Tampa Today News: 'Epic Chef' Competition Accepting Applicants + Tampa Media Figure Arrested
Tampa Today News: 'Epic Chef' Competition Accepting Applicants + Tampa Media Figure Arrested
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Todayโs weather: High 73 and low 58. Windy.
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Feeding Tampa Bay now accepting applications for annual โEpic Chefโ competition and fundraiser: Feeding Tampa Bay, a nonprofit battling food insecurity, is now accepting applications for its "Epic Chef" competition. Four chefs will participate in the competition and must live in one of the 10 counties where Feeding Tampa Bay operates. Applications can be filed online and must be filed out by March 15. (cltampa.com)
Tampa media figure arrested over Fox News hacking allegations: Tim Burke, a journalist, Seminole Heights resident, and the husband of Tampa city councilmember Lynn Hurtak, was arrested by authorities on Thursday over allegations of hacking at Fox News. Burke is facing one count of conspiracy, six counts of accessing a protected computer without authorization, and seven counts of intercepting or disclosing wire, oral or electronic communications. Media groups are rushing to Burkeโs defense with The Freedom of the Press Foundation condemning the charges against Burke as a violation of the first amendment. (wfla.com, freedom.press)
Groundbreaking held for affordable housing development in West Tampa: A groundbreaking ceremony was recently held in West Tampa for Canopy at West River Tower 3 and Tower 4, two affordable housing buildings planned at 1103 W. Main Street. 188 living units will offer 100 percent affordable housing options. (thatssotampa.com)
Masonite signs lease in old Kforce space in Ybor City: Masonite has signed a lease in the former Kforce building in Ybor City at 1001 E. Palm Ave., according to Business Observer. The company plans to occupy the space by the end of 2024. As part of the move it will combine its other offices in Ybor City with this one. (businessobserverfl.com)
HCSO deputy seeks damages over alleged discrimination and retaliation, sues Sheriff Chad Chronister: Hillsborough County Sheriffโs Office deputy Charity Arthur has filed a lawsuit against the sheriff's office for discrimination and retaliation and is seeking damages. Arthur claims the sheriffโs office ignored claims of domestic violence about her ex-husband, instead promoting him. The lawsuit names Sheriff Chad Chronister as a defendant. Chronister is currently running for re-election in Hillsborough County. (subscription: tampabay.com)
Top events this weekend:
Friday, Feb. 23
Crab & Shrimp Festival at SunWest Park Hudson. (5 p.m.)
Black History Month Reception at Tampa Bay History Center. (5:30 p.m.)
SPACE IS THE PLACE (1974) at Screen Door Cinema. (7 p.m.)
Cirque du Soleil BAZZAR at Tropicana Field. (7:30 p.m.)
Pop Punk Emo Night Tampa at The Catacombs. (9 p.m.)
Saturday, Feb. 24
Publix Gasparilla Distance Classic. (6:45 a.m.)
Repticon at Florida State Fair. (9 a.m.)
Localtopia at Williams Park St. Petersburg. (10 a.m.)
Artisan Pizza Making:From Dough through Oven With Greg Seymour at Sweetwater Organic Community Farm. (10 a.m.)
Rides by the River Evening Edition at Armature Works. (6 p.m.)
Sunday, Feb. 25
Tours at Fat Beet Farm. (10 a.m.)
Chili Cook off at Wulfaven Brewing. (11:30 a.m.)
South Florida Bulls Men's Basketball vs. SMU Mustangs Mens Basketball at Yuengling Center. (noon)
Tuck Everlasting Musical at Straz Center for the Performing Arts. (2 p.m.)
BLACK LOVE Classics Series โ โDaughters of the Dustโ at Tampa Theatre. (3 p.m.)
Carlton Ward Jr: Path of the Panther Movie Screening at Florida Museum of Photographic Arts. (5 p.m.)
Out and about:
I was invited to the first night of Cirque du Soleil BAZZAR at the Big Top near Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg on a media pass. The show was filled with energy and really talented performers who have so much strength, I was really impressed. Their singer who accompanied all the acts was also great. The show will be around until March 24. Recommend this as a great time out with the family or with a group of friends. Great time.
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-Carlos Hernandez