Good morning to you Brooker! Catch up on our news and events right here. Keep reading to stay in the know. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- How do Brooker’s diesel prices stack up against the rest of Florida?
Today's riddle: what do you call a rabbit with fleas? 🤔 (Answer below!)
Weather forecast:
- Wednesday: An afternoon t-storm or two, with a high of 80 and low of 62 degrees.
- Thursday: Mostly sunny and less humid, temps: high: 88, low: 55.
🌶 Hot!
- Friday: Sunny with low humidity, with a high of 87 and low of 60 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Cheapest diesel gas in Bradford County reach $5.14 in week ending May 2 (ncfloridanews.com) — Brooker drivers are seeing some of Bradford County’s lowest reported diesel prices, with stations in Brooker, Hampton, and Starke offering fuel as low as $5.14 per gallon in early May. The report compares local prices to county and statewide averages and notes that global tensions are keeping fuel costs volatile.

📸 Around Brooker
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🗓 Events Nearby
Wednesday May 13
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Read with a Dog
Alachua Branch
- Snuggle-Up Center
2:15 pm
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Teen / Tween Book Club
Alachua Branch
- Learning Center
3:00 pm
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W.A.C.K.Y. Wednesdays
Alachua Branch
- Meeting Room
3:00 pm
Thursday May 14
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Story Time
Alachua Branch
- Meeting Room
10:30 am
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ArtSpace: Popsicle Stick Weaving
Waldo Branch - ARTspace
4:00 pm
Friday May 15
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Stitch & Chat
Alachua Branch
- Meeting Room
2:00 pm
Saturday May 16
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Saturday Story Time
Waldo Branch
- Meeting Room
11:00 am
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Family Art Time
Waldo Branch
- ARTspace
11:30 am
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Tween Book Club
Waldo Branch
- Meeting Room
3:00 pm
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Joey Norton & The Mystic Gorillas →
The Dancing Fish of Lake Santa Fe, 24800 FL-26, Melrose
6:00 pm
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Clay Brooker @ Cedar River - Keystone Heights, FL. →
Cedar River Seafood, 7414 State Rd 21, Keystone Heights
7:00 pm
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
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Kentucky Fried Chicken posted a job opening for KFC Shift Supervisor in Starke. Apply here.
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Papa John's posted a job opening for Shift Leader in Starke. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Brooker here.
🗞 Nearby News
Lake Butler
- Ridaught: Buchholz boys lead area track and field teams with top 10 finish (mainstreetdailynews.com)
- Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Union County in week ending May 2? (ncfloridanews.com)
Alachua
Ok Brooker! 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: Bugs Bunny ! (Thank you bruce A. for sending it in!)
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