🌱 Patch AM: Hillsborough deputies seek tips after toddler’s death in Brandon apartment

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In today's newsletter:

• Hillsborough deputies seek tips after toddler's death in Brandon apartment
• How Brandon's new congressional district could reshape this fall's House race

Today's riddle: What did the wall say to the other wall. 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Wednesday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 94 and low of 73 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
• Thursday: A stray afternoon t-storm, temps: high: 91, low: 74.
• Friday: Rather cloudy with a t-storm, with a high of 90 and low of 73 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Ka'mora Figgs, 3: Mother's Girlfriend Charged With Murder In Florida Toddler's Death (ourblackgirls.com) — A 3-year-old girl died after being taken to a Brandon-area hospital with inflicted injuries, and a woman has been arrested and indicted in connection with the case. Prosecutors say the child was hurt inside an apartment on Quails Nest Drive in Brandon, and Hillsborough County deputies are still seeking information from the public.
   

• After redistricting, DeSantis hedges bets on who will win 4 new red seats (tampabay.com) — Brandon voters are now part of a redrawn congressional district that leans Republican and could help decide control of one of Florida's most competitive U.S. House seats. Gov. Ron DeSantis discussed how the new map affects Rep. Kathy Castor's district, which includes Brandon, and warned that national political headwinds may make GOP takeovers harder than in 2022.
   

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