🌱 Mayor's Food Truck Fiesta Returns + BayCare Acquires Northside

Hello again, neighbors! I'm back with your fresh copy of the Tampa Daily. Here are all the most important things to know about what's happening in town. Today's briefing includes...

• BayCare Health Systme has acquired Northside Behavorial Health Center.
• Polk County is receiving $30 million to help fight the opioid epidemic.
• The Mayor's Food Truck Fiesta returns to downtown Tampa today.

But first, today's weather:

Warm with clouds and sun. High: 80 Low: 67.

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Here are the top stories in Tampa today:

1. BayCare Health System has acquired Northside Behavorial Health Center at 12512 Bruce B. Downs Blvd. in Tampa as of Jan. 1. "We are thrilled to add more than 100 former Northside employees to our BayCare family," said Gail Ryder, BayCare's vice president of behavioral health." (Tampa Patch)

2. A man was shot and killed Friday evening in Temple Terrace, according to a news release on Tuesday afternon. The inciden happened at 11407 N. 52nd St. at around 8:08 p.m. Anyone with information on the incident is asked to call Temple Terrace Police Department at 813-989-7110. (Subscription: Tampa Bay Times)

3. Polk County will receive $30 million over the next 18 years to help fight the opioid epidemic. In 2020, county commissioners tracked a 39 percent jump in overdose deaths from the drugs in Polk County. The first payment of $400,000 will be used to assist in fighting the opioid crisis. (ABC Action News)

4. The Mill located at 200 Central Ave. is closing down after a decade in downtown St. Petersburg. The owners blamed the closeure on construction messing with their business. "It has become so invasive to our space that we feel we can no longer ensure the safety of our staff and patrons alike. It is because of this we have been forced into the heartbreaking decision of closure at this location." (Creative Loafing Tampa)

5. The Mayor’s monthly Food Truck Fiesta is back for 2023 at Lykes Gaslight Park today. Participating food trucks include St. Pete Taco Lady, Pamz Pizza Conez, Honey Hole Eats, Sweetie's BBQ, and Ceviches on Wheels. (That's So Tampa)

Today in Tampa:

• 1 Million Cups Tampa at Entrepreneur Collaborative Center. (9 a.m.)
• 'Meet The Winery' Monthly Wine Tasting at Independent Bar And Cafe. (6 p.m.)
• Esports Open Play at Northdale Recreation Center. (6:30 p.m.)
• Sushi And More 2.0 at Publix Aprons Cooking School Of Citrus Park. (6:30 p.m.)
• 'Hamilton' at David A. Straz Center - Carol Morsani Hall. (7:30 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Tampa Bay Buccaneers shared: "Conquered the South...on to our next goal 💪" (Tampa Bay Buccaneers via Facebook)
• Busch Gardens Tampa Bay shared: "New year = New monthly Pass Member rewards! Throughout the month of January, Pass Members can enjoy exclusive perks like a bonus-free guest ticket, $10 Busch Bucks, early entry for the Real Music Series Concerts, and a special Friday the 13th offer." (Busch Gardens Tampa Bay via Facebook)
• Tampa Police Department shared: "Come celebrate 𝗧𝗵𝗿𝗲𝗲 𝗞𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘀 𝗗𝗮𝘆 with Your Tampa PD and the City of Tampa. 📆 Jan. 6, 2023, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. 📍 Barksdale Senior Center, located at 1801 N Lincoln Avenue The event is free to the public." (Tampa Police Department via Facebook)
• Humane Society of Tampa Bay shared: "We’re excited to team up with AGoldPhoto Pet Photo Studio again for the 3rd Volume of their Fundraising Coffee Table Book. Tails of Gratitude - A Collection of Thank You Notes from People to Their Pets." (Humane Society of Tampa Bay via Facebook)
• Tampa Pride shared: "Join us for our Tampa Pride 2023 planning meeting this Tuesday Jan. 10. See you there." (Tampa Pride via Facebook)

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That's it for today. I'll see you around!

— 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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