Marvel Prosthetic Leg Found + Ybor Plans + Bus Sexual Assault

Tampa FL

08 June, 2021

4:33 PM

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Good Morning. My name is Carlos Hernandez and I am back to update you on the latest happening in the Tampa area with Patch News. In this issue, you'll learn about a man whose prosthetic leg was lost and found, a new exhibit at Tampa Museum of Art, plans for Ybor City, and more. Now, let's get started. Today's weather: The high is 94 and the low is 74 with partly cloudy skies. Here are the top 5 stories happening around Tampa: 1. Tampa Museum of Art has a new exhibit featuring the acclaimed American artist Jasper Johns called "An Art of Changes: Jasper Johns Prints, 1960-2018″. Tickets are now available. (Tampa Bay Times) 2. A 49-year-old man in St. Petersburg says his Marvel-themed prosthetic leg was lost after he was hit by a car and critically injured. The prosthetic leg is worth $15,000. It was found and returned to the family. (WFLA) 3. Investor Darryl Shaw has shared his plans to redevelop Ybor City. It begins with a residential and retail complex where Tampa Park Apartments once stood. It was one of the last affordable housing sites near downtown Tampa. (Tampa Bay Times) 4. A teenager was sexually assaulted on a Pinellas County school bus, according to an affidavit. The accused attacker is facing a sexual battery charge. Pinellas County School District says they are investigating the incident. (WFLA) 5. Two men are sought in connection to an armed robbery of a Mobil gas station on Sunday night. (Patch) Today in Tampa: Heights Night Market at Armature Works. (5:30 p.m.) Sunset Sounds: Jay Taylor at Keel Farms. (6 p.m.) Succulent Planter Workshop at Rock Brothers Brewing Company. (7 p.m.) Trivia Night at BarrieHaus Beer Co. (7:30 p.m.) Tampa Patch Notebook: There is a free pop-up COVID-19 vaccine clinic today at 7th and Grove in Ybor City from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. It is a partnership between Health Matters Pharmacy and the City of Tampa. Polk County is set to vote on its mask policy in schools. The county is facing a lawsuit right now over the policy.A Pride flag was stolen in front of a Dunedin home. The thief was recorded by surveillance video and shared with the media and authorities. R. Anthony Rolle has been selected to be the next dean of the USF College of Education. He is a former professor and department chair at USF. The Ray Tank is back at Tropicana Field starting today. Pipo's Pronto food truck is now open outside Mastry's Brewing on St. Pete Beach. Kahwa Coffee has opened a new drive-thru in Dunedin.A waterfront Hillsborough hotel called Harbor Suites at Little Harbor in Ruskin is set to be turned into apartments after a $20 million acquisition by a New York investment company. From our sponsors — thanks for supporting local news! Featured Events: SpeakerTalks Tampa Speaking Event, Riverwalk Dine & Wine Tour, Summer Program At Hillsborough County Libraries Featured Classified: Job Listing - Wanted - Live-in Personal Assistant for Work-for-Rent Position That's all for today. I will be back tomorrow with the latest happening in Tampa. My inbox is open if you have any tips to send or want to reach out: [email protected] -Carlos Hernandez About me: I have lived in Florida since 1999 and covered the Tampa area for nearly 10 years, mainly with a focus on food through my blog at CarlosEats.com.