The Brief
- Loved ones gathered Sunday to mark 10 years since 17-year-old Alexis Miranda was hit and killed crossing Busch Boulevard.
- The vigil doubled as a push for pedestrian safety.
- Leaders say major roadway upgrades are nearly complete, aiming to prevent future tragedies.
What we know:
Tampa – On Monday, it will be 10 years since Alexis Miranda, a Chamberlain High School student, was struck and killed while crossing Busch Boulevard without a crosswalk. On Sunday night, family, friends, and community members joined transportation officials for a candlelight vigil, prayer, and silent walk to the crash site in her honor.
The event was both a remembrance and a celebration of progress, spotlighting pedestrian safety improvements sparked by Miranda’s death.…