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🌱 How bystanders in DeLand helped save a child in danger
DeLand, Florida Patch AM: a 4 min readGood morning DeLand! Your connection to what's happening around town is here. Take a sip of coffee and read on. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- How bystanders in DeLand helped save a child in danger
- DeLand officials explain what happened before a child was found critical
- DeLand police detail how they say a child was left alone
Today's riddle: What did the carpenter ant say when he walked into the bar? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Wednesday: Breezy and not as hot, with a high of 82 and low of 64 degrees.
- Thursday: Sunshine and delightful, temps: high: 83, low: 66.
- Friday: Delightful with some sun, with a high of 84 and low of 66 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
1. 3-year-old left in hot car saved by residents (wsbtv.com) — A young child was rushed to the hospital in critical condition after being found unresponsive in a hot car outside a DeLand plasma donation center, where bystanders and DeLand police quickly intervened. Residents performed CPR and cooling measures before first responders arrived, and a Daytona Beach woman now faces a child neglect charge. Police are urging DeLand drivers to double-check back seats in the summer heat. 
2. Woman Charged After Leaving Her 3-Year-Old in a Car Alone for 2 Hours. Child Taken to Hospital and Now in Critical Condition (people.com) — DeLand police and fire crews responded after a 3-year-old was reportedly left alone in a car for about two hours while her mother donated plasma, finding the child in critical condition. The child’s outlook has since improved, and the mother faces a first-degree felony child neglect charge. Authorities are urging residents to double-check back seats and contact DeLand police with any information.
3. Florida Mom Arrested After Daughter, 3, Was Left in Hot Car for 2 Hours (kansas.com) — DeLand police say a 3-year-old girl was found alone in a hot car for about two hours and rushed to the hospital, where her condition has since improved. Her mother was arrested on a child neglect charge, and investigators dispute her account of leaving the air conditioning running. Anyone with information is asked to contact the DeLand Police Department.
4. Kathleen Karla Murphy Reilly Obituary May 30, 2026 - Baldwin Brothers Funeral & Cremation (baldwincremation.com) — An 82-year-old woman who passed away in DeLand on May 30 is being remembered for her decades of nursing, strong Christian faith, and love of family. Friends and relatives can honor her at a memorial service in New Smyrna Beach on Saturday, June 13, with a livestream option available.
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DeLand High School Deland, FL 32724
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DeLand High School Deland, FL 32724
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DeLand High School Deland, FL 32724
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DeLand High School Deland, FL 32724
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Wednesday June 3
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Update: The blessing of social media and good neighbors.
Calli was missing for two months and is going home!!!!! I have seen this Calico Cat in my back yard about 3 times the last few days. I am just off… (Nextdoor Lake Talmadge Dr) - Hello everyone I was wondering if anyone is looking to adopt a dog.
A neighbor of mine is trying to find loving new homes for her two young Goldendoodles and asked for help spreading the word. The darker-colored dog… (Nextdoor Off State Road 11/deland)
- Government Jobs posted a job opening for Landscape Technician MT9917 in Deland. Apply here.
- Domino's Pizza, Inc. posted a job opening for Customer Service Rep(3855) 2601 S Woodland Blvd Deland 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: Is the bar tender here? (Thank you W. M. for sending it in!)
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