Tampa Today News: Christmas Day Options + Mailman Hit-And-Run
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Welcome back to Tampa Today News. I’m Carlos Hernandez, your host explaining all things about what’s happening in Tampa including local news, events, and more.
Today’s weather: High 60 and low 46. Sunny.
A word from our sponsor: Chef & The Baker
Chef Rosana and Chef Ricardo have delivered premier catering and dining experiences in the Tampa Bay area for the past 17 years. This duo is the powerhouse behind Tampa’s most popular restaurants in the past 10 years, including Piquant, Xilo, Kofe and now Chef & the Baker.
Catch Chef & The Baker at their pop-up Pinellas Park bakery daily from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 4521 107th Circle N Suite 4 Clearwater, FL 33762. If you’re looking for catering for your next gathering and want to support great local chefs or simply want delicious food made with love, look no further than Chef & The Baker.
Check out their Christmas Menu, taking orders until Dec. 22:
Find more information at chefandthebaker.com.
A word for our sponsors: Due Amici & Geo’s Fine Wine & Champagne
Due Amici is a family-run pizza and pasta bar restaurant located in Ybor City at 1724 E 7th Ave. The restaurant takes pride in their gourmet food, handcrafting sauces to compliment the flavors in each dish. Pizza dough is made in-house, hand-spun, topped with the freshest ingredients, and carried to the oven with love.
Geo’s Fine Wine & Champagne Bar is the latest hotspot in Ybor City right next door to Due Amici. The bar has a selection of fine wines and champagnes to choose from as well as charcuterie boards and live music and events regularly. Geo’s is now booking private events and holiday gatherings.
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Top stories in Tampa today:
Tampa Police searching for suspect in mailman hit-and-run incident: Tampa Police is searching for a driver who killed a mailman in Sulfur Springs in a hit-and-run on Monday. The victim has been identified as 69-year-old Paul Falica. The incident happened at East River Cove Street and North Mulberry Street at around 3 p.m. and police say the vehicle was a dark-colored Mercedes sedan. Anyone with information into the incident is asked to contact authorities. (fox13news.com)
Looking for restaurant options on Christmas Day in Tampa? There are a number of options, but you might need a reservation. Options include Timpano Hyde Park, The Rusty Pelican, Terra Gaucha Brazilian Steakhouse and Columbia Restaurant. Several restaurants at hotels will also be open on Christmas. (myq105.com)
Crane falls on condo building in Pinellas County: A crane fell on the Crystal Bay condo building at Feather Sound in Pinellas County on Tuesday morning. The condo is located at 2333 Feather Sound Dr. in Clearwater. A man operating the crane was not injured in the incident and no one was injured. The building was in the middle of roof work, according to WFLA. (wfla.com)
South Hillsborough resident writes book after investigating ancestry: Apollo Beach resident Theresa L. McGoldrick has written a book about her ancestors of the Mayflower. She has written a book after investigating her ancestry called “Unspoken Words: A Descendant of Stillwater Pioneers Discovers Her Ancestors." The book features news clippings and records going back over 100 years. (ospreyobserver.com)
Nick Friedman and Omar Soliman of College H.U.N.K.S. Hauling Junk and Moving, based in Tampa, have been named the 2023 Entrepreneurs of the Year by The International Franchise Association. Their business started as just one van and is now a fast-growing moving business. College H.U.N.K.S had over 165 franchise locations as of 2021. (tbbwmag.com, franchising.com)
Top events in Tampa:
Tuesday Nights at Imagine Museum. (5 p.m.)
Ybor City Parking Lot Discussion at City Center at Hanna Avenue. (5:30 p.m.)
Candle Making with Moon & Mantras at Armature Works. (6 p.m.)
Tampa Bay Festival of Lights at Greater Hillsborough County Fair. (6 p.m.)
Tuesday Salsa Group Class at Studio 131. (7 p.m.)
Snowman's Wish - Paint and Sip by Classpop at Pinot's Palette Wesley Chapel. (7 p.m.)
Notes:
Cold weather shelters are opening tonight throughout Tampa Bay due to temperatures dropping into the 40s. (wtsp.com)
USF Muma: “New marketing research from USF Muma's Dipayan Biswas found consumers click on curvy call-to-action buttons, such as “Shop Now” or “Add to Cart,” at a significantly higher rate than those with sharp angles.” (usf.edu)
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has approved $19 million in spending for conserving land to use in farming and agriculture. (cltampa.com)
City of Tampa: “Meet Yuan Li, the Mobility Department's new Stormwater Engineering Manager. Li plans to continue to provide high-quality stormwater services while focusing on the resiliency of our stormwater system.” (x.com)
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-Carlos Hernandez