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Coffee in hand, Brandon? We've got the latest town updates for you. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How your Brandon business can join Trick or Treat Street fun
  • After two dogs die, are Brandon-area daycares regulated enough?
  • Which spooky Tampa Bay events are worth the drive from Brandon?

Also on today's calendar: TruthX Concert 2026 and 5 more events.

Today's riddle: I'm a rock group with 4 members; one member was assassinated. What am I? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: An afternoon t-storm; humid, with a high of 92 and low of 76 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Saturday: Cloudy, a thunderstorm; humid, temps: high: 91, low: 73.
  • Sunday: An afternoon t-storm; humid, with a high of 92 and low of 74 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Trick Or Treat Street Returns For Family Halloween Fun (ospreyobserver.com) — Brandon-area families can head to Riverview High School on Saturday, Oct. 24, for the Brandon Riverview Chamber's free Trick or Treat Street, featuring candy booths, food trucks, bounce houses and a foam party. Local businesses can still reserve decorated vendor, craft or food booths for a fee, making this one of the chamber's biggest chances to connect with Brandon residents.
   

2. Frenchies Die of Heatstroke: Pet owner wants oversight and regulations of dog daycare centers (thebradentontimes.com) — Two French bulldogs in Hillsborough County died of suspected heatstroke after a day at a Plant City dog daycare, and their owner rushed them to an emergency veterinary center in Brandon that could not save them. The tragedy has sparked calls for stronger oversight of dog daycare businesses, highlighting that Hillsborough County and most of Florida lack specific licensing, inspection, and training requirements for these facilities.
   

3. From Spells To Scare Zones: Guide To Fun Area Events For All (ospreyobserver.com) — Brandon residents have a full slate of Halloween outings, from Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party and Busch Gardens' Howl-O-Scream to Tampa Riverwalk trick-or-treating and ZooTampa frights. Closer to home, Brandon Juniors' Boo Bash Bingo at New Hope Church offers designer-handbag prizes, while Valrico's Black Cat 5K supports a local kitten rescue.
   

4. Tampa Bay parking fees are pricing out locals. How did they get so high? (tampabay.com) — Rising parking fees across Tampa Bay are making outings to places like the Florida Aquarium, beaches and downtown Tampa pricier, even for Brandon families. Local governments and private operators say high demand and limited spaces drive the increases, while residents like Brandon mom Lara Cherup are rethinking memberships and trips as parking eats into their fun budgets.
   

5. Dirty Dining: Pests Close Six Local Restaurants, Including Two In Deerfield Beach (bocapost.com) — Health inspectors recently ordered emergency closures at dozens of Florida restaurants, including an Anthony's Coal Fired Pizza in Brandon that was twice shut down over roach activity before quickly reopening each time. While most of the detailed violations focus on South Florida eateries, Brandon residents should know that local inspectors cited serious pest issues but allowed the restaurant to resume operations after follow-up visits.
   

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What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • I found this sweet little dog a few days ago.
    She came to my house on her own and was in very poor condition, so I gave her food, water, and had her cleaned and groomed. I have posted in several… (Nextdoor Limona)
  • I had a medical emergency and my cat ran out as EMS came in and I haven't seen him since.
    His name is Gunther and he's the sweetest boy ever. If you've seen him please let me know. I am devastated and so is his sister (Nextdoor Lakewood Ridge)
  • Zumiez Inc. posted a job opening for _1st Assistant Manager in Brandon. Apply here.
  • The Wendy's Company posted a job opening for Crew Member in Brandon. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Brandon here.

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: Mount Rushmore (Thank you J.J. W. for sending it in!)
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