A 1-star Google review helps lead to an arrest

Rideshare option aims to help downtown Tampa travelers; local woman plans to launch health center for immigrants; first of two supermoons on display tonight

View on the web Go to our homepage Subscribe to the Times Tuesday, August 1, 2023 Forward this to a friend Subscribe to more newsletters Read today's e-Newspaper Good day, Tampa Bay! This first day of August is expected to bring partly cloudy skies with the possibility of a stray storm (high of 91, low of 77).   Continue reading for stories about a new way to travel around downtown Tampa; a local advocate who plans to launch a health center to support immigrants; and the month's first supermoon, going down tonight. [JEFFEREE WOO | Times] How an unlikely piece of evidence emerged in the case of a fatal Riverview motorcycle crash Hillsborough County sheriff’s detectives were sorting out clues they hoped would help them make an arrest in a hit-and-run on U.S. 301 earlier this summer that killed a motorcyclist and seriously injured his girlfriend.   Surveillance video and other pieces of evidence had started to come together. Then one detective found something online that led him to a crucial witness:    A 1-star business review on Google. AROUND THE BAY Need a lift? The Dash rideshare service will soon help Tampa workers and visitors get around downtown in bright yellow Tesla SUVs.   Zen out of 10: We made a list of six one-of-a-kind yoga classes in Tampa Bay where you can unwind.   Things to do: Here’s what’s happening this week across the region.   Shark attack: A man was hospitalized Sunday after being bitten by a shark north of Anna Maria Island’s Bean Point.   Hillsborough sergeant arrested: A Hillsborough County sergeant was arrested Sunday on a charge of obstruction without violence after an argument over a Manatee County parking spot, according to authorities. BRIGHT SPOT 🥭 [CHLOE TROFATTER | Times] MangoMania must go on: Pine Island celebrates its annual festival after Hurricane Ian It's the first summer since the storm devastated Southwest Florida, leaving Pine Island residents without the only bridge connecting them to the mainland. In the aftermath, the island's normal abundance of mangoes has been cut down. But that didn't squash plans for this local tradition. POLITICS "Changing minds": Critics contend the PragerU teaching materials approved by the DeSantis administration aim to influence young minds. The conservative group's founder says that's true.   Help in uncertain times: One Tampa resident is opening a clinic to provide free medical services to families affected by Florida's new immigration law. Here's how she and other community leaders are advocating for them.   Calling for investigation: A Massachusetts district attorney has joined other officials in urging the U.S. Department of Justice to review DeSantis' flights of migrants from Texas to Martha's Vineyard.   DeSantis' economic plan: As he seeks the Republican presidential nomination, the governor unveiled a new proposal taking aim at China, taxes, regulations, spending and education. Here's more on his 10-point plan. SPORTS Rays defeat Yankees: Tampa Bay hit four home runs in a game for the first time since April, leading to the 5-1 victory against its division foe.    Pitcher perfect: The Rays made a deal Monday, acquiring Aaron Civale from Cleveland as a starting pitcher.   Just the right guy: While other teams chased bigger names with longer resumes, columnist John Romano writes, the Rays acquired a pitcher with as much potential for impact as any trade deadline acquisition of 2023.   "She was the best": Shaquil Barrett and his family are trying to move forward after the May drowning of his 2-year-old daughter, Arrayah. On Monday, the Bucs linebacker spoke publicly for the first time since her death.   New tradition: The Bucs will partner with Tampa on Aug. 14 for "Creamsicle Day" — celebrating their historic hue with a public practice, fireworks and more.   Stressing "human element": The Gators say they're building a football team, not collecting talent. That's fine for now, Matt Baker writes. But eventually they'll have to do both. 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 Please come in peace: If non-humans are really headed to Earth, as a congressional hearing suggests, there are some things they need to know about humans. Let columnist Stephanie Hayes explain. TODAY'S TALKER [CHARLES REX ARBOGAST | Associated Press] Two supermoons to appear in August, including a blue moon Calling all Tampa Bay stargazers. Tonight the sky will grace us with a full moon closer to Earth — just 222,159 miles away. Then on Aug. 30, expect a rare blue moon. Their arrivals will mark the first time since 2018 that two supermoons have appeared in the same month. Today's DayStarter was compiled by Mari Faiello, Neha Seenarine, Meaghan Habuda and Amy Gehrt. Did someone forward this to you? Get DayStarter in your own inbox next time. 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