Tampa Riverwalk Shooting + Kroger In Tampa + Plant City Chase

Good morning. I hope everyone had a great weekend. My name is Carlos Hernandez and I am back to update you on the latest happening in the Tampa area.

In this issue, you’ll learn about a shooting on the Tampa Riverwalk, Kroger grocery delivery in Tampa Bay, a nearly naked Plant City woman arrested after a high-speed chase on I-75, and more.

Today’s weather: High of 94 and low of 69 with sunny skies. It certainly feels like summer.

Here are the top 5 stories happening around Tampa:

1. There was a shooting early Saturday morning on the Tampa Riverwalk by Curtis Hixon Park. People reported a trail of blood near the incident. Police have released surveillance footage and are looking for the people behind the incident. (WFLA)

2. A nearly naked Plant City woman was arrested on I-75 over the weekend after a high-speed chase. She is charged with grand theft auto, reckless driving, fleeing and eluding, possession of methamphetamine, and driving while her license was suspended. (Patch)

3. Kroger is now offering grocery delivery in Tampa Bay as an e-commerce company. Kroger is one of the biggest competitors that Publix has up north and in 2020 broke into the top 10 U.S. e-commerce companies. (Tampa Bay Business Journal)

4. A developer wants to transform a West Tampa cigar factory into apartments and add townhouses. The factory was originally built in 1903. The development boom continues around Tampa Bay. (Tampa Bay Business Journal)

5. Thousands showed up to Tampa Pride this weekend in Ybor City. Local politicians attended the celebration, including Tampa Mayor Jane Castor, Florida Rep. Kathy Castor and former Gov. Charlie Crist, who is running for Florida Governor. St. Pete Pride is expected to return next month. (WUSF)

Today in Tampa:

• Land Use Hearing Officer public meeting at Robert Saunders Library with virtual and in-person options available. (10 a.m.)
• Feeding Tampa Bay Mega Food Pantry at Yuengling Center. (3:30 p.m.)
• Hillsborough Greenways Committee meeting. The general public can participate virtually, only the board meets in-person. (5:30 p.m.)
• Movies on the Lawn at Armature Works in Tampa Heights. Catch "The Sandlot" on the lawn. (8:30 p.m.)

Tampa Patch Notebook:

• Kuba Cocina is now open in St. Pete Beach, brought to you by the same time originally from Hemingway’s at Armature Works. There is a Seminole Heights location still on the way.
• Florida is still short of the 70% vaccination goal for the Biden Administration by July 4th. Currently the state is at around 58% vaccinated for adults ages 18 and over.

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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.