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🌱 Patch AM: Dengue Cases On The Rise In FL: Health Officials

Also, don't miss Hero Play Day at Kiddie Academy of Westchase on the Tampa Patch calendar

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Hey there, Tampa! Let's get started with what's happening in and around town. Read on and stay in the loop. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Dengue cases surge in Hillsborough, raising mosquito-borne illness concerns
  • Do you have these recalled Publix frozen berries linked to E. coli?
  • What will a brand-new control tower mean for Tampa flyers?

Also on today's calendar: Hero Play Day at Kiddie Academy of Westchase and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What is full of holes but still holds water? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: An afternoon thunderstorm, with a high of 93 and low of 80 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Saturday: A t-storm around in the p.m., temps: high: 91, low: 77.
  • Sunday: A shower and thunderstorm, with a high of 90 and low of 76 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Dengue Cases On The Rise In FL: Health Officials (patch.com) — Rising dengue cases across Florida now include 15 locally acquired infections in Hillsborough County, prompting a mosquito-borne illness alert that directly affects Tampa-area residents. Health officials outline symptoms to watch for and share practical steps to reduce mosquito exposure, while also tracking related threats like West Nile virus in other counties.
   

2. 11 in Florida sickened with E. coli linked to upgraded frozen blueberry recall, FDA says (wtsp.com) — Tampa Bay residents should check their freezers: GreenWise organic frozen blueberries and mixed berries sold at Publix are now under a Class 1 FDA recall after an E. coli outbreak that has sickened 11 people in Florida. Officials urge anyone with the affected UPCs and pre–Feb. 9, 2028 best-by dates to discard them or return them to Publix for a refund and watch for symptoms.
   

3. TPA to replace 54-year-old air traffic control tower with FAA-approved funding (fox13news.com) — Tampa International Airport is moving ahead with a new $155 million air traffic control tower, backed by $18 million in FAA-funded technology upgrades to improve radar and controller displays. The project will replace the 54-year-old existing tower, with officials still finalizing the exact site and construction timeline while aiming to reduce delays and modernize local air traffic operations.
   

4. Tampa City Council officially schedules Rays stadium vote for next week (tampabay.com) — Tampa City Council has locked in an Aug. 27 vote on the Tampa Bay Rays stadium proposal, a $2.3 billion deal that could reshape West Tampa and city finances. Council member Bill Carlson's motions sparked debate over timing, planning studies, and funding, while Mayor Jane Castor outlined a revised city contribution relying on loans instead of redevelopment dollars.
   

5. Contention: Florida Metallic Hardcore Band Surprise-Drop 'Nuclear Summer' EP (noecho.net) — A Tampa metallic hardcore band, Contention, has just surprise-released its new EP "Nuclear Summer," now available on streaming with vinyl preorders through DAZE. The record delivers two new tracks plus a cover honoring a key influence, while the vocalist channels anxiety about violence, political decay, and looming catastrophe into the band's heaviest material yet.
   

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A sponge (Thank you Netty W. for sending it in!)
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