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đŸŒ± Superintendent Addison Davis​ Resigning + Juneteenth Celebration

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Hello, friends! I'm Carlos Hernandez, back with your new copy of the Tampa Patch newsletter. Here are all the most important things to know about what's happening in town. Today you'll learn about:

  • Hillsborough County Public Schools Superintendent Addison Davis is resigning from office.
  • Hillsborough County is the first county in Florida to recognize Juneteenth and fly the Juneteenth flag.
  • A Florida black bear was captured at Tampa International Airport this week.

But first, today's weather: Rather cloudy and humid. High: 91 Low: 78.

Here are the top stories in Tampa today:

  1. Hillsborough County is the first county in Florida to raise the Juneteenth flag and recognize the federal holiday. The community gathered on Thursday afternoon to commemorate the occasion and included songs from the Tampa Bay Juneteenth Coalition Community Choir. Juneteenth is the day in U.S. history back in 1865 when Union soldiers told enslaved Black Americans in Texas they had been freed. (Tampa Patch)
  2. Hillsborough County Public Schools Superintendent Addison Davis is resigning from office after 39 months in office. His exit is planned for July 2023. Davis led the school district during the COVID-19 pandemic and amid tense battles at school boards as well record teacher vacancies. However, his tenure boosted the graduation rate in the region. (Tampa Patch, WFLA)
  3. Foxtail Coffee Co. has opened in Temple Terrace as the coffee chain continues its expansion in the region. The official opening is at 7201 E Fletcher Ave. near I-75 on June 17. The opening follows a Carrollwood shop opening. (That's So Tampa)
  4. A Florida black bear was spotted at the Tampa International Airport on Tuesday, as black bear sightings increase around the state. The bear was trapped and relocated by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) on Wednesday. The FWC believes it could be the same bear that was seen in Carrollwood last month. (Fox 13)
  5. Tampa City Council has approved interim Chief Lee Bercaw as the new Tampa Police chief. Bercaw joined Tampa Police in 1997 was selected by City of Tampa Mayor Jane Castor for the job. The Tampa Police Union praised the performance of Bercaw as the interim chief. The vote was not expected to be controversial. (Bay News 9)

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Today in Tampa:

  • Summer Art Camp at Tampa Museum of Art (8 a.m.)
  • Beginners Anime Manga Drawing Class at Town 'N Country Regional Library. (11 a.m.)
  • Tampa Indie Night at Crowbar. (6 p.m.)
  • Every Avenue at The Orpheum. (6 p.m.)
  • Launch Pad at Carmine's Ybor. (9 p.m.)

From my notebook:

  • Tampa Bay Buccaneers shared: "Welcome to Tampa Bay, Rodrigo Blankenship. 🙌 📰: bccn.rs/43Yt5jO." (Tampa Bay Buccaneers via Facebook)
  • Kiera | Tampa Food Blogger shared: "Council Oak Sunday Brunch at Hard Rock Tampa. 🍳🥂 I had a lot of messages about this when I posted photos in my stories last weekend so here's all the info: • Every Sunday from 10 a.m.-2 pm. • $95 per person." (Kiera | Tampa Food Blogger via Instagram)
  • Tampa Police Department shared: "Today, Dr. Lee Bercaw was confirmed as the department's new Chief of Police, in a unanimous decision made by city council. As TPD continues with initiatives that have made a difference in the community." (Tampa Police Department via Facebook)
  • Tampa Bay Buccaneers shared: "We raised more than $65,000 for the National Pediatric Cancer Foundation's 'Cut and Color Funds The Cure.'" 🙏" (Tampa Bay Buccaneers via Facebook)

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You're officially in the loop for today! I'll be in your inbox tomorrow with a new update.

— 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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