🌱 Last Day To Register To Vote + Bearss Grove Giant Pumpkin Coming

Hey, friends. It's Tuesday in Tampa and I'm back in your inbox with everything that's fit to print about what's happening in town. In today's issue of the Tampa Daily, you'll read about these stories and more...

• 🗳️ Today is the last day to register to vote for the Nov. 8 general election.
• 🎃 A giant pumpkin is coming soon to Bearss Grove in North Tampa.
• 🚓 Tampa police department is searching for the accused shooter in a weekend downtown shooting and asking the public for help.

Today is National Sausage Pizza Day. It's never a bad day to enjoy a slice.

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But first, today's weather:

A t-storm around in the p.m. High: 89 Low: 74.

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Here are the top stories today in Tampa:

1. Today, Oct. 11, is the last day to register to vote for the upcoming Nov. 8 general election. To register to vote, applicants will need a state driver's license or ID card, the issued date of said identification, and the last four digits of their social security number. (Creative Loafing Tampa)

2. Tampa Police Chief Mary O'Connor says the police department is "not leaving any stone unturned" in the search for a shooter who allegedly killed one person and injured six people this past weekend in downtown Tampa. Tampa Police is asking the public for help locating the suspect. (WTSP)

3. Lawyers for Howell Donaldson III, the man accused of killing four people in Seminole Heights back in 2017, have asked for the four murders to be combined into one trial instead of four separate cases. The request is a reversal of a previous move by the defense to separate the trials. (ABC Action News)

4. Bearss Groves, located at 14316 Lake Magdalene Blvd., is hosting a fall celebration on Oct. 12 with a massive 969-pound pumpkin. Visitors will be able to grab a photo with the giant pumpkin, which is originally from Michigan. (That's So Tampa)

5. All for Transportation has released a list of the most dangerous intersections in Hillsborough County, utilizing data from Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office. All of the intersections are along U.S. Highway 301. (Florida Politics)

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Today in Tampa:

• School Board Workshop at Hillsborough County Schools. (10 a.m.)
• Crochet Buddies at Hillsborough County Public Library Cooperative. (3 p.m.)
• Downtown Tampa Food Tour at Malio's. (5:30 p.m.)
• OE Book Club | Frankenstein at Oxford Exchange. (6:30 p.m.)
• Official Ybor City Ghost Tour at The Cuban Club. (8 p.m.)

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From my notebook:

• Ybor City Vegan Deli is closing down at the end of the month. The business is blaming "the economy, supply chain shortages, changes in city parking laws that no longer allow our customers to park for free behind our deli, and staffing issues." (Creative Loafing Tampa)
• Tampa Bay Grand Prix Tampa shared: "Race through your lunch hour with this special! Every weekday between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m., races are only $16 a person." (Tampa Bay Grand Prix Tampa via Facebook)
• South Tampa is Awesome shared: "The 11th Annual Cycling For Autism event is being planned for Oct. 22! This year the ride will again be on the beautiful Courtney Campbell Causeway Trail." (South Tampa is Awesome via Facebook)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Tuesday! I'll see you soon.

— Carlos Hernandez

About me: Hello my name is Carlos Hernandez and I am a food writer with over 10 years of experience in the industry. I write the food blog Carlos Eats (http://www.carloseats.com) and also contribute to several newspapers and magazines with food-related blogs and articles.

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