Hillsborough Charters' Fate + Hit-And-Run Arrest+ Cross-Bay Ferry

Tampa FL

16 June, 2021

4:29 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 the fate of charter schools proposed in Hillsborough County, a hit-and-run arrest, a Good Samaritan seeking to help fire departments, and more. Now, let's get started. Today's weather: The high is 89 and the low is 75 with cloudy skies. The chance of rain is 40%. Here are the top 5 stories happening around Tampa: 1. The Hillsborough County School Board has denied six charter school proposals. Most of the votes were 5 to 2 or 6 to 1, with member Melissa Snively voting to support charter schools. (Tampa Bay Times) 2. A 24-year-old was arrested after a hit-and-run crash killed a woman getting mail in Wesley Chapel. The suspect was charged with leaving the scene of a crash involving a death. (WFLA) 3. Grill And Provisions owner Danny Hernandez is hoping to provide grilling supplies to all 23 of Tampa's fire departments as a way to give back to the community. (Patch) 4. The Cross-Bay Ferry will expand service to become year-round by 2024 after a vote by Hillsborough County. Fare pricing will remain between $8 and $12 for a one-way adult ticket with discounts for certain groups. (WTSP) 5. Royal Caribbean has postponed sailing after 8 crew members tested positive for COVID-19 on the cruise "out of an abundance of caution." (WUSF) Today in Tampa: Tampa City Council Hybrid Live and Virtual Regular Agenda Meeting. (9 a.m.) New Tampa Playground Public Art Meeting. (10 a.m.) Bar Method Class at Armature Works. Guests are encouraged to bring a yoga mat, a reusable water bottle, and arrive early to ensure entry. (6:30 p.m.) Tampa Patch Notebook: A 3-day tattoo convention, Ink The Bay, starts Friday at Tampa Convention Center.A Canadian airline is set to launch nonstop flights out of St. Pete-Clearwater airport starting November 5th from Toronto Pearson International Airport and on November 9th from John C. Munro Hamilton International Airport.Tourism in Pinellas County in April 2021 exceeded pre-pandemic levels. Hillsborough County commissioners agreed and voted unanimously to allocate $500,000 to an African-American History Museum. A vegan restaurant is set to take over the space of Mirro's Pizza in South Tampa.Spirit Airlines has announced a new 3 times weekly service between Tampa (TPA) and New Hampshire (MHT) starting November 18th. From our sponsors — thanks for supporting local news! Featured Events: Dads Get Free Bogo Draft Beers At Zoo On Father's Day, ArtWave, 6th Annual Zephyrhills Summerfest Sponsored by T-Mobile 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.