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🌱 Altamonte Springs police renew plea for clues in 2004 kidnapping death
Altamonte Springs, Florida Patch AM: a 4 min readGood day Altamonte Springs! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- Altamonte Springs police renew plea for clues in 2004 kidnapping death
- Which Cranes Roost fall events should Altamonte Springs families bookmark now?
- Why did Altamonte Springs police suddenly shut off Flock cameras?
Today's riddle: What did the bartender say to the jumper cables when they walked in? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Wednesday: Humid; heavy p.m. t-storms, with a high of 88 and low of 76 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Thursday: Humid with a heavy t-storm, temps: high: 91, low: 77.
- Friday: A heavy t-storm in the p.m., with a high of 92 and low of 76 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
1. Police seek tips 22 years after woman died fleeing armed kidnapper in Altamonte Springs (orlando-news.com) — Altamonte Springs police are renewing their call for tips in a 22-year-old kidnapping case where Susan Perkins died after leaping from a moving car near Altamonte Drive. Investigators describe the masked suspect and urge anyone who remembers details from the 2004 abduction to contact the department or leave an anonymous tip to help bring closure to her family. 
2. Family-Friendly Events at Cranes Roost Park This September and October (mycentralfloridafamily.com) — Altamonte Springs families have a full slate of free and low-cost events at Cranes Roost Park this September and October, from food truck nights to Halloween festivities. You’ll find cultural celebrations, dog costume contests, trunk-or-treating, markets, and a major Halloween night event, all at the lakeside park on Cranes Roost Boulevard.
3. Oviedo, Altamonte Springs, Seminole sheriff turn off Flock cameras on public roads (orlandosentinel.com) — Altamonte Springs police have suspended use of Flock license-plate cameras, citing community concerns about privacy, data sharing, and public trust. The move mirrors actions by Oviedo officials and the Seminole County sheriff, following a statewide pushback against automated surveillance technology on public roads.
4. Bahama Breeze sets closing date for Fort Myers. And what's coming next (naplesnews.com) — Bahama Breeze in Altamonte Springs is scheduled to close October 17, 2026, and reopen a month later as a Yard House, part of Darden Restaurants’ overhaul of the chain. The story centers on Fort Myers but includes the full Florida conversion timeline, so locals can plan their last visits and anticipate the new sports-bar concept.
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Upcoming Events in
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★ Featured events ★
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Storytimes at Altamonte Springs Library →
Altamonte Springs Library, 281 Maitland Ave, Altamonte Springs
11:00 am
Friday September 4
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Other local events
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JV FOOTBALL VS. OVIEDO (HOME)
Lake Brantley High School Altamonte Springs, FL 32714
7:00 pm -
GIRLS FRESHMAN VOLLEYBALL VS. HAGERTY (AWAY)
Lake Brantley High School Altamonte Springs, FL 32714
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GIRLS JV VOLLEYBALL VS. HAGERTY (AWAY)
Lake Brantley High School Altamonte Springs, FL 32714
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GIRLS VARSITY VOLLEYBALL VS. HAGERTY (AWAY)
Lake Brantley High School Altamonte Springs, FL 32714
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City Commission Meeting →
Altamonte Springs, FL Calendar, 225 Newburyport Avenue, Altamonte Springs
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Little Listeners →
Altamonte Springs, FL Calendar, 281 Maitland Avenue, Altamonte Springs
11:00 am -
VARSITY FOOTBALL VS. OVIEDO (AWAY)
Lake Brantley High School Altamonte Springs, FL 32714
7:00 pm
Wednesday September 2
Thursday September 3
Friday September 4
📣 Altamonte Springs Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Reserved - CFCJA Breakfast →
Longwood, FL Calendar Longwood, FL 32750
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Lunck and Learn Live Online | Stakeholder Feedback
Arbor Ridge K-8 Orlando, FL 32817
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Soccer Match @ Conway Middle School
Arbor Ridge K-8 4600 Anderson Rd, Orlando, FL 32812
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Soccer HOME vs Meadowbrook
Piedmont Lakes Middle School 2601 Lakeville Rd, Apopka, FL 32703
5:00 pm
Wednesday September 2
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-- The Patch AM Team
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