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Shaq’s fast-casual fried chicken concept opens only Florida restaurant in Tampa

Big Chicken, the fast-casual concept from NBA Hall-of-Famer Shaquille O’Neal, just opened its only Florida location right here in Tampa. The celebrity-backed fried chicken spot opened today, November 13, at 7902 Citrus Park Town Center Mall, inside Elev8 Fun Tampa Adventure Park. The quick-service chicken spot is open to...

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USA TODAY Sports Media Group

Former FSU quarterback turns heads with breakout performance

Former Florida State quarterback Luke Kromenhoek delivered the best performance of his college career Thursday night, accounting for more than 400 yards of offense and four touchdowns in South Florida's 52-41 loss to Memphis. Making his second consecutive start for the Bulls , Kromenhoek completed 22 of 37 passes for a career-high 271 yards, three touchdowns and no interceptions, while adding a career-best 146 rushing yards and another touchdown on 30 carries. The former Seminole finished with 416 total yards, nearly engineering a remarkable comeback after USF fell behind 21-0 in the first quarter. Kromenhoek connected with wide receiver Mudia Reuben for two second-quarter touchdowns before finding running back Jason Collins Jr. for a 13-yard score in the third quarter. His biggest moment came late in the third quarter when he capped a 75-yard drive with a 23-yard touchdown run, tying the game at 38. For Florida State fans, Kromenhoek's emergence is particularly noteworthy given his brief but intriguing stint in Tallahassee. A former four-star prospect from Savannah, Georgia, Kromenhoek signed with the Seminoles as part of their 2024 recruiting class. He appeared in six games during Florida State's disappointing 2-10 campaign, starting twice and completing 44 of 84 passes

Tallahassee, FL · 1d

tbbwmag.com

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Scientology Affiliate to Buy Tampa Bay TV Station for $30M

An affiliate of the Church of Scientology has agreed to buy Tampa Bay television station WFTT-TV for $30 million, taking ownership of a broadcaster that has aired the church’s programming since 2022 if the deal receives federal approval. Entravision Communications Corporation signed the agreement Nov. 3 with Sunset Boulevard...

Tampa Bay Area, FL · 2d

The Coconut Mama

Florida brewery closes small-batch Tampa facility after just 3 years

Florida Avenue Brewing permanently closed its Liquid Garden brewery and taproom in Tampa’s Seminole Heights neighborhood on November 1, ending the location’s run after just over three years. The loss…

Tampa, FL · 13h

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7 Florida Seafood Buffets Where Snow Crab Legs Keep Coming Until You Tap Out

I have a firm rule about snow crab legs. If someone else is doing the steaming and the refilling, I’m not stopping at one plate. Florida has a surprising number of buffets that treat snow crab legs like a main event instead of a rare treat. One of them even pairs the crab with whole lobster, and it has been feeding hungry crowds for decades.

Florida · 2d

uncoveringflorida.com

11 Florida Restaurants Where Dessert Comes With a Serious Warning to Save Room

One Tampa steakhouse sends you upstairs to a separate dessert room with private booths and live piano music. Dessert gets its own floor there. I love that kind of commitment. That’s just one stop on this list. Another spot serves cake from a room glowing with bubble lights and electric trains. Another tops key lime pie with meringue tall enough to need its own zip code.

Florida · 2d

hoodline.com

Tampa's The Floridian Sandwich Shop Lists Assets as Owner Plans Full Retirement

The Floridian, the Cuban-sandwich spot at 4534 W. Kennedy Blvd. in Tampa, is putting its furniture, kitchen equipment and lease up for sale as longtime owner Harold Seltzer prepares to retire. The business itself isn't part of the deal — Seltzer says he's parting with the physical pieces of the operation, not the company behind it.

Tampa, FL · 12h

spacecoastdaily.com

FHSAA Regional Quarterfinals Preview: Cocoa Travels West to Battle Tampa Catholic

BREVARD COUNTY, FLORIDA – The Cocoa Tigers finished the season at 4-5, but still grabbed a five seed in the Class 2A Region 2 playoffs, where they will travel across Florida to the No. 4-seeded Tampa Catholic. The last time these two teams played was all the way back...

Cocoa, FL · 1d

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Ybor City dispensary uses DoorDash to clear hemp inventory before December federal ban

YBOR CITY, Fla. - A Tampa dispensary owner is using DoorDash deliveries to reach customers and clear out hemp inventory before a federal ban on intoxicating hemp products takes effect Dec. 11. Ybor City hemp delivery service. What we know:. Chillum Mushroom and Hemp Dispensary in Ybor City signed a...

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A Family-Owned Decade-Old Florida Brewery Files for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy With Plans to Relocate

Hidden Springs Ale Works LLC has been operating as a family-owned craft brewery and taproom for over a decade. The Tampa-based company is now facing significant developments with a bankruptcy filing preceded by plans to relocate. Note: Chapter 11 allows businesses to reorganize their debts while continuing operations under court...

