— A man was fatally shot in Wimauma early Saturday morning during a fight between three individuals According to the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO) the agency received a 911 call reporting that shots were fired at about 1:57 a.m on the 3300 block of Maple Mex Street in Wimauma Deputies arrived and found one adult male dead Two other adult male victims had gunshot wounds and were taken to hospital detectives learned a fight occurred that led to the shooting “Violence has no place in our neighborhoods,” said Hillsborough Sheriff Chad Chronister “Our team is working tirelessly to find out what happened and ensure those responsible are held accountable for this senseless act of violence." Any updates will come from the HCSO Public Affairs Office and I feel like that's part of where the system failed" Henry Betsey Jr. is facing charges for marrying three Florida women in three different counties at the same time. Now saying the system that handles marriage licenses kept them in the dark Latest Hillsborough County News from ABC Action News Report a typo Deputies responded about 2 a.m. to a report of shots fired in the 3300 block Maple Mex Street and found 32-year-old Ramiro Muniz dead from a gunshot wound and two other men who also had been injured by gunfire, according to the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office. A fourth man who had been shot in the incident arrived at St. Joseph’s Hospital later in the day with an arm wound that deputies said was not life-threatening. The sheriff’s office has not released the names of the men who were injured. Deputies learned that an altercation led to the shooting. Detectives are still investigating. This is a developing story. Check tampabay.com for updates. Tony Marrero is the criminal justice and breaking news reporter. Reach him at tmarrero@tampabay.com. Get the best experience and stay connected to your community with our Spectrum News app. Learn More — Paying respect at cemeteries is a custom that goes back centuries It’s a final resting place and a central location for loved ones to visit people that meant so much to them Ancestors of the past laid the groundwork for their culture and that’s why this place means so much to Irvin Shell the co-founder of the Ifi (pronounced EE-FAY) Heritage Center but when he moved to Sun City Center and went to a church service in Wimauma he learned about the cultural history of this community and how it was fading away with time “Nobody deals with this history down here and is rich,” he said Look no further than the cemetery at First Prospect Missionary Baptist Church in Wimauma with graves scattered around and small metal crosses inserted in different locations Irvin said those crosses were installed within the last couple years after he says TECO was trying to add a walking path through the area and now these graves are honored with these markers and preserved but the work to highlight the cultural history of African Americans in Wimauma is just beginning for Shell He wants to honor the ancestors of the area Berrien some other families of the neighborhood secured blocks around the church during the civil rights era so Black families could build homes here “We are highlighting the culture because people are not aware of the deep rich culture and historic culture that’s here,” Shell said cultural history is so important because it helps shape our identity That’s why he co-founded the Ifi Heritage Center we didn’t know Black people were back,’” Shell said Nobody comes down here because they think it’s just agricultural.” The heritage center is a passion project for Shell designed to create a performing arts space and a community center that will honor the Black culture that runs deep in Wimauma so everybody doesn’t just think it’s a farm land or something like that,” said Shell He says building the center will cost millions and he’s still looking for the land to build it on people are more ready to start donating and sponsoring you and partnering with you,” Shell said But when you think about cultural identity for Shell he’s doing whatever it takes to pay his respects to this community Shell is hoping to find about 10 acres of land to build the new heritage center in Wimauma He wants to bring in performances from all over the Bay area so people will treat Wimauma as a cultural destination The new school in Wimauma set to welcome high school students in August has been named in memory of Aquilla J who taught at Wimauma Elementary School for more than four decades and she was the first African American teacher hired at Wimauma Elementary School after the landmark Civil Rights Act of 1964 made employment discrimination illegal opened in 1926 for students in grades one through 12 and today enrolls children in pre-kindergarten through grade five being a teacher was more than a job; it was her calling,” said Annette Dozier where the vote was taken to name the school previously known as High School UUU leaving lasting marks with every student that she taught Morgan High School will become the district’s 29th traditional high school including the nine schools that bear geographic names (Bloomingdale having opened shortly after the 9/11 terrorist attacks and the rest are named for people who have been recognized for outstanding service Morgan’s family was steadfast in their mission to convince school board members to honor her with a school’s naming as it was the third time her name was advanced for such a purpose As one of her granddaughters noted at the September 5 meeting “We have been in front of you twice while she was here on earth we are here the third time and she’s departed with Morgan receiving the decisive four votes from school board members Stacy Hahn Jessica Vaughn and Henry ‘Shake’ Washington The remaining votes gave a nod to West Tampa native lawyer and historian Emiliano Jose ‘E.J.’ Salcines a former state attorney and retired district court judge More than 50 people in public comments at the September 5 meeting lobbied for their top choices which came from a list of more than 300 names recommended over the years Receiving the most comments were Morgan; Salcines; educator and Wimauma activist Margaret Claritt; Master Deputy Robert ‘Bobby’ Howard of Ruskin who died in an off-duty motorcycle crash in June 2023 after more than 17 years with the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office; and Sylvia Cantrell Albritton Washington called Morgan “the queen of Wimauma” and made it a point to say he wasn’t “taking anything away from Miss Albritton because we were principals together and she did a great job.” who attended the September 5 board meeting posted a comment on the Hillsborough County Public Schools Facebook page in a post that announced the new school’s naming “I enjoyed hearing so many stories about Mrs Morgan and the positive difference she made in the Wimauma community as an educator and humanitarian,” Albritton said “She was the perfect choice for the naming of this new school Congratulations to her family and supporters.” Morgan High sits on an 87-acre site at 1712 W. Lake Dr. in Wimauma, built to accommodate some 3,500 students. Both an elementary and middle school are set to be built on the tract as well. For more, visit www.hillsboroughschools.org I would like to receive emails from Osprey Observer — Fifth-graders at Wimauma Elementary School just can't wait to be at the Straz Center seeing "The Lion King" musical Community leaders are giving the special field trip on April 3 as a gift so that all kids can enjoy the arts this will be their first time traveling outside of the Wimauma community," says Karen Fletcher The gift is from a partnership between Mahogany Kids Fine Arts Foundation