Scream-A-Geddon + El Cafetal Tampa + NFL Alumni Support Vaccine Event

Happy Friday, people of Tampa! Here's everything you need to know around Tampa today.

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First, today's weather:

Possible light rain until evening. High: 87 Low: 76.

Here are the top stories in Tampa today:

1. Scream-A-Geddon is coming back for its seventh year in Dade City starting tonight. The event will occur on select nights in September and daily in October. There will be 6 scary attractions to explore including Bloodwater Bayou and Ravenhill Asylum. Costumes and face paint are prohibited. (Tampa Patch)

2. El Cafetal Bakery and Restaurant in South Tampa is celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month. Owner Jonathan Ovalles and his staff have served Cuban sandwiches, empanadas, and other latin food fare for nearly 6 years. Ovalles is originally from Venezuela and dreamed of owning a restaurant in the United States. He also owns Guac n Cheese Mexican Grill. (WFLA)

3. 37-year-old Tampa police officer Matthew S. Coleman has died from complications of COVID-19 leaving behind his wife and children. Donations to his family can be made to the Tampa Police Benevolent Association and should have "Coleman Family' written in the comment section. (WTSP)

4. Tampa City Councilchair Orlando Gudes has called on Mayor Jane Castor to suspend the Tampa Police Department’s (TPD) crime free multi-housing program that teams up TPD with landlords to target renters with a criminal history. A Tampa Bay Times investigation found that of the 1,100 renters flagged in the program, nearly 90% were Black. Tampa Police Department has shared videos on Twitter defending the program and Mayor Jane Castor has also defended the program. (Creative Loafing Tampa)

5. The NFL Alumni Tampa Bay Chapter, MCR Health, Inc., Ana G. Mendez University, Marcos Rivera of HyperTampa and the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of Tampa Bay are hosting a COVID-19 vaccination event today to kick off Hispanic Heritage Month at Ana G. Mendez University. Attendees can meet and receive autographs from former NFL players and enter to win a player-signed NFL Alumni football. Guests can also enjoy music by DJ Moyo, giveaways, coffee and snacks. (Osprey Observer)

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Today in Tampa:

• COVID-19 vaccine event at Ana G. Mendez University. (9:00 AM)
• Parent's Night Out at Florida Academy of Performing Arts. (5:30 PM)
• Bolts Brew Fest. (7:00 PM)
• Varsity Football @ Freedom - Robinson High. (7:30 PM)
• V Football @ East Bay - Anderson. (7:30 PM)

Tampa Patch Notebook

• Tampa General Hospital: "This #EVSWeek, we're recognizing the heroes tasked with the critical role of disinfecting and decontaminating our hospital every day. Watch Glenda Wright, Director of Environmental Services, share just how important these team members ar..." (Facebook)
• City of Tampa: "Meet Ileana Hernandez! We want to spotlight this Environmental Specialist from the Water Department! Originally from Puerto Rico, Ileana moved to Tampa in 2012 and graduated from USF. Her family and her love for God are the greatest infl..." (Facebook)
• Tampa Improv: "Bob Saget is coming to the Tampa Improv! Don't miss your chance to see this Grammy-nominated stand-up comedian in action. Grab your tickets below! (October 8-9) Tickets http://improvtampa.com" (Facebook)
• Tampa Museum of Art, Inc.: "Artist Cassia Kite speaks about her artwork on view now at the Tampa Museum of Art. Skyway 20/21: A Contemporary Collaboration is a celebration of artistic practices in the Tampa Bay region. Working together, curators from four different..." (Facebook)

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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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