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Cocoa deputy mayor wants to give Bucs Super Bowl champion key to the city
Read full article: Cocoa deputy mayor wants to give Bucs Super Bowl champion key to the cityCOCOA, Fla. – From his high school to the police department, Cocoa is celebrating 24-year-old Jamel Dean, its first student athlete to play in and win the Super Bowl. AdTo further recognize the cornerback, Tuesday night Goins will ask the city council to award Dean a key to the city. And since it’s officially “Jamel Dean Week” at Cocoa High, Goins will also ask the council to proclaim a “Jamel Dean Day” at a future date across the entire city. “Also, that will be good for the kids to see somebody that’s 23, 24-years-old getting a key to the city. The discussion starts Tuesday night at city hall at 6 p.m.News 6 will update you how the city continues to honor its hometown Super Bowl champion.
‘Pull up those pants!’ Radio host’s Super Bowl streaker commentary is priceless
Read full article: ‘Pull up those pants!’ Radio host’s Super Bowl streaker commentary is pricelessHarlan, the longtime football and basketball announcer, was calling the game for Westwood One radio, which is simulcast across the country. [TRENDING: Speedway worker dies following altercation | Teacher accused of sex with student | Tom Brady wins Super Bowl No. Put up your pants, my man!”The man was ultimately tackled near the goal line, leading Harlan to his crescendo. “Pull up your pants, take off the bra and be a man!” Harlan exclaimed. Listen for yourself:Kevin Harlan’s call of the #SuperBowl streaker on the field is incredible pic.twitter.com/NklrjZFE6I — NOTSportsCenter (@NOTSportsCenter) February 8, 2021We’d say “Only in Florida,” but with the Super Bowl, this sort of thing can happen anywhere.
Family celebrates Cocoa High School grad Jamel Dean’s Super Bowl win
Read full article: Family celebrates Cocoa High School grad Jamel Dean’s Super Bowl winTAMPA, Fla. – The celebration is underway for one of two Central Florida football players who took part in Super Bowl LV. With a convincing championship performance by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Jamel Dean’s family cheered all Sunday night. [TRENDING: Speedway worker dies following altercation | Teacher accused of sex with student | Tom Brady wins Super Bowl No. 7]At 24 years old and in his second NFL season, the former Cocoa High School and Auburn cornerback is now a Super Bowl champion after the Bucs beat the Chiefs 31-9. “I just love him.”Cousin Shequanda Kimbrough described seeing the Bucs win the Super Bowl as an unbelievable feeling.
Central Florida frontline couple receives free Super Bowl tickets
Read full article: Central Florida frontline couple receives free Super Bowl ticketsTAMPA, Fla. – As two of the 7,500 frontline workers the NFL is rewarding with free tickets to Super Bowl LV, Deb and Eric Robinson said they’re very excited. Deb Robinson, a registered nurse, wore her custom Halifax Health football jersey before hitting the road to Tampa on Saturday. Deb Robinson drove with her husband, Eric, a lieutenant with the Palm Coast Fire Department. It’s a dream come true for us,” Deb Robinson said. “We’re looking to have a good time, and we’re rooting for the Chiefs,” Eric Robinson said.
Area establishments balancing Super Bowl crowds with COVID-19 mandates as big game arrives
Read full article: Area establishments balancing Super Bowl crowds with COVID-19 mandates as big game arrivesORLANDO, Fla. – Many downtown Orlando restaurant and bar owners said they’re prepping now and they welcome Sunday’s possible crowds to watch Super Bowl LV in Tampa. “We have hand sanitizer on the table, everyone will be wearing a mask, social distancing as well, following the guidelines,” she said. Ahead of Sunday’s Super Bowl game, owner Tim Green at 534 Scratch Kitchen in Parramore is prepping now. He said his four-room restaurant, bar and lounge, only a block away from downtown Orlando, will again be at limited capacity Sunday. “Patrons were not wearing masks and there was no social distancing,” Demings said.
Bucs players shine light on injustice while helping innocent man who spent decades in prison
Read full article: Bucs players shine light on injustice while helping innocent man who spent decades in prisonHis sister Harriett DuBoise and Innocence Project attorney Susan Friedman also by his side. Ad“My first thought after reading the story was I need to hear his opinions, his thoughts, hear his perspective,” Marpet told NFL Media. Marpet told NFL Media after hearing DuBoise’s story the players reached out to the Innocence Project to ask how they could help the 56-year-old. Starting over with nothing, DuBoise told the NFL Network the Bucs gave him $25,000 and he’s continued to receive help from the Innocence Project. AdThe Innocence Project is a nonprofit dedicated to exonerating innocent people through DNA testing and reforming the criminal justice system.
NFL writes to Biden offering all stadiums as vaccine sites
Read full article: NFL writes to Biden offering all stadiums as vaccine sitesThe seven clubs already using their stadiums as vaccine sites are Arizona, Atlanta, Baltimore, Carolina, Houston, Miami and New England. “We look forward to further discussion with your administration as well as your partners in state and local governments to advance this effort,” Goodell wrote to Biden in a letter dated Thursday. Goodell said the offer on vaccination sites was made in conjunction with the NFL inviting 7,500 vaccinated health care workers to attend the Super Bowl for free Sunday. Ad“Our efforts will not stop there,” Goodell wrote to Biden in extending the offer on stadiums. Biden took office last month with a goal of vaccinating 100 million people in the first 100 days of his administration.
ICON Park to celebrate Super Bowl LV. Here’s how
Read full article: ICON Park to celebrate Super Bowl LV. Here’s howORLANDO, Fla – ICON Park is showing its spirit ahead of Super Bowl LV. This weekend, the entertainment complex along International Drive will celebrate the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Officials said any fan wearing a Bucs jersey or apparel on Saturday or Sunday can receive 50% off their ticket to The Wheel. Ole Red Orlando: watch the game and listen to live music while enjoying good ol’ country cooking. Parking at ICON Park is free.