Safe & Sound Hillsborough and the Straz Center "Our main mission is to go into underrepresented communities and expose them to the arts," says Kiva Williams founder of Mahogany Kids Fine Arts Foundation More than 100 students plus staff will be attending the show The school still needs funding for field trip meals and school T-shirts. To donate, go here. — The Hillsborough County School District offered a sneak peek at its newest who was the first African American teacher at Wimauma Elementary School in the 1960s and the school is expected to open to students next school year District officials say room at the new school will help alleviate Lennard High School and Sumner High School which are currently exceeding their capacity About 3,500 students will soon proudly call themselves “Mustangs” as some of the first students at Aquilla J This school was built to kind of replace an original school that used to live here in Wimauma," Aquilla J Morgan High School principal Brittney Wilhelm "There was a Wimauma High School years ago so the community feels very strongly about bringing this high school back to this area." Wilhelm grew up in Wimauma and said the new school will be large enough to not only accommodate thousands of students but also still offer a variety of programs with state-of-the-art classrooms “We are the most southeast high school (in the county) and we need to be able to prepare ourselves for all the building that’s going on," Wilhelm said "And any way that you drive from this school out you’ll notice they’re clearing land or they’ve already put homes in So we are prepared to take those students in." Hillsborough County School Board member Patti Rendon said part of the cost included building the school to withstand up to a Category 5 storm “Those types of things have direct impacts on the build of this school so we want to make sure we’re maximizing the space," Rendon said "Also want to make sure everyone understands anytime you build a shelter safe school So we made sure everything used here is going to be safe in a storm." Morgan High School is sitting on the back 50 acres of a 100-acre property There are already plans to build a middle school and elementary school on other parts of the property EDITOR'S NOTE: An earlier version of this story stated that a 2018 sales tax referendum was part of the funding Aquilla J. Morgan High School is being built in Wimauma on 87 acres east of West Lake Drive with a $178 million budget. The construction is the first part of a larger educational complex that will also include a middle school in 2027 and an elementary school in the future. Principal Britney Wilhelm said the new school will inspire and prepare students for the future. “We are doing something very special for our students,” Wilhelm said. “The community feels very strongly about what it means to have a high school back in this area.” Principal Brittney Wilhelm stands at the site of Aquilla J. Morgan High School, set to open in August in Wimauma. [ JUAN CARLOS CHAVEZ | Times ]The new school will have a maximum capacity of 3,500 students. When it first opens in August, it is expected to accommodate 1,800 to 2,000 students. Designed with college-like features and concepts, the school will include modern, spacious classrooms; an auditorium; a football field; and a gym with a two-lane indoor walking track on the upper level. It will also have an electric vehicle maintenance shop for technical education programs, a culinary classroom and a cosmetology program and lab. The school will include a digital art studio and fully equipped art rooms. The game design space will have a drop-down television that can cover large windows, creating a dynamic environment for students to learn programming and design. The school will also serve as a community shelter during emergencies. As south Hillsborough County expands, Aquilla J. Morgan High School is rising to meet the needs of students and the community. [ JUAN CARLOS CHAVEZ | Times ]School board member Patti Rendon said the new school will provide quality education with support from partners and the community. “This is just the beginning,” Rendon said. “We will be so excited to bring top-notch technology and a building to this community that will have needed it for so long.” The plan takes effect as southern Hillsborough County experiences explosive residential development, straining infrastructure, shops, restaurants and government services. Lauren Otero, general manager of construction for Hillsborough County Public Schools, underscored the importance of the project, which began construction in June 2023. “It is the largest and costliest school ever built,” Otero said. “But we are excited that nearly $30 million of that contractor value has been awarded to small business enterprises to work on this project.” Aquilla J. Morgan High School is on track to open in August. [ JUAN CARLOS CHAVEZ | Times ]The school’s name honors Aquilla Jackson Morgan, who served students in Hillsborough County for more than 40 years. She was recognized as the first Black educator hired to work at Wimauma Elementary. More than 2,000 names were submitted by the community for consideration. Architect Jose Gomez from Harvard Jolly PBK highlighted the school’s modern design and functionality. Gomez grew up in Wimauma in a Mexican-American family with long ties to the area. “This project is very much needed,” said Gomez. “A school of this size is something very special for the community and our students. Just the whole facility is exciting.” Juan Carlos Chavez is the immigration reporter, covering immigration, diverse communities and the intersection with politics. He can be reached at jchavez@tampabay.com. — The holidays are right around the corner this season will look and feel much different this year because of the recent hurricanes is difficult for Maria Del Pueblito Sanchez Diaz the only thing that brings her comfort is making tortillas It reminds her of her home country of Mexico She moved to Wimauma nine months ago with her family "It’s very difficult here because we can’t really go out," she said She lives in a mobile home with her husband three children and a baby on the way they were affected by the recent hurricanes and they lost an air conditioning unit and washer “We thought the hurricane had turned our home upside down because we didn’t have time to tie it down we’re grateful we still have this home,” she said She said they have been able to buy a new fridge and are relying on using their neighbor’s washer until they can replace theirs But with Thanksgiving and Christmas coming up we usually come together during the holidays," she said "So I feel sad to see these pictures because I don’t know when I’ll be able to see them again." This will be the first year she will celebrate the holidays without her family by her side she is staying positive for her husband and children “We have a lot of expenses to repair everything and without a job it’s even more difficult But I just thank God we still have a place to live.” Even if she’s more than a thousand miles away from her relatives she is making the best of it and working to re-build her new home here The family says they don’t qualify for FEMA aid so it could take months before they’re able to raise enough money to replace what they lost they’ll be seeking help from nonprofits to help with basic necessities — Hillsborough County’s newest high school is going to be named after a trailblazing educator out of Wimauma Morgan High School will open its doors in August to a couple thousand students who will be learning under the name of the first African American employee at Wimauma Elementary in the 1960s Morgan better than most because Morgan was Lovett’s