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Narja Campbell never planned to open a food truck. Serendipity said otherwise, and he is now taking Son of a Brisket to Germany.

​The native Texan launched Tampa Bay-based Campbell’s Catering in 2019. However, something was missing: Authentic barbecue that would make his home state proud.

"When you buy a team for $1.7 billion, you should have the assets to do other things with it,” he said.

“When cities invest in neighborhoods, something powerful happens,” Castor continued. “Families want to live nearby, businesses want to open up, neighborhood pride grows, and opportunity follows.” City of Tampa

Officers now have a rooftop Drone Hive at their disposal, which allows them to use cutting-edge technology as additional first responders.

The three drones, controlled by pilots inside SPPD’s new Real Time Intelligence Center (RTIC), can provide quicker response times for high-priority calls. On-board cameras and thermal imaging can help officers locate suspects, missing children, endangered adults, and alert them to officers who need additional assistance.

The map leaves Tampa Bay, home to approximately 3.4 million people, without a Democratic-leaning congressional district. U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor, who currently represents much of Tampa and South St. Petersburg, would find herself competing for a seat that instead extends east to Plant City and unincorporated Hillsborough County if the hurried changes survive inevitable legal challenges.

​“From day one, I knew that serving a community meant more than just keeping up with growth,” Millan said. “It meant making sure residents in every corner of this county have access to services.”

A revamped, year-round ferry service connecting downtown Tampa and St. Petersburg will feature two vessels, $10 fares, and traverse the bay seven days a week.