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Tampa Bay Times

Local restaurants serving, catering Thanksgiving meals in 2026

Have you planned your outfit for the living room ... or a night out for Thanksgiving dinner?. No matter where you are for the holiday, plenty of restaurants in Tampa Bay are cooking up Thanksgiving classics.

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Little Greek Fresh Grill Opens First Wesley Chapel Location

Wesley Chapel Blvd. & New River Rd. — Little Greek Fresh Grill Location. Little Greek Fresh Grill is open in eastern Wesley Chapel, at 33787 Wesley Chapel Blvd. in the Shops at New River. The shop sits at Wesley Chapel Boulevard and New River Road, just west of Morris...

Wesley Chapel, FL · 13h

Tampa Bay 28

Attorney questions evidence in Tampa father's voter fraud case

A Tampa father is jailed as part of Florida's latest voter fraud sweep, but his attorney questions whether the state can prove he actually voted. Investigative Reporter Katie LaGrone shares new details.

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Tampa middle school opens first-of-its-kind esports facility in Florida

TAMPA, Fla. — Sligh Magnet Middle School in Tampa unveiled a new esports and broadcasting arena this week that Hillsborough County Public Schools leaders say will support regular classroom instruction while introducing students to skills used in a multi-billion-dollar industry. The arena is a first-of-its-kind facility in Florida, according...

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Tampa Nursing Students Say $30K School Blocked Them From Licensing Exam

Kevin Bryant says he spent almost $30,000 on Tampa Medical College’s registered-nursing program, finished his coursework, and still never got the green light to sit for the exam that would make him a licensed nurse. He says the school would not clear him to take the National Council Licensure Examination, known as the NCLEX, because he couldn’t pass its own exit-testing process first.

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Axios Tampa Bay

Meet the applicants for Tampa City Council's District 7 seat

The future of the Rays stadium could hinge on who the Tampa City Council appoints Tuesday to the District 7 seat Luis Viera vacated. Why it matters: Viera has consistently voted in favor of the stadium. With the six remaining council members deadlocked on the $2.36 billion project, any approvals between now and March's elections could hang on his replacement. Driving the news: Fourteen applicants are vying to fill Viera's District 7 seat, which covers New Tampa, Forest Hills, Terrace Park and University Area. Each applicant gets two minutes to make their pitch at Tuesday's meeting. Four votes are needed to secure the appointment. Nasrin Aldawoodi, an anesthesiologist at the Moffitt Cancer Center and an associate professor at the USF Morsani College of Medicine, says she would invest in the neighborhood's schools and make roads safer. Clifford Maurice Allen, a Tampa resident for more than 20 years and longtime sales manager, lists his negotiation and communication skills among his strengths in his application. Patricia Alonzo, a health care executive, describes herself as an analytical leader known for building and maintaining relationships with stakeholders. Kamolika Batabyal, a Tampa resident for five years and a public health professional, says she'd bring a

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Roma Social Opening Soon in Trinity

TRINITY, FL — Roma Social, a new Italian restaurant from Pineapple Hospitality Group, is preparing to open at 10900 Fl-54, New Port Richey, FL 34655, co-founder Jon Rehm told Business Debut. Rehm said Roma Social will serve what the group calls "seriously fun Italian food" in a multi-space dining...

New Port Richey, FL · 1d

Newser

A Senior's Death in Florida May Be a Dengue Omen

(This content was created with the help of AI.) A senior citizen who typically walked 5 miles a day along Tampa's shoreline may be the face of a virus that's no longer just an imported problem, according to a New York Times analysis. Gay Rabb Small, who turned 80 the day she died on Sept. 4, is the sole death so far in a dengue outbreak that has sickened hundreds in Florida and is worrying disease experts who say the state's locally spread cases suggest dengue is settling in. "I think the dengue outbreaks will get worse over the coming years in the US," says University of Florida biostatistici...

Florida · 14h

thatssotampa.com

Tampa area restaurants open on Thanksgiving Day this year

Thanksgiving is a time for many things—loved ones, football, and reflecting on the good things we have. Perhaps the most important part of Thanksgiving, and something we are certainly thankful for, is great food. Luckily, there are plenty of Tampa restaurants open on Thanksgiving Day this year. Whether you...

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Tampa Bay Observer

Things to do in Tampa Bay this weekend, Nov. 13-15: Fin Fest at the Pier, St. Pete Run Fest, VegFest and a chocolate festival

The first cool, dry weekend of the season lands on a packed calendar: a new music and ocean festival at the St. Pete Pier, races along the downtown St. Pete waterfront, two free food festivals in Tampa, Doja Cat, and the Lightning at home Saturday.