🌱 Election Day 2022 + Tampa Under State Of Emergency Due To Nicole

Hi all. It's me, Carlos Hernandez, your host of the Tampa Daily — here to explain everything you need to know about what's happening in town these days. Including news on...

• 🗳️ Today is Election Day in Hillsborough County and across the country. Make your voice heard.
• 🌀 34 counties throughout Florida, including Hillsborough County, have been put under a state of emergency as Subtropical Storm Nicole heads toward Florida.
• 🍞 Jamison B. Breadhouse is opening a new grab and go shop this week.

But first, today's weather:

Humid; breezy in the p.m. High: 84 Low: 66.

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Here are the top stories in Tampa today:

1. Today is Election Day in Hillsborough County and across the nation. Polls will open today for the final day of voting at 7 a.m. and close at 7 p.m. local time. Democrats and Republicans are battling for control of local offices and those across the state. A number of other officials including judges, and measures are on the ballot as well. (Tampa Patch)

2. A state of emergency has been declared in Florida for 34 counties in the path of Subtropical Storm Nicole, including Hillsborough County. Floridians throughout the state, regardless of the cone, are asked to prepare for potential rain, winds, rip currents, flooding, and more. (WFLA)

3. The Florida Department of Health in Hillsborough County is giving out free naloxone nasal spray kits to people at risk of experiencing an overdose in an effort to prevent overdose deaths. Naloxone is a medication that is intended to reverse the effects of an opioid overdose. Kits are available Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. throughout the county. (Tampa Patch)

4. Superstar Taylor Swift is coming to Tampa's Raymond James Stadium for two dates in "The Eras Tour" on April 14 and April 15 of 2023, after adding a second date. Tickets start at $45. Pre-sale tickets begin on Nov. 15 with fans getting first dibs. (Creative Loafing Tampa)

5. Jamison B. Breadhouse will open a new grab and go shop on Nov. 10 and Nov. 11 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 1806 1/2 N. Nebraska Ave. The bakery concept is owned by Blue and Jason Laukhuf and became quite popular during the pandemic. (That's So Tampa)

Today in Tampa:

• 2022 General Election Day. Various locations. (All day)
• Plant-Based: Holiday Dinner Party at Publix Aprons Cooking School — Citrus Park. (6 p.m.)
• Flights & Bites - A Food & Wine Pairing Event at Armature Works. (6 p.m.)
• Friendsgiving 2022 at American Social. (6 p.m.)
• Napa Valley Wine Dinner at Cru Cellars — Westshore Marina. (6:30 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Tampa Bay Buccaneers shared: "Tom Brady led a miraculous drive down the field with 44 seconds left to score a TD and seal a comeback win over the Rams!" (Tampa Bay Buccaneers via Facebook)
• The deadline to apply for the Hillsborough Neighborhood mini-grant program is quickly approaching on Monday, Nov. 14 at 5 p.m. The budget for the program is $75,000 and is expected to be competitive. (ABC Action News)
• Tampa Bay Beaches Chamber of Commerce presented CEO John Lai of the Sanibel & Captiva Islands Chamber of Commerce with a check for $5,000 in Hurricane Ian relief funds on Monday, Nov. 1. (Tampa Bay Newswire)
• City of Clearwater shared: "The Fall Festival at the Ross Norton Recreation & Aquatic Complex is Tuesday, Nov. 22 from 5:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m. This fun, family-friendly event will have music, bounce houses, food and plenty of games for all-ages." (Twitter)

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— Carlos Hernandez

About me: Hello my name is Carlos Hernandez and I am a food writer with over 10 years of experience in the industry. I write the food blog Carlos Eats (http://www.carloseats.com) and also contribute to several newspapers and magazines with food-related blogs and articles.

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