Cocoa family of Tampa Bay Bucs player to watch Super Bowl in Tampa
Read full article: Cocoa family of Tampa Bay Bucs player to watch Super Bowl in TampaTAMPA, Fla. – Two weeks ago, Tampa Bay Buccaneers cornerback Jamel Dean walked of the field as an NFC champion. This Sunday, Jamel’s cousin, Shequanda Kimbrough, and her son Casen are rooting for a Super Bowl championship. The family says Dean is very excited for Super Bowl LV. Dean, one of the fastest players in football, was a player for the Auburn Tigers and the Cocoa Tigers. Ad“He’s got a little nerves, but he’s ready to go out there and win,” Kimbrough said.
Fauci warns against Super Bowl parties to avoid virus spread
Read full article: Fauci warns against Super Bowl parties to avoid virus spreadRaymond James Stadium, the site of NFL football Super Bowl LV, is shown Thursday, Jan. 28, 2021, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)WASHINGTON – The nation’s top infectious disease expert doesn’t want the Super Bowl to turn into a super spreader. Dr. Anthony Fauci, says when it comes to Super Bowl parties during the pandemic, people should “just lay low and cool it.”He said during TV interviews Wednesday that now isn’t the time to invite people over for watch parties because of the possibility that they’re infected with the coronavirus and could sicken others. Big events like Sunday’s game in Tampa, Florida, between the Kansas City Chiefs and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers are always a cause for concern over the potential for virus spread, Fauci said. “You don't want parties with people that you haven’t had much contact with,” he told NBC's “Today” show.
’Excited and humbled:’ Orlando man part of team working Super Bowl LV
Read full article: ’Excited and humbled:’ Orlando man part of team working Super Bowl LVRenai Carter lives in Orlando and he’s got a ticket to Super Bowl LV. He said he got an email from the company about a job opportunity for the Super Bowl that he couldn’t pass up. This Super Bowl is unlike any other due to the pandemic. He’ll have to monitor the crowds, making sure they’re following certain guidelines like social distancing and wearing a mask at all times. “We have to follow protocol, making sure they’re having masks on at all times, and if they’re eating, making sure they are actually eating and not pretending just to remove their mask.” said Carter.
5 things you didn’t know about Patrick Mahomes (that make him so normal)
Read full article: 5 things you didn’t know about Patrick Mahomes (that make him so normal)Patrick Mahomes of the Kansas City Chiefs celebrates in the fourth quarter against the Buffalo Bills during the AFC Championship game at Arrowhead Stadium on Jan. 24, 2021 in Kansas City, Missouri. AdYes, Mahomes loves ketchup. https://t.co/1kjZHw5KRv — Patrick Mahomes II (@PatrickMahomes) November 16, 2018Reporter: Patrick, rumor has it that Andy Reid likes ketchup more than you do, what’s your comment? Patrick Mahomes: I don’t know if that’s actually possible. Are you a Patrick Mahomes fan?
Bucs fans are taking their love of the team to new heights
Read full article: Bucs fans are taking their love of the team to new heightsBucs fan Rick Clark took his love of the team to a new height. (Twitter @88RickClark)One Tampa Bay Buccaneers fan is taking his love for the team to new heights. Sarasota’s own Rick Clark has been a season ticket member since 2013 and has been a life-long Bucs fan. Recently he raised his Bucs flag 19,341 feet after summiting Mount Kilimanjaro. Well, it wasn’t long before another diehard Bucs fan swooped in and took the flag even higher.
Brady, productive drafts fuel Tampa Bay's run to Super Bowl
Read full article: Brady, productive drafts fuel Tampa Bay's run to Super BowlTampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady (12) runs with a elastic band around his legs during an NFL football workout Thursday, Jan. 28, 2021, in Tampa, Fla. The Buccaneers play the Kansas City Chiefs in Super Bowl LV on Feb. 7. 1 overall pick Jameis Winston but dared to dream of signing Brady if the six-time Super Bowl champion decided to leave New England as a free agent. Of course it was Tom Brady, not thinking he would become a free agent,” Arians added. Ad“Naturally, I think you envision every year in the offseason you want to make some moves that hopefully get your team into the Super Bowl.
91-year-old preps field for Super Bowl LV
Read full article: 91-year-old preps field for Super Bowl LVTAMPA, Fla. – Preparations are underway at Tampa’s Raymond James Stadium ahead of Super Bowl LV. [TRENDING: Deputies: Girl abused by children’s book author | Deputy investigated for slamming student | How to get vaccine in Fla.]One of the workers responsible for making sure the field is ready for the matchup between the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Kansas City Chiefs is George Toma. The 91-year-old has served as the groundskeeper for every Super Bowl. Toma says his son, Ryan, will also be in Tampa for the big game. He has attended every Super Bowl with his father since he was an infant.
NFL prepares Raymond James Stadium to host Super Bowl LV and prevent COVID-19 spread
Read full article: NFL prepares Raymond James Stadium to host Super Bowl LV and prevent COVID-19 spreadThe Super Bowl Experience happens along Tampa’s Riverwalk on Jan. 29 ahead of Super Bowl LV on Feb. 7. Only 22,000 fans will be allowed inside Raymond James Stadium in Tampa for the Super Bowl. Raymond James Stadium is being sanitized daily including through an air filtration system. At the Super Bowl Experience at Tampa’s Riverwalk, fans will need to have reservations for a specific date and time they want to visit. The Super Bowl will air on WKMG News 6 at 6:30 p.m. on Feb. 7.