 89,748 confirmed cases of COVID-19.
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Face masks are now required on all Pinellas County buses
Pinellas County is the only county in Tampa Bay requiring face masks on public busses.
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Hawkers in St. Pete will temporarily close due to recent spike in COVID-19 cases
It is unknown if any of Hawker’s employees tested positive for COVID-19.
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Two employees at Tampa Bay Brewing Co. test positive for COVID-19
The company did not say it would be closing any locations.
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Tampa Bay activists and businesses team up for weekend fundraiser benefiting St. Pete’s protester bail fund
The businesses are offering discounts and other deals in exchange for donations.
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St. Pete’s Dalí Museum will reopen July 1 with reduced capacity, temperature checks and more
It will be surreal.
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Former Hernando Commissioner charged with running a brothel wants his old job back
In February of 2019, Nicholson wrote a letter to Gov. Ron DeSantis that said he will not seek reinstatement to the board.