🌱 Dutch Bros. Coffee Coming To South Tampa + Wimauma Homes Approved

Hey, everybody! It's me, Carlos Hernandez, your host of the Patch newsletter. Here are all the most important things to know about what's happening locally, including...

• Hillsborough County leaders approved a new development in Wimauma of 1,800 homes this week, concerning local residents about traffic congestion and infrastructure.
• Elev8 arcade has opened at the Citrus Park Mall and offers plenty of fun for families.
• Dutch Bros. Coffee is coming soon to South Tampa.

But first, today's weather: A t-storm around in the p.m. High: 94 Low: 79.

Here are the top stories in Tampa today:

1. One lucky person won $1 million in Hillsborough County on Tuesday night in the Mega Millions drawing, according to officials. Mega Millions tickets are $2 each. The lucky ticket was sold at a Publix store at 6434 U.S. Highway 41 North in Apollo Beach, TCPalm reported. (Tampa Patch)
2. A local Moe's Southwest Grill franchisee has admitted to paying employees late. Employees recently closed the store in protest as they are unable to pay their bills without being paid on-time, with some complaining they had not been paid in two weeks. The owner blamed a Fourth of July banking delay and claims the employees have been paid. (WFLA)
3. Hillsborough County leaders have approved a community of 1,800 new homes in Wimauma, alarming locals about the costs for infrastructure. 180 homes in the community will be reserved for affordable housing and the community will also feature a new school, community center, park and village center. County leaders said it will up to the state to handle increased traffic congestion that will come from the new houses. (ABC Action News)
4. Elev8 arcade, a new entertainment complex, has opened its doors in the Citrus Park Mall. The venue includes arcade games, putt-putt, bowling, a ropes course, laser tag, go carts and more. At least 880 games are inside the facility. (WTSP)
5. Dutch Bros. Coffee, a popular drive-thru coffee concept, is planning to open a location in South Tampa. The first location in the area will be located at 3616 W Ballast Point Blvd. No opening date is available at this time. (That's So Tampa)

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Today in Tampa:

Thursday, July 20

• McAlister's Deli Celebrates Free Tea Day. Multiple locations. (9 a.m.)
• Friends Of The Riverview Public Library Monthly Meeting. (1 p.m.)
• Pinellas Ale Works Yappy Hour — The Humane Society Of Tampa Bay. (2 p.m.)
• Third Thursday Street Food Fest at Grand Central At Kennedy. (6 p.m.)
• One More Time: A Tribute To Daft Punk In Tampa at Club Skye. (8 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Tampa International Airport shared: "We're re-upholstering the nearly 6,000 iconic Herman Miller seats throughout TPA. And, we're adding cupholders to every other chair arm at each airside." (Tampa International Airport via Facebook)
• Tampa Bay Lightning shared: "14 minutes worth of Brayden Point's goals from last season. You're welcome." (Tampa Bay Lightning via Facebook)
• Tampa Bay Lightning shared: "We're looking for talented Tampa Bay artists to join our Lightning Foundation in creating designs for our Hockey is for Everyone initiatives, theme nights, and so much more. Learn more and submit your work." (Tampa Bay Lightning via Facebook)

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Alrighty, you're all caught up for today. See you all tomorrow morning for another update!

— 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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