🌱 The H Steakhouse Coming To Hyde Park + 'Operation Hot Water' Bust

Hey, everybody! I'm Carlos Hernandez, back with your fresh copy of the Tampa Patch newsletter. Let's get this weekend started off right, with a quick review of everything you need to know about what's happening these days in town. In this issue, we'll touch on:

• HCSO busted numerous people in a sting called "Operation Hot Water."
• The H Steakhouse from Orlando is coming soon to Hyde Park in south Tampa.
• The Florida Supreme Court has refused to reinstate suspended State Attorney Andrew Warren to office.

But first, today's weather: A shower and t-storm; humid. High: 92 Low: 76.

Here are the top stories in Tampa today:

1. The Florida Department of Economic Opportunity is hosting workshops to hear from residents about any unmet disaster recovery needs following Hurricane Ian. Meetings will from June 28 to July 12. Florida is receiving more than $910 million in disaster relief funding from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. (Tampa Patch)
2. Orlando's popular The H Steakhouse concept is expanding across I-4 to 1504 S. Howard Ave. in Tampa. The new restaurant will replace CopperFish in Hyde Park. No opening date for the new concept is available at this time. (Creative Loafing Tampa)
3. The Florida Supreme Court has ruled against Hillsborough County State Attorney Andrew Warren in his bid to be reinstated to the job, after being removed by Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis. The court ruled 6-1 to deny Warren's petition "due to unreasonable delay." This decision came despite the fact that Warren took action filing paperwork right after DeSantis suspended him without notice. (Tampa Patch)
4. Purple Square Management, which owns numerous Dunkin' shops as well as Baskin-Robbins and Popeyes locations in the Tampa area, recently acquired six existing American Family Care clinics in the Tampa area, according to a statement. The new owner plans to open 18 more locations in the region in the next five years, according to the release. (Business Observer)
5. Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office (HCSO) busted 22 people in an unlicensed contractor sting, what the office is calling as "Operation Hot Water." Deputies went undercover for the operation, posing as homeowners to capture and charge the contractors. HCSO is warning homeowners to only used licensed contractors for repairs. (ABC Action News)

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Today in Tampa:

Saturday, June 24

• F45 Bootcamp at Armature Works. (9 a.m.)
• Summer Plant Festival at USF Botanical Gardens. (10 a.m.)
• Sunshine Market at Midtown Commons. (10 a.m.)
• Endless Summer Seafood Boil at MacDinton's Irish Pub. (11 a.m.)
• CRAY | Pool Party at WTR Grill. (noon)

From my notebook:

• Humane Society of Tampa Bay shared: "MEGA PET ADOPTION EVENT 🐕🐈 Join us for the Petco Love Mega Pet Adoption Event to find love for the summer with waived adoption fees on ALL pets available for adoption* through Sunday, June 25. *Some exclusions may apply." (Humane Society of Tampa Bay via Facebook)
• The University of Tampa shared: "Van Ayres '96 and member of the 1993 national championship baseball team has been named the interim superintendent of Hillsborough County Schools." (The University of Tampa via Facebook)
• City of Tampa shared: "11 Tampa Parks & Recreation pools participated in the 14th Annual World’s Largest Swimming Lesson." (City of Tampa via Facebook)
• South Tampa Chamber shared: "YOUNG PROFESSIONALS: Join us on Thursday, July 13 for our YP Luncheon with Featured Speaker, Melissa Santell at Bocelli Tampa." (South Tampa Chamber via Facebook)

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You're all caught up for today!

— 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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