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🌱 Patch AM: How deputies tracked down a Brandon work truck theft suspect
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Good morning Brandon! We're back again in your inbox, keeping you updated with what's happening in and around town. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- How deputies tracked down a Brandon work truck theft suspect
Today's riddle: How fast is milk when you pour it? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Monday: A stray afternoon t-storm, with a high of 92 and low of 75 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Tuesday: A t-storm around in the p.m., temps: high: 94, low: 74.
- Wednesday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 95 and low of 75 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Hillsborough man accused of stealing hundreds in tools from work truck arrested: HCSO (fox13news.com) — Deputies recently arrested a man accused of stealing hundreds of dollars in tools from a work truck parked at a Brandon business on Windhorst Road. Investigators say surveillance video helped them identify the suspect, who was later found riding a bicycle with a trailer and is also facing a drug possession charge. Authorities have not said whether the stolen tools were recovered.
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- Parent Newsletter (September) Sent via Text & Posted Online
Valrico , FL 33594 - Parent Information Night (Times TBA)
Valrico , FL 33594 - Neon Spirit Day
Valrico , FL 33594 - Early Release Day (Students released 1 hour early)
Brooker Brandon, FL 33511 - Art Club Begins (4th & 5th Grade)
Valrico , FL 33594
12:55 pm - Chorus Begins (4th & 5th Grade)
Valrico , FL 33594
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Wednesday August 26
Thursday August 27
Friday August 28
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Parent Newsletter (September) Sent via Text & Posted Online
Valrico , FL 33594 - Parent Information Night (Times TBA)
Valrico , FL 33594 - Business After Hours →
Voodoo Brewing Co - Valrico, FL, 3432 FL-60, Valrico
5:00 pm - Neon Spirit Day
Valrico , FL 33594 - Early Release Day (Students released 1 hour early)
Brooker Brandon, FL 33511 - Chorus Begins (4th & 5th Grade)
Valrico , FL 33594
12:55 pm
Wednesday August 26
Thursday August 27
Friday August 28
Monday August 31
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- This guy is looking for his forever family!
We took him in as a foster , from a bad situation, got him neutered , microchipped and up to date on vaccines and heartworm prevention. Super sweet… (Nextdoor Bloomingdale) - Posting and hoping somebody will consider adopting Freddy...
We fostered him over Christmas break, and he was a delight! He got adopted but recently returned. (We have 3 already, or we would go get him! ) (Nextdoor Providence Lakes)
- DMS posted a job opening for Janitor in Brandon. Apply here.
- JEM Restaurant Group, Inc. posted a job opening for Late Night Team Member in Brandon. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Brandon here.
🗞 Nearby News
South Tampa
- Family still searching for missing South Tampa man after jail release: 'We just want you to be safe' (fox13news.com)
Ok Brandon! 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: It's "Pasturized" before you know it! (Thank you Judy M. for sending it in!)
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