Youth FLOC Program + Jeep Bomb Threat + Port of Toledo Business

Happy Wednesday, people of Toledo! Here's everything you need to know going on in Toledo today.

First, today's weather: Partly cloudy throughout the day. High: 81 Low: 62.

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Here are the top stories in Toledo today:

1. The FLOC (Farm Labor Organizing Committee) Homies Union is offering opportunities for propelling Toledo's youth to better develop themselves as professionals. The program is geared toward 14-24 year-olds looking for early career opportunities. (WTOL)
2. The Toledo Police have investigated a bomb threat found in a restroom at the Toledo South Assembly Plant. The plant continued to operate during the investigation and nothing suspicious was found. (13abc Action News)
3. As the city appears to be on course to break its homicide record for the second year in a row, Toledo Mayor Wade Kapszukiewicz says violence solutions could take a while. In addition to bolstering the police, some ideas also call for more youth employment opportunities and recreation programs. (13abc Action News)
4. A new program called Math Moves has opened at Toledo's Imagination Station. The exhibit is designed to stimulate participants' minds, bodies, and imaginations. (WTOL)
5. The Port of Toledo is having a solid 2021 season. Officials report that business is up 25% from this time last year, due in part to its diverse shipments coming in and out of the port. (13abc Action News)

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Today in Toledo

• A Healthy You Summer Camp, Frederick Douglass Center (10 AM)
• Music at the Fountain in Levis Commons (11:30 AM)
• Dennis Hopson & Lourdes University Basketball Clinic, Joe E. Brown Park (1 PM)
• Westgate Farmers Market (3 PM)
• Bowling Green Farmers Market (4 PM)
• Brick & BBQ, CycleWerks (6:30 PM)
• Musical Dinner Cruise on the Sandpiper (6:30 PM)
• Yoga by the Lake at Olander Park (7 PM)

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Toledo Patch Notebook

• Thousands are expected for Eid Al Adha celebrations at Islamic Center of Greater Toledo. The celebrations will occur outside on the 80-acre campus and include games, prayers, and charity. (13abc Action News)
• National Hot Dog Week: Tony Packo is donating 10 cents to Salvation Army for every hot dog sold (WTOL)
• The Big TO DO (Toledo City Paper)
• Toledo is not alone in seeing gun violence increase (13abc Action News)
• Toledo author Mildred D. Taylor is a finalist for the 2021 Ohioana Book Awards, nominated for best Middle Grade/Young Adult Literature for her book "All the Days Past, All the Days to Come." (Toledo City Paper)
• Toledo Humane Society: "This beautiful Tuesday morning, we are introducing you to Hope! Hope is a very good girl who HOPES to find a home" (Facebook)
• The Toledo Zoo: "Our Brown bears wanted in on #TongueOutTuesday action Thanks to keeper Kristin for sharing!" (Facebook)
• Toledos PET Bull Project: "Please help us congratulate Max on his very Happy Adoption Day!! Here he is with his new brother Lucky!!!" (Facebook)
• The University of Toledo: "Summer views on campus are unparalleled! For more photos like this be sure to follow us on Instagram at instagram.com" (Facebook)
• Toledo Humane Society: "Does anyone recognize this handsome senior? He fell into the finder's pool this afternoon near Alexis and Talmadge" (Facebook)
• Toledo Zoo: "Go behind the scenes with one of the Toledo Zoo's lead aquarists, Angie, to see how we care for Tink! #NationalZoo" (Instagram)
• Toledo Fire & Rescue Department: "No better way to start the week than a visit to Station 5 from Jen, owner Jen's Sweet Treats from Cudahy, WI" (Facebook)
• Toledo Police Department: "Michigan Shooting Suspect Deceased after Multi-State Pursuit and Standoff Toledo, OH (July 19, 2021)" (Facebook)
• Toledo Ballet: "Say hello to our Parent & Student of the Month, Sharon & Kendra!" (Facebook)

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— Bradley King

About me: I have been a lifelong Northwest Ohio native and University of Toledo grad (Go Rockets!). I'm old enough to remember when the Mud Hens were still playing in Maumee. The Glass City has seen some amazing revitalization and I am so excited to share every update with you!

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