At 43, this editor found out she had colorectal cancer

Pasco property values soar; Lealman residents plead for better trash service; Pride month events in Tampa Bay

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View on the web Go to our homepage Subscribe to the Times Thursday, June 1, 2023 Forward this to a friend Subscribe to more newsletters Read today's e-Newspaper It’s Pride month ... and the first day of hurricane season (more on that below). Today’s forecast shows partly cloudy skies early, then thunderstorms later on.   Property values are soaring in Pasco County, and fireworks at one Tampa Bay stadium have bird advocates raising the alarm. Plus: Be sure to check out our 2023 Hurricane Guide at tampabay.com/hurricane so you’re not scrambling to prepare if a storm is headed this way. [MARTHA ASENCIO-RHINE | Times] She was diagnosed with colorectal cancer at 43. It’s time to talk about uncomfortable things. Tampa Bay Times assistant managing editor Ellen Clarke knew something was up, but she didn’t think it was cancer until a colonoscopy proved her wrong.   She sought treatment at Moffitt Cancer Center in Tampa and is sharing her story now, as colorectal cancer rates among younger adults are on the rise without a clear explanation as to why.   Read about her treatment journey and why we should all get comfortable with discussing, well, No. 2. AROUND THE BAY Pushing for better 🗑️ pickup: When a new company took over garbage collection in Lealman, the transition was messy, Pinellas County officials acknowledged. Residents say pervasive problems remain.   Boom times continue: Pasco County's property values soar again, making more wish list items possible for commissioners.   Citizens eyes hikes: The Florida Office of Insurance Regulation plans to hold a hearing next week about a proposal from the state-backed insurer. It would lead to double-digit rate increases for homeowners.   Halt on overtime: Workers at 19 Florida hospitals will stop doing voluntary overtime for a five-day period starting Friday to highlight what they say are unsafe conditions for patients and medical staff.   Meet this new director: Cambridge art historian Robin Nicholson now leads St. Petersburg's James Museum. Learn more about his approach and vision.   Top things to do: Big-name comedians are on tap this week in Tampa Bay.   Body camera footage released: Authorities said a Pinellas Park police officer fatally shot a man while responding to a domestic dispute.   Human trafficking charges: Two men were arrested in connection to unrelated cases that led to the rescue of women they were victimizing, Hillsborough County's sheriff announced Wednesday. BRIGHT SPOT 🏳️‍🌈 [Times (2011)] Celebrate Pride with these Tampa Bay parades, parties and more While St. Pete Pride is the region's largest celebration of the LGBTQ+ community this month, other local spots will mark the occasion with festivals and honorifics every weekend. Here are some events to have on your radar. POLITICS Hillsborough election hack: A data breach at the county's Supervisor of Elections Office exposed private information belonging to 58,000 voters.   Another Floridian arrested: A St. Petersburg woman is facing changes over falsified petitions for a 2022 proposed amendment to expand casino gaming. SPORTS Tampa Bay avoids sweep: The Rays finally looked a bit like themselves late in Wednesday's matinee against the Cubs, pulling out a tense win. This is everything that happened.   PitchCom problems: Rays pitcher Zach Eflin's transmitter and receiver inside his cap were not working well during the first few innings of Wednesday's game, so he and catcher Christian Bethancourt resorted to old-school signs, or they had to wing it.   Learning the job: Thad Lewis is considered by Todd Bowles and former coach Bruce Arians to be one of the brightest offensive minds in football. Add his experience as a former journeyman quarterback, and he's on track to succeed as the Bucs' new quarterbacks coach.   "Up for the challenge": Billy Napier didn't make excuses for the Gators' Year 1 struggles Wednesday. He did, however, provide some candid insight into factors that have hampered the football program's rebuilding process.   Renovation plans: Ben Hill Griffin Stadium is aging. How will the Gators modernize it without losing its iconic charm? Dive deeper into your favorite local subjects 📨 Our free email newsletters bring the best of the Tampa Bay Times to your inbox every week. Explore all of them here. OPINION AND COMMENTARY Helpful alerts in times of stress? You only closed your rings two times last week! That's not enough for optimal cardiovascular health and you will probably die younger than necessary! That will be sad! Columnist Stephanie Hayes shares passive-aggressive messages from her Apple Watch. TODAY'S TALKER [DOUGLAS R. CLIFFORD | Times] Are fireworks harming baby eagles nested near the Clearwater Threshers' stadium? Fireworks launched four times from BayCare Ballpark in May. A pair of bald eagle chicks haven't yet left their home that sits roughly 1,000 feet from the stadium. Bird advocates fear the blasts could be hurting them. Today's DayStarter was compiled by Meaghan Habuda, Anila Lijo, Alexandra Urban and Amy Gehrt. Did someone forward this to you? Get DayStarter in your own inbox next time. 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