🌱 Bern's Steak House Temporarily Closed + Big John Fossil Display

Good morning, friends. It's Friday in Tampa and I'm Carlos Hernandez, back in your inbox to get you caught up on the most important things happening in our community, including updates on...

• Local nurses and a patient rights attorney are upset that Florida does not mandate CPR certification for nurses.
• Police have arrested a Temple Terrace man accused of pointing a green laser at a Tampa police helicopter.
• Bern's Steak House in South Tampa is temporarily closed for renovations and will reopen later this month.

But first, today's weather: Humid; a p.m. t-storm or two. High: 92 Low: 79.

Here are the top stories in Tampa today:

1. A Temple Terrace man was arrested by police after pointing a green laser at a Tampa police helicopter pilots while in flight, according to authorities. Police reported a laser coming from an apartment complex near Busch Boulevard and 56th Street in Temple Terrace. The suspect is charged with one count of misuse of a laser lighting device. (Tampa Patch)
2. Nurses and a local patient rights attorney are upset that Florida does not require CPR certification. Investigators with WFLA found a delay at a nursing home in Tampa led to a citation from the state. The Florida Agency for Healthcare Administration or AHCA has issued a plan of correction to the nursing home. (WFLA)
3. Tampa Bay Rowdies head coach Neill Collins is heading to South Yorkshire, England. Collins signed a two-year deal with the Barnsley FC in the English Football League Oneon Thursday. Collins has a history with Sheffield United FC in South Yorkshire and previously played in the area. (St. Pete Catalyst)
4. Tampa's iconic Bern's Steak House restaurant is temporarily closed for renovations. The restaurant is expected to reopen to the public on July 25. A Taste of Bern's at Haven nearby will offer guests some menu items to hold guests over on select dates. (Subscription: Tampa Bay Times)
5. A 66-million-year-old triceratops named Big John is now on display at Glazer Children's Museum in downtown Tampa. Big John was discovered in 2014 in South Dakota. The fossil was purchased by the Pagidipati family in 2021 for a record $7.7 million. (Tampa Patch)

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Today in Tampa:

Friday, July 7

• Family Story Time at Seminole Heights Branch Library. (10:15 a.m.)
• Chalk The Block With Kindness at Hillsborough County Public Library Cooperative. (noon)
• VAVO at WTR Grill. (noon)
• Sad Summer Fest at The Sound. (2 p.m.)
• Candle Making at The DIY Room. (7 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Tampa Bay Lightning shared: "Development Camp wrapped up with a Team Kucherov win." (Tampa Bay Lightning via Facebook)
• Hillsborough County Public Schools shared: "Phase 2 of the Transformation Schools Media Center Equity Refresh project is currently underway. Check out Lockhart Elementary Magnet School's media center transformation." (Hillsborough County Public Schools via Facebook)
• City of Tampa shared: "Join us for '100 Years Ago: Tampa in 1923,' a special program part of #ArchivesAwarenessWeek. 📆 Monday, July 10 at 3 p.m. 📍 Old City Hall, Council Chambers. Free and open to the public." (City of Tampa via Facebook)
• Tampa Police Department shared: "Our thoughts are with the loved ones and the HCSO family of Master Deputy Robert 'Bobby' Howard as he was laid to rest. Please continue to keep the Howard Family and HCSO family in your prayers." (Tampa Police Department via Facebook)
• The University of Tampa shared: "The University of Tampa was awarded $210,719 from the National Science Foundation (NSF) to support a research project by Katie Gordon, assistant professor of physics." (The University of Tampa 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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