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Also on today's calendar: 26th Annual Seminole Heights Home Tour and 8 more events.
Today's riddle: Why do cows have hooves and not feet? 🤔 (Answer below!)
Weather forecast:
1. Tampa Elementary School Teacher Charged With DUI: Hillsborough Sheriff (patch.com) — Tampa residents are learning that a Davis Elementary School teacher was arrested early Sunday on DUI and related charges after a traffic stop in the city, according to the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office. Sheriff Chad Chronister called the alleged conduct especially troubling given the teacher’s role with local children and emphasized his office’s focus on keeping Tampa roads safe. The case highlights ongoing concerns about impaired driving in Hillsborough County.
2. Red Flag warning issued for Tampa Bay as dry, windy conditions continue (wfla.com) — A red flag warning takes effect Tuesday for Tampa Bay, with high winds, low humidity, and ongoing drought sharply increasing wildfire risk around Hillsborough County and nearby areas. Fire officials urge residents to avoid any outdoor burning, follow long-running burn bans, and stay alert as outside fires have nearly doubled compared to last year and conditions may worsen with little rain expected.
3. Damaged mailbox in Zephyrhills leaves some without regular delivery for a year (wfla.com) — A Zephyrhills real estate broker says he and several neighbors went a year without regular mail after their shared cluster mailbox was damaged and removed, despite repeated complaints. After Tampa’s WFLA “Better Call Behnken” contacted the Postal Service, a new box was installed within hours and normal delivery resumed, easing frustrations for his business and nearby residents.
4. Registered sexual predator accused of molesting Hillsborough County teen on Easter (wfla.com) — Hillsborough County deputies have arrested a previously convicted sexual predator accused of inappropriately touching a 13-year-old on Easter Sunday, a case highlighted in this week’s Tampa Bay headlines. Authorities say the teen reported the incident to school staff, leading to an investigation and new molestation charges, with the suspect currently held on bond and the sheriff emphasizing protection of children in the community.
5. TBBW names 2026 Women Who Win honorees (tbbwmag.com) — Women business and nonprofit leaders from across Tampa Bay, including several based in Tampa and Hillsborough County, have been honored in Tampa Bay Business & Wealth’s 2026 Women Who Win Awards. The program spotlighted executives shaping the region’s economy, from finance and technology to healthcare and real estate, with sponsors like Port Tampa Bay and Habitat for Humanity Tampa Bay Hillsborough underscoring strong local ties.
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