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The episode discusses recent incidents of teen takeovers in Tampa Bay, a renovation project for the Jackson House, and the need for a new courthouse annex in Hillsborough County.

For the second time “teen takeover” in the Tampa Bay region has ended in arrests. A Polk County teen is facing an attempted murder charge after an incident at Clearwater Beach just over a week ago. Could social media be the key to keeping teens out of trouble? We also talk with the local architect undertaking the renovation project for the Jackson House in downtown Tampa. Also, does Hillsborough County need a new courthouse annex? And what does your book stack look like this summer? Website: https://www.wusf.org Sign up for our daily newsletter: https://www.wusf.org/wakeupcall-newsletter Follow us on social media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WUSF Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wusfpublicmedia/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsN1ZItTKcJ4AGsBIni3

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