🌱 DeSantis Signs New Bills At Christian School + Brooksville Molotov

Hello, friends! It's me, Carlos Hernandez, your host of the Tampa Patch newsletter — back in your inbox with everything you need to know about what's happening in our community. Today you'll read about:

• Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a number of bills critics said are targeting the LGBTQ community at a Tampa Christian school on Wednesday.
• LULAC has issued a travel advisory for Florida, including Tampa, after Gov. DeSantis signed a new immigration bills.
• A Florida man from Brooksville is facing charges after allegedly throwing a Molotov cocktail from a car at a house to burn it down.

But first, today's weather: An afternoon thunderstorm. High: 88 Low: 72.

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Here are the top stories today in Tampa:

1. Hillsborough County Fire Rescue contained a fire at a storage unit in Tampa on Monday morning at 815 E. Fletcher Ave. The fire was under control in just 10 minutes. An investigation is underway into the cause of the fire. (Tampa Patch)
2. The League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC) has issued a travel advisory for Florida, including the Tampa area, following a recent immigration bill signed by Gov. Ron DeSantis. The law requires hospitals and health clinics to check the legal status of patients before treating them and issues fines against businesses for hiring undocumented migrants. The last time LULAC issued a travel warning was in 2010 after Arizona passed a strict immigration law known as "show me your papers" nationally. (Tampa Patch, AP)
3. Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a number of new bills aimed at the LGBTQ community in Tampa at a Cambridge Christian School on Wednesday. The bills include a new gender bathroom law, a bill on lewd events including drag shows, an expansion of Florida's "Don't Say Gay" law, and more. (Click Orlando)
4. A Florida man from Brooksville is facing charges after allegedly throwing a Molotov cocktail out of his car window and planning to burn down a home, according to Hernando County Sheriff’s Office. The suspect has been charged with child abuse, false imprisonment, and discharge/place destructive device. He is being held on a $15,000 bond. (WFLA)
5. A transient man who allegedly torched acres of land on Sand Hill Scout Reservation in Hernando County has been charged with Intentional or Reckless Burning of Lands, Felony Criminal Mischief, Trespass, and Resisting an Officer without Violence. Authorities said the fire consumed 15 acres of land and the suspect was found near the brushfire. (ABC Action News)

Today in Tampa:

• Friends Of The Riverview Public Library Monthly Meeting. (1 p.m.)
• Art On The House at The Tampa Museum Of Art. (4 p.m.)
• Barre With The Bar Method at Armature Works. (6 p.m.)
• Third Thursday Street Food Fest at Grand Central - Kennedy. (6 p.m.)
• The Five Dollar Comedy Show at The Gimmick. (8 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Tampa Improv shared: "Tip "T.I." Harris is bringing his show to the Tampa Improv! Tickets 🎟️ http://improvtampa.com." (Tampa Improv via Facebook)
• Busch Gardens Tampa Bay shared: "It's officially the last weekend to turn up the flavor with Viva La Música! 🌶 Get ready to taste iconic and authentic Latin cuisine, while enjoying entertainment like, Elvis Crespo and La Puerto Rican Power all weekend long." (Busch Gardens Tampa Bay via Facebook)
• Humane Society of Tampa Bay shared: "The Humane Society of Tampa Bay is excited to announce a new way to hang out with your friends and support the animals with Slumber Pawties. We invite groups to have a fun night in the shelter getting a shelter tour, playing games, and doing age-appropriate activities. And, of course, spending time with shelter pets." (Humane Society of Tampa Bay via Facebook)
• Hillsborough County Public Schools: "Congratulations to our second Superintendent's Florida Prepaid 2-Year College Plan Scholarship recipient, Jaylin Gourrie!" (Hillsborough County Public Schools via Facebook)
• City of Tampa shared: "This Memorial Day (5/29 @ 10 a.m.), join Mayor Jane Castor, City Council, staff, and the community for the Vila Brothers Park ribbon cutting & community celebration." (City of Tampa via Facebook)

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— 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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