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6 days ago
- Business
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Popular Tampa dog bar Pups Pub closing, owners cite changes to state regulation enforcement
The Brief Pups Pub is closing its Tampa location this weekend. It comes after a years-long legal battle over state regulations. A farewell party will take place this Saturday at the dog bar off W. Kennedy Blvd. TAMPA, Fla. - A popular dog bar in Tampa will close its doors for good this weekend, with Pups Pub's owners citing a years-long battle over changes to enforcement of state regulations. The backstory Pups Pub opened off W. Kennedy Blvd. in 2020 after the Florida Dept. of Health approved several dog bars across the state. In a post on social media Tuesday, the bar's owners said the business passed all health inspections during its first two years of operation, and a second location opened in downtown Orlando in 2022. Dig deeper The owners said things took a turn that same year when a newly-promoted FDOH official "unilaterally reversed the department's interpretation, deciding that operating an indoor/outdoor dog bar – which had been fully approved and compliant under FDOH jurisdiction for years – was suddenly prohibited." Pups Pub took legal action against the state agency, which said dogs are not permitted inside a business where anything consumable is served – even ice. The bar's owners argued the state was misinterpreting its own food regulations. PREVIOUS: Legal battle continues for dogs in Florida bars, centered around pub with Tampa location In 2023, a judge ruled in favor of Pups Pub, but the state appealed. Court records show that the First District Court of Appeal reversed the 2023 ruling on April 30, 2025. The appellate ruling reads, in part: "We agree with DOH that the challenged statements applied the governing law. Therefore, they do not constitute an unadopted rule in derogation of the statutory requirement that agency rules be established through the formal rulemaking process. What they're saying In Tuesday's post on social media, Pups Pub wrote, in part: "The FDOH's legal strategy was to isolate a single business to set a precedent before enforcing it on the rest of the industry. More than a dozen other dog bars are expected to close in the wake of this rule." What's next Pups Pub Tampa will host a farewell party this Saturday, June 7, from noon until 11 p.m. The owners say franchisees have been working to open new locations in Brandon and Clermont, which will be open-air. Follow FOX 13 on YouTube The Source This story was written with information from a post on social media by Pups Pub, court records from the State of Florida and previous FOX 13 News reports. STAY CONNECTED WITH FOX 13 TAMPA: Download the FOX Local app for your smart TV Download FOX Local mobile app: Apple | Android Download the FOX 13 News app for breaking news alerts, latest headlines Download the SkyTower Radar app Sign up for FOX 13's daily newsletter
Yahoo
30-05-2025
- General
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Florida Department of Health issues water quality advisory for Okaloosa County park
OKALOOSA COUNTY, Fla. (WKRG) — A water quality advisory has been issued for Garniers Beach Park by The Florida Department of Health. 'When she called me, she was crying': Nanny Faye's local friend on Todd Chrisley's release According to a FDOH news release, tests completed on Tuesday, May 27, showed that the water has elevated Enterococcus bacteria and is above the recommended safety limit. Garniers Beach Park is located at 257 Beachview Drive Northeast, Fort Walton Beach. LOCATION: Fairhope and Daphne hit by 80 mph winds as surprise storm downs trees across Baldwin County Test results can be found at the Florida DOH website or by calling 850-833-9247. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
23-05-2025
- Health
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Escambia County, Fla., Health Department offices to close for Memorial Day
ESCAMBIA COUNTY, Fla. (WKRG) — All Florida Department of Health offices in Escambia County will close for the Memorial Day holiday. According to FDOH news release, the offices will resume their regular office hours on Tuesday. Atmore police arrest attempted murder suspect 'DOH-Escambia reminds residents and visitors to celebrate safely over the holiday weekend,' the release said. Anyone who has a medical issue that requires immediate assistance is encouraged to call 911, the release said. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
04-04-2025
- Health
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Water quality health advisory issued for 3 locations in Okaloosa County: FDOH
OKALOOSA COUNTY, Fla. (WKRG) — Water quality advisories have been issued for three locations in Okaloosa County, according to the Florida Department of Health. According to an FDOH news release, the water quality is considered poor for the department's Enterococcus bacteria recreational water quality criteria for the following parks: Liza Jackson Park in Fort Walton Beach, Garniers Beach Park in Fort Walton Beach and Lincoln Park in Valparaiso. Baldwin County woman faces elder abuse charges after allegedly assaulting man with walking stick The water quality advisories were issued following tests completed on Monday, March 31, according to FDOH. Residents can find the test results online. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
