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Press coverage matched to Florida establishments, summarized from the source articles.

Framing note: these are press articles, not independent RiskyEats status changes. A venue's opening, closure, or emergency status appears in the resolved tabs only when the shared main-site record supports it.

Published 2026-05-28

City, restaurants, businesses preparing for NCAA Hattiesburg Regional

Hattiesburg is hosting an NCAA Regional for the second baseball season in a row, and excitement around the city is growing.
Published 2026-05-28

West Palm Beach classic Cuban restaurant grabs Food Network moment - AOL.com

West Palm Beach classic Cuban restaurant grabs Food Network moment - AOL.com
Published 2026-05-28

This busy corner of Coconut Grove just got a new restaurant - Miami Herald

This busy corner of Coconut Grove just got a new restaurant - Miami Herald
Published 2026-05-28

33 Wholesome Moments Shared By This Instagram Account That Finds Light In The Darkness

Just because the world seems dark, it doesn’t mean the light isn’t there. Wholesome Meets The Internet is an Instagram account doing something pretty simple and, depending on the day, pretty necessary. It scours the internet for the moments that restore your …
Published 2026-05-28

Controversial Jacksonville Chick-fil-A set to open after years of traffic concerns from neighbors - firstcoastnews.com

Controversial Jacksonville Chick-fil-A set to open after years of traffic concerns from neighbors - firstcoastnews.com
Published 2026-05-28

Tampa's favorite 80s and 90s throwback restaurant is closing for a new concept - Yahoo

Tampa's favorite 80s and 90s throwback restaurant is closing for a new concept - Yahoo
Published 2026-05-27

Downtown Tampa’s retro-themed Gen X Tavern is closing this summer - Creative Loafing Tampa

Downtown Tampa’s retro-themed Gen X Tavern is closing this summer - Creative Loafing Tampa
Published 2026-05-27

Health issues shut down Orlando Chinese restaurant for 3rd time this year - WKMG

Health issues shut down Orlando Chinese restaurant for 3rd time this year - WKMG
Published 2026-05-27

Chick-fil-A sets opening of once-controversial Jacksonville restaurant - The Florida Times-Union

Chick-fil-A sets opening of once-controversial Jacksonville restaurant - The Florida Times-Union
Published 2026-05-27

Olde Naples Hotel opens on Third Street South - Florida Weekly

Olde Naples Hotel opens on Third Street South Florida Weekly
Published 2026-05-27

Busch Gardens Tampa Bay Issued Emergency Shutdown Notice, Effective Immediately

Authorities have issued an emergency closure recommendation for a restaurant at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay following the discovery of multiple health code violations during an inspection. This is the second dining location at the Central Florida theme park to cl…
Published 2026-05-27

Raising Cane's opens a second location in Gainesville Florida - Gainesville Sun

Raising Cane's opens a second location in Gainesville Florida - Gainesville Sun
Published 2026-05-27

East Coast Wings + Grill to Enter Florida with First Tallahassee Location

East Coast Wings + Grill to Enter Florida with First Tallahassee Location
Also covered by 2 other outlets
- East Coast Wings + Grill to Enter Florida with First Tallahassee Location
- East Coast Wings + Grill to Enter Florida with First Tallahassee Location
Published 2026-05-27

9 most anticipated Miami restaurants opening summer 2026 - Miami New Times

9 most anticipated Miami restaurants opening summer 2026 Miami New Times
Published 2026-05-27

Florida's third Cook Out opening soon. Where it is, Florida locations - The Florida Times-Union

Florida's third Cook Out opening soon. Where it is, Florida locations - The Florida Times-Union
Published 2026-05-27

Beloved Brickell cocktail bar closing after a decade - Miami New Times

Beloved Brickell cocktail bar closing after a decade Miami New Times
Published 2026-05-27

Orange Park Mall announces scheduled opening of KOI Sushi & Thai, its first standalone restaurant in years - The Business Journals

Orange Park Mall announces scheduled opening of KOI Sushi & Thai, its first standalone restaurant in years - The Business Journals
Published 2026-05-27

Standard Service restaurant in Gainesville is closing. Here’s why - Gainesville Times

Standard Service restaurant in Gainesville is closing. Here’s why - Gainesville Times
Published 2026-05-27

2 St. Lucie County restaurants get perfect scores; 1 fails inspection - Treasure Coast News

2 St. Lucie County restaurants get perfect scores; 1 fails inspection - Treasure Coast News
Also covered by 19 other outlets
Published 2026-05-27

East Coast Wings + Grill Enters Florida Market with Tallahassee Agreement

East Coast Wings + Grill Enters Florida Market with Tallahassee Agreement
Published 2026-05-27

Tallahassee Tijuana Flats closes its Mahan Drive location for good - Tallahassee Democrat

Tallahassee Tijuana Flats closes its Mahan Drive location for good - Tallahassee Democrat
Published 2026-05-27

Vybe opens at Bell Tower in Fort Myers - Gulf Coast News and Weather

Vybe opens at Bell Tower in Fort Myers Gulf Coast News and Weather
Published 2026-05-27

The Newest Houston Restaurant Openings , May 2026

The Newest Houston Restaurant Openings , May 2026
Published 2026-05-27

Failed health inspection temporarily closes Busch Gardens Tampa Bay restaurant - Theme Park Tribune

Failed health inspection temporarily closes Busch Gardens Tampa Bay restaurant - Theme Park Tribune
Published 2026-05-27

Cook Out plans late May opening for first Jacksonville burger restaurant - The Business Journals

Cook Out plans late May opening for first Jacksonville burger restaurant - The Business Journals
Published 2026-05-27

Press Advisory: Food Safety Advocate available to speak about recent E. coli Outbreak linked to Kebab Shop Restaurant

Nine people sickened including six children - Hospitalization of five with two developing serious kidney complications BAINBRIDGE ISLAND, Wash., May 26, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Bill Marler available to discuss the E. coli outbreak linked to The Kebab Shop and on…
Published 2026-05-27

Raising Cane's restaurant to open on Western Boulevard - The Daily News - Jacksonville, NC

Raising Cane's restaurant to open on Western Boulevard The Daily News - Jacksonville, NC
Published 2026-05-27

Raising Cane's celebrates opening of second Gainesville restaurant - Gainesville Sun

Raising Cane's celebrates opening of second Gainesville restaurant - Gainesville Sun
Published 2026-05-27

Chick-fil-A sets opening of once-controversial Jacksonville restaurant - AOL.com

Chick-fil-A sets opening of once-controversial Jacksonville restaurant - AOL.com
Also covered by 1 other outlet
- Chick-fil-A sets opening of once-controversial Jacksonville restaurant - AOL.com
Published 2026-05-27

CCTV shows thief crawl through Ponsonby restaurant Farina in late - night break - in

CCTV shows thief crawl through Ponsonby restaurant Farina in late - night break - in

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