Red Tide Continues +USF Nursing Enrollment Boost+ Landlord Fraud

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 the latest on Red Tide in Pinellas, alleged death threats to a St. Pete congressional candidate, a push for nurses at the University of South Florida, and more. Now, let’s get started.

Today’s weather: The high is 89 and the low is 75 with scattered thunderstorms. There is a 40% chance of rain.

Here are the top 5 stories happening around Tampa:

1. A St. Petersburg congressional candidate is denying threatening to kill his opponent. His opponent filed a stalking order last week and said she recorded him threatening to kill her and another person. (WFLA)

2. Pinellas County beach business owners are watching as Red Tide conditions continue to change and impact them. Some are very concerned while others consider it to be minor compared to the impact of the pandemic. (Tampa Bay Times)

3. The University of South Florida College of Nursing is looking to boost enrollment ahead of a nationwide nursing shortage. They will admit more students and make changes to existing programs to better meet this goal. (Tampa Bay Times)

4. A former Tampa Bay Bucs player is the first active NFL player in the nation to announce he’s gay. Carl Nassib made history with the announcement after making the Instagram post. (Patch)

5. Sentencing is continuing for a St. Petersburg landlord who submitted more than $1.2 million in false and fraudulent claims to the Florida Medicaid program and related managed care organizations. (WFLA)

Today in Tampa:

• Art on the House at Tampa Museum of Art. Free admission. (4 p.m.)
• Crafts at Miss Anita's Crafts. (5 p.m.)
• Beneficenza at TRIBE Seminole Heights. TRIBE invites all friends, supporters, and members of the community to join in for a spaghetti dinner prepared by cooking class students. (6 p.m.)
• Art Implosion at Karib Restaurant. (7 p.m.)
• Boston Red Sox at Tampa Bay Rays. (7:10 p.m.)
• Tampa Boss Babes: Align & Flow. (7:30 p.m.)
• Tampa Theatre Summer Classic Movie Series: The Gold Rush. (7:30 p.m.)
• Bay Area Comedy Bash at Brass Mug. (8 p.m.)

Tampa Patch Notebook:

• Governor DeSantis is warning that budget cuts could be on the horizon if universities and colleges are found to be “indoctrinating” students. They will be surveyed for their beliefs.
• This year is the inaugural July 4th Boat Parade & Blessing of the Fleet off the Tampa Riverwalk.
• Capitol Hill Riot Charges: 54-year-old Sarasota business owner Graydon Young has pleaded guilty to conspiracy charges and obstruction of an official proceeding. He has agreed to cooperate with the US government and testify before a grand jury.
• Did You Know: Ridership on the Tampa Streetcar was around 75.5k this past May, compared to 52.6k in May of 2019.

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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.