grandmother Morgan was a teacher in Hillsborough County for decades and she dedicated her life to supporting students and her community “She would say every day is Thanksgiving,” Lovett said “Every day you get a chance to make it better They’re wise words from an incredibly wise woman who was full of supportive phrases and inspiration who referred to Morgan as ‘Big Mama,’ being a teacher was everything in and out of the classroom it might have been raining in the 60s,” Lovett said That wisdom was something Lovett took to heart growing up and continued to take to heart throughout the late 2010s when she would recommend Morgan’s name be dedicated to a new school it just that wasn’t the time,” Lovett said During a county public schools meeting on Sept joining many others pleading their case on why Morgan should get a school in her name “Many educators are standing on her shoulders in that community in this county is here to stand up to show you that we are all wanting you to honor Ms Morgan,” Lovett said during Hillsborough County’s School Board meeting in Sept Morgan High School will open its doors this upcoming August but principal Brittney Wilhelm says it’s an honor to be the first principle for a school named after a trailblazer whose granddaughter was so passionate about her legacy “She wants us to feel like we are part of the Morgan extended family,” said Willhelm “and she wants everyone who comes here to feel like they have a home.” It makes walking on this campus even more surreal for Lovett “Her hard work started in 1966,” Willhelm said And this is the evidence of it paying off.” would be proud to see another place of education take shape in her community sophomores and juniors this upcoming school year If you’d like to see a more in-depth tour of Aquilla J. Morgan High School, our Fallon Silcox took a tour earlier last week — An up-and-coming collaborative in Wimauma known as Wimauma Together is working with neighbors and organizations to create a sense of belonging They are forming to create a space where everyone feels welcome something one woman who is involved with the group says is critical Tania Garcia loves spending time with her children especially since she is raising them in the same place where she grew up “I feel like my community still holds a lot of our culture and that’s something I don’t want my kids to lose interest in,” she says where she is actively involved in the community Garcia and her husband host free soccer practices because they know how expensive it can be to register multiple children into a league “We decided to do this almost as a volunteering out of love that we have for soccer the kids that have the love for soccer,” Garcia explains Garcia said soccer is a way to promote a team environment She is also part of a group chat known as Apoyo Para La Communidad Hispana “This is a group chat where we all come together getting to doctor appointments,” said Garcia It is those connections she has built are an example of what she hopes will continue with Wimauma Together like the Wimauma Hispanic Heritage event too “It’s important for me not just for my kids but for my community and the kids we are raising as a village to continue to know about our culture and keeping that alive She’s planting the seed for the next generation to continue building a stronger community proud of where they come from Wimauma Together is hoping to launch towards the beginning of next year — The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is going door to door in counties impacted by Debby letting residents know they can apply for assistance.  Manatee and Sarasota counties are just two of 10 receiving help but not all areas with damage from Debby have this FEMA designation Parts of Hillsborough County experienced flooding Heather Potter has lived in Wimauma her entire life and said she had never seen flooding like she did after Debby “The water came up to these two trees,” she said as she walked around her four-acre property in Wimauma She said her family spent the last week cleaning up but she still can’t believe how much water there was like it always has for the last 13 years of me living here A video Potter took when the water was at its highest shows it coming all the way up the stairs of her home Her property connects to the Little Manatee River which Spectrum Bay News 9 meteorologists said crested at 19.47 feet on Aug 6. That is considered major flood stage.  Potter said she lost a lot with water coming up to the floors of her main house “I’ve called FEMA for three days straight now Hillsborough County isn’t receiving FEMA assistance yet so Potter said she took to Facebook for help I’m normally the one who gives the shirt off my back I’m having to ask for help,” she said.  Our meteorologists said Wimauma also received 8.5 inches of rain from Debby FEMA individual assistance is only offered once the county has a major disaster declaration and as of Wednesday, Hillsborough County has not reached the threshold to declare it County officials are still doing damage assessments and said they’ll continue submitting data to try to declare. There is a link for residents to report any damage to their homes and property.  A joint venture of PCCP and Balcara Group has announced the development of Balcara at Southshore Bay a 196-unit single-family for-rent community located at 17160 Auburn Arch Loop in Wimauma The Class A project will consist of single-family attached townhomes and will include 52 two-bedroom/two and a half-bathroom units each totaling 1,372 square feet (sf); 72 three-bedroom/two and a half-bathroom units (1,534 sf); 36 three-bedroom/two and a half-bathroom units (1,654 sf); and 36 four-bedroom/two and a half-bathroom units (1,663 sf) The interiors will include luxury ceramic tile first-floor flooring luxury vinyl plank on the stairs and second floor excluding bathrooms The two largest floorplans will include two-car garages while the others will include one-car garages On-site amenities will feature a Balcara Lodge an approximately 2,900-sf building with leasing center gym and social rooms; a dog park; playground; pool and pool cabana “PCCP is pleased to partner with an experienced build-for-rent developer on a Class A residential community that is situated in a path of growth within the Tampa region,” said Andrew Barbakoff “We believe the diversification of units will attract a variety of renter types and the location of the project adjacent to major arterial roads will permit residents to easily commute to Tampa Petersburg and Bradenton employment centers.” Balcara at Southshore Bay is five miles east of Interstate 75 – the major north/south thoroughfare on Florida’s west coast and is an approximately 30-minute drive from downtown Tampa Petersburg and a 40-minute drive to Bradenton Hillsborough County’s long-range forecast established by the county’s Planning Commission anticipates that by 2050 Wimauma’s population will grow by 139% PCCP is a real estate finance and investment management firm focused on commercial real estate debt and equity investments PCCP has $24.9 billion in assets under management on behalf of institutional investors as of September 30 PCCP has a 26-year track record of providing real estate owners and investors with a broad range of funding options to meet capital requirements PCCP underwrites the entire capital stack to exploit inefficiencies in the market and provide investors with attractive risk-adjusted returns raised or invested over $42.2 billion of capital through a series of investment vehicles including private equity funds — Applying for FEMA aid after hurricanes can be daunting but a joint effort is underway to explain the process especially to people in underserved communities