🌱 Stranded TPA Travelers TikTok Roadtrip + Reliaquest Bowl Coming

Hello, hello. I'm here with your fresh copy of the Tampa Daily, filled with all the local information you need to know right now. In today's issue, we'll cover these stories and more:

• The Reliaquest Bowl is coming January 2023 to Tampa along with a New Year's Eve parade on Dec. 31 of this year.
• A Polk County inmate is dead after allegedly attacking prison deputies.
• Several travelers spent Christmas at Tampa International Airport as delays and cancellations continued to impact the nation.

But first, today's weather:

Mostly sunny. High: 63 Low: 41.

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Here are the top stories in Tampa today:

1. The Reliaquest Bowl is coming January 2023 to Raymond James Stadium. Organizers will kickoff the festivities by hosting a New Year's Eve parade in Historic Ybor City. The event is free and family-friendly. (That's So Tampa)

2. A Polk County inmate is dead after he allegedly attacked prison deputies after being placed on suicide watch. It is unclear what happened between when deputies were attempting to restrain the man and his death. The Officer-Involved Deadly Incident (OIDI) task force for the 10th Judicial Circuit is investigating the incident. (WFLA)

3. Several travelers spent Christmas at Tampa International Airport after days of delays and cancellations. Winter storms left more than 1 million people without power and resulted in at least 17 deaths across the nation. (Fox 13 Tampa)

4. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers beat the Arizona Cardinals 19-16 on Sunday to keep a one-game lead in the NFC South ahead of the playoffs. Next the Buccaneers will host Carolina on Sunday. Brady was 32 of 48 for 281 yards, one touchdown, and two interceptions. (ABC Action News)

5. Four strangers went viral on TikTok after filiming an impromptu roadtrip from Tampa International Airport to Cleveland after their flight was cancelled during the holiday. The videos gathered millions of views. The group drove 20 hours today. (WTSP)

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Today in Tampa:

• Holiday Critter Camp at The Humane Society Of Tampa Bay. (9 a.m.)
• Pool Open | Eat, Drink, & Mingle at WTR Grill. (noon)
• S’mores By The Fire at Armature Works. (5 p.m.)
• Holiday Heels With Natalie Wolfe at Hotel Haya. (7 p.m.)
• Trivia Tuesday at Sparkman Wharf. (7 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Tampa Bay Buccaneers shared: "We heard y'all wanted a W for the holidays." (Tampa Bay Buccaneers via Facebook)
• Stuff to Do in Tampa Bay shared: "Bring on the bubbly, the countdown to 2023 begins! Need plans for NYE? We have found New Years events you don't want to miss!" (Stuff to Do in Tampa Bay via Facebook)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Gandy shared: "Dog found off Highview road … anyone recognize ? - Looks like a pit mix, puppy….Chewed through lease, no tag." (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Old Seminole Heights shared: "Missing / Lost Black Cat! - GENEROUS REWARD BEING OFFERED!!!! Our beloved family cat has not been seen since Thursday night. He is over 20 yrs old and very thin. He’s so friendly and loves everyone. His name is Spooky and we want him home." (Nextdoor)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Tuesday off right. I'll catch up with you bright and early tomorrow with another update!

— 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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