Tampa Today News: Summer Winding Down + Elections + NFL Preseason Kickoff
Tampa Today News: Summer Winding Down + Elections + NFL Preseason Kickoff
Everything happening in town.
Hello everyone! I am Carlos Hernandez - glad to be back with another issue of Tampa Today News. I have been moving the last few weeks and I do not recommend moving to anyone because it is exhausting, but Iโm finally settling into my new place in Channelside (more on that soon) next to Water Street.
There has been plenty of movement as we are getting closer to the fall, Back to School, and football season (YES). Letโs dive in.
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Top local stories:
Early voting has started in Tampa Bay for the Primary Election: Early voting is now underway in Tampa for the Aug. 20 Primary Election. Early voting is from now through Sunday, Aug. 18 (17 in Pasco). The great thing about early voting is it is usually faster and convenient. Visit local election websites for all the details on dates and times for your county. (wfla.com, elections.myflorida.com)
Gangchu Chicken in Seminole Heights under new ownership: Gangchu Chicken, a Korean Fried Chicken concept, has been re-opened with new owners: Jeanie and Josh Kang. The concept was originally opened by former Chef Brendan Lenz, who tragically passed away a few years ago. The new owners also own Brandonโs Bom Oriental Market, according to CL. (cltampa.com)
Tampa Bay Bucs Preseason kickoff happening today: The Buccaneers will face the Bengals for a 7 p.m. kickoff this evening, August 10. The Bucs lead the all-time series with the Bengals, 9-6, including a 2-2 split in games played in Cincinnati. Preseason live games accessible locally on Buccaneers.com and the Buccaneers app. (buccaneers.com)
Tampa International Airside D costs rise to $1.5 billion: The cost of the upcoming Tampa International Airport Airside D has ballooned to $1.5 billion and will feature two new airport lounges. The new airside will support up to 12 million more passengers than the current airport capacity. The opening is currently set for 2028. (thatsostampa.com)
Local newspapers and media experience layoffs and continue decline: The media continues to be cut with both Axios and the Tampa Bay Times announcing layoffs this week. Tampa Bay Times is offering buyouts and is expected to cut staff by 20 percent, a deep cut to a newspaper already shrinking every year. There will also be pay cuts for executives. The story of Tampaโs struggling media industry does not match stories about Tampaโs growth. (poynter.com)
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Thatโs all I have for today. See you again tomorrow!
-Carlos Hernandez
Stay cool!