Bourdain Film At Tampa Theatre+Immigration Status+Bridge Shooting

Good Morning and Happy Wednesday. You're halfway to the weekend! My name is Carlos Hernandez and I am back to update you on the latest happening in the Tampa area with Patch News.

In this issue, you’ll learn the latest on the Brooksville water tower debacle, a White House appearance at Amalie Arena, a shooting on Howard Frankland bridge, and more. Now, grab your coffee and let’s get started.

Today’s weather: The high is 87 and the low is 74 with scattered thunderstorms. The chance of rain is 50%.

Here are the top 5 stories happening around Tampa:

1. The Brooksville City Manager was terminated after an accidental sale of the town’s water tower led to widespread criticism. (WTSP)

2. First lady Jill Biden will appear at a vaccination event on Thursday at Amalie Arena. The event was announced Monday by the Tampa Bay Lightning. Only 44% of Floridians are fully vaccinated so far. (Patch)

3. A motorist and passenger were injured in a shooting on the Howard Frankland Bridge early Tuesday morning. (WFLA)

4. A U.S. Supreme Court decision on immigration and Temporary Protected Status (TPS) has thrown over 40,000 people living in Florida off a path to citizenship. Many have spent decades in the country and have kids and family in the state. (Tampa Bay Times)

5. Historic Tampa Theatre in downtown Tampa will screen Anthony Bourdain’s 'Roadrunner’ film next month on July 16th. There will be a panel afterwards with local food and mental health advocates. (Creative Loafing Tampa)

Today in Tampa:

• Signing Day - Your Career Awaits. Port Tampa Bay. (10 a.m.)
• Pokemon Trainer Academy at TRIBE Seminole Heights. (2 p.m.)
• All-U-Can Eat Pizza Skate at United Skates of America. (5:30 p.m.)
• Yoga at the Park at Water Works Park. (6 p.m.)
• Wellness at the Wharf summer sculpt class with HumanlyWell. (6 p.m.)
• Movie on the Lawn at Epperson Lagoon. (6:30 p.m.)
• Boston Red Sox at Tampa Bay Rays. (7:10 p.m.)

Tampa Patch Notebook:

• AdventHealth is hosting a vaccination event on Thursday at Amalie Arena from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Lightning Fans are invited to register to receive vaccinations, take shots on the net from the ice, and take part in more activities.
• Florida is ending $300 unemployment checks on Sunday. Tens of thousands of Floridians will be impacted.
• HART needs feedback for its Transit-Oriented Development Study.
• Home prices continue to climb. The median sales price for a home in Pasco County crossed the $300,000 threshold last month, while Pinellas’ hit $355,000.
• Pitbull and Iggy Azalea are playing in Tampa this October.
• St. Petersburg Mayor Rick Kriseman shared that violent crime in St. Pete has dropped by more than 25% since 2013 according to Uniform Crime Reports (UCR).

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That's all for today. I will be back tomorrow with the latest happening in Tampa. My inbox is open if you have any tips to send or want to reach out: tampadaily@patch.com

-Carlos Hernandez

About me: I have lived in Florida since 1999 and covered the Tampa area for nearly 10 years, mainly with a focus on food through my blog at CarlosEats.com.