who may be struggling to find resources the League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC) and FEMA are working together to close language gaps at pop-up locations in the area the senior official of FEMA for Resilience says distance can be a challenge for residents in underserved communities to get to a FEMA location “Sometimes you just need a little extra help to get through the process and so that’s why we’ve come here to Wimauma today working with a local organization so that we’re really meeting people where they’re at and in a place they’re most comfortable,” said Salinas The sites have been a huge help to people like Maria Mellan a resident who has lived in the community for more than 30 years Mellan sells food on her golf cart seven days a week Mellan says it had been difficult to find government help where they speak her first language but was able to fill out an application this week at a pop-up site  “(I am) grateful because we don’t get this help in places we are familiar with “I have the privilege that I do qualify to apply because I know many that don’t.” Mellan is hopeful that with the assistance she will be able to rebuild her business and her life She’s hopeful she’s getting the answers she needs to tap into the help that’s available to re-build her business and her life A resource page is available on the Hispanic Services Council website which includes links to Spanish-translated assistance pages — A new free service is being offered at Beth-El Farmworker Ministry in Wimauma The Client Choice Food Market recently opened to support families during a time where immigration policies are changing Beth-El Farmworker Ministry feels like a second home to Esperanza Mendez It’s a place she’s relied on for many years and now she’s receiving help through a new resource — the Client Choice Food Market residents can schedule a 30-minute shopping experience “We need money to purchase groceries and it's difficult for me because my health isn’t great,” said Mendez she’s able to pick and choose which food options are best for her “I get very few food stamps and this is a big help,” Mendez said Officials with Beth-El Farmworker Ministry say this is another resource on top of the food distribution they have each week Executive Director Teresita Matos-Post says the market opened because of concerns from the community regarding immigration policies "They’re relying on their neighbors and friends to be able to get the resources that they need so this is another opportunity for them to plan better their outings," Matos-Post said The Client Choice Food Market is also aimed at helping those who may not have transportation and seniors in the community hard-working people cannot afford to miss work to come to the food pantry so this allows other times for them to schedule time to come and pick the groceries that the families need,” Matos-Post said The Client Choice Food Market is run by volunteers who help guide clients through the process of shopping for their groceries — After dealing with unprecedented flooding for the area some residents in Wimauma are coming together and asking county commissioners to get to the bottom of what is causing it Residents want county commissioners to pause new development for nine months until a comprehensive infrastructure study is done to see how much more Wimauma can handle Augie Grace is part of the Wimauma Community Plan Advisory Council The group sent an email out to all of its residents asking them to reach out to Hillsborough County Commissioners before Thursday’s Planning Commission meeting “They have eight applications before them on Thursday evening at a public hearing," Grace said "We’re asking them to pause all further development and all future development until we can do a comprehensive infrastructure study that would look at the water problems all of the issues involved before we start going any further with future development." Many Wimauma residents experienced flooding after Debbie and some of their homes were condemned because of it They believe it could be because of all the new development there A petition asks for a moratorium on development and approval of new projects in Wimauma until a study is done looking at flood patterns and the infrastructure “People who have lived here all their lives are saying their land is being flooded every time there’s a big storm they’ve never had this kind of flooding before Grace hopes commissioners listen to the residents of Wimauma and they hope they’re all willing to work together to protect where so many people call home we just want to have some sort of controlled growth and we want to be able to look at the impacts of what the growth will be,” said Grace The Wimauma C-PAC says developers have submitted plans to the county that would double the capacity of houses Spectrum News honors Hispanic Heritage Month the theme is “Pioneers of Change: Shaping the Future Together.” And RCMA Wimauma Community Academy Principal Cristina Vega is being celebrated and is doing just that — shaping the future through her work with her students While she is new at RCMA Wimauma Community Academy Vega worked for the Hillsborough County School District for 18 years. She took on her first principal role there in June Vega made a picture window so students can get to know her and she says she already feels like she knows them very well “I was raised in the Dominican Republic until I was 7 years old and I was in bilingual education for about three years or four years so I definitely can relate to our students because I am also a product of bilingual education,” said Vega RCMA Wimauma Community Academy is a public charter K-8 school. It’s also a bilingual school that serves primarily Hispanic students and this is our English class,” Vega said as she pointed to the two kindergarten classrooms at the school Students spend half the day learning in Spanish and the other half of the day learning in English. The lesson plans in each class are identical students were learning about characters in a fable “Many of our kindergarteners come in only speaking Spanish because at home but we do have some that actually do not speak Spanish which is a beauty to see that now they also become bilingual and they’re better able to communicate with their parents because now they also learn their native language,” she said With her mother from the Dominican Republic and her father from Honduras “I am a product of bilingual education. I am a very proud Latina so to be at a school where I’m serving my community that was definitely something that drew me in,” she said It’s also the reason she says her students are so successful. The school currently has a “B” grade.  “It’s just my heart is with the population that we serve. I believe in the mission I truly believe in the power of bilingual education for students so that is really what drew me in to wanting to be here,” she said Vega says despite her “Teacher of the Year” awards and other accolades she’s most proud of earning her GED. It’s proudly displayed in her office next to her bachelor’s and master's degrees and she’s currently working on her doctorate degree It’s official; the largest school in the Hillsborough County public school district has a principal mascot and branding colors set for its August grand opening As the self-proclaimed “proud first principal of Aquilla J Brittney Wilhelm said she was proud to lead the school that is “really going to be a pillar for the community.” Its mascot is the Mustangs; its colors in her school district photo for her principalship at Jefferson High Set to take on her new role and responsibilities this month Wilhelm leaves behind her job as principal at Thomas Jefferson High School in Tampa Wilhelm had been Jefferson’s principal since July 2022 In addressing Wilhelm’s appointment at the Dec Wilhelm was a product of Hillsborough County public schools she was a secretary at Beth Shields Middle School in Ruskin With a bachelor’s degree from the University of Florida Wilhelm reportedly became a teacher at Shields in 2011 then filled assistant principal roles at Lennard (2016) and Middleton High (2020) before her first principalship at Jefferson (2022) as presented by school officials in a community flyer sporting the largest school the district has ever built opened in 2020 as the district’s first new school in 11 years the 238,268-square-foot campus was unable to keep pace with the area’s growth as constructed and to keep students from attending classes in double sessions a new classroom wing opened at Sumner in January 2023 The district policy is for all new high schools to open for students in grades 9 through 11 Morgan’s 12th grade will be added for the 2026-27 school year The school is built to accommodate roughly 3,500 students from the Herff Jones branding proposal approved by school board members at their Dec As the school district’s 29th traditional high school Morgan is one of 18 high schools named for people who have been recognized for outstanding service for south county settler and cattleman Jule F Riverview resident and former superintendent Earl J for former school board member and Plant City pharmacist Joe Newsome School board members voted 4-3 at their Sept 5 meeting to name the Wimauma school posthumously for Morgan whose family members were in attendance then for the meeting to confirm school colors and mascot Morgan was the first African-American teacher hired at Wimauma Elementary School after the landmark Civil Rights Act passed in 1964 which made employment discrimination illegal in 1926 to house students in grades 1 through 12 the Wimauma School became an elementary school in 1939 and today teaches children in pre-kindergarten through grade 5 Wimauma Elementary stands less than two miles from Morgan High at 1712 West Lake Drive In the running were five Morgan mascot options the 20-day voting period drew 201 responses Community meetings were held as well in advance of the school’s opening “We really wanted a mascot that would resonate deeply with our students our family and our community members,” Wilhelm said “The results are overwhelmingly in favor of the Mustangs qualities that we [trust will] reflect the spirit that we want to instill in our students and our school.” Morgan High is built on an 87-acre tract that will include also an elementary school and middle school submitted in a branding design concept by Herff Jones “will set us apart from all the other high schools and ensure a clean and professional look that can be used across a variety of platforms banners and any school spirit gear,” Wilhelm said “I’m incredibly excited about the momentum for this project and the pride that it’s going to bring for the Wimauma community.” Morgan High photosMorgan High mascot flags were in the company’s branding proposal submitted with the school board’s Dec Thanks to the school board’s unanimous endorsement the Mustangs in south Hillsborough County join the Riverview High Sharks Sumner High Stingrays and Lennard High Longhorns and at the South County Career Acceleration Academy in Ruskin Plant City Raiders and Strawberry Crest Chargers “I’m excited about [Morgan’s] mascot,” said school board member Patti Rendon “I love the fact that the colors are totally unique to the area and that nobody on the east side [of the county] has anything like this district high schools in southeast Hillsborough County include — Wimauma residents are sharing their concerns after flooding from Debby which they say is the worse they’ve seen in years Some say its due to new constructions happening near their properties and they want something to be done Heather Potter has lived in Wimauma all her life but these days it’s a much different feeling as she walks around her property “It’s horrible when you know you’ve lost so much,” said Potter She was one of several people in this area that was heavily impacted by flooding due to Debby I am a little more fortunate though I lost much,” she says Potter lost family photos and two cars to the flooding Now she fears she might lose even more in the future because of the new construction taking place nearby but yet we are not built up enough and everything is flowing and as you can tell there’s a nice little river going down my driveway,” she said Potter says she’s not opposed to the growth but she wants something to be done to mitigate the potential flooding issue The Hillsborough County Government said that when construction takes place in a special flood hazard area there are several requirements that must be met before it’s approved Applicants must submit an elevation certificate to determine if the plan follows building codes A FEMA elevation certificate must also be submitted by applicants which documents the building is properly elevated and conforms to flood resistant construction requirements Even as she continues her own flood recovery Potter is trying to help others by handing out necessities then I’m doing what the lord wants me to do because this has been a struggle,” Potter said continues as she worries about the potential impact of another storm If residents are still seeing damage to their property or have concerns officials are advising people to reach out to FEMA for assistance — Hillsborough County is adding more comfort stations for people still dealing with the aftermath of back-to-back hurricanes This comes as several multi-resource agencies across the Tampa Bay area are closing As communities continue to rebuild after the storms Hillsborough County wants to make sure they’re not alone it means a weight off their shoulders as they try to navigate this tough time “Right now I am going to eat this delicious food and I’m thankful for this because they’re providing this for us,” she said It’s as simple as giving a meal to help residents get through the day after impacts from Hurricane Milton “I sought refuge because where I live there are a lot of trees and I was scared So I stayed somewhere else and my family and I were left with no light for six days,” she said She had to walk to one of the comfort stations from her home because she does not have a car He said the recent hurricanes impacted so many people in his community “There hasn’t been a hurricane like this before power outages and has left many of us economically unstable without a job,” he said and he came to pick up food for his family His only source of income is collecting cans and selling them Food is yet another financial weight off his shoulders Hillsborough County opened the stations on Oct 18 and since then has provided meals for more than 11,000 people They also have showers and a resource many people have been using Aimee Guerra depends on this to get her clothes clean While the county continues to provide this resource “It’s expensive to wash and getting to the washer so when families come pick up their kids it probably helps,” she said It’s a community with residents facing similar challenges and looking to get back to a thriving place with a little bit of help and hope The comfort stations will remain open daily from 7 a.m — As families across the state work to get help from FEMA to repair damage caused by Hurricanes Helene and Milton the need for toiletries and other essential items has continued to grow Beth-El Farmworker Ministry in Wimauma workers report that they've had to adjust what they’re providing to the migrant and farm working community following the storm Pastor Tamara Leonard said the