🌱 Appointed State Attorney Seeks Death Penalty + Pizzeria Gregario

Hello all. It's me, Carlos Hernandez, your host of the Tampa Daily — here to tell you everything that's fit to print about what's happening in town these days. Including news about...

• 🏥 A shooting involving juveniles in a South Tampa apartment complex that has left a teenager in critical condition.
• 🚓 HCSO arrested a suspect in Citrus Park on human trafficking charges after he allegedly forced a woman to have sex with men to pay off a debt.
• 🍕 Pizzeria Gregario in Safety Harbor is reopening its doors on Nov. 4 with a limited menu and hours.

Today is National Mushroom Day. Celebrate all the delicious mushrooms in the world including portobello, shiitake, button, truffle, and more.

But first, today's weather:

A strong afternoon t-storm. High: 88 Low: 68.

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Here are the top stories today in Tampa:

1. A Citrus Park man has been arrested on human trafficking charges after the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office (HCSO) said he forced a woman to have sex for money with men to pay off a debt. Police said undercover officers helped the victims get to safety with the help of anti-human trafficking nonprofit, Selah Freedom. (Tampa Patch)

2. Pizzeria Gregario in Safety Harbor is reopening its doors on Nov. 4 with limited hours after a pandemic closure. Owner Greg Seymour will continue to offer artisan bread for pre-order and will offer a smaller menu. (Creative Loafing Tampa)

3. Hillsborough State Attorney Susan Lopez, appointed after Gov. Ron DeSantis suspended former Hillsborough State Attorney Andrew Warren from office, has announced plans to seek the death penalty for Amos Robinson and Abron Scott in cold case murders from the 1980s. The two are currently serving life sentences. Lopez alleges that the two could be connected to additional cold cases from the 1980s. (WFLA)

4. A teenager is in critical condition after being shot at Arbor Flats apartment complex in South Tampa located at S. Manhattan Avenue. The incident occurred just before 9 a.m. on Friday morning. Investigators said a group of male and female juveniles were in an altercation prior to the shooting. The shooting put Robinson High School into lockdown temporarily. (Fox 13 Tampa)

5. Sucré Table opened its doors in Tampa's WestShore District during the pandemic at 4048 W. Kennedy Blvd. Pastry chef Brenda Villacorta is at the helm of the project and previously worked as head pastry cook at Le Bernardin. Menu items include mango cheesecake, lavender blackberry rose cupcakes, Galette des Rois, and more. (That's So Tampa)

Today in Tampa:

• 4th Annual Tampa South Charity Fishing Tournament at Hula Bay Club. (7 a.m.)
• Fight Wright Breast Cancer Awareness Festival at Perry Harvey Sr. Park. (8 a.m.)
• WhistlePig Whiskey Mobile Maple Sugar Shack at Armature Works. (noon)
• BarrieHaus Oktoberfest 2022 at BarrieHaus Beer Co. Biergarten. (1 p.m.)
• Tampa's Tailgate Taste Fest at Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park. (3 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• United Way Suncoast has awarded Habitat for Humanity of Hillsborough County a three-year grant for $90,000. The funds will be used to use a newly launched Credit Mentoring program. (Press Release Desk)
• WhistlePig is hosting a mobile Maple Sugar Shack at Armature Works today at 1910 N. Ola Ave. from noon to 5 p.m. There will be complimentary samples for those ages 21 and older, live music, tailgate games, prizes, and more. (Tampa Patch)
• City of Tampa shared: "Don't miss the Water Dept. Job Expo on Saturday, Oct. 22 from 9 a.m. to noon. Learn about current job openings at the Tampa Water Department and future career opportunities." (City of Tampa via Facebook)
• Tampa Museum of Art, Inc. shared: Today "visit the Tampa Museum of Art for free! Children’s Board Free Family Day at the Tampa Museum of Art welcomes families to take part in a day of art, creativity, and fun." (Tampa Museum of Art, Inc. via Facebook)

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You're officially in the loop for today! I'll see you soon.

— 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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