TGH Patient Information Breach + USF President + Element Flooding

Happy Wednesday, Tampa! Let's get this day started. Here are the most important things happening today in town.

In this issue, you'll learn about a patient information breach at TGH, the latest on the search for a new president at a local university, parents and community groups calling for rules on school police, and more. Now, let's get started.

First, today's weather: Possible light rain in the morning and afternoon. High: 90 Low: 80.

Here are the top stories in Tampa today:

1. The chairman of the University of South Florida (USF) Board of Trustees is backing Rhea Law, an attorney with “deep ties” to the university, to be the school’s interim president. President Steven Currall announced he will step down on August 2nd after two years on the job, citing a need to focus on his well-being. (Creative Loafing Tampa)

2. A former employee of Tampa General Hospital’s Urgent Care was found to be stealing patient information at the Seminole location. The former employee took pictures of driver’s licenses and credit card information of three patients. The system says it is working to improve security for patients and up to 558 patients may potentially be compromised. (WFLA)

3. Some parents and community groups are speaking out against a proposal they say gives too much power to law enforcement who work with school children in Pinellas County. Community leaders and the local NAACP want specific language to put a balance between public safety and a need to make sure students are not unnecessarily criminalized. (WTSP)

4. Element residents in downtown Tampa are finally returning home after the high-rise building flooded on July 16th. The flooding caused a total evacuation of the building and residents were placed in hotel rooms by management staff as they worked to solve the issue. (Patch)

5. Libraries in Florida have adapted to meet the needs of COVID-19 and for the future. Pasco County launched a pilot program to offer books by mail to those who aren’t able to leave their homes and Pinellas County moved its Deaf Literacy Center online to still meet the needs of the community. These are just a few ways that local libraries are working to remain a part of the community in a different world. (WUSF)

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Today in Tampa

• IN-PERSON: 1 Million Cups Tampa at Entrepreneur Collaborative Center. (9:00 AM)
• STEM+ Starters at Little Play Place. (11:15 AM)
• Inspiration Station at TRIBE Seminole Heights. (3:00 PM)
• Handmade Style at TRIBE Seminole Heights. (5:00 PM)
• Michaels Virtual Camp Creatology. (5:00 PM)
• Yoga at the Park at Water Works Park. (6:00 PM)
• Movie on the Lawn at Epperson Lagoon. (6:30 PM)
• Italian Wine Tasting at The Cork Room. (6:30 PM)
• Davis Islands Photography Workshop at Seaplane Basin Park. (6:45 PM)
• Dave Matthews Band at MidFlorida Credit Union Amphitheatre. (7:30 PM)

Tampa Patch Notebook

• The CDC is set to recommend that vaccinated Americans wear masks indoors in COVID-19 hot spots.
• Mayor Jane Castor: "We’re all #AllHandsOnDeck! Join me and Redefining Refuge in raising awareness this #WorldDayAgainstTrafficking on July 30th." (Twitter)
• FL DOH in Hillsborough County: "The #Back2School Health Clinics continue this Saturday at Bowers Whitley Career Center and Middleton HS! Your child can get immunizations, a physical, and the #COVID19 vaccination. Pre-registration is required. Visit the link below. http://back2schoolfair.org @ProjectLINKinc." (Twitter)
• Florida Agriculture Commissioner Nikki Fried announced her office suspended the firearm licenses of 22 individuals involved with January 6 U.S. Capitol riots.
• That's So Tampa: "We've teamed up with our friends at @rome_and_fig⁠ to give one lucky winner a $100 Rome + Fig Gift Card!⁠ Our giveaway is in celebration of @thatssotampa's 7th Anniversary.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠When you stop by, be sure to wish them a happy first anniversary! This week they’re celebrating being open for a full year in North Hyde Park. Thanks to Melissa Santell (@melsantell) for the gorgeous photos.⁠⁠" (Instagram)
• St. Pete Rising: "Sol St. Pete is COMING SOON to 222 22nd Street South (formerly WEPA Cocina) in the Warehouse Arts District! Health-conscious diners will have a new restaurant to add to their rotation with this unique concept that utilizes savory and delicious whole-food ingredients..." (Instagram)
• Tampa Bay Times: "Steve Jerve, the chief meteorologist for WFLA-TV, Ch. 8, announced during a broadcast Monday night that he is retirin..." (Facebook)
• Tampa Bay Times: "One Pasco schools official said the bus driver shortage is worse than anyone can remember." (Facebook)
• Kiera | Tampa Bay Foodie: "The #6 add bacon from @marlenesoriginal! Scrambled eggs with shredded cheddar, baby spinach, chives & cilantro + M..." (Instagram)
• Tampa Bay Times: "Florida accounted for a fifth of the nation’s new infections last week, more than any other state, according to the U..." (Facebook)

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— 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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