🌱 SunPass Toll Crash + Ology Brewing Opening Soon In Seminole Heights

Hi all. It's me, Carlos Hernandez, your host of the Tampa Daily. Let's get this Tuesday started off right, with a quick review of the most important things going on these days in town.

• 🏈 Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Mike Evans has been suspended without pay for one game after fighting with the Saints on Sunday.
• 🏥 A worker was seriously injured on Monday when an empty cement truck crashed into a SunPass toll booth.
• ⚖️ Tallahassee Judge Robert Hinkle rejected a request to reinstate suspended State Attorney Andrew Warren to office as the legal battle continues between Warren and Governor DeSantis.

Today is National Pepperoni Pizza Day. Who doesn't love this classic dish? My favorite place to grab one in town is Eddie & Sam's NY Pizza.

First, today's weather:

A t-storm around in the p.m.. High: 88 Low: 75.

🏡 Attention, real estate pros in Tampa! We're now offering an exclusive sponsorship opportunity for an agent interested in attracting local clients and standing apart from the competition. Click here to learn more.

Here are the top five stories in Tampa today:

1. Florida District Judge Robert Hinkle on Monday rejected a request from suspended State Attorney Andrew Warren to reinstate him and overturn Governor Ron DeSantis' move to suspend him from office over a pledge he made not to prosecute on abortion. Hinkle noted several times that Warren was an elected official and not a mere "employee" of the government. (Florida Politics)

2. Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Mike Evans has been suspended without pay for one game after Sunday's game against the New Orleans Saints, the National Football League announced. The wide receiver will return to the field on Monday, September 26, following the team's game against the Green Bay Packers. (WTSP)

3. Tallahassee-based Ology Brewing is opening in Seminole Heights this weekend at 6401 North Florida Avenue, Friday to Sunday, September 23-25. It will feature craft beer on tap, liquor and beer to-go, cocktails and food trucks as well. (Creative Loafing Tampa)

4. A worker was seriously injured Monday after an empty cement tanker crashed into a SunPass toll plaza and another vehicle, according to Florida Highway Patrol (FHP). One toll plaza worker was flown to an area hospital with serious injuries. Two people in a passenger vehicle were also transported to an area hospital with minor injuries. (WFLA)

5. Tampa police arrested a 13-year-old student who police said lit a classmate's clothing on fire on Sept. 14. The incident occurred at North Tampa Alternative School at 8602 North Armenia Avenue. The accused student was charged with felony aggravated battery with a deadly weapon and disruption of a school function. (Tampa Patch)

Today in Tampa:

• BOOYA! For A Hispanic Heritage Celebration at Bulla Gastrobar. (9 a.m.)
• Friends Of The North Tampa Library Meeting. (1:30 p.m.)
• School Board Meeting at Hillsborough County Schools. (4 p.m.)
• Trivia Tuesday at Armature Works. (6 p.m.)
• Sushi And More at Publix Aprons Cooking School Of Citrus Park. (6 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Did you know that you can rent out space in the different areas of the Humane Society of Tampa Bay shelter (or the entire shelter) for your parties? They host office parties, meetings and conferences, weddings, and baby showers. (Humane Society of Tampa Bay via Facebook)
• Ji-Man Choi of the Tampa Bay Rays donated $40,000 to Tampa Bay first-responders at Rays game on Sunday. Tampa Police Department is thanking him for the support. (Tampa Police Department via Facebook)
• City of Tampa's Solid Waste team is looking for a Waste to Energy Plant Operator I. This role will assists the Plant Operator in the daily operations, investigates changes in instrument readings, inspects turbine/generator, and more. (City of Tampa via Facebook)
• City of Tampa is looking to partner with multifamily complexes for a pilot program to increase recycling. More information and eligibility requirement are online. (City of Tampa via Facebook)
• Tampa City Council is hosting a special call public hearing to discuss the FY 2023 budget today at 6 p.m. Learn about the budget and see the budget online. (City of Tampa via Facebook)

More from our sponsors — thanks for supporting local news!

Events:

• Breast Ultrasound Screening Coming Direct to You! (September 23)
• Late Imperial Chinese Women Writers & The Image of The Female Immortal (September 26)
• St Pete's Super Greek Festival 2022 (October 7)
• Add your event

That's it for today. I'll see you back in your inbox tomorrow morning with another update!

— 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.

Have a news tip or suggestion for an upcoming Tampa Daily? Contact me at SouthTampa@Patch.com