🌱 Tampa Joins Iran Protests + New Wine Bar Coming Soon To Ybor City

Hello all. Carlos Hernandez here with your fresh copy of the Tampa Daily, filled with everything you need to know about what's happening in town. Including updates on...

• 🗳️ Hillsborough County's Supervisor of Elections is set to mail out over 300,000 ballots soon to domestic voters.
• ✊ Hundreds joined in Tampa this past weekend to support protesters in Iran after the death of a woman.
• 🍷 A new wine bar is opening in Ybor City this fall from the team behind Due Amici.

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But first, today's weather:

Sun and some clouds. High: 83 Low: 62.

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Here are the top stories today in Tampa:

1. Hillsborough County Supervisor of Elections Craig Latimer is mailing more than 316,000 ballots to domestic voters for the upcoming general election on Oct. 6. The deadline to register to vote (if not already registered) for the general election is Oct. 11. (Tampa Patch)

2. Over 400 people rallied at the Tampa Riverwalk this past Saturday in support of protests happening across Iran after the death of a woman arrested by police three weeks ago. The Freedom for Iran rally was one of over 100 around the world. (WMNF)

3. Three Orlando men have been charged with murder after police said a man was shot and left to die on a road in Polk County's unincorporated Haines City last month. The suspects charged in the incident are Felix Jomar Agosto Velazquez, Joel Javier Ortega, and Bryan Jose Colon Deleon. (WFLA)

4. The Florida Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO) is waiving some work search requirements for unemployment aid to assist those impacted by Hurricane Ian, including those in the Tampa area. Disaster Unemployment Assistance (DUA) is available to Florida businesses and residents in FEMA-designated disaster counties. (ABC Action News)

5. The team behind Due Amici is opening a wine bar in Ybor City this fall called Geo's at 1730 East 7th Ave. The restaurant will offer meats and cheeses from around the world in a lounge atmosphere. (Creative Loafing Tampa, That's So Tampa)

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Today in Tampa:

• City of Tampa Human Rights Board Meeting at Tampa City Hall. (9 a.m.)
• Book Discussion: "The Southern Book Club's Guide To Slaying Vampires," by Grady Hendrix at Riverview Library. (10:30 a.m.)
• Crochet Buddies at Bruton Memorial Library. (3 p.m.)
• Hispanic Heritage Community Celebration at Webb Middle School. (6 p.m.)
• City Council Meeting at Temple Terrace City Council. (6 p.m.)

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From my notebook:

• The Straz Center's popular Latin Night is returning in honor of Hispanic Heritage Month to downtown Tampa on Saturday, Oct. 15. Guests can enjoy freshly crafted drinks and live music from Sol Caribe as they turn the Tampa Riverwalk into a dance floor. The event is free to attend. (Tampa Bay Newswire)
• The 33rd annual Tampa Bay International Gay & Lesbian Film Festival starts Friday through Oct. 15. City of Tampa Mayor Jane Castor will speak on opening night at Tampa Theatre. (St. Pete Catalyst)
• 64 armed security guards were laid off in Tampa Bay at medica marijuana dispensaries by a company in Jacksonville, First Coast Security, after a contract was not renewed. (Subscription: Tampa Bay Times)

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Alrighty, you're all good 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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