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Hi there, Crescent City! We've got your morning read ready! Read on to stay connected. ☕️️

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In today's newsletter:

  • Can the Crescent City Raiders turn one gritty win into a streak?
  • How flooding really affected Crescent City Junior-Senior High's school day

Also on today's calendar: October Flea Market And Yard Sale.

Today's riddle: What is clean when it is black and dirty when it is white? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Humid with a thunderstorm, with a high of 81 and low of 71 degrees.
  • Friday: A shower and t-storm; humid, temps: high: 83, low: 74.
  • Saturday: A shower and t-storm; humid, with a high of 87 and low of 75 degrees. 🌶 Hot!

📰 News we're reading

• Prep football preview: Raiders seek 2nd straight win (palatkadailynews.com) — Crescent City Raiders fans have a big chance to see their team build momentum as they chase a second straight win Friday at Halifax Academy in Daytona Beach. After a gritty shutout of Keystone Heights, coaches say the defense is strong while the offense is still developing, and back-to-back victories could set up a confident finish to the regular season.
   

• Downpour unable to dampen school's plans (palatkadailynews.com) — Students and families at Crescent City Junior-Senior High School saw a soggy start to Oct. 7 when heavy rain flooded older parts of campus, but classes continued and officials say students remained safe. Staff routed kids through dry hallways, some parents chose early pickup, and administrators emphasized that ongoing state-funded renovations and new buildings should finally end these long-standing water issues.
   

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    Wednesday October 14
  • [Palatka - Teen/Adult] Quilt Blocks
    Putnam County Library, 601 College Rd, Palatka
    10:30 am
    • Thursday October 22
  • Steel Tip Darts Blind Draw →
    Crossroads Tavern, 111 N State St, Bunnell
    6:30 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • 🚨 10/6: Invest #91L has strengthened to Tropical Depression #Nine.
    Residents should ensure they have multiple ways to receive emergency alerts & a fully stocked disaster supply kit. ⬇️ Watch below for more info on… (Nextdoor )
  • 🚨 10/6: FLSERT is closely monitoring Invest #92L, which is expected to strengthen in the coming days.
    Take the time now to review your disaster plan & stay alert for more updates. (Nextdoor )
  • pOpshelf posted a job opening for ASST STORE MANAGER - DGPP in CRESCENT CITY FL S25422 in Crescent City. Apply here.
  • Dollar General posted a job opening for ASST STORE MGR in BUNNELL FL S04487 in Bunnell. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Crescent City here.

🗞 Nearby News

Bunnell

  • After Alvin Jackson's Last Stealthy Drop, Bunnell Commission Reveals Its Vulnerabilities to Manipulation (flaglerlive.com)
  • The Daily Cartoon and Live Briefing: Tuesday, October 6, 2026 (flaglerlive.com)
  • Commissioners Clash Over Homeless Shelter Fairgrounds Move (flaglerlive.com)

Palatka

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "What is clean when it is black and dirty when it is white?" — A chalk board (Thank you Charlie H. for sending it in!)
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