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🌱 Witness helps track down driver after deadly Crystal Lake hit-and-run
Be sure to catch Lakeland Punk Rock Flea Market: Vol 13 on the Crystal Lake Patch calendar
Hi Crystal Lake! We have the latest buzz right here. Let's keep you in the loop and get this morning started right! ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- Witness helps track down driver after deadly Crystal Lake hit-and-run
Also on today's calendar: Lakeland Comedy Underground.
Today's riddle: When geese fly, one side is longer than the other. do you know why that is ? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Thursday: A stray afternoon t-storm, with a high of 91 and low of 72 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Friday: Cloudy with a t-storm or two, temps: high: 91, low: 72.
- Saturday: Humid; a stray p.m. t-storm, with a high of 90 and low of 71 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Polk bicyclist killed in hit-and-run; driver arrested: PCSO (fox13news.com) — A bicyclist was killed Sunday night in a hit-and-run at Sunshine Avenue and Reynolds Road in the Crystal Lake area near Lakeland, and deputies have arrested the suspected driver. Investigators say a witness followed the damaged truck and helped deputies locate the driver, who allegedly admitted leaving the scene and was later found with drugs in his pocket. The investigation is still ongoing. 
📸 Around Crystal Lake
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Crystal Lake
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★ Featured events ★
- Lakeland Punk Rock Flea Market: Vol 13 →
Swan Brewing, 115 W Pine St, Lakeland
12:00 pm
Sunday September 27
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Other local events
- Lakeland Comedy Underground →
Stage Room Lakeland, 310 E Lemon St, Lakeland
9:00 pm
Friday October 2
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Fort Meade - Junk Journaling - All Ages
Fort Meade Public Library, 75 E Broadway St, Fort Meade
10:00 am - STEM Challenge →
Florida Children's Museum, 600 Bonnet Springs Blvd, Lakeland
10:30 am - Story Sprouts →
Florida Children's Museum, 600 Bonnet Springs Blvd, Lakeland
10:30 am - Mini Masterpieces →
Florida Children's Museum, 600 Bonnet Springs Blvd, Lakeland
11:30 am - Winter Haven Main_WH Writers
Auburndale Public Library, 100 West Bridgers Avenue, Auburndale
12:30 pm - Winter Haven Main_Sensory Story Time
Auburndale Public Library, 100 West Bridgers Avenue, Auburndale
1:00 pm - Sensational Senses →
Florida Children's Museum, 600 Bonnet Springs Blvd, Lakeland
1:30 pm - Mulberry_Explor-a-Story
Auburndale Public Library, 100 West Bridgers Avenue, Auburndale
3:30 pm - Winter Haven Rec_Chess Meet-Up
Auburndale Public Library, 100 West Bridgers Avenue, Auburndale
3:30 pm - Auburndale - Family Night & Teen Program
Auburndale Public Library, 100 W Bridgers Ave, Auburndale
4:30 pm
Thursday September 17
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🗞 Nearby News
Lakeland
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- Drone Spots Florida Man In Lakeland Swamp Dropping Toddlers In Water After Drunken Crash (tampafp.com)
Auburndale
- Stick or spray? FHP clarifies after driver crashes while applying deodorant (miamiherald.com)
Ok Crystal Lake! 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: because there are more geese on that side (Thank you jo L. for sending it in!)
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