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🌱 After years in Astor, WWII tugboat Tiger returns to DeLand

Astor, Florida Patch AM: a 3 min read

What's up Astor! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • After years in Astor, WWII tugboat Tiger returns to DeLand
  • Flooded Florida neighborhood leaves EV owners worried about charging

Today's riddle: What are the two sides of a circle? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Variable cloudiness, with a high of 81 and low of 58 degrees.
  • Thursday: Some brightening; less humid, temps: high: 76, low: 54.
  • Friday: Partly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 71 and low of 43 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• How the DeLand-built WWII tugboat Tiger found its way back home (news-journalonline.com) — After sitting stuck in mud in Astor since 2023, the World War II tugboat Tiger reached Lake Beresford on Oct. 31, returning near its DeLand construction site. Preservation volunteers now hope to bring it ashore as a monument. A fundraiser runs from 4 to 8 p.m. today at American Legion Post 259 in DeBary.
   

• Florida EV owners afraid to charge their cars after severe flooding leaves neighborhood underwater (thecooldown.com) — Flooding in West Palm Beach's Briar Bay community has left residents struggling to reach home and worried about charging electric vehicles near standing water. Families report damaged cars and temporary displacement while seeking help from officials and community managers. The report briefly cites Astor neighbors sharing yard space to park cars as river flooding reaches homes.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • RaceTrac posted a job opening for Shift Manager - (RT535) in Deland. Apply here.
  • TurfNet Media Network posted a job opening for Golf Course Superintendent in Deland. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Astor here.

🗞 Nearby News

DeLand

Umatilla

  • Umatilla Central Avenue Closed Nov. 9: Where to Detour (deeparrival.com)
  • Police release timeline, clarifying details in fatal crash involving red-light runner (wesh.com)

Ok Astor! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "What are the two sides of a circle?" — The inside and the outside ! (Thank you James M. for sending it in!)
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Astor

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