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DeSantis: ‘Likely more than 15’ people have died in Florida from Hurricane Helene
That county has reported 12 deaths from the storm.
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Over 16,000 properties in Pinellas County are uninhabitable following Hurricane Helene
“This is weeks, not days, and it’s going to require the efforts of so many in order to help our residents regain their life.”
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City of Tampa offering free food, restrooms, showers, ice and laundry at two locations
It’s not the only place in Tampa where folks can get free food.
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Mema’s Alaskan Tacos returns to Ybor, Hyde Park’s Goody Goody says goodbye, and more in our Tampa Bay food roundup
Plus, St. Pete is getting a Cook Out, BarrieHaus heads to Trinity, our readers pick Tampa Bay’s best restaurants and more
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Helene is now a Category 1 hurricane, expected to intensify as it nears Florida
Officials expect Hurricane Helene to become significantly wider, and reach a Category 3 storm or higher.
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Tropical Storm Helene forms in Caribbean, while much of Florida remains in path
A storm surge watch and a hurricane watch are also in effect for the entire Tampa Bay region.
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Florida braces for storm expected to make landfall as ‘major hurricane,’ says forecasters
The storm’s first rain bands are forecast to arrive in the Tampa Bay late Wednesday.
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Ybor City’s iconic Mema’s Alaskan Tacos will reopen this fall
The new location is just a block from where the legendary spot closed in 2011.
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Michelin-starred chef heads to St. Pete, Tampa gets ‘Seinfeld’ bagels, and more local restaurant news
Plus, Hawkers files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, 4 Rivers opens on Sundays, and more.
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Metallica will bring M72 World Tour to Tampa’s Raymond James Stadium next summer
The Tampa stops are the only Florida shows on the tour.
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Scream-A-Geddon, complete with wild disclaimer in the waiver, is now open in Dade City
The waiver says, ‘There is a chance your child may be seriously injured or killed by participating in this activity.’
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Michelin-starred chef opening new restaurant at St. Pete’s Vinoy hotel
Elliott Aster aims to make its debut in early 2025.
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Florida Tex-Mex concept Tacos & Tequila Cantina coming to Tampa Bay in 2025
The company currently has four locations across Naples and Fort Meyers.
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If Andrew Warren wins, DeSantis could cite ancient lawsuits to keep him out of the state attorney’s office
But Suzy Lopez says she’d vacate the office if Warren gets more votes.
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The Ball is dropping in St. Pete, Tampa Bay is getting two new waterfront spots, and more local restaurant news
Plus, Flemings opens new flagship concept, Clutch City Cluckers coming to Tampa and more.
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Tampa Bay’s best live music happening September 12-19
Including Herbie Hancock, Maxwell, Mes, amd more.
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New Gulfport beach bar Stormrunners Tavern will officially open September 25
There’s also an outdoor dog bar called Bark Gulfport.
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Scientologist megadonor gives $1 million to DeSantis’ PAC fighting Florida abortion and pot amendments
The “world’s top donor to Church of Scientology,” gave $1 million to The Florida Freedom Fund last week.
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Tampa churches host ‘Christians Against Christian Nationalism’ forum this weekend
The events happen Friday-Sunday in Old Seminole Heights.
