Wednesday: A shower and t-storm; humid, with a high of 80 and low of 72 degrees.
Thursday: A shower and t-storm; humid, temps: high: 78, low: 71.
Friday: A shower and t-storm; humid, with a high of 87 and low of 73 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
📰 News we're reading
• Hooters restaurants keep disappearing as iconic chain loses longtime locations in founding state (foxnews.com) — Lutz residents can expect a new Hooters restaurant to open nearby, even as the chain shutters longtime locations across Florida and other states after bankruptcy restructuring. The story explains how closures in Jacksonville, Panama City Beach, Boca Raton and beyond fit into Hooters' new franchise-focused strategy, while noting that Lutz and The Villages are key parts of its Florida comeback.
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
Meet my extremely handsome foster, Moxie! He is around 6 months old, neutered and fully vetted with all vaccinations. Moxie loves to play and actually plays fetch! Once he is comfortable… (Nextdoor Brant Shores)
Chipotle posted a job opening for Crew Member in Lutz. Apply here.
JCPenney posted a job opening for Assistant Store Manager - Tampa Premium Outlets in Lutz. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Lutz here.
🗞 Nearby News
Land O' Lakes
Land O' Lakes locals concerned over FDOT plans for busy US 41 and SR 54 intersection (tampabay28.com)
Bishop McLaughlin to host Halloween-themed Black Flag XC Meet (lakerlutznews.com)
Business Digest: Liquor Depot raises $18K for Alstott foundation (lakerlutznews.com)
Temple Terrace
Temple Terrace residents face bigger water bills. So does the city (tampabay.com)
Tampa
31 Can't-Miss Fall Events In Tampa Bay: Oktoberfest, Halloween On Central (patch.com)
Father Arrested After 5 Children Found Unattended In Tampa Home: Sheriff (patch.com)
Tropical Depression 9 Forms In Gulf, Forecasters Say (patch.com)
Ok Lutz! 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: "What do you call a paper airplane that can't fly?" — Stationary (Thank you David H. for sending it in!) Got a good riddle for PatchAM? Submit it here!