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🌱 How did Bartow finally shut down Auburndale’s unstoppable Bloodhounds offense?
Spotted on the Auburndale calendar: Line Dancing - Camp Margaritaville Auburndale
Greetings Auburndale! Your go-to source for what's happening in town is here. Stay in the loop and read on. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- How did Bartow finally shut down Auburndale's unstoppable Bloodhounds offense?
- Child seriously hurt in Auburndale lawnmower accident, flown to hospital.
- Auburndale driver crashes while putting on deodorant—what exactly went wrong?
Today's riddle: When geese fly, one side is longer than the other. do you know why that is ? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Thursday: A stray afternoon t-storm, with a high of 91 and low of 73 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Friday: A couple of thunderstorms, temps: high: 91, low: 71.
- Saturday: A stray afternoon t-storm, with a high of 91 and low of 72 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Yellow Jackets Swarm Bloodhounds, Defense ends Auburndale's Perfect Start — Auburndale (dailyridge.com) — Auburndale High's Bloodhounds saw their perfect season snapped in a 14-8 defensive battle at Bartow, ending both their 2-0 start and shutout streak. The breakdown highlights how Bartow contained Auburndale's explosive offense and what the Bloodhounds must fix before facing winless Kathleen next, giving local fans context and a look ahead. 
• Child seriously injured by lawnmower in Auburndale (wfla.com) — A child in Auburndale was seriously injured by a lawnmower Wednesday and flown by Aero Med to a hospital after police responded to a pediatric medical emergency near Melton Avenue and Derby Avenue West. Investigators say the injuries happened at another person's home and, at this time, they are not treating the incident as a crime.
• Stick or spray? FHP clarifies after driver crashes while applying deodorant (miamiherald.com) — A 22-year-old man from Auburndale walked away without injuries after crashing his pickup on State Road 570 while reportedly distracted by applying stick deodorant. Florida Highway Patrol says the truck hit a safety device and ended up on a concrete barrier, and investigators are still deciding whether to issue a citation.
📸 Around Auburndale
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Auburndale
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★ Featured events ★
- Line Dancing - Camp Margaritaville Auburndale →
Camp Margaritaville Auburndale, Auburndale
6:00 pm
Saturday September 19
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Other local events
- Bartow - Novels at Night
Auburndale Public Library, 2150 S Broadway Ave, Bartow
6:30 pm - Mulberry_Book Bazaar
Auburndale Public Library, 100 West Bridgers Avenue, Auburndale
9:00 am - Mulberry_Documentary Club
Auburndale Public Library, 100 West Bridgers Avenue, Auburndale
10:00 am - Winter Haven Main_Chair Yoga & Standing Balance
Auburndale Public Library, 100 West Bridgers Avenue, Auburndale
10:30 am - Winter Haven Main_ Sensory Story Time
Auburndale Public Library, 100 West Bridgers Avenue, Auburndale
1:00 pm - Mulberry_Book Bazaar
Auburndale Public Library, 100 West Bridgers Avenue, Auburndale
9:00 am - Winter Haven Rec_No Stress Book Club
Auburndale Public Library, 100 West Bridgers Avenue, Auburndale
11:00 am - Mulberry_Tech Tips
Auburndale Public Library, 100 West Bridgers Avenue, Auburndale
11:00 am - Bartow - Hispanic Cultural Festive
Auburndale Public Library, 2150 S Broadway Ave, Bartow
1:00 pm - Winter Haven Main_Saturday Matinee
Auburndale Public Library, 100 West Bridgers Avenue, Auburndale
2:00 pm - Dundee - Library Birthday Week
Dundee Public Library, 202 E Main St, Dundee
Thursday September 17
Friday September 18
Saturday September 19
Monday September 21
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Dollar General posted a job opening for ASST STORE MGR in AUBURNDALE, FL S15485 in Auburndale. Apply here.
- The Coca-Cola Company posted a job opening for Automation Technician - Nights in Auburndale. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Auburndale here.
🗞 Nearby News
Polk City
- Count On Me: Jim N Judy Taylor Performing at Saving Lives Matter 2026 — Events (dailyridge.com)
- CareerSource Polk Executive Director Fired in 3–2 County Commission Vote — Featured (dailyridge.com)
- Public safety leaders urge Floridians to vote no on Amendment 3 (clickorlando.com)
Winter Haven
- 3064 Saint Paul Dr #3066, Winter Haven, FL 33880 (zillow.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: because there are more geese on that side (Thank you jo L. for sending it in!)
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