doors at Beth-El Farmworker Ministry haven’t closed since Hurricane Helene with more than 100 families walking through their doors in search of some type of assistance in their recovery Leonard said many of the families the ministry serves are migrant workers and figuring out where to go after a natural disaster can be a challenge for them some of the federal resources may not be available," she said "So some people really do depend on other kinds of resources MREs — even when people are without power." Asuncion Hernandez got up bright and early to get her family’s next meal from the ministry. She has five children and said it hasn’t been easy since the storm our power went out and we don’t have water," Hernandez said "And at least here they’re giving my family this warm meal which for my culture is something we enjoy.” Leonard said the recovery process can be complicated and often involves multiple agencies “Even though we might not be able to meet every need we can possibly help connect them with other services,” she said She said the hard work is worth it to see families leave the ministry with hope that their community will rebuild even stronger Leonard said the ministry is looking for donations and volunteers to help during this busy time. For more information on the ministry, visit the Beth-El Farmerworker Ministry's website Cristina Vega split her childhood between the Dominican Republic and the Bronx Getting to speak both Spanish and English in the classroom was invaluable to her what we use to talk to our parents and grandparents." when she stumbled upon the Redland Migrant Christian Association's Community Academy in Wimauma like I'm working with migrant families," Vega said Prior to taking the principal position at RCMA Community Academy Vega worked in Hillsborough County Public Schools for nearly 18 years in various roles she served as the assistant principal at Sulphur Springs K-8 Community School a 6th grade science teacher and assistant principal at Sligh Middle School Vega worked primarily in Title I schools with minority students and students from low-income families Now, she said she's excited to bring her cultural and professional background to RCMA. She's replacing longtime principal Mark Haggett, who is being promoted to Director of Operations for RCMA’s three charter academies "I want my students to see their reflection in me," said Vega Vega spent her early childhood in the Dominican Republic Vega is the first and only college graduate in her family She earned a Bachelor's degree in Elementary Education K-6 from the University of Phoenix and a Master's degree in Educational Leadership from the University of Tampa Vega will be working mainly with Hispanic families About 99% of the students come from low-income backgrounds compared to 49% in Hillsborough County Public Schools A primary focus of the charter school is to serve children of migrant farmworkers Their parents often work long hours and migrate north during the summer to harvest seasonal crops About 10% of RCMA's student population come from migrant backgrounds according to Florida Department of Education Data Because children of migrant farmworkers often travel with their families they leave before the school year is over and come back when the new year has already begun making it hard to stay on track with school work Children of farmworkers are considered some of the most vulnerable and drop out at high rates as teenagers RCMA — which runs charter schools in agricultural communities in Mulberry and Immokalee as well — seeks to remedy some of those hardships They accommodate families by providing supplemental tutoring and programming before and after school Vega said the school's cultural awareness is what helps RCMA students thrive and it's why she believes leading the school is her calling "We're in the business of educating students regardless of their families background," said Vega Fifty-three people lobbied collectively for six candidates before Hillsborough school board members voted 4-3 to name the upcoming high school in Wimauma for Aquilla Jackson Morgan who taught at Wimuama Elementary School for 43 years including for people and geographic locations 5 meeting lobbied for their preferred choices in the flyer that asked for input about naming the school in Wimauma The remaining votes went to West Tampa native lawyer and historian Emiliano Jose “E.J.” Salcines Speakers lobbied as well for educator and Wimauma activist Margaret Claritt; Sylvia Cantrell Albritton principal and school district official; and Master Deputy Robert “Bobby” Howard of Ruskin after more than 17 years with the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office lobbied to name the school for Pleasant Franklin Stanland who reportedly is the first known settler in the region that would become Wimuama gave a nod to Captain Christopher Hartwell “Kit” Davis helped build the railroad that connected Turkey Creek to Bradenton Having built a depot and post office at the mid-point between the two towns Davis gave birth to the town that he named after the first letters of each of his daughter’s names — Wilma The historic elementary school is less than 2 miles from the $176 million As the largest school ever built by the Hillsborough County school district “High School UUU,” as it was known before its naming is built to accommodate roughly 3,500 students built on an 87-acre tract that will include also an elementary school and middle school in a headshot released from the Hillsborough County School District where she taught for 43 years at Wimauma Elementary School Morgan High will be the 33rd district school named for an African-American board members learned also that 11 schools are named for people of Italian descent seven for people of Hispanic descent and 104 schools for persons of Caucasian descent Morgan received votes from school board members Rendon Henry “Shake” Washington and Jessica Vaughn given that 40 percent of the district’s students are Latinos “and they need to be able to see [ the names of their schools] supporting the community and the Hispanic community.” Noting that everyone on the list “is a remarkable person,” Hahn said she was moved by family members who gave “heartfelt accounts” of Morgan’s “spirit and loving nature and her deep commitment to the community.” Likewise mentioned were her “unwavering faith” and that these sentiments were shared by “friends students and colleagues,” painting a beautiful portrait of a woman who lived Gray said she wished she had a formula to make the task easier as she recognized that during Hispanic Heritage Month it is hard to discount the growing Hispanic enrollment set to grow “to 53 percent in a few years,” and the impact that had on her vote for Salcines Combs likewise said it was “shocking to see that there are only seven schools named after Hispanic individuals in Hillsborough County” and that several schools recently have been named for educators Noting as well the widespread support Albritton had in community nods Combs said she was “touched by people who came and talked about their teachers and mentors.” Rendon made it clear that with the continued growth of Wimauma what many call the gentrification of Wimauma it’s imperative to select a name that represents “where Wimauma came from.” She said the decision was difficult also was deeply involved in community life Calling Morgan “the queen of Wimauma,” Washington said his decision likewise was difficult and that he wasn’t “taking anything away from Miss Albritton found the decision difficult and especially so given the “stacks of letters” to her house and having been “inundated” with text messages and emails And while it’s “hard to cast one vote,” what gives her