🌱 Frostproof High School Student Murdered + Lynx Automation Coming

Hello, everybody! Carlos Hernandez here with your fresh copy of the Tampa Patch newsletter. Keep reading to find out everything you need to know about what's happening in town, including updates on...

• A student at Frostproof High School was recently violently murdered by his father, according to police.
• Hillsborough County Fire Rescue Chief Dennis Jones was recently awarded "Florida Career Fire Chief of the Year."
• A Polk County deputy is facing charges of speeding and driving under the influence.

But first, today's weather: Mostly sunny. High: 94 Low: 74.

Here are the top stories today in Tampa:

1. A student at Frostproof High School was recently murdered by his father, according to Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd. The teenager was living with his grandfather and trying to help him make ends meet. The son was killed with a power tool and discovered by his grandfather, who was left in shock. Police have the father in custody. (Tampa Patch)
2. The Salty Donut is finally opening in Tampa's Hyde Park Village after a long wait on Friday, Sept. 15. The new shop will celebrate its opening with giveaways all weekend long through Sept. 17. The shop is also offering a preview prior to opening for those who win a raffle online. (That's So Tampa)
3. A Polk County deputy is facing charges related to speeding at over 130 mph while intoxicated and refusing to stop. The deputy has since resigned from his position. The Polk County Sheriff's office said the deputy hit a median and then swerved into fellow law enforcement officers. (ABC Action News)
4. Lynx Automation, a company that works with hotel and vacation rentals, is relocating from California to the Tampa area. The company joins a growing number of companies moving to Florida from the Golden State. The company plans to double in size to nearly 100 employees over the next year, according to St. Pete Catalyst. (St. Pete Catalyst)
5. Hillsborough County Fire Rescue Chief Dennis Jones has been named "Florida Career Fire Chief of the Year" by his peers. Jones leads over 1,200 personnel in the county and first joined Tampa Fire Rescue in 1978 before leading the county. (Osprey Observer)

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Today in Tampa:

Wednesday, September 6

• 1 Million Cups Tampa 2023 at Entrepreneur Collaborative Center. (9 a.m.)
• Mayor's Food Truck Fiesta at Lykes Gaslight Park. (11 a.m.)
• Run Club at Armature Works. (6 p.m.)
• Tampa Devs — Meet & Greet at Armature Works. (6:30 p.m.)
• The Power Of Solar Networking Event at The Westshore Grand. (7 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Tampa Bay Rays shared: "1st inning back, and it's already loud in here. Keep the Trop rockin' as we push to make our fifth consecutive Postseason appearance. Be here: mlb.com/rays/tickets/single-game-tickets." (Tampa Bay Rays via Facebook)
• Tampa General Hospital shared: "Join us at the historic Tampa Theatre on Thursday, Sept. 14 for an evening screening of the film 'Can You Hear My Voice?' directed by award-winning filmmaker Bill Brummel." (Tampa General Hospital via Facebook)
• Tampa’s Museum of Science and Industry (MOSI) is hosting "Science of the Cuban Sandwich" on Saturday, Sept. 16 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. The event will celebrate Tampa's history as the founder of the sandwich and include a cooking competition and live entertainment. Tickets are now available. (Creative Loafing Tampa)

That's it for today. I'll be in your inbox tomorrow morning with a new 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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