🌱 Migrant Teen Dies In U.S. Custody In Safety Harbor + ALF Shooting

Hello all! I'm here with your fresh copy of the Tampa Patch newsletter, filled with everything you need to know about what's going on in town. In this issue, we'll touch on:

• Nine people were injured in a three-alarm fire at a hotel in Tampa on Friday.
• A migrant teenager from Honduras died in U.S. government custody on Wednesday in Safety Harbor.
• Disney's Tampa call center is celebrating 25 years of operation in the area with over 600 employees fielding thousands of calls.

But first, today's weather: A t-storm around in the p.m. High: 92 Low: 70.

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Here are the top stories in Tampa today:

1. A three-fire alarm broke out at the Grand Hyatt Tampa Bay hotel on Friday. The hotel is located at 2900 Bayport Drive in Tampa. Nine people were taken to the hospital with minor injuries in the incident. An investigation is underway to the cause of the fire. (Tampa Patch)
2. Disney's Tampa call center is celebrating over 25 years of operation in the area. Over 600 Disney employees or cast members answer calls, chats, and emails from thousands of guests at the center. To celebrate, City of Tampa Mayor Jane Castor declared May 11, 2023, “Celebrate Disney Cast Members Day” through a city proclamation. (Attractions Magazine)
3. A 17-year-old migrant boy from Honduras died this week while he was in U.S. government custody at a shelter in Safety Harbor just outside of Tampa. The Honduran secretary of foreign affairs has called for an investigation into the incident. The cause of death has not been released by authorities. (Tampa Patch)
4. An investigation is underway by police after a double shooting on Friday at an assisted living facility in Citrus County. Police said the suspect shot a woman outside the facility and then shot himself. Both people involved died at the scene. (WFLA)
5. Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is being sued by teachers' unions in Florida, including those in Tampa Bay, after they said the Florida state government targeted their union with a new law that reshapes how unions operate including a new ban on automatic union collections and opens unions to new investigations from the state. Notably, police and firefighter unions were exempted from the new law. (Fox 13)

Today in Tampa:

• Ybor City Saturday Market. (9 a.m.)
• Tampa Train Day at Tampa Union Station. (10 a.m.)
• 7th Annual Tampa International Fringe Festival. (11 a.m.)
• Morten | Pool Party at WTR Pool. (noon)
• Pride & Passion: Sabor at Tampa Museum Of Art. (8 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Kiera | Tampa Food Blogger shared: "In Between Days has easily become one of my favorite spots in St. Petersburg. Inspired by the underground listening bars of Tokyo you'll find music drifting through the bungalow-style house, saké & saké cocktails, oysters, and small plates." (Kiera | Tampa Food Blogger via Instagram)
• Humane Society of Tampa Bay shared: "HSTB is here for the community. 🫶 The Pet Pantry is fully stocked up and ready to help out the community." (Humane Society of Tampa Bay via Facebook)
• City of Tampa shared: "Join us for a celebration of #aapiheritagemonth at the Tampa Asian Pacific Islander Cultural Festival today from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. at Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park. This free event will honor #AAPI culture and traditions passed down through generations." (City of Tampa via Facebook)
• City of Tampa shared: "This Mother's Day, treat mom to a free concert in the park. The Florida Orchestra is hosting Pops in the Park at Julian B Lane Riverfront Park on Sunday, May 14 at 7:45 p.m. More info: floridaorchestra.org/event/2223-parks/." (City of Tampa via Facebook)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Saturday.

— 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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