solace is that “I know we have a lot more schools to name and even if we don’t choose a person you are advocating for tonight that does not mean we might not choose them [for another school].” For a transcript of the Sept. 5 meeting and to view a video of the meeting, including public comments, visit www.hillsboroughschools.org and search for “view board meetings.” “It was in Homestead,” she said. “I remember orange steps,” but not much more. Vega, 54, now knows what the nonprofit daycare and preschool provided her migrant fieldworker parents. “They didn’t have to find a babysitter or bring me to the field,” she said. “It was a safe place for me.” The association’s services are free to many, funded by Hillsborough County, the state and federal government. Today, as an area coordinator for the migrant association, Vega runs their Wimauma Early Education Child Development Center that provides the same services she received. Last month, the Hillsborough County Commission renewed the Wimauma center’s lease of county land. But, during the meeting in which they renewed it, county commissioners wondered for how much longer the Wimauma center would be needed. They agreed to cut the next lease in half to five years from the proposed 10 years, with four subsequent five-year leases to be considered for renewal when the time comes. The location is currently at capacity, but Vega said she cannot predict the future. The best way for taxpayers to make that decision is to understand what the center does. “We might be one of the best-kept secrets,” she said. “We don’t want to be.” Since 1981, the migrant association has leased the two acres of county-owned land at 5610 DeSoto St. as a child development center. They pay $1,425 per month for use of 8,550 square feet of space spread across five buildings. The migrant center must pay for upkeep. A staff of 55 provides childcare and early educational services to 129 kids ages 0-5, 92 of whom are funded through the federal Migrant and Seasonal Head Start program and 37 of whom are funded through the federal School Readiness program. Migrant and Seasonal Head Start serves children with at least one parent who works in the agricultural industry. The Wimauma center’s services are free of charge to them, Vega said. School Readiness serves children with at least one parent who is working or attends college or trade school for at least 20 hours per week. They can pay as much as $1.60 per day, Vega said. Subscribe to our free Stephinitely newsletter You’re all signed up!Want more of our free, weekly newsletters in your inbox? Let’s get started. Staff watch children in the play outside at the Redlands Christian Migrant Association's childcare and early education facility in Wimauma [ JEFFEREE WOO | Times ]The center prepares each child for grade school while also providing health services like physicals “We have many kids with parents who go to work from before the sun comes up and come back after the sun comes down,” Vega said “We want to make things easier on the parents who don’t want to leave their kids home with babysitters who struggle to find time to take kids to town for medical services or who don’t yet know how to navigate the system The migrant center also assists parents by helping them apply for Medicaid and teaching them how to advocate for their children “These families tend to be very quiet,” Vega said “We teach them what resources are out there and what rights they have to those services.” Children play outside at the Redlands Christian Migrant Association's childcare and early education facility in Wimauma [ JEFFEREE WOO | Times ]During the Sept 18 County Commission meeting at which the new lease was approved Commissioner Pat Kemp hailed the importance of the Wimauma migrant center “We all talk about the importance of agriculture in this community,” she said “This is a way to support the families at the front lines of our agriculture.” At the request of Commissioner Josh Wostal, the Commission decided on the shorter lease. Wostal said leaders in the agricultural industry told him they “don’t know in 10 years how many farmers are even going to be left in Hillsborough County ... they would rather see it as five-year increments ... And if there is still a need for those true migrant workers in the community, then we can continue to facilitate.” Vega understands that opinion, citing how Wimauma’s 12-acre Bay Berry Farm was recently sold to a developer. “We have to do community assessment every so often,” Vega said. “And that will tell us where we are and as far as condensing the area ... While we are here, it’s because we are needed.” Paul Guzzo is a former culture reporter. WFLA The Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office is investigating a deadly shooting in Wimauma The Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office is investigating a deadly shooting in Wimauma TampaHoy.com es la división en español de WFLA - News Channel 8 On Your Side ofreciendo las noticias más importantes de la Bahía de Tampa Encuentra información actualizada sobre sucesos además de ser la casa oficial de los Tampa Bay Buccaneers Mantente informado con lo que sucede en tu comunidad cars were lining a portion of Harbor Drive S Indian Rocks Beach heard a loud boom followed by a pink plume of smoke Lee Hughes was arrested Thursday and has since been fired from Pinellas Preparatory Academy Tampa Fire Rescue said crews were battling a fire at a mechanic shop and scrap yard facility on West Osborne Avenue Monday evening 'We've got to get this right': Attorney representing ferry crash survivors weighs in on case The News Channel 8 Team presents the latest information on the events of the day and timely updates on local sports Rebecca's forecast for Monday night- increasing chances for rain this week 'People want answers': Attorney for family in Clearwater ferry crash voices concern A non-profit started by a small group right here in Tampa Bay are now making a big impact in providing resources for neglected children Chairperson for Joshua's House Annual Child Abuse Awareness Benefit the host of the nationally syndicated health and wellness show Bloom to share more details about the work they do in the community and how they create awareness 2024Three Hillsborough County educators have been named to new posts as principals including the first to lead a new high school in Wimauma set to open next year Wilhelm, 40, joined the district in 2011. She was an assistant principal at Middleton High before being named principal at Jefferson in 2022. The Hillsborough County School Board approved her appointment at its meeting Tuesday afternoon, along with the appointments of two other principals. Heather Holloway, who has been the principal at Walker Middle since 2018, will be the new principal of Plant High beginning Monday. Holloway, 49, joined the district in 2010. She replaces Kimi Hellenberg, who has taken a job in the district’s alternative to out-of-school suspension program. And Christa Washington, an assistant principal at LaVoy Exceptional Center who joined the district in 2020, will be the new principal at Eisenhower Exceptional Center. She also begins that job Monday. Jack Evans is a former reporter covering Pinellas County. 2024 at 2:29 pm ET.css-79elbk{position:relative;}Investigators are looking for the suspect in Saturday night’s fatal hit-and-run crash in Wimauma (Courtesy of Florida Highway Patrol)WIMAUMA FL — Investigators are looking for the suspect in a Saturday night hit-and-run crash that left a bicyclist dead in Wimauma according to a Florida Highway Patrol news release They’re looking for a 2011 to 2014 model red Dodge Charger with silver rims The car was heading east on State Road 674 west of 4th Street just before 8:30 p.m The bicyclist was brought to a nearby hospital where he later died from his injuries Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to call *FHP (*347) or Crime Stoppers at **TIPS Get more local news delivered straight to your inbox. Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts. 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Community leaders and neighbors supported the aid effort by using private WhatsApp groups to share reliable information in Spanish and answer residents’ questions about food distribution and other essential resources. Red Cross spokesperson Taylar Sausen said they sent three mobile units to the Wimauma area to deliver up to 1,000 lunches. The food was prepared by Operation BBQ Relief, a nonprofit founded in 2011 to help tornado victims in Joplin, Missouri. “We’re going to be here and in other areas of the region, providing assistance to all these families,” Sausen said. “We’ll be working this way for a long time.” Cecilia Maldonado, a 30-year-old Guatemalan immigrant and mother of four, said the emergency help is vital. Maldonado and her family spent the night Milton made landfall at a local shelter. When they returned home the next day she found that water had damaged the inside of the house. Food of the day: a pork sandwich, green beans, and a cup of diced peaches. [ JUAN CARLOS CHAVEZ | Times ]“It’s been hard for all of us because we didn’t get power back until Sunday,” Maldonado said. “That’s why most of us didn’t have hot food. Everything in the fridge had to be thrown away.” Local volunteers, such as Ana Lamb and Latoya Lovett, joined the Red Cross lunch distribution. Lovett, who grew up in Wimauma, said the effort to bring food to those in need strengthens the community and solidarity. She drove her family’s car to Bethune Park with bottled water to donate. “We are Wimauma, a community full of unity,” Lovett said. “Our community deserves this support, and every time it’s needed, we’ll be here.” Margarita Mejía, 29, the mother of Valentina, 2, and Ashley, 11 months, was among the families who came to Wimauma for food after Hurricane Milton. [ JUAN CARLOS CHAVEZ | Times ]Keep up with Tampa Bay’s top headlinesSubscribe to our free DayStarter newsletter Margarita Mejía, 29, a Mexican mother of two, was among those waiting in line with her with children. “Gracias!” Mejía told the Red Cross worker. “Today will be different.” The deadline is fast-approaching to name the largest public school ever constructed in Hillsborough County That would be the high school under construction in Wimauma The public has been invited to offer recommendations for naming the $176 million now known as “High School UUU.” It is set to accommodate nearly 3,500 students The deadline to submit name recommendations is Friday The final decision rests with the seven-member school board which is slated to vote on the measure Thursday A builder signs his name to the artist rendering of High School UUU in Wimauma The school sits on an 87-acre greenfield site set to house as well elementary and middle schools The trio of schools will share a central energy plant which will become operational with the high school’s opening The Wimauma school follows the 2020 debut of Jule F Sumner High School in the Balm/Riverview area the district’s first new school in 11 years the 238,268-square-foot campus was the district’s largest school Unable to keep pace with the area’s growth as constructed the opening of the high school in Wimauma has been touted as a way to keep Sumner off double sessions As is the school district’s policy for all new high schools the campus in Wimauma is set to open for grades 9 through 11 The 12th grade will be added for the 2026-27 school year High School UUU in Wimauma will become the district’s 29th traditional high school Plant and Tampa Bay Technical high schools said to have accepted students as early as 1882 Another 17 high schools have been named for people who have been recognized for outstanding service for school board member and Plant City resident Joe E Namesakes for high schools include as well people who served as U.S Ateo Phillip Leto and Thomas Richard Robinson) Yankees owner George Steinbrenner and George S a year after Liberty Middle School opened in New Tampa Both were named in recognition of the nation’s resilience after the 9/11 terrorist attacks Strawberry Crest High School in Dover sits on former strawberry fields and recognizes Plant City’s stature as the winter strawberry capital of the world As for whether the high school in Wimauma is named for a person Names under consideration are to follow school board policy 7250 “school sites and facilities are to be named for individuals who have rendered outstanding public service to public education middle and high schools can be named after U.S outstanding citizens and geographical locations.” Moreover “an elected official proposed for a school name shall have left office for no less than five years and no candidate for public office should be considered.” Recommended names for High School UUU in Wimauma can be submitted online at www.bit.ly/HSUUU/ but that's not stopping Denise Marrero from helping people register to vote ahead of the primary election Marrero is a community organizer with the nonprofit Faith in Florida She's stationed outside the Beth-El Farmworker Ministry building a hub for the predominantly Latino community in Wimauma residents are lined up to receive their weekly food from the pantry Marrero is hoping to catch those who want to vote but don't know how to register Registration can be a barrier if you don't speak English and are unfamiliar with the process "We're making sure people take the power of their vote into their hands so that they can vote their values this year." She said most people are aware of the presidential election but fewer are informed about the Aug Velis immigrated from Mexico and became a U.S but he needs help navigating the online form "It's important because you have to show individual support for a president who can pass the right policies," Velis said Events like this help boost voter participation in minority communities but groups like Marrero's are facing their own barriers this year Florida is among several states that passed laws making it harder for groups to conduct registration drives Citing concerns about fraud, the state's Republican-controlled legislature passed a law last year that increased penalties for third-party voter registration groups if applications they submit on voters' behalves contain mistakes are delivered to the wrong county or are returned later than the law requires Groups could be fined up to $250,000 a year. To avoid that risk, groups including Faith in Florida halted registration drives which leads to the state's online registration site "There's a chilling effect in Florida when it comes to helping people register to vote," said Marrero Yet, registration events are the very tools minority communities rely on. Black and Latino voters are far more likely to register to vote through third-party voter registration groups according to a report from University of Florida professor Daniel Smith And there is a continuing need to increase voter participation in this area executive director of Beth-El Farmworker Ministry "This community particularly is predominantly Latino so it's super important to educate people about the .. because they might not be familiar with how that works," said Matos-Post so voting is often "not part of their family story," she said "Many people don't know about the ways to vote many don't know that there's a primary happening or who the candidates are," said Matos-Post to convey the importance of their participation."