Tampa Today News: Chill Bros. Ribbon Cutting + Chad Chronister Seeks Re-Election
Tampa Today News: Chill Bros. Ribbon Cutting + Chad Chronister Seeks Re-Election
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Today’s weather: High 77 and low 57. Windy.
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Top local news in Tampa:
Chill Bros. ribbon cutting happening Jan. 12 at Armature Works: Chill Bros. Ice Cream is having a ribbon cutting ceremony at Armature Works food hall in Tampa Heights on Friday, Jan. 12 at 3 p.m. Chill Bros. uses locally-sourced ingredients and with flavors curated by Pastry Chef Amy Guterba (my favorite flavor is Guava Pastelito). The business is owned by 4th Generation Tampanians. (wfla.com)
Mixon Fruit Farms returns as an e-commerce business and food truck: Mixon Fruit Farms, a popular agricultural business in Bradenton, has shut down their family-owned farm, but is coming back as an e-commerce business and food truck. The farm has been known for oranges and fresh produce since 1939. (baynews9.com)
Sheriff Chad Chronister running for re-election: Hillsborough County Sheriff Chad Chronister is planning to seek another term as sheriff. Chronister was previously elected in 2018 and 2022. Democrat Gary Pruitt is running against Chronister for the seat. Chronister has over $1 million on hand for his campaign. (floridapolitics.com)
Sci Fi Spectacular concert coming this weekend: Florida Orchestra’s Sci Fi Spectacular concert is coming to The Mahaffey Theater in St. Pete on Saturday, Jan. 13 and Ruth Eckerd Hall in Clearwater on Sunday, Jan. 14. Music will be from popular sci-fi movies and shows including Star Wars, Star Trek and The Mandalorian. Tickets start at $20 and are available online. (thatssotampa.com)
Ocala Mall holiday shooting suspect arrested by police: Ocala Police have arrested a man accused of killing man and injuring a woman during a shooting at Paddock Mall before Christmas on Dec. 23 of last year. Ocala Police Chief Mike Balken said dozens of tips helped authorities to locate the suspect. (wtsp.com)
Top events in Tampa today:
Paws for Literacy at Humane Society of Tampa Bay. (2:45 p.m.)
Adult Cooking Class - Things Under The Sea at Junior Chefs of America. (5 p.m.)
OE Book Club January | The Heaven & Earth Grocery Store at Oxford Exchange. (6:30 p.m.)
Bonsai & Brews at Big Storm Clearwater. (7 p.m.)
Tampa Bay Lightning vs. Los Angeles Kings at Amalie Arena. (7 p.m.)
Notes:
Tickets are now on-sale for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Philadelphia Eagles matchup on Jan. 15. (wtsp.com)
Ousted Hillsborough State Attorney Andrew Warren will not seek re-election. (wfla.com)
Belleair Shore has lost its mayor and a long-running commissioner over a new law requiring financial disclosures from elected officials. (wtsp.com)
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