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Issue #705: Veterans Nonprofit Receives $20K, Hillsborough Targets E-Bikes, Tampa Faces $74M Road Funding Loss, Massive Ocean Liner Sinks for Reef
11/12/2026
Ted Grellner
12 Nov
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𝘐𝘯 𝘮𝘢𝘬𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘢𝘯 𝘪𝘯𝘷𝘦𝘴𝘵𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵 𝘥𝘦𝘤𝘪𝘴𝘪𝘰𝘯, 𝘪𝘯𝘷𝘦𝘴𝘵𝘰𝘳𝘴 𝘮𝘶𝘴𝘵 𝘳𝘦𝘭𝘺 𝘰𝘯 𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘪𝘳 𝘰𝘸𝘯 𝘦𝘹𝘢𝘮𝘪𝘯𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘰𝘧 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘪𝘴𝘴𝘶𝘦𝘳 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘵𝘦𝘳𝘮𝘴 𝘰𝘧 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘰𝘧𝘧𝘦𝘳𝘪𝘯𝘨, 𝘪𝘯𝘤𝘭𝘶𝘥𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘮𝘦𝘳𝘪𝘵𝘴 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘳𝘪𝘴𝘬𝘴 𝘪𝘯𝘷𝘰𝘭𝘷𝘦𝘥. 𝘋𝘐𝘛 𝘈𝘨𝘛𝘦𝘤𝘩 𝘩𝘢𝘴 𝘧𝘪𝘭𝘦𝘥 𝘢 𝘍𝘰𝘳𝘮 𝘊 𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘚𝘦𝘤𝘶𝘳𝘪𝘵𝘪𝘦𝘴 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘌𝘹𝘤𝘩𝘢𝘯𝘨𝘦 𝘊𝘰𝘮𝘮𝘪𝘴𝘴𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘪𝘯 𝘤𝘰𝘯𝘯𝘦𝘤𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩 𝘪𝘵𝘴 𝘰𝘧𝘧𝘦𝘳𝘪𝘯𝘨, 𝘢 𝘤𝘰𝘱𝘺 𝘰𝘧 𝘸𝘩𝘪𝘤𝘩 𝘮𝘢𝘺 𝘣𝘦 𝘰𝘣𝘵𝘢𝘪𝘯𝘦𝘥 𝘩𝘦𝘳𝘦: https://bit.ly/4bzuWCi
GOOD MORNING
Dr. Ted
USAF Retired
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In this issue of NewTampa | WesleyChapel Local Pulse
— Tampa Bay Temperatures Set to Plunge as Coldest Weekend of Fall Arrives
Local News
— Tampa Nonprofit Helping Homeless Veterans Receives $20,000 Veterans Day Gift
— Hillsborough County Cracks Down on E-Bikes as Serious Injuries Surge 119%
— Amendment 3 Could Cost Tampa $74 Million Annually, Threatening Road Projects
Of Interest
— Larger Than the Titanic: Legendary Ocean Liner Sinks Into Gulf to Become World's Largest Artificial Reef
Tampa Bay Temperatures Set to Plunge as Coldest Weekend of Fall Arrives
Florida is preparing for its coldest weekend of the fall season as a powerful cold front sweeps across the state, bringing significantly cooler temperatures and drier air beginning Friday.
According to FOX 13 meteorologists, Tampa Bay and Central Florida could see morning lows in the upper 40s to lower 50s on Saturday and Sunday. Northern Florida communities may experience temperatures dipping into the upper 30s.
The unusual chill could also produce a peculiar Florida phenomenon: cold-stunned iguanas falling from trees. When temperatures approach the lower 50s, these cold-blooded reptiles become sluggish, sometimes losing their grip on branches. The phenomenon is most likely in South Florida, where invasive green iguanas are concentrated.
Fortunately, the cold snap will be short-lived. Temperatures are expected to rebound early next week as warmer air returns, accompanied by increasing clouds and possible scattered showers across the region.
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Tampa Road Projects Face Delays After Amendment 3
Florida voters’ approval of Amendment 3 could create significant financial challenges for Tampa, potentially affecting road improvements and essential city services beginning in 2028.
