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Eustis, Florida Patch AM: a 4 min read

Hello Eustis! Stay connected with the latest updates from around town. Let's dive in! ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How Eustis will honor veterans after canceling its parade
  • Why this Eustis High teacher almost joined the FBI instead
  • Don’t miss Amber Brooke Farm’s big fall festival right here in Eustis.

Also on today's calendar: 6th Annual Fall Festival and 5 more events.

Today's riddle: What happens when two monkeys get a divorce? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Partly sunny and warm, with a high of 88 and low of 69 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Thursday: Mostly sunny and warm, temps: high: 90, low: 71.
  • Friday: An afternoon t-storm or two, with a high of 88 and low of 69 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Eustis cancels Salute to Veterans parade over budget restrictions (wesh.com) — Eustis has canceled its standalone Salute to Veterans parade this year, folding the tribute into the Nov. 6 First Friday event downtown from 6–10 p.m. City leaders cite budget limits and a cutback in special events, but promise military displays, patriotic programming, and entertainment to keep honoring local veterans while residents adjust to the new format.
   

2. Lake County teacher almost chose a career in the FBI (mynews13.com) — A standout language arts teacher at Eustis High School once considered joining the FBI before realizing her real passion was helping students master the power of words. She now uses creative lessons and technology to keep Eustis teens engaged, showing them how strong reading and writing skills can shape their futures well beyond the classroom.
   

3. Free & Cheap Events in Orlando this Weekend, Oct. 16 - 18, 2026 (gottagoorlando.com) — Eustis families can dive into fall fun close to home at Amber Brooke Farm’s festival on County Road 44A, with pumpkins, mazes, animals, live music, and food running through late November. The wider guide also highlights dozens of free and low-cost Halloween, arts, and outdoor events across Central Florida for the October 16–18 weekend, from movie nights to farmers markets.
   

4. Florida consumers, retail analysts weigh in on Publix supermarkets (news-journalonline.com) — Eustis shoppers may spot a familiar storefront in this statewide look at how Floridians feel about Publix prices, service, and competition from discounters like Aldi. The piece gathers perspectives from customers and retail analysts across Florida, weighing loyalty, cleanliness, and bakery favorites against concerns over rising costs and value.
   

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💬 Chatter

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    lol he crawled across my foot and freaked me out! What is this?? (Nextdoor Blue Lake)
  • Hi neighbors!
    I’m looking for someone to power wash my driveway! Can someone please provide some recommendations? (Nextdoor Black Bear Reserve)
  • Arby's posted a job opening for Arby's Shift Manager in Eustis. Apply here.
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Ok Eustis! 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: "What happens when two monkeys get a divorce?" — They are banana split. (Thank you Gary M. for sending it in!)
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