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Issue #195: ZooTampa's Alien Invasion, Fire Prevention, and Tom Brady’s Locker Room Tradition
09/4/2024
Ted Grellner
04 Sep
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In this issue of
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Local News
— ZooTampa's 'Creatures of the Night' Returns with Alien Invasion Adventure
— Free Smoke Alarm Installations in Tampa: Sign Up for Fire Prevention Week
Crime
— Social Media-Organized Street Takeover in Tampa Results in Ten Arrests
Sports
— Tom Brady’s Unique Locker Room Tradition: A Dedicated Space for Teammate Autographs
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Free Smoke Alarm Installations in Tampa: Sign Up for Fire Prevention Week
This year’s campaign is to highlight the critical role of functioning smoke alarms in keeping homes safe.
Throughout the week, Tampa Fire Rescue, in collaboration with the American Red Cross of Central Florida, will provide free smoke alarm installations to residents in various Tampa neighborhoods. This initiative aims to ensure that every household has the necessary equipment to detect fires early, potentially saving lives.
Residents interested in this service can easily sign up through the official Tampa city website by navigating to the Fire Prevention Week section.
The first installation event is scheduled for Monday, October 7th, in North Tampa, from 8 AM to 2 PM.
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Social Media-Organized Street Takeover in Tampa Results in Ten Arrests
A coordinated street takeover in Tampa on Saturday night led to the arrest of ten individuals. The event, organized through social media, attracted a large crowd of onlookers and numerous vehicles that blocked an intersection to engage in dangerous driving activities, including performing donuts and drifting.
The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office collaborated with the FHP in apprehending the suspects. Among those arrested were individuals involved in unlawful racing on the highway and others knowingly participating as passengers in these illegal activities. The authorities also confiscated three firearms and approximately $6,000 in assets during the operation.
The adults arrested included individuals from various nearby cities such as Land O’Lakes, Lake Wales, Haines City, Holiday, Lakeland, and Wesley Chapel. Additionally, two juveniles from Tampa and Wesley Chapel faced charges related to unlawful racing and possession of cannabis.
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Tom Brady’s Unique Locker Room Tradition: A Dedicated Space for Teammate Autographs
Tom Brady's arrival in Tampa Bay brought excitement and awe among his new Buccaneers teammates.
To accommodate their autograph requests, Brady had an extra locker dedicated solely to memorabilia. This locker acted as a personalized P.O. Box, where players could drop off items for Brady to sign. Former Buccaneers cornerback Sean Murphy-Bunting revealed this unique setup, noting Brady’s willingness to sign anything without complaint.
Brady's impact was immediate. At 43 years old, he led the Buccaneers to an 11-5 regular season in 2020. His leadership shone in the playoffs, guiding the team to three road victories before clinching a Super Bowl LV win against the Kansas City Chiefs at Raymond James Stadium. This victory earned Brady his seventh Super Bowl ring, further solidifying his legendary status in the NFL.
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