Thursday: A heavy t-storm in the p.m., with a high of 92 and low of 74 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
Friday: An afternoon t-storm; humid, temps: high: 89, low: 74.
Saturday: Cloudy, a thunderstorm; humid, with a high of 91 and low of 73 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Tampa Bay parking fees are pricing out locals. How did they get so high? (tampabay.com) — Rising parking fees around Tampa Bay are making outings more expensive for Brandon families, including one Brandon mom now paying hourly to park at the Florida Aquarium. The story explains why beach and downtown rates have climbed, how cities and private operators set prices, and what limited transit options and future solutions like self-driving taxis could mean for local residents' budgets.
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
I found this little dog without a collar. She was very dirty. I live in Brandon, in the 33510 area. If anyone lost her or is looking for her, please let me know. (Nextdoor Limona)
Does anyone know the right department or organization to contact about a health concern at a local grocery store? A friend witnessed an employee doing something that might risk customer's health, but she isn't sure where to report it. (Nextdoor Providence Lakes)
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Walmart posted a job opening for Stocking Team Associate in Seffner. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Brandon here.
🗞 Nearby News
South Tampa
South Tampa fire damages 4 businesses, owners face long recovery (fox13news.com)
Helicopters Set To Spray Tampa Overnight After Dengue Virus Detected In Mosquitoes (tampafp.com)
Tampa Traffic Alert: East 26th Avenue Faces Daily Daytime Lane Closures Through Friday (tampafp.com)
Many Paths, One Purpose: PBA's Second Physician Associate Cohort Brings Varied Experiences to the Classroom (pba.edu)
Tampa
14 Events In Tampa Bay Mark 25th Anniversary Of 9/11 Terror Attacks (patch.com)
Family Says Tampa Woman Died From Dengue Fever On 80th Birthday: Reports (patch.com)
Ok Brandon! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: An animal that's in a baaaaad mooood! (Thank you Lisa A. for sending it in!) Got a good riddle for PatchAM? Submit it here!