Tampa Today News: Bucs Face Panthers Today + Tampa U.S. Postal Carrier Robberies
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Today’s weather: High of 84 and low of 69. Partly cloudy skies. 15 percent chance of rain.
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Top news stories today in Tampa:
Bucs face Panthers today at Raymond James: The Tampa Bay Buccaneers will face the Carolina Panthers today at Raymond James Stadium at 4:05 p.m. The Bucs are hopeful for a win against the Panthers who are 1-10. It is the first meeting this season between the two NFC South foes. The Bucs are currently 4-7 for the season. (buccaneers.com)
Tampa home sellers market declined this quarter: Tampa home sellers are beginning to lose money on their investment as Florida’s sellers market disappears, according to Redfin data obtained by Axios. The report said 2.38 percent of Tampa area homes sold at a loss from August to October 2023. The phenomenon is happening nationwide. (axios.com)
USF looking for partner for upcoming football stadium: The University of South Florida (USF) is looking for a new partner for its upcoming on-campus football stadium. Construction on the new stadium is set to begin in 2024 and the university is planning to open the stadium by the 2026 football season. The university is ending its contract with construction firm Barton Malow, according to the Tampa Bay Times. (baynews9.com)
Feds charge Tampa suspects in U.S. Postal Carrier robberies: Multiple Tampa residents have been charged with armed robberies of U.S. Postal Carriers by federal authorities. The suspects charged include Jordan Michelle Brown, Jordan Murray and Darine Underwood. Authorities also recently charged another suspect in another case involving robberies of U.S. Postal Carriers in Tampa. (abcactionnews.com)
Celebrate the holiday season with recycled gingerbread houses: Glazer Children’s Museum in downtown Tampa is celebrating the holidays with gingerbread houses made out of recycled materials. The Gingerbread Village exhibit is included with your admission to Glazer Children’s Museum. Tickets are available online. (thatssotampa.com)
Top events in Tampa today:
Tampa Jazz Club at HCC Performing Arts Ybor City. (3 p.m.)
Tampa City Ballet's The Nutcracker at USF Theatre 1. (4 p.m.)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs. Carolina Panthers at RaymondJames Stadium. (4:05 p.m.)
Santa's Carnival at the Festival of Lights at Greater Hillsborough County Fair. (6 p.m.)
USBG Tampa Bay Repeal Day 2023 at Barterhouse Ybor. (7 p.m.)
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-Carlos Hernandez