City officials estimate annual property tax revenue losses of $35 million to $40 million initially, potentially climbing to $74 million by 2032. The amendment expands homestead tax exemptions, providing homeowner savings while reducing local government funding.
Among the projects facing uncertainty is Tampa’s proposed $29.5 million road paving program, which includes 28 projects covering 141 lane miles. However, officials have not identified any specific projects for postponement.
Mayor Jane Castor says Tampa is reviewing its finances to safeguard essential services. City Council leaders hope economic growth and alternative revenue sources can offset some losses.
Why It Matters: Residents could eventually experience slower road repairs, adjustments to city services, or new funding strategies as Tampa confronts tightening municipal budgets.
Tampa Nonprofit Helping Homeless Veterans Receives $20,000 Veterans Day Gift
The University of South Florida's Muma College of Business has released the fall 2026 edition of ROI – Return on Ideas, a magazine connecting academic research with practical business applications.
The 52-page publication explores leadership, innovation, artificial intelligence, and workplace culture, completing the magazine's inaugural volume.
Featured stories examine authentic leadership, whether companies should pursue breakthrough innovations or incremental improvements, and why human judgment remains essential in an AI-driven workplace.
Readers will also discover how Hollywood producer Guy Stodel reinvented classic horror films and how Tampa General Hospital's heart failure unit worked to improve workplace culture by involving employees in establishing new rules.
Published twice annually, the magazine translates peer-reviewed research into accessible insights for executives, entrepreneurs, and professionals.
The latest issue highlights USF's commitment to connecting university research with challenges facing businesses and organizations throughout Tampa Bay and beyond.
Hillsborough County Cracks Down on E-Bikes as Serious Injuries Surge 119%
Hillsborough County commissioners have unanimously approved new safety regulations for electric bicycles, scooters and traditional bicycles following a sharp increase in crashes and injuries.
The ordinance establishes speed limits of 10 mph on sidewalks, 15 mph on shared-use paths and trails, and 28 mph on roads and designated bike lanes. Dangerous stunts, wheelies, street takeovers and towing other riders are prohibited.
The Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office reports that crashes involving e-bikes and scooters have doubled compared with last year.
Tampa General Hospital treated 842 patients with serious micromobility-related injuries between January 2024 and September 2026. Serious injury cases during the first nine months of 2026 increased 119% compared with 2024.
Violators could face warnings, fines, criminal penalties or vehicle impoundment. Parents may also face consequences for repeated violations by minors.
Deputies will initially emphasize education and community outreach before stricter enforcement.
Larger Than the Titanic: Legendary Ocean Liner Sinks Into Gulf to Become World's Largest Artificial Reef
The legendary SS United States, once the world’s fastest ocean liner, began its final descent Wednesday into the Gulf of Mexico, where it will become the world’s largest artificial reef.
The 990-foot vessel, longer than the Titanic, is being deliberately sunk approximately 25 miles southwest of Destin, Florida, as part of a $13.5 million project designed to attract divers, boost tourism, and create marine habitat.
Launched in 1952, the ship set a transatlantic speed record and carried celebrities including Grace Kelly and Elizabeth Taylor, along with several U.S. presidents. It completed more than 800 Atlantic crossings before retiring in 1969.
Workers removed hazardous materials and the ship’s iconic smokestacks, which will become part of a maritime museum. The sinking proceeded more slowly than anticipated.
Why It Matters: This historic transformation preserves an American engineering legend while creating a spectacular underwater attraction for Florida’s Gulf Coast.
Useful Arts & Entertainment Event Links
The Arts
- The Exhibiting Society of Artists (new)
- USF College of the Arts
- USF Steinway Piano Concert Series
Theater
- NTPAC - New Tampa Performing Arts Center
- New Tampa Players
- USF School of Theatre & Dance
- Wesley Chapel Theater Group
- Carrollwood Players Theatre
Misc
- Carrollwood Center Events
- Craft Festivals (new)
- Fall (Farmer’s) Market Guide for Tampa Bay (new)
- The Krate, WC
- The Shops at Wiregrass, WC
- visitflorida.com
For Kids
- Fun4TampaKids
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