Lutz
News Feed
Events
Local Businesses
Classifieds
Community Corner

🌱 Patch AM: How a Lutz storage-unit search led to major trafficking charges

And check out The 10th Annual Spooktacular BellyDance Show on the Lutz Patch calendar

Sunday October 11th Patch AM (Patch graphic)

What's up Lutz! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. β˜€οΈ

In today's newsletter:

  • How a Lutz storage-unit search led to major trafficking charges

Also on today's calendar: The 10th Annual Spooktacular BellyDance Show and 10 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call somebody who crosses the ocean twice and doesn't take a bath? πŸ€” (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Sunday: Humid; a p.m. t-storm or two, with a high of 84 and low of 67 degrees.
  • Monday: Clouds and sun; less humid, temps: high: 89, low: 65. 🌢 Hot!
  • Tuesday: Plenty of sun, with a high of 88 and low of 66 degrees.

πŸ“° News we're reading

β€’ 11 Ounces Of Cocaine Seized, Tampa Man Hit With 4 Trafficking Charges In Lutz Bust (tampafp.com) β€” Deputies investigating drug trafficking searched a Tampa home and two storage units in Lutz, seizing about 11 ounces of cocaine and arresting a 37-year-old Tampa man. He now faces multiple felony trafficking counts and related charges, with a judge setting bond at $126,000, underscoring ongoing narcotics enforcement affecting the Lutz area.
Β Β Β 

πŸ“Έ Around Lutz

Subscribe

Show off your photography skills and the sights around town! Click here to submit your Photo of the Day to Patch AM!

πŸ—“ Upcoming Events in Lutz

Add your event to our calendar and newsletter!

β˜… Featured events β˜…

Want to see your event featured? Click here!

Other local events

πŸ“£ Lutz Shout Outs!

Want to say something great about someone in town? Click here to submit your Shout Out to Patch AM! It's free!

Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.

Β 

Thank you πŸ‘πŸ‘πŸ‘ to these businesses for making Lutz PatchAM possible:

Click here to show your appreciation! πŸ’š

Want to see your business here? Click here to connect with local customers.

πŸ’¬ Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Hey everyone, my brown tabby cat got out on 10/6 and I haven't seen him since.
    I'm at the Lake Carlton Arms apartments, building 111. If anyone sees him, please contact me or at least the building main office. His name is Hermes… (Nextdoor Lake Carlton Arms)
  • My silly pup has been working out and is training to become a MMA fighter.
    He is currently looking for training partners. Please contact him directly if interested. (Nextdoor Swenson Terrace)
  • Harmony United Psychiatric Care posted a job opening for Psychiatric Office Assistant Internship/Outpatient Clinic (Certification Program)/Lutz in Lutz. Apply here.
  • LongHorn Steakhouse posted a job opening for Dishwasher in Lutz. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Lutz here.

πŸ—ž Nearby News

Land O' Lakes

  • Elevate Marketing Solutions Outlines Local SEO for Health, Wellness & Chiropractic Practices (usatoday.com)
  • USF students explore eco-friendly, low-cost septic tank solutions (baynews9.com)

Temple Terrace

  • Our picks for U.S. House of Representatives (tampabay.com)
  • Winn-Dixie silently closes 27 grocery store locations across the South, including 14 in Florida (secretmiami.com)

Tampa

  • 3304 N Perry Ave, Tampa, FL 33603 (redfin.com)
  • Tampa Man Arrested After Deputies Find 11 Ounces of Cocaine in Home and Storage Unit (shorenewsnetwork.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 somebody who crosses the ocean twice and doesn't take a bath?" β€” A dirty double crosser ! (Thank you Theresia F. for sending it in!)
Got a good riddle for PatchAM? Submit it here!

πŸ‘‰ Help make Patch AM better

We use a combination of real people and machines to tell you what's happening around town. Learn more about Patch AM.

Share to NextDoorΒ Β Β Β  Share to Facebook

Sign up for free local newsletters and alerts for the
Lutz Patch

Patch.com is the nationwide leader in hyperlocal news.
Visit Patch.com to find your town today.

©2026 Patch Media. All Rights Reserved

Do Not Sell My Personal Information