Tampa Today News: USF Headed To Boca Raton Bowl + Ella's Up For Sale
Tampa Today News: USF Headed To Boca Raton Bowl + Ella's Up For Sale
Everything you need to know.
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Today’s weather: High 80 and low 58. Mist.
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Top stories today:
Riverview house fire injures two: An investigation is underway after two people were injured in a house fire Monday morning on Wild Ginger Street in Riverview, according to officials. Firefighters responded to the incident just after 6 a.m. after residents called for help. One person is in critical condition. (wtsp.com)
Ella’s put up for sale in Seminole Heights: Ella’s Americana Folk Art Cafe in Seminole Heights is now for for sale, according to Creative Loafing. Owner Melissa Deming has operated the business for over 15 years and is ready to move on to another venture. Deming wants to sell the property to someone who will maintain Ella’s or bring a concept that fits the vibe to the neighborhood. (cltampa.com)
Christmas Lane happening on select December weekends in Plant City: Christmas Lane is happening in Plant City at The Florida Strawberry Festival Grounds at 2508 West Oak Ave. on select weekends in December. Guests can enjoy over 1.5 million lights at the event and a Great Lights Maze. Food and drinks will be available or purchase at the event. Tickets are available for under $10. (thatssotampa.com)
Florida woman arrested for South Florida Publix robbery and bomb threat, police say: A Florida woman was arrested after robbing a Publix in South Florida and threatening to bomb it, according to Miramar Police. News reports indicate the incident happened on Saturday, Dec. 2, at 9951 Miramar Parkway. The suspect allegedly gave a note to a store employee demanding money or that she would blow up the store. She has been charged with robbery with sudden snatching. (wfla.com)
USF Football headed to Boca Raton Bowl on Dec. 21: The University of South Florida (USF) will make its 11th bowl appearance at the Boca Raton Bowl on Thursday, Dec. 21 at FAU Stadium. It is the first time South Florida makes it to a bowl since 2018. The game kicks off at 8 p.m. and will be televised on ESPN. Tickets are available online for those wishing to attend. (gousfbulls.com)
Top events in Tampa today:
Free Yoga at The Portico Cafe. (5:30 p.m.)
Unlimited Skate & Play at Skateworld of Tampa. (5:30 p.m.)
Barre with The Bar Method at Armature Works. (6:30 p.m.)
Tampa Bay Lightning vs. Dallas Stars at Amalie Arena. (7 p.m.)
Dream Scenario (2023) at Tampa Theatre. (7:30 p.m.)
Scenes from Tampa’s Santa Fest Parade:
It was a hot Florida afternoon, but plenty of people showed up for the Santa Fest Parade on Saturday afternoon. The floats were great and there were plenty of beads in true Tampa fashion. You can catch more events this holiday season at the Winter Village at Curtis Hixon Park.
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-Carlos Hernandez