🌱 Tampa Housing Market July Report + Andrew Warren Sues Gov. DeSantis

Good morning Tampa! I am Carlos Hernandez, back with another Tampa Daily. Here's the lowdown on what's going on locally:

• ⚖️ Suspended State Attorney Andrew Warren of Tampa is suing Gov. Ron DeSantis.
• 🏘️ A housing report from July 2022 shows a potential cooldown in the market.
• 🍷 Ybor City will soon be home to a new natural wine bar on Nebraska Avenue.

Today is also Pinot Noir Day and National Bad Poetry Day. Talk about a match made in heaven.

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A stray morning thunderstorm. High: 91 Low: 80.

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Here are the top five stories today in Tampa:

1. Recently removed Hillsborough County State Attorney Andrew Warren has filed a lawsuit against Governor Ron DeSantis. The lawsuit asks a judge to compel the governor to rescind his "illegal order," restore Warren to office and prohibit DeSantis from taking similar "illegal actions against Warren in the future." (Tampa Patch)

2. A July 2022 housing report released by RE/MAX shows Tampa's housing inventory has jumped 134% and closed transactions have fallen 23.4% as the housing market begins to show signs of cooling off amid higher prices and rising interest rates. Median housing in Tampa has risen to $377,260. (ABC Action News)

3. Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office is searching for a homeless man accused of committing a homicide in Tampa on Sunday. Deputies say they discovered a man dead of upper-body trauma at 1:45 a.m. in the 7400 block of Mohawk Avenue. (Tampa Patch)

4. Ybor City's The Loft, previously known as Cerealholic Café and Bar, is closing its doors permanently this weekend. The bar was known for appearing on "Bar Rescue." Owners Lisa and Darrell Lawson say they need personal time to focus on family and will close out with a Sunday drag brunch. (Creative Loafing Tampa)

5. La Setima natural wine bar is opening soon in Ybor City at 1724 North Nebraska Avenue. The wine bar is expected to have a full vegan kitchen. An opening is planned for fall 2022. (That's So Tampa, Creative Loafing Tampa)

Today in Tampa:

• Friends Of The Riverview Public Library Monthly Meeting. (1 p.m.)
• U. S. Gymnastics Championships 2022 at Amalie Arena. (1:30 p.m.)
• Art on the House at Tampa Museum of Art. (5 p.m.)
• Downtown Tampa Food Truck Rally at Grand Central At Kennedy. (6 p.m.)
• Bar Method Class at Armature Works (6:30 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• A truck was struck by a train in Dade City on Wednesday afternoon, according to Pasco Fire Rescue. The incident happened near the intersection of Old Lakeland Highway at Melrose Avenue. (WFLA)
• Tampa Bay teacher Michelle Stover says recent curriculum trainings promoted "strict ultra-conservative views." (WFLA)
• The Florida Senate gave suspended Hillsborough County State Attorney Andrew Warren 15 days to request a Senate hearing from Monday that could determine whether he is ultimately reinstated or removed from office. (Fox 13)
• Tampa-based Nickelytics, an ad tech firm and member of Tampa Bay Wave, has received a six-figure investment from venture capital group BDev Ventures. (St. Pete Catalyst)

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You're officially in the loop for today! See you tomorrow for 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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