🌱 Local Doctor Working On Monkeypox Test + South Tampa Cat Cafe Open

Hey, Tampa! It's me, Carlos Hernandez, your host of the Tampa Daily. Let's get this Tuesday started off right, with a quick guide to everything you need to know about what's happening in town.

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Here are the top five stories in Tampa today:

1. A United States Marine veteran suffering with a traumatic brain injury and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) has graduated from the University of South Florida. Cliff McAfee says he found support with the USF Office of Veteran Success and now plans to pursue a master's degree and wants to remove the stigma of seeking help. (WFLA)

2. Tampa City Council member Luis Viera is filing for re-election, the first incumbent on the council to file for another term. Viera was first elected after winning a Special Election in late 2016 and this will be his third time running for office. (Florida Politics)

3. Tampa International Airport is in the running for an award from The Cintas America’s Best Restroom Contest. Winners are selected based on "cleanliness, visual appeal, innovation, functionality and unique design elements." (That's So Tampa)

4. South Tampa's Cats & Caffeine, the first cat café in the area, has now opened at 4033 Henderson Boulevard. Guests must book a visit online prior to visiting and sign a waiver first. Guests can apply to adopt the pet as well through the café. (WFLA)

5. St. Petersburg's Dr. Bob Wallace says his office is receiving numerous calls with concerns about exposure to monkeypox which can have a 21 day incubation period. Wallace said he is working with a group in South Florida to develop a saliva test for monkeypox. (ABC Action News)

Today in Tampa:

• Bella Prana Yoga at Armature Works. (9 a.m.)
• Trash Free Waters Cleanup Crew Day at Boat Docks Near Armature Works. (9:15 a.m.)
• August Ybor Chamber Luncheon at Columbia Restaurant - Ybor City. (11:30 a.m.)
• OE Book Club | The King Must Die at Oxford Exchange Tampa. (6:30 p.m.)
• Bonsai & Brews at Zydeco Brew Werks. (7 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Check out the highlights of the upcoming school year calendar in Hillsborough County. (Tampa Patch)
• Gabby Petito's family announced plans Monday to file a $50 million lawsuit against the Moab Police Department, stating missteps by officers during a traffic stop in Utah. (Patch)
• Greater Tampa Realtors, Teamsters Local 79, SEIU Florida, the Tampa Police Benevolent Association and Equality Florida have endorsed Hillsborough County Commissioner Harry Cohen for re-election. (Florida Politics)
• Tampa businessman John Kirtley is among the recent top donors to a Ron DeSantis reelection PAC with $100,000 donated. (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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