Hillsborough Charters' Fate + Hit-And-Run Arrest+ Cross-Bay Ferry

Good Morning. 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 the fate of charter schools proposed in Hillsborough County, a hit-and-run arrest, a Good Samaritan seeking to help fire departments, and more. Now, let's get started.

Today’s weather: The high is 89 and the low is 75 with cloudy skies. The chance of rain is 40%.

Here are the top 5 stories happening around Tampa:

1. The Hillsborough County School Board has denied six charter school proposals. Most of the votes were 5 to 2 or 6 to 1, with member Melissa Snively voting to support charter schools. (Tampa Bay Times)

2. A 24-year-old was arrested after a hit-and-run crash killed a woman getting mail in Wesley Chapel. The suspect was charged with leaving the scene of a crash involving a death. (WFLA)

3. Grill And Provisions owner Danny Hernandez is hoping to provide grilling supplies to all 23 of Tampa's fire departments as a way to give back to the community. (Patch)

4. The Cross-Bay Ferry will expand service to become year-round by 2024 after a vote by Hillsborough County. Fare pricing will remain between $8 and $12 for a one-way adult ticket with discounts for certain groups. (WTSP)

5. Royal Caribbean has postponed sailing after 8 crew members tested positive for COVID-19 on the cruise “out of an abundance of caution.” (WUSF)

Today in Tampa:

• Tampa City Council Hybrid Live and Virtual Regular Agenda Meeting. (9 a.m.)
• New Tampa Playground Public Art Meeting. (10 a.m.)
• Bar Method Class at Armature Works. Guests are encouraged to bring a yoga mat, a reusable water bottle, and arrive early to ensure entry. (6:30 p.m.)

Tampa Patch Notebook:

• A 3-day tattoo convention, Ink The Bay, starts Friday at Tampa Convention Center.
• A Canadian airline is set to launch nonstop flights out of St. Pete-Clearwater airport starting November 5th from Toronto Pearson International Airport and on November 9th from John C. Munro Hamilton International Airport.
• Tourism in Pinellas County in April 2021 exceeded pre-pandemic levels.
• Hillsborough County commissioners agreed and voted unanimously to allocate $500,000 to an African-American History Museum.
• A vegan restaurant is set to take over the space of Mirro's Pizza in South Tampa.
• Spirit Airlines has announced a new 3 times weekly service between Tampa (TPA) and New Hampshire (MHT) starting November 18th.

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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.