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🌱 Patch AM: Why Temple Terrace walked away from a license plate reader contract

Also check out GMF Online Auction on the Temple Terrace Patch calendar

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What's up Temple Terrace! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Why Temple Terrace walked away from a license plate reader contract

Also on today's calendar: GMF Online Auction and 6 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call a belt that is made of watches? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Showers and a heavier t-storm, with a high of 89 and low of 73 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Friday: Showers and a heavier t-storm, temps: high: 88, low: 75.
  • Saturday: A shower and thunderstorm, with a high of 89 and low of 73 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• USF police confirm license plate cameras on campus, students raise privacy concerns (usforacle.com) — Temple Terrace officials recently chose not to renew a license plate reader contract, instead funding internal tools and an anonymous tips app, as part of a wider Tampa Bay debate over surveillance. Nearby at USF, police confirmed using Flock Safety cameras on campus, while students question how constant vehicle monitoring and limited transparency affect their privacy and daily life.
   

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🗓 Events Nearby

    Thursday October 1
  • Community Town Hall Meeting on Half-Penny Promise Referendum @ Hill
    Riverhills, 5000 N Central Ave, Tampa
    6:00 pm
    • Saturday October 3
  • 2026 HUMP! Film Festival: FALL SEASON - Tampa, FL →
    Sun-Ray Cinema, 12332 University Mall Ct, Tampa
    9:00 pm
    • Wednesday October 7
  • Grands & Grits 2026 →
    Tampa Bay Technical High School, Orient Road, 6410 Orient Road, Tampa
    9:15 am
  • Financial Aid Night @ Spoto High School
    Riverhills, 8538 Eagle Palm Dr, Riverview
    6:00 pm

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🗞 Nearby News

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  • 'Everyone is in their cars, and they don't really ever socialize': World Car Free Day takes over Tampa (cltampa.com)

Ok Temple Terrace! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A waist of time. (Thank you Martin L. for sending it in!)
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