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Today's riddle: How fast is milk when you pour it? 🤔 (Answer below!)
1. Family still searching for missing South Tampa man after jail release: 'We just want you to be safe' (fox13news.com) — Tampa police and a local nonprofit are still searching for 54-year-old David May, missing since his release from the Hillsborough County jail last week. His South Tampa home showed unfamiliar belongings and suspicious financial activity, and investigators are asking anyone who's seen him or knows his whereabouts to contact Tampa police to help reunite him with family.
2. I rode around in a Tesla Robotaxi. Here's what I learned (nny360.com) — Tesla's new driverless Robotaxis are now quietly cruising parts of Tampa, including West Tampa, Tampa Heights and Egypt Lake, and a local reporter took multiple rides to see how they perform. She describes long wait times, smooth navigation, and safety features like automatic pullovers and seatbelt alerts. For Tampa riders, the big questions are reliability, wait times, and whether AI feels safer than a human driver.
3. Temple Terrace water fix could bring 35% rate hike (tampabay.com) — Temple Terrace leaders are abandoning a costly plan to buy Hillsborough County water, which ultimately comes from Tampa Bay Water, and instead favor rebuilding the city's own treatment system. To meet new PFAS standards, they're eyeing a $73 million nanofiltration plant plus a temporary carbon filter, a combination that could drive water bills up about 35% in 2027. Residents will get to weigh in before any final vote.
4. Ukrainian Independence Day marked with liturgy and traditions in St. Petersburg (fox13news.com) — Ukrainian Americans marked Independence Day with a packed liturgy and cultural program in St. Petersburg, joined by Tampa Mayor Jane Castor, whose sons were adopted from Ukraine. Families shared food, music, and stories while reflecting on the war and honoring loved ones still in Ukraine. Organizers say they'll keep holding these gatherings to show solidarity and preserve traditions.
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