🌱 Walmart Supercenter Remodel Complete + Mochinut Tampa Bay Coming

Hey, neighbors! It's me again, Carlos Hernandez, your host of the Tampa Daily.

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Here are the top five stories today in Tampa:

1. Walmart Supercenter located at 8220 N. Dale Mabry Highway reopened on Friday, following the completion of the much-anticipated project. A grand reopening event was held with festivities. "Our customers will see a big change with this remodel. Our store will be easier to navigate and we will now have more parking spaces in our Online Grocery Pick Up," said Vanna Reyes, North Dale Mabry Walmart store manager. (Lutz Patch)

2. A Charter Review Workshop is set for Monday, May 23 where Tampa City Council could adjust city law to allow Citizen's Review Board changes to be decided on a ballot. A new poll shows that over 80% of voters in Tampa want the opportunity to weigh in on whether the police Citizens Review Board should have independent counsel and subpoena power. (Creative Loafing Tampa)

3. If today were Election Day, Jane Castor would earn a second term as City of Tampa Mayor. According to an internal poll obtained by Florida Politics, 58% of Tampa voters said they would back the incumbent Democrat when she's on the ballot during next year’s municipal elections. Two-thirds of those polled also said they find her favorable on a personal level. (Florida Politics)

4. Mochinut, a popular dessert shop, is planning a Florida expansion. Its latest announcement will bring the delicious treats to the Tampa region. It is set to debut in June at 11401 N 56th Street. (That's So Tampa)

5. Enjoy a piece of Italy in South Tampa at Joe and Son's Olive Oils. "The original Joe and Son’s market or grocery store started in Ybor City in 1938 by my great grandfather and his son and my grandparents took it over," Andrea Messina, owner of Joe and Son's, said. (ABC Action News)

Today in Tampa:

• Hillsborough County Sheriff's Hiring Event at Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office (HCSO) - Falkenburg Road Jail. (7 a.m.)
• Tampa Bay Walking Tours at Tampa Bay History Center. (10 a.m.)
• Ybor City Saturday Market at Centennial Park. (9 a.m.)
• Yappy Hour At MacDinton's To Benefit Humane Society. (11 a.m.)
• Wtr Pool Rosé All Day With Samantha Ronson. (noon)

From my notebook:

• Illenium, Alesso, Tchami, Oliver Heldens and ZedsDead, international superstars on the EDM scene, are headlining this year's 10th anniversary of the Sunset Music Festival. (Tampa Patch)
• The Pinellas County Jail is on lockdown until June 6 after a COVID-19 outbreak. As of Friday, 26 inmates are COVID-positive, spokesperson Amanda Sinni said. (Subscription: Tampa Bay Times)
• Sarykarmen Rivera has joined Tampa Bay’s Morning Blend on WFTS-TV. Many people will recognize her from her current and continuing work on iHeart Media’s Rumba 106.5 radio station. Born in Puerto Rico, she moved to Tampa to attend college at University of South Florida. (Tampa Bay Newswire)
• On Tuesday, June 7, The Shops at Wiregrass will host a job fair from 4 to 6 p.m. to provide job seekers an opportunity to apply to over 50 positions available throughout the center. (Tampa Bay Newswire)

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Thanks for following along and staying informed! 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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