Local Hamburglar + Water Tower Sold Accidentally + Duke Energy

Good Morning and welcome to a new week. 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 local “Hamburglar,” a water tower accidentally sold off, a local group participating in the 2022 Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, and more. Now, let’s get started.

Today’s weather: The high is 89 and the low is 78 with scattered thunderstorms. The chance of rain is 50%.

Here are the top 5 stories happening around Tampa:

1. Tarpon Springs High School Outdoor Performance Ensemble has been selected to perform in the 2022 Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade. They were selected out of more than 100 applicants. (WTSP)

2. A local “Hamburglar” is stealing McDonald’s donation boxes intended for families in need. So far the thief has stolen boxes from Tampa, Zephyrhills, Pasco County, Hillsborough County and Lakeland. (Patch)

3. Duke Energy used over 500 explosives this weekend to bring down two of its power houses at the Crystal River coal plant that was built in the 1960s. (WFLA)

4. The City of Brooksville accidentally sold its water tower. The accidental buyer agreed to deed the tower back after the sale, however widespread outcry and criticism has come from the incident. (Tampa Bay Times)

5. Police are investigating a burglary at an Ellenton restaurant on U.S. Highway 301. Employees at Popi’s Place showed up to work Sunday and noticed the store had been burglarized and cash was missing. (WFLA)

Today in Tampa:

• Hillsborough County Affordable Housing Advisory Board Hybrid meeting. (9 a.m.)
• Tampa Bay Job & Career Fair at Holiday Inn Tampa Westshore - Airport Area. (10 a.m.)
• Hillsborough County African American Cultural Sites Steering Committee Virtual meeting. (11 a.m.)
• Music Jam at Beacon Square Civic Association in Holiday. (5:30 p.m.)
• Cirque Alcatraz at The Grove Wesley Chapel. (7:30 p.m.)

Tampa Patch Notebook:

• Check out the energy at the Tampa Bay Lightning game on Sunday.
• Simple Plan and New Found Glory have rescheduled their St. Petersburg concert for October 2021 at Jannus Live.
• Gronk teamed up with Guy Fieri on Saturday night to make a Datz special.
• A rainbow appeared during the Pulse 5-year memorial service in Orlando.
• Mediation over vaccine requirements on cruises has failed between Governor DeSantis and the CDC.

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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.