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Assistance With Food Stamp Applications, Re-Certification
Police Identify Naked Man Who Ran Down Dale Mabry
At around 5:36 a.m., Wednesday, the Tampa Po- lice Department received a 9- 1-1 call about a man demonstrating bizarre behav- ior. In the next call police re- ceived, it was about a naked man on Dale Mabry Highway running across Dale Mabry.
When officers responded to Dale Mabry Highway near Spruce Street, they learned that the man had nearly been hit by a car as he ran across the highway. After the car stopped, the man, later iden- tified as 39-year-old Nathan Howard Hamilton, of Tampa, reportedly jumped on the car and began kicking the car and hitting his head on the windshield. He re- mained on the car even after it began to move forward, po- lice said.
An officer arrived at the scene, but was unable to re-
NATHAN HOWARD HAMILTON 1/3/1977 --- 12/28/2016
strain Hamilton. An at- tempt to use the taser was unsuccessful as well. After a struggle with several officers, Hamilton was handcuffed.
He also had injuries to his head, face, and legs from hit- ting the car, police said.
A spokesman for the Tampa Police Department said Hamilton appeared to lose consciousness and then continue to act aggressively. He was transported by ambu- lance to a local hospital, where he was pronounced dead.
During the investigation, police learned that Hamil- ton had a room at the Howard Johnson. Witnesses said they heard screaming and yelling coming from the ro0m before Hamilton ap- peared in front of the motel naked. Police said there is no evidence to support anyone else being in the room with him.
The cause of death has not been determined by the Hills- borough County Medical Ex- aminer’s Office. The investigation into the case is continuing, police said.
A SNAP representative will be in the Area Agency on Aging office on January 11, 2017 to assist consumers with food stamp applications and re-certifications for con- sumers.
The Area Agency on Aging of Pasco-Pinellas, Inc. is lo- cated at 9549 Koger Blvd., Gadsden Building, Suite 100, St. Petersburg, FL 33702.
For an appointment call: (800) 963-5337.
SNAP offers nutrition as- sistance to millions of eligi- ble, low-income individuals and families and provides economic benefits to commu-
nities.
SNAP is the largest pro-
gram in the domestic hunger safety net.
The Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) works with State agencies, nutrition edu- cators, and neighborhood and faith-based organizations to ensure that those eligible for nutrition assistance can make informed decisions about ap- plying for the program and can access benefits.
FNS also works with State partners and the retail com- munity to improve program administration and ensure program integrity.
VIP Preview Of The Tampa Baseball Museum At The Al Lopez House
The Inaugural Grand Slam Social will be held on Friday, January 13th in the Garden Area of the Ybor City Mu- seum State Park located at 1818 East 9th Ave., Tampa, FL 33605 from 6:30 -9:30P. M.
Wear your favorite base- ball player jersey and enjoy a home run evening! Enjoy
"Baseball Cuisine" while min- gling with friends and fans.
The museum has re-lo- cated Al Lopez's childhood home in Ybor City, and will feature exhibits that are unique to Tampa and its baseball heritage. Organizers are proud of Tampa's her- itage and contribution to baseball! Opening in 2017!
The organization, Mayor’s Neighborhood University Class 5, Inc. was formed by graduates of the Mayor's Neighborhood University. They are teaming together to raise excitement for the soon to open Tampa Baseball Mu- seum.
Funds raised from this event will help the comple- tion of the museum. The do- nation is $50.
For information about this event, please contact: Heather Delafield at (813) 843-4530 or Michelle Gilbey at (813) 598-1703 MNU Class 5, Inc., 2700 N. MacDill Ave., Suite 217, Tampa, FL 33607.
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