🌱 Tropical Storm Ian Approaches + Hillsborough Co. Evictions Rise

Hello, hello. I'm here with your Sunday edition of the Tampa Daily, filled with all the local news you need to know right now. Today you'll find these stories and more:

• 🌀 Tropical Storm Ian continues its approach to Florida. Where the storm will land is still uncertain, but leaders are asking residents to prepare.
• 🏠 Evictions rose to an all-time high in Hillsborough County in August.
• 🧟 The schedule is out for Tampa Theatre's "A Nightmare on Franklin Street."

Today is National Comic Book Day. It's a great day to support your local comic shop. My favorite is Read More Comics in Brandon.

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But first, today's weather:

A t-storm around in the p.m.. High: 88 Low: 74.

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Here are the top stories today in Tampa:

1. Tropical Storm Ian is continuing its approach toward Florida with the Tampa area still in the projected cone for the storm. Ian is the ninth named storm of the 2022 Atlantic hurricane season and will likely become the first storm to hit the United States. Local leaders, including Mayor Jane Castor, are encouraging residents to remove yard waste ahead of the storm. (Florida Patch, WFLA)

2. Homelessness is increasing in Polk County and donations are needed more than ever as nearly as an estimated 2,400 students experience homelessness, according to Polk County Public Schools HEARTH Project. Advocates partly blame the rising cost of living in the area as Florida faces an affordable housing crisis. (ABC Action News)

3. 32-year-old Juan Ariel Molina-Salles of Honduras was arrested Friday after a manhunt in the death of Pinellas County Deputy Michael Hartwick. Police say Molina-Salles struck the deputy while driving a front-end loader with a forklift and killed him instantly, proceeding to then flee the scene. The accused admits to fleeing the scene out of fear. His bond is set at $500,000 after the state requested an increase. (WFLA)

4. Evictions rose to all-time high in Hillsborough County in August. 761 writs of possession were given to tenants in August by the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office, according to court records. 1,288 residential evictions were filed August in Hillsborough County courts as well. (Creative Loafing Tampa)

5. Historic Tampa Theatre in downtown Tampa has revealed the schedule its "A Nightmare on Franklin Street" movie series. Films on the list include Friday the 13th, Hocus Pocus, and The Rocky Horror Picture Show. Tampa Theatre officially turns 96 years old this October as well. (That's So Tampa)

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Today in Tampa:

• Yoga In The Park at Julian B. Lane Park. (10:30 a.m.)
• Family Fall Fest at Waterworks Park. (11 a.m.)
• Valentino Kahn - Pool Party Sunday at WTR Pool. (noon)
• RJ Jacobs | Always The First To Die at Oxford Exchange. (3:30 p.m.)
• Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs. Green Bay Packers at Raymond James Stadium. (4:25 p.m.)

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From my notebook:

• The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have "activated WR Cole Beasley & G John Molchon from the practice squad for Sunday." (Tampa Bay Buccaneers via Facebook)
• Palm Harbor University High School's Mike Mullaney has won Coach of the Week with the Bucs. "Winners receive a $2,000 grant from the Tampa Bay Buccaneers Foundation to help maintain and upgrade their football program." (Tampa Bay Buccaneers via Facebook)
• John Couris, Tampa General Hospital President & CEO, was "named in Influence Magazine Florida's "Influence 150" list, a roundup of 150 of the most influential people in Florida politics." (Tampa General Hospital via Facebook)
• Tampa has been named a top 5 destination for Hispanic Heritage Month by USA TODAY. Five destinations were selected where "travelers can immerse themselves in Hispanic heritage through food, art and attractions." (Visit Tampa Bay via Facebook)

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Alrighty, you're all good for today! See you tomorrow morning for another 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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