🌱 HART CEO Facing Investigation + Arsonist Shot By Polk County Police

Hello, everybody! I'm here with your Tuesday edition of the Tampa Daily, filled with everything you need to know about what's going on in town. In today's Daily, you'll learn about these stories and more:

• 🚓 An arsonist allegedly targeting homes and businesses in Tampa and Lakeland and carrying an AR-15 rifle was shot in Lakeland by deputies with Polk County this past weekend.
• 🚌 HART's board of directors has voted to host a meeting to discuss a potential investigation into the transit agency and CEO Adelee LeGrand.
• 🥁 The Tarpon Springs High School Marching Band will participate in the annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade on Thursday.

But first, today's weather:

Periods of rain. High: 76 Low: 67.

Here are the top stories today in Tampa:

1. An Oldsmar man is being held in jail without bail on a murder charge after being accused of beating another man to death with a baseball bat, according to police. The incident happened last Friday afternoon near 610 Timber Bay Circle W in Oldsmar. (Tampa Patch)

2. A man shot by Polk County deputies on Sunday allegedly tried to set fire to multiple homes and businesses in Lakeland and Tampa with "Molotov cocktail-type incendiary weapons." Police said the man was shot while carrying an AR-15-style rifle in his hand and running towards the Dinosaur World T-Rex statue. (WFLA)

3. In the latest twist, the Hillsborough Area Regional Transit (HART) Authority Board of Directors has voted to hold a special meeting next week to discuss a potential investigation into recent issues at HART and HART CEO Adelee LeGrand. The CEO said she welcomes the investigation amid rising criticism of the transit agency. (WTSP)

4. The Tarpon Springs High School Marching Band will march in the annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York City on Thursday. The band has maintained a rigorous practicing schedule ahead of the parade. Five million people are expected in Central Park West in New York City for the event. (Tampa Patch)

5. The Epicurean Hotel in South Tampa will host The Feast of the Seven Fishes on Christmas Eve. Menu items include Smoked Swordfish Carpaccio, Marinated Calamari, Versaggi Key West Pink Shrimp, and more. (That's So Tampa)

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Today in Tampa:

• Uncorked: Tampa Wine Fest at MOSI. (6 a.m.)
• Pet Photos with Santa at Westfield Brandon. (5 p.m.)
• Capstan — In Her Own Words at The Orpheum. (6 p.m.)
• Candle Mixology & Fall Florals at Olfaction Labs. (6:30 p.m.)
• Wine Master Class at La Vid Wines. (7 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• The Tampa Convention Center shared: "Join us next Monday, Nov. 28 at 6 p.m., for the official Tampa Riverwalk Holiday Harbor Tree Lighting at The Sail Tampa! This free event features food trucks, activities from the Buccaneers, Rays Baseball, Feeding Tampa Bay, Publix, & more." (Twitter)
• City of Tampa shared: "The Tampa Water Department is hiring for a Water Distribution Manager. Duties include leading and managing the operations of the Water Distribution Division, including developing short-term and long-range goals, objectives and operating budgets in coordination with Water Department leadership, other departments and agencies." (City of Tampa via Facebook)
• 5 Bucks Drinkery, a popular bar in downtown St. Pete, is opening a second location in Pinellas Park. (Creative Loafing Tampa)

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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.

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