🌱 AP Psych Fight + Lotte Market Makes Progress In New Tampa

Hi all. I'm back with your new copy of the Tampa Patch newsletter. Let's get this Saturday started off right, with a quick review of everything you need to know about what's going on around town. In today's newsletter, you'll find news about these stories and more:

• Law enforcement agencies and their affiliates are increasing the reward for information about the deadly shooting of a young boy on July 4 in Tampa.
• Gov. Ron DeSantis has thrust AP Psychology and the College Board into Florida's "Don't Say Gay" law battle.
• Progress is being made in the new Lotte Market coming to New Tampa, according to photos posted to a Facebook group.

But first, today's weather: Cloudy with a stray t-storm. High: 92 Low: 78.

Here are the top stories today in Tampa:

1. Tampa law enforcement and its affiliates are doubling the reward for the suspect in a fatal shooting of a 7-year-old boy. The victim was killed on July 4 near the Courtney Campbell Causeway, according to authorities. The reward for information leading to the arrest of the suspect is increasing from $10,000 to $15,000. (Tampa Patch)
2. Hillsborough County School District is navigating a decision that will impact over 1,700 students in the area after Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and his administration launched an attack on teaching AP Psychology at schools due to LGBT content, amid a battle with the College Board. The College Board will not offer course credit if the class is not taught as intended. The chaotic battle comes just as school is set to begin, thrusting student schedules and parents into a familiar political fight. (WFLA)
3. Progress is being made in an upcoming Lotte Market in New Tampa, an Asian supermarket concept. No opening date has been made public yet, but photos in a local Facebook "Asian Foodies" group show signage coming up on the building. The supermarket will be located at 17605 Bruce B Downs Blvd. (That's So Tampa)
4. Agriculture Commissioner Wilton Simpson is warning that the new immigration law signed by Gov. Ron DeSantis could negatively impact a range of industries in Florida, including in the Tampa area. Simpson said as costs rise on businesses in the state, those costs will be passed to consumers driving inflation in Florida even higher for residents. Florida already has the highest inflation in the United States and Tampa the highest of all major cities. (Creative Loafing Tampa)
5. Oasis Opportunities is a nonprofit working to help children in need obtain clothes and toiletries ahead of the new school year in Tampa. The group normally serves 4,000 students a year, but that number is rising now due to high inflation. The nonprofit is seeking donations to help support their cause. (ABC Action News)

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Today in Tampa:

Saturday, August 5

• Back 2 School Health Clinic at Hillsborough County Schools. (All day)
• Roller Derby Bootcamp Recruitment at Skateworld Of Tampa. (9 a.m.)
• Bank Of America Museums On Us Weekend at Tampa Museum of Art. (10 a.m.)
• Teacher Appreciation Day at Tampa Bay History Center. (10 a.m.)
• Aug. 5 | Marten Horgar | Pool Party at WTR Pool. (noon)

From my notebook:

• Tampa Bay Buccaneers shared: "New offense coming together. 👀 #GoBucs" (Tampa Bay Buccaneers via Facebook)
• Humane Society of Tampa Bay shared: "A huge thank you to Power Design for being an incredible group and coming out to volunteer. The animals thank you for making yummy treats, walking them, and making sure they got plenty of love and attention." (Humane Society of Tampa Bay via Facebook)
• Tampa Metropolitan Area YMCA shared: "It's time to hit the brakes and be alert as school starts next week. Remember to slow down for children in school zones and stop for school buses. 🚌 🛑" (Tampa Metropolitan Area YMCA via Facebook)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Saturday! I'll see you around.

— 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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