Florida Building Collapse+$20K Reward For Shoe Store Theft Info

Good Morning and Happy Friday! 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 about a building collapse in South Florida, a reward for information on a shoe store theft, an indigenous group demanding answers over looting, police defending themselves from an excessive force controversy, and more. Now, let’s get started.

Today’s weather: The high is 88 and the low is 73 with scattered thunderstorms. There is a 40% chance of rain.

Here are the top 5 stories happening around Tampa:

1. A building in Miami collapsed Wednesday night. Dozens of people are missing and at least one is dead. Many are feared dead. A family reunification center has been set up at 9301 Collins Ave. for anyone seeking unaccounted for or missing relatives. (Patch)

2. A Tampa mall shoe store is offering a $20,000 reward after $200,000 in rare footwear was stolen by four thieves. (Fox 13 Tampa Bay)

3. An indigenous group announced evidence of looting was discovered at a sacred Native American gravesite within the University of South Florida Forest Preserve. The group is demanding that USF take action to prevent further desecration. (Creative Loafing Tampa)

4. Police in Sarasota released body cam footage in what they are calling “the utmost sense of transparency,” after two officers were accused of using excessive force. (WTSP)

5. Hillsborough County is working to lower the mosquito population this summer. You can help the cause by picking up free fish provided by the county that will eat up mosquito larvae. (WFLA)

Today in Tampa:

• Cafe con Tampa at Oxford Exchange. This week’s topic is “Tampa Bay - the World’s Next Great Cultural Hub” with Mark Cantrell, President and CEO, of Florida Orchestra as speaker. (8 a.m.)
• Songs and Stories En Español at Community Roots Collective. (10 a.m.)
• Rockin' Bingo at Epperson Lagoon. (7 p.m.)
  
• Los Angeles Angels at Tampa Bay Rays. (7:10 p.m.)

Tampa Patch Notebook:

• The CDC extended the eviction moratorium for another month and said this will probably be the last time they do.
• The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are allowing certain groups of fans to attend training camp at the AdventHealth Training Center in July.
• Hospitality industry workers can snag free tickets to Anthony Bourdain’s Roadrunner Industry Night film screening at Tampa Theatre on Monday, July 19th with Nebraska Mini Mart.
• Did you receive a blue alert on your phone and wonder exactly what that is? The Tampa Bay Times has the answer.
• Michael James Lindell, also known as The My Pillow Guy, came to Tampa for a speaking series.

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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.