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Good morning Tampa! We're back in your inbox this morning to keep you in the loop with what's happening in and around town. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Three suspects jailed after armed robbery outside a Tampa hotel
  • How a simple tag cover stop led to guns and drugs
  • How detectives tied a Tampa parking-lot overdose to a murder charge

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📰 News we're reading

1. Three Arrested for Armed Robbery at Tampa Hotel (westorlandonews.com) — Three people have been arrested after deputies say a guest was robbed at gunpoint outside an Extended Stay America hotel in Tampa, following a meeting at the Seminole Hard Rock Casino. Hillsborough and Pinellas deputies worked together to identify the suspects, who are now jailed in Tampa and face serious armed robbery charges, according to investigators.
   

2. Tinted Tag Cover In Tampa Leads Deputies Straight To Gun, Cash, And Bagged Weed (tampafp.com) — Hillsborough County deputies say a routine traffic stop in Tampa over a tinted license plate cover led them to a handgun, more than 100 grams of packaged marijuana, and $1,500 in cash. The 28-year-old driver now faces multiple felony charges, underscoring how small equipment violations can quickly escalate into serious criminal cases on local roads.
   

3. Man Arrested after Investigation of Death in Tampa Thirft Store Parking Lot (westorlandonews.com) — Hillsborough County deputies have arrested 39-year-old Robinson Stlouis after a yearlong investigation into a woman's fatal fentanyl overdose in a Tampa thrift store parking lot on North Nebraska Avenue. Detectives say the victim, 34-year-old Kira Rogers, died in her vehicle after allegedly buying fentanyl from Stlouis, leading to a first-degree murder charge tied to unlawful drug distribution.
   

4. What Does PIP Insurance Cover After a Tampa Auto Accident? (yonkerstimes.com) — If you drive in Tampa, this explainer breaks down how Florida's personal injury protection (PIP) insurance actually works after a local crash, from what medical bills and lost wages are covered to the strict 14‑day treatment deadline. It also highlights Tampa's busy roads and suggests when a Tampa accident lawyer might help if injuries or insurance disputes become serious.
   

5. Introducing SpartanHire By 12Twenty (theminaretonline.org) — University of Tampa students now have a new way to find internships and jobs through SpartanHIRE, a 12Twenty-powered platform replacing Handshake. The system lets you tailor your profile, connect with Tampa Bay employers, and use one-click applications, while Career Services tracks local opportunities to strengthen relationships with companies that hire UT students.
   

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