🌱 Ybor City Bartender Drug Sting + Roasted Whisk Coffee Gift Boxes

Hello all. It's me, Carlos Hernandez, your host of the Tampa Daily. Keep reading to find out the most important things happening these days in town, including updates on...

• 🏈 Tampa Bay Bucs' Joe Tryon-Shoyinka has partnered with One More Child to help single mothers.
• 💥 A collision Wednesday in Hernando County sent Coors Light beer cases flying across the roadway.
• 🚓 Four bartenders in Ybor City were arrested in a TPD drug sting.

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But first, today's weather:

Mostly sunny. High: 91 Low: 75.

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Here are the top stories in Tampa today:

1. Tampa Bay Buccaneers' defensive end Joe Tryon-Shoyinka has partnered with One More Child for a national campaign to draw awareness and support for single moms. The nonprofit provides assistance with food, clothing and other essential resources. Their Single Moms Community Program is a "10-week program designed to assist mothers on their journey to self-sufficiency." (Lakeland Patch)

2. A collision on Wednesday involving four semi-trucks and one pickup shutdown southbound lanes of I-175 at mile marker 296 in Hernando County and sent cases of Coors Light flying across the roadway, according to Florida Highway Patrol. Only minor injuries were reported. (Creative Loafing Tampa)

3. Four Ybor City bartenders were arrested as part of a Tampa Police Department (TPD) sting that accused them of selling drugs to bar patrons. Police say they were able to purchase drugs "ranging from cocaine to Adderall" at Southern Nights club, White Lie bar, Coyote Ugly Saloon and Tangra Nightclub. (WFLA)

4. The Hillsborough County school board approved sex education courses for students in seventh, eighth and ninth grades on Tuesday night. The courses are modified every year and posted online for parents to review. Some parents objected to the material. (WTSP)

5. A Tampa woman, Lizette Rivera, has created a coffee-inspired gift box business called Roasted Whisk. Each box has items, including a sticker, mug or candle. In recognition of Dementia Awareness Month, Rivera introduced a special box called 'Forget Me Knot,' with proceeds donated to The Dementia Society of America. (ABC Action News)

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Today in Tampa:

• Salon Centric Donation Drive at The Humane Society of Tampa Bay. (6 a.m.)
• Creating The New Art of Tampa: Lowry Park at Tampa Museum of Art. (9 a.m.)
• JobNewsUSA.com Tampa Job Fair at George M. Steinbrenner Field. (10 a.m.)
• Jackson Family Chardonnay & Food Pairing at The Cork Room. (6 p.m.)
• Pink Turns Blue at Crowbar. (8 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Nominate someone who's never been to a Bolts game for a chance to win two tickets and a unique experience at one of the Tampa Bay Lightning home games. (Tampa Bay Lightning via Facebook)
• In late October, Tampa Theatre in downtown goes 100 percent Halloween with classic horror movies, guest stars, ghost tours, spine-chilling stage shows, spooky storytelling, and family-friendly frights. Don't miss A Nightmare on Franklin Street. (Tampa Theatre via Facebook)
• School bus drivers and mechanics are needed at Hillsborough County Public Schools. Join the district on Saturday, Sept. 24, to meet with recruiters and hiring managers from the district's Human Resources and Transportation Department to discuss opportunities, compensation, and more. (Hillsborough County Public Schools via Facebook)
• The Tampa Mayor's Youth Corps is recruiting teenagers for the class of 2023. 🌟 Make new friends, meet the mayor and other city officials, build your resume, learn about City government, and more. (City of Tampa via 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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