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🌱 Why a West Minnesota Avenue probation check led to new charges

DeLand, Florida Patch AM: a 4 min read

Good morning DeLand! Your connection to what's happening around town is here. Take a sip of coffee and read on. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Why a West Minnesota Avenue probation check led to new charges
  • Which downtown DeLand sidewalks just became off-limits to e-scooters?
  • How a longtime DeLand dealer allegedly kept customers’ car-sale money

Also on today's calendar: Daytona Beach Clean Up | In Honor of Earth Day and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: How do you measure a fish? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Nice with sun and clouds, with a high of 77 and low of 59 degrees.
  • Thursday: Mostly sunny and nice, temps: high: 82, low: 59.
  • Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 85 and low of 64 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. DeLand man re-arrested after probation search uncovers new suspected drug activity (wftv.com) — DeLand police say a man on probation was taken back into custody after a search of a West Minnesota Avenue home uncovered new suspected drug activity. Investigators cite community tips as key to securing a warrant, and emphasize that resident reports are helping them target serious trafficking and keep nearby neighborhoods safer.
   

2. E-scooters, e-bikes and more banned in part of DeLand. What to know (news-journalonline.com) — If you ride e-bikes, e-scooters or hoverboards in DeLand, you now risk fines for using them on busy downtown sidewalks along Woodland Boulevard and nearby streets. City commissioners unanimously approved new rules clarifying where micromobility devices are banned and requiring helmets for 16- and 17-year-olds, following safety concerns and a fatal e-bike crash involving a local teen.
   

3. Here's how DeLand auto dealer defrauded clients, cops say (news-journalonline.com) — An auto dealer who ran Elite Motorcar in DeLand is accused of keeping more than $80,000 owed to consigners after selling their cars, including vehicles from DeLand residents. Volusia deputies say complaints stretched back years, and court and bankruptcy records show large unpaid debts tied to the now-dissolved dealership location on East New York Avenue.
   

4. Tortoise rehabilitated after being found sprayed with insulating foam in DeLand (wsvn.com) — A protected gopher tortoise is back in the wild after wildlife experts say it was found in DeLand sprayed with insulating foam, in what investigators believe was a deliberate act by local children. The tortoise was treated at the Marine Science Center near Daytona Beach and safely released, while Florida Fish and Wildlife officers now seek information about the youths allegedly involved.
   

5. USF Bulls Sweep Season Series As Stetson Falls Short In DeLand Nail-Biter (tampafp.com) — Baseball fans in DeLand saw a tight one at Melching Field as Stetson fell 6-5 to USF, giving the Bulls a season sweep. The Hatters rallied late but couldn’t overcome USF’s early offense and strong bullpen, with the Bulls extending key streaks before heading into a big conference series.
   

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What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Please help me find my Sammy we are frantic because she’s my Emotional Support Cat.
    I need her so bad .Please everyone on this app help me find her .Ive been driving around the area.Pray my Sammy comes Home. (Nextdoor West Euclid)
  • MISSING!
    Please help bring home our baby. Neutered male tiger Koda. Missing from Stewart/Minnesota last night. Missed terribly. 386-479-6963 (Nextdoor New York Ave/Minnesota Ave)
  • Culver's Restaurant posted a job opening for Porter in Deland. Apply here.
  • Asbury Automotive Group posted a job opening for Billing Specialist Coggin Deland Hyundai in Deland. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near DeLand here.

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: By inches because they have no feet. (Thank you Gypsy S. for sending it in!)
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