🌱 Tampa Bucs Player Charged With DUI + Tampa 'Juneteenth Bingo' 2022

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An afternoon thunderstorm. High: 91 Low: 74.

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Here are the top stories in Tampa today:

1. A wide receiver for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers was arrested and charged with DUI early Monday after police officers spotted his vehicle weaving in and out of lane markers, Tampa police said. 25-year-old Travis Jonsen refused to provide police with a breath sample, according to a release. (Tampa Patch)

2. Detectives arrested an 18-year-old man Sunday after receiving a tip that he threatened to conduct a mass shooting at a school in a social media post. Hillsborough County Sheriff Chad Chronister said Corey Anderson's post showed him with a handgun, a rifle and a tactical-style vest and a caption that said, "Hey Siri, directions to the nearest school." (WPLG Local 10)

3. The Loft is a new bar and food hole in historic Ybor City. Its transformation of the bar was featured on a recent episode of hit show "Bar Rescue." Brunch is offered an features a Cubano Panini, Bacon Jam Breakfast Sandwich, Crispy Grilled Cheese Dips, and more. (That's So Tampa)

4. Zephyrhills drivers will need to continue seeking detours for Chancey Road after Pasco County announced it will begin repairing a 4-foot hole that formed in the road earlier this month. Construction work is scheduled to begin today and the road will remain closed in both directions from 6th Avenue to Copeland Drive until work is complete, which could take as long as 30 days. (Tampa Patch)

5. Local Tampa Bay moms with a group called The Black Excellence Challenge have created 'Juneteenth Bingo' to help support Black-owned businesses. For every bingo participants earn, they will be entered into a raffle to win a prize. (ABC Action News)

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Today in Tampa:

• Paws For Literacy at Humane Society Of Tampa Bay. (2:45 p.m.)
• Channel District CRA Community Advisory Committee Meeting at Port Tampa Bay Boardroom. (5:30 p.m.)
• All-U-Can Eat Pizza Glow Skate at United Skates Of America. (5:30 p.m.)
• Elevated Grilling - Looking Beyond The Burger at Publix Aprons Cooking School Of Citrus Park. (6:00 p.m.)
• Free Comedy Night at Green Iguana Bar & Grill. (10:00 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Congratulations to The University of Tampa Men’s Lacrosse team on winning the NCAA D2 National Championship. 🏆 (Facebook)
• The Mayor's Food Truck Fiesta is this Wednesday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Lykes Gaslight Square Park in Tampa's Downtown. Participating trucks include Miso Lucky, Casablanca Fusion, CoCo’s Food Truck, Slammer Shop, and more. (Facebook)
• The Tampa Bay Regional Planning Council has received the 2022 Governor's Hurricane Conference Public/Private Award in Innovation for its "Project Phoenix 2.0: The Recovery" initiative. (Facebook)

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You're all caught up for today! I'll catch up with you bright and early 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.

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