I-75 Pileup Crash Recovery, USF Milestone, Dining Deals — And Taco Waffle?

Five things to know today, Aug. 11, as you go about your business in Brandon and beyond. (Note: This post first published 5:19 a.m. Aug. 11.)

In The News: I-75 Pileup Crash Aftermath

• From TBO.com — "An update on the crash that shut down I-75 for hours last Saturday afternoon." See Victims Of 'Horrific' I-75 Pileup On Long Road To Recovery.

USF Milestone, 100th Convocation

• From the University of South Florida — Saturday, Aug. 10, marked "the 100th commencement convocation for the University of South Florida! Congratulations to the 1,500 #USF students earning their degrees: http://bit.ly/16xlV3d.

Dining Deals

• From Bonefish Grill —  Jo To Japanese Steak House (Brandon) — "Celebrate randomness. We sure are. http://bonefi.sh/Random-Bang." Notice for $5 bang-bang shrimp, Monday, Aug. 12.
    
  
• From Steak 'n Shake — "All-you-can-eat pancakes for $3.99. Now go ahead and wipe that drool off your chin." Also, $4 menu features "all meals under $4."

 Stage Awaits At Local Pub

• From O'Toole's Irish Pub — Karaoke, 9:30 p.m. to 1:30 a.m., Wednesday and Saturday nights. O'Toole's is in Brandon, at 1215 West Brandon Blvd.

Taco Waffle, You Game?

• From Time NewsFeed — "Taco Bell says it’s expanding its small test of waffle tacos, as it prepares to take its breakfast menu national sometime next year. The fast-food chain says the waffle taco, which includes scrambled  eggs, sausage and a side of syrup, was the top seller during breakfast hours at the five Southern California restaurants where they were tested earlier this year." See Taco Bell Expanding Test Of Waffle Tacos.