🌱 FL Surgeon General Controversy + Free Flu Shots + Tom Brady 600th

Good morning, neighbors! Carlos Hernandez here with today's Tampa Daily.

First, today's weather:

Partly sunny and humid. High: 85 Low: 63.

Here are the top stories today in Tampa:

1. A Canadian nonprofit called The Canadian Taxpayers Federation unveiled a new billboard this week on I-275, next to Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg reading: “Dear Rays, Montréal won’t pay for your new stadium. Sincerely, Taxpayers.” (Creative Loafing Tampa)

2. Champa Bay: Tom Brady made NFL History on Sunday with his 600th career touchdown pass. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers went on to win 38-3 over the Chicago Bears. Tom Brady is currently the oldest player who is still active in the NFL at age 44. (People)

3. The Pinellas County Florida Department of Health is offering flu shots for free including for people who are not insured. No appointment is necessary and the shots are offered for adults and children from 7:30 a.m. until 5 p.m. October 25th to October 29th. There are locations in St. Petersburg, Mid County, Clearwater, Pinellas Park, and Tarpon Springs. (WTSP)

4. Florida Surgeon General Dr. Joseph Ladapo, a top health official in the state, refused to wear a face mask when meeting with a state senator recently diagnosed with breast cancer in her office. Ladapo was recently appointed to the position by Governor Ron DeSantis and has remained controversial since his appointment. Senate President Wilton Simpson (R-Trilby) sent a memo Saturday night criticizing what occurred. (Patch Tallahassee)

5. The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is the latest government agency to zone in on the owners of the now defunct Olympus Pools. The IRS said Olympus Pools owner James Staten owes more than half a million dollars in federal taxes. (ABC Action News)

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Today in Tampa:

• Café Con Conexiones at Industrious Tampa. (7:30 AM)
• City of Tampa Barrio Latino Commission Meeting. (9:00 AM)
• The Seminole Heights Great Pumpkin Patch! (10:00 AM)
• STCOC Women's Connection Luncheon. (11:00 AM)
• Murder At Hallow's Manor: An Interactive Murder Mystery Dinner. (7:00 PM)

Tampa Patch Notebook

• Hillsborough County: "100 years ago today, a major hurricane hit our community late in the season. These Burgert Brothers photos from the @TampaHillsLib show the damage caused by this powerful storm. Remember to stay prepared and sign up to receive emergency notifications..." (Twitter)
• Port of Tampa Bay: "As congestion worsens elsewhere, Port Tampa Bay stands ready to serve as a supply chain solution and alternative." (Twitter)
• Colloco: "POV riding in a Ybor City Tampa trolley" (Twitter)
• Tampa International Airport: "From now until Nov. 19, TPA is completing roadway construction which may lead to partial lane closures during the late night/overnight hours. We thank you for your patience as we continue to make TPA the best airport for our guests." (Twitter)

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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.

Have a news tip or suggestion for an upcoming Tampa Daily? I'm all ears. You can email me at carlosreportsnews@gmail.com.