🌱 Tampa Christmas Tree Guide + M&M Retro Video Game Now Open

Good morning, everybody. It's Sunday in Tampa and I'm back in your inbox with everything you need to know about what's happening in the community today. Today you'll find news about these stories and more...

• 🎄 If you're looking to purchase and cut your own Christmas tree this holiday season, Patch has you covered with our Christmas tree guide.
• 🎮 M&M video game store is now open in Tampa and selling retro video games.
• ⚖️ Governor Ron DeSantis and suspended Hillsborough County State Attorney Andrew Warren will face off in court next week.

But first, today's weather:

A t-storm around in the p.m.. High: 82 Low: 66.

Here are the top stories in Tampa today:

1. If you're looking to purchase and cut your own Christmas tree this season, the closest farm to Tampa is Ergle Christmas Tree Farm located at 3325 Trieman Blvd. in Dade City. It will be open every day from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. throughout the holiday season. Check out more information in our Patch guide. (Tampa Patch)

2. Polk County Fire Rescue recently used drone technology to successfully locate a missing hiker. The fire department received reports of a stranded hiker on Friday at Tigers Creek Preserve. The drone program began in 2019. (WTSP)

3. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers' running back Leonard Fournette will miss their week 12 game against Cleveland due to injury. Fournette has played in every game this season and been critical to the team. Rookies will get a chance due to the injury. (WFLA)

4. M&M video games is a new retro game store now open in Tampa on Fowler Avenue that carries classic console games, making it a potential place to shop for gifts this holiday season. The store also has space for people to hang out and play board games, Pokemon cards, and other activities. M&M is open Monday through Friday from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., and Saturday and Sunday from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. (Fox 13 Tampa)

5. Suspended Hillsborough County state attorney Andrew Warren and Florida Governor Ron DeSantis will face off next week in their legal battle over what Warren says was an illegal suspension. The battle is nearly 3 months after Warren DeSantis suspended the state attorney. Legal experts have suggested the move lacked legal standing. (Fox 13 Tampa)

Today in Tampa:

• Yoga on the Lawn - Nov. 27 at Armature Works. (9:30 a.m.)
• Sunshine Sunday at Glazer Children's Museum (10 a.m.)
• Sunday Morning Market at Westshore Marina. (11 a.m.)
• Holiday Classics Film Series at Tampa Theatre. (2 p.m.)
• Tampa Bay's Festival of Lights & Santa's Village. (6 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Tampa Bay Lightning shared: "Similar to their start against Boston on Monday, the Lightning came out of the gates very well versus the Blues. Unlike Monday's contest, the Lightning emerged from the opening period with a lead, one they never relinquished." (Tampa Bay Lightning via Facebook)
• Tampa Bay Buccaneers shared: "Two Bucs have been ruled out, while two others are listed as doubtful and questionable for Sunday." (Tampa Bay Buccaneers via Facebook)
• Hillsborough County Public Schools shared: "Don't forget the application window for our Magnet and Choice Attractor Programs is open through Dec. 16." (Hillsborough County Public Schools via Facebook)
• Tampa Tarpons shared: "Thanksgiving has come and gone, but there are so many reasons to give thanks, especially to YOU!" (Tampa Tarpons via Facebook)

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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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