FSU Coach Bobby Bowden Dead at 91 + Tampa Waffle House Crash

Happy Monday people of Tampa! Let's get you all caught up on what's happening locally to start today off on an informed note.

In this issue, you'll learn about a COVID outbreak at a church in Florida, renters fighting what they claim to be unsanitary conditions, a legendary football coach that has passed, and more. Now, let's get started.

First, today's weather: High 91 and low 76. Scattered thunderstorms. 60% chance of rain.

Here are the top stories in Tampa today:

1. Former Florida State Football Coach Bobby Bowden has died at age 91. He had been diagnosed with pancreatic cancer earlier this summer. Bowden led the team to more than 300 victories and two national championships. (Patch)

2. Over 100 renters in Tampa are demanding changes at Ascott Place Apartments. Tenants say problems include flooding, sewage, and mold. (Creative Loafing Tampa)

3. Six members of the same church in Jacksonville have died of COVID-19 within 10 days. The pastor said all were healthy but were not vaccinated. Four of them were under the age of 35. (WFLA)

4. 5 people were injured, including 1 child, after a truck crashed into a Tampa Waffle House on Columbus Drive. Witnesses say the truck shattered the restaurant's windows and drove halfway through the business before coming to a stop. (Fox 13 Tampa Bay)

5. A local Tampa barbershop called Plan A Barbers gave away free backpacks and haircuts as children head back to school this week. (ABC Action News)

Today in Tampa

• Mothercraft at Community Roots Collective. (10:00 AM)
• Let's Play in Spanish at The Kids Social Club. (3:00 PM)
• Epic Mondays with Feeding Tampa Bay at Epicurean Hotel. (5:00 PM)
• Hyde Park Sweat with Bella Prana. (6:00 PM)
• Yoga at the Park at Water Works Park. (6:00 PM)
• East Tampa Community Revitalization Partnership at Ragan Park Community Center. (6:30 PM)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Monday! I'll be in your inbox tomorrow morning with another update. If you're liking these newsletters, consider bringing some of your friends and neighbors on board. You can send them this link to subscribe.

— 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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