🌱 TGH Celebrates Kidney Transplant Milestone + Warren Vs. DeSantis

Hello again, friends. It's Thursday in Tampa and I'm back in your inbox with everything you need to know about what's happening locally. Because community news matters! Today you'll learn about:

• TGH and its partners are celebrating a milestone in kidney transplants with 7,500 transplants completed.
• A decision is expected soon in the case of Gov. DeSantis vs. suspended Hillsborough County State Attorney Andrew Warren.
• Tampa Bucs offensive lineman Tristan Wirf has been named for the 2023 Pro Bowl team by the NFL.

But first, today's weather:

Humid; an afternoon shower. High: 73 Low: 62.

Here are the top stories today in Tampa:

1. Tampa General Hospital surgeons with the USF Health Morsani College of Medicine and Tampa General Medical Group and nephrologists with Florida Kidney Physicians LLC have set a record with 7,500 kidney transplants at the hospital. In 2020, Tampa General's Kidney Transplant Program was ranked third in the nation by volume and, in 2021, the institute performed 563 total organ transplants. (Press Release Desk)

2. A decision is expected soon in the case of suspended State Attorney Andrew Warren vs. Florida Governor Ron DeSantis. Warren claims he was illegally suspended from office as the State Attorney from Hillsborough County by DeSantis. Judge Hinkle is in charge of the case. (WFLA)

3. Tampa Bay Buccaneers offensive lineman Tristan Wirfs has been named to the 2023 Pro Bowl team for the NFL. Wirfs is the highest-graded right tackle in the NFL for 2022, according to Pro Football Focus (PFF) metrics The Pro Bowl is happening Sunday, Feb. 5, at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas. (WTSP)

4. Charges against former Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Antonio Brown have been dropped and the prosecution is now terminated, according to the Hillsborough County State Attorney's office. Prosecutors determined they "could not prove beyond a reasonable doubt a battery took place." (ABC Action News)

5. The Mustard Seed Deli & Charcuterie Market is now open in Lutz and serves delicious sandwiches and charcuterie-boards to-go. Chef Taliani, who is behind the menu, is originally from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. He also runs Chef Rocco Catering with his wife. (That's So Tampa)

Today in Tampa:

• Community Yoga Class at Tampa Sports Academy. (6 a.m.)
• Tampa Bay Farmers Market. (8 a.m.)
• Chanukah Night Of Lights at Water Street Tampa. (5 p.m.)
• Tampa Bay's Festival Of Lights & Santa's Village at Greater Hillsborough County Fair. (6 p.m.)
• Couples Cooking: Holiday Bites at Publix Aprons Cooking School Citrus Park. (6 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Tampa Bay Buccaneers shared: "The offensive line hosted O-Line Lights Up Christmas to surprise 60 foster youth from Heart Gallery Tampa with a shopping spree, thanks to donations from the O-line & Buccaneers Social Justice Fund." (Tampa Bay Buccaneers via Facebook)
• Tampa Bay Lightning shared: "Throughout the game, the Lightning had difficulty finding time and space. The Leafs repeatedly used their sticks to disrupt plays. They didn't yield any odd-man rushes. They limited scoring chances." (Tampa Bay Lightning via Facebook)
• Hillsborough County Public Schools shared: "NEED A LITTLE PICK-ME-UP FOR THE HOLIDAYS? Our students are here to help! Mighty Messages is a fun, seasonal hotline where you can call in to hear pre-recorded messages from some of our youngest learners." (Hillsborough County Public Schools via Facebook)
• Humane Society of Tampa Bay shared: "Take a day off between holidays! Drop your kids' ages 6-12, off at the Humane Society of Tampa Bay for a fun and rewarding holiday break camp experience for your child that also benefits our homeless animals." (Humane Society of Tampa Bay via Facebook)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Thursday off right. I'll see you around!

— 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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