Lead Smelter Lawsuit + Summer School + New Moffitt Campus

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 a lawsuit against a Tampa lead smelter, summer plans for Tampa Bay schools, new Moffitt campus, and more. Now, let's get started.

Today’s weather: The high is 90 and the low is 73 with scattered thunderstorms.

Here are the top 5 stories happening around Tampa:

1. A former worker of Tampa lead smelter Gopher Resource has filed a lawsuit against the company alleging that dangerous and dusty work conditions caused exposure to neurotoxins. (Tampa Bay Times)

2. Tampa Bay school districts are preparing for an intense summer session to try and combat setbacks from COVID-19. Students suffered numerous challenges during the pandemic. Some stopped showing up to class and faced mental health issues. (WUSF)

3. Tampa Museum of Art has spots available for their off-campus arts camp. There is a different theme every week for their art camp and kids can enjoy painting, sculpting three-dimensional art, and making costumes. (WFLA)

4. Tampa Democrat Sean Shaw filed three proposed constitutional amendments aimed at making it easier for Floridians to vote. (Creative Loafing Tampa)

5. Moffitt Cancer Center held a topping out ceremony for their new McKinley campus. That means the internal framework of the structure has been completed and work can now begin on the inside of the building. (Patch)

Today in Tampa:

• Hillsborough County Board of County Commissioners meet in person and virtually at County Center - 2nd Floor boardroom. (9 a.m.)
• Tampa City Council meets in person and virtually (9 a.m.)
• Tampa Housing and Community Development Program Funding meeting at Old City Hall. (9:30 a.m.)
• East Tampa Community Revitalization Partnership Planning & Evaluation Subcommittee meeting. (6 p.m.)

Tampa Patch Notebook:

• Walmart is extending hours previously cut during the pandemic starting June 5th.
• Tampa Bay Times reporter, Gabrielle Calise, investigated what is going on with Haslam’s Book Store in St. Pete.
• St. Pete Pride has revealed a schedule for their “scaled down” events.

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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.