🌱 Tacos Las Californias + Stu Sternberg Apology + Minimum Wage

Tampa FL

29 September, 2021

4:17 PM

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Hey, people of Tampa! Carlos Hernandez here with today's Tampa Daily. First, today's weather: Humid and partly cloudy throughout the day. High: 89 Low: 71. Here are the top stories in Tampa today: 1. Cheesy goodness: Tacos Las Californias is a local taco truck in Tampa located at 7007 North Armenia Avenue that specializes in quesabirria tacos. The tacos have taken social media by storm and are made with cheese, onions, cilantro, and slow-cooked shredded beef. The tacos are then served with broth the beef is cooked in that is used as a dip. The taco truck also serves a variety of California-style Mexican food and is open from Tuesday through Sunday from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. (Fox 13 Tampa) 2. Tampa Bay Rays owner Stu Sternberg is apologizing after a widely criticized push to promote a Montreal split city plan for the Rays during the playoffs with signage that angered fans just as the excitement for the playoffs began. (WFLA) 3. An 18-year-old Tampa man has been arrested by police after being accused of fatally striking a woman and driving away with her remains attached to the car. He is charged with leaving the scene of a crash involving a death. (Tampa Patch) 4. Florida's minimum wage will increase to $10 an hour today and $15 an hour by 2026. Florida is the first state in the South to vote for a minimum wage increase as the cost of living rises. The minimum wage initiative received 1.1 million votes in 2020, more than President Joe Biden who lost the state. (Creative Loafing Tampa) 5. Recent University of South Florida (USF) graduates have created a device that could help solve the worldwide ventilator shortage. The pandemic has highlighted a global need for ventilators. This device allows two patients to be ventilated by a single machine and customize airflow to either patient. (WTSP) Today's Tampa Daily is brought to you by Newrez, a leading nationwide mortgage lender. Make a smart move for your future and refinance with Newrez today. Call 844-979-1707 to connect with a Newrez loan officer. Newrez, LLC (NMLS #3013) Today in Tampa: Tampa City Council Meeting at Old City Hall. (9:00 AM)Paws for Literacy at Humane Society of Tampa Bay. (2:45 PM)Beers & Bombs at Tampa Bay Downs. (4:00 PM)Tampa Museum of Art - Art on the House. (4:00 PM)Tampa Bay Lightning vs. Nashville Predators. (7:00 PM) Tampa Patch Notebook City of Tampa: "Talk about talent! Today we honored the winners of the Mayor's Hispanic Heritage Committee poster contest. We were so impressed by the beautiful student artwork submitted for #HispanicHeritageMonth. Please join us in congratulating th..." (Facebook) Humane Society of Tampa Bay: "There's only a few more days left to dine at any Columbia Restaurant Group for tits 24th Annual Community Harvest program! Remember to select HSTB on your ballot so that a portion of your check's proceeds goes back to homeless anim..." (Facebook) Midtown Tampa: "FREE Yoga in Midtown Commons with Gambol Fitness starts this Sunday at 9:30 am! A yoga class that will challenge you, improve your flexibility, and relax you at the end so you can start your day. Don't forget to grab your yoga mat and a..." (Facebook) South Tampa Chamber of Commerce: "WELCOME Lavish Blossoms to the South Tampa Chamber of Commerce! We are excited to have you as a new member! #RememberAMember #STCOC #SouthTampa" (Facebook) From our sponsors — thanks for supporting local news! Featured businesses: Add your business here Events: Semi-Annual Rummage Sale returning Oct. 1st (10am - 6pm) and Oct. 2nd (8am - 1 pm) (October 1) German American Society 2021 Oktoberfest - Come Join Us! (October 1) 14th Annual Fall Festival Fundraiser (October 2) Hotter Than July - A Stevie Wonder Tribute (October 2) Graphicstudio Benefit Sale, October 4 - October 9 (October 4) Social Security Seminar (October 5) Greektoberfest! Fort Myers - Friday, Saturday, Sunday! Greek Food, Drink, Music! (October 17) Add your event Housing: Free place to live - no rent, utilities or food bills! (Details) Add your listing You're officially in the loop for today. See you all tomorrow for another update! If you're loving these newsletters, consider bringing some more friends and neighbors into the fold. You can send them this link to subscribe. — 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. Have a news tip or suggestion for an upcoming Tampa Daily? You can contact me at [email protected].