🌱 DeFuniak Springs man convicted in federal child enticement sting

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In today's newsletter:

• DeFuniak Springs man convicted in federal child enticement sting

Also on today's calendar: Storytime @ DFS Library and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call cows dancing in the dark 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Saturday: Hot; an afternoon t-storm, with a high of 96 and low of 70 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
• Sunday: Humid; a stray p.m. t-storm, temps: high: 91, low: 71.
• Monday: Humid; an afternoon t-storm, with a high of 90 and low of 70 degrees.

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📰 News we're reading

• DeFuniak man found guilty of attempting to entice a minor (wjhg.com) — A DeFuniak Springs man has been convicted in federal court of attempting to entice a person he believed was a 15-year-old for sex, following an undercover operation by Bay County authorities and federal partners. Prosecutors say he arranged a meeting after explicit online communications, and officials emphasize that aggressively pursuing such cases is a top priority to protect children in communities like DeFuniak Springs.
   

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📸 Around DeFuniak Springs

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🗓 Upcoming Events in DeFuniak Springs

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★ Featured events ★

Monday September 21

• Words on Wheels @ UF IFAS Extension - Walton County →
  732 N 9th Street, DeFuniak Springs
  11:45 am

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Other local events

Monday September 21

• PERT/CASAS/WBST/TABE testing
  Emerald Coast Technical Coll Defuniak Springs, FL 32433
  9:30 am
• Volleyball vs. Baker
  Walton High Defuniak Springs, FL 32433
  5:00 pm
• Second Budget Public Hearing →
  DeFuniak Springs, FL Calendar
  5:01 pm

Tuesday September 22

• Storytime @ DFS Library →
  Chautauqua Hall of Brotherhood, DeFuniak Springs
  10:00 am
• TEAS testing
  Emerald Coast Technical Coll Defuniak Springs, FL 32433
  12:00 pm
• Volleyball vs. FWB
  Walton High Defuniak Springs, FL 32433
  5:00 pm
• Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) →
  DeFuniak Springs, FL Calendar
  5:00 pm
• Book Folding 101 @ DFS Library →
  Walton-Defuniak Public Library, 3 Circle Dr., Defuniak Springs
  6:00 pm
• Crafty Corner @ DFS Library →
  Walton-Defuniak Public Library, 3 Circle Dr., Defuniak Springs
  6:30 pm

Wednesday September 23

• Pearson Testing
  Emerald Coast Technical College, 761 N 20th St, Defuniak Springs
  10:00 am

Thursday September 24

• Pearson Testing
  Emerald Coast Technical Coll Defuniak Springs, FL 32433
  11:00 am

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Tractor Supply Company posted a job opening for Bilingual Team Member in Defuniak Springs. Apply here.
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🗞 Nearby News

Freeport

• High school football stat leaders through Week 4 on the Emerald Coast (nwfdailynews.com)
• Local Non-Profit ‘WHOLE Outdoors' Helps Everyone Experience the Outdoors (wjhg.com)
• Crash started in restaurant drive-thru lane; one man critically injured (nwfdailynews.com)

Niceville

• Scholar Athlete: Noah Renes, Niceville High School (weartv.com)
• Niceville Fire Department seeks community input on future plans (niceville.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Night Moo-s (Thank you John S. for sending it in!)
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