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🌱 What tax rate and fees will Crescent City finalize next week?
Coming up on the Crescent City Patch calendar: Animal Services Advisory Board Meeting
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In today's newsletter:
- What tax rate and fees will Crescent City finalize next week?
- When will Crescent City finally get its own Aldi store?
- How will Interlachen fare on the road after Crescent City trip?
Today's riddle: When geese fly, one side is longer than the other. do you know why that is ? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Thursday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 87 and low of 72 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Friday: Humid with a thunderstorm, temps: high: 88, low: 71.
- Saturday: An afternoon t-storm; humid, with a high of 89 and low of 72 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Putnam Legal Notices 091726 Free Access (palatkadailynews.com) — Crescent City residents should know commissioners will hold a final budget hearing on Sept. 24 to set the 2026‑27 city budget and an 8.7164 millage rate. They'll also finalize a wide‑ranging fee schedule for services like utilities, permits, and special events, and approve a budget amendment for the current fiscal year, alongside several countywide legal notices and property sales. 
• Aldi to open in Daytona Beach Shores soon. Here's where else (news-journalonline.com) — Crescent City shoppers can look forward to a new Aldi planned near the Volusia County line, with online listings suggesting an opening in late 2026 or early 2027. While the exact date isn't set, the article explains how Aldi's low‑frills, low‑price model and grand‑opening giveaways are driving rapid expansion across Florida, including a new store opening Oct. 1 in Daytona Beach Shores.
• Prep football preview: Rams Ready For New Challenge (palatkadailynews.com) — Interlachen's football team is heading to Crescent City's in-county rival territory this Friday after two straight home games, eager for a longer road trip and a tough, run-heavy opponent. Coaches say the Rams' stout run defense and two-quarterback offense are ready for Citrus High's smash‑mouth style, and players have been practicing new offensive wrinkles to keep defenses guessing.
📸 Around Crescent City
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Animal Services Advisory Board Meeting →
BOCC Board Room, 2509 Crill Ave, Palatka
9:00 am - Flagler County Cultural Council Board Meeting →
Tourism Development Office, 120 Airport Rd. Ste 3, Palm Coast
11:00 am - Food Truck Friday on the Farm →
Florida Agriculture Museum, 7900 Old Kings Road N, Palm Coast
5:00 pm - SOUNDSTAGE featuring: Stevie Lynne →
Larimer Arts Center, 216 Reid St, Palatka
7:00 pm - 74th Annual Pierson Lions Club Rodeo →
Pierson Arena, 128 West Washington Ave, Pierson
7:30 pm - Sunset Cruises →
Palatka, FL Calendar, Palatka City Dock 301 River Street, Palatka
7:30 pm - COMPANY →
City Repertory Theatre, 160 Cypress Point Parkway #B-207, Palm Coast
7:30 pm - COMPANY @ City Repertory Theatre →
City Repertory Theatre, 160 Cypress Point Parkway #B-207, Palm Coast
7:30 pm - 4th Annual Food & Wine Classic at Hammock Beach →
Hammock Beach Golf Resort & Spa, 200 Ocean Crest Drive, Palm Coast - Morning Cruises →
Palatka, FL Calendar, Palatka City Docks 301 River Street, Palatka
10:00 am - Hastings Hoedown with Skin & Bonz →
The Venue – Hastings, 301 N. Main Street, Hastings
5:00 pm - Hastings Pound Cake Bake-Off →
The Venue – Hastings, 301 N. Main Street, Hastings
5:00 pm
Thursday September 17
Friday September 18
Saturday September 19
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Good morning!
I'm Learning there are more cleaning ladies than jobs. But… I come highly recommended and am very reliable. I also clean for the Hampton Inn. (Nextdoor Crescent City)
- Bass Pro Shops posted a job opening for Public Space Attendant - The Floridian in Welaka. Apply here.
- County of Flagler Florida posted a job opening for Executive Administrative Assistant to the County Administrator in Bunnell. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Crescent City here.
🗞 Nearby News
Bunnell
- Flagler County Government Goes Gold for Childhood Cancer Awareness (flaglernewsweekly.com)
- Flagler County's Administrator Search Resets After Final Candidate Withdrew (flaglercountybuzz.com)
- Bicyclist dies after being hit by pickup, dragged by car in Bunnell (actionnewsjax.com)
Palatka
- Today in History – Sept. 16 Free Access (palatkadailynews.com)
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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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