🌱 Sharp Rise In Tampa Senior Homelessness + Tampa Reserve Officer DUI

Hello all. It's me, Carlos Hernandez, your host of the Tampa Daily. Follow along to find out the most important things going on in town these days.

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First, today's weather:

A couple of p.m. t-storms. High: 90 Low: 75.

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Here are the top five stories today in Tampa:

1. During a 10 a.m. Thursday news briefing from the National Weather Service Tampa Bay office in Ruskin, Daniel Noah, warning coordination meteorologist, said the satellite photos may look ominous, but Florida should experience "nothing worse than you get with normal summer storms." (Tampa Patch)

2. A 55-year-old Tampa reserve police officer, Timothy Kent, is facing a charge of driving under the influence after he was involved in a vehicle collision Wednesday afternoon, according to the Tampa Police Department. The crash occurred at Causeway Boulevard and Providence Lakes Boulevard in Brandon, around 1 p.m. (Subscription: Tampa Bay Times, Free: Tampa Patch)

3. Hillsborough County has seen a 67% increase in homeless senior citizens, as the state's affordable housing crisis continues. Last year, 495 adults aged 62 or older sought shelters, safe havens and outreach projects as they experienced homelessness in Hillsborough County. (Creative Loafing Tampa)

4. At around 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday night, police said they found a man's body in the 900 block of South 20th Street. Police said the investigation is in its early states, but "foul play is not suspected." The Tampa Police Department has not identified the man. (WTSP)

5. Advocacy group Ruth's List Florida has announced endorsements for three Hillsborough County incumbents: Hillsborough County Commissioners Mariella Smith and Kimberly Overman, as well as Hillsborough County School Board member Karen Perez. Ruth's List is dedicated to electing Democratic, pro-choice women to office. (Florida Politics)

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Today in Tampa:

• Verde: Poetics Of Shade Exhibit at Tampa Museum Of Art. (9 a.m.)
• Dinosaurs Around The World at Museum of Science & Industry. (10 a.m.)
• Sea To Shining Sea Photo Exhibit at The Florida Museum Of Photographic Arts. (noon)
• Cuban Pathways at Tampa Bay History Center. (1:30 p.m.)
• 2022 Tampa Bay Lighting Playoff Away Watch Parties - Round 3 Game 2 at Amalie Arena. (8 p.m.)

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From my notebook:

• Creative Loafing, Feeding Tampa Bay, and local Tampa Bay area restaurants have teamed up for the 16th annual Tampa Bay Restaurant Week, featuring 10 days of multiple-course prix fixe menus at local restaurants plus exclusive pricing on libations and more from Thursday, June 16, through Sunday, June 26. (Tampa Bay Newswire)
• Camaraderie Foundation's inaugural ruck sack race at Busch Gardens on May 1 attracted more than 300 competitors and spectators and raised more than $25,000 to provide free counseling for veterans and military members. (Tampa Patch)
• MIDFLORIDA Credit Union has opened its Temple Terrace branch at 5002 E. Fowler Ave, Tampa, FL. The location opened on May 31 to the public. (Tampa Bay Newswire)
• The Tampa Bay Rowdies face conference rival Louisville City FC Saturday night in downtown St. Petersburg. Alumni of the University of South Florida are also invited for USF Alumni Night. (Creative Loafing Tampa)

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Alrighty, you're all caught up for today! I'll see you around.

— 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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