🌱 What jurors heard as the Frostproof triple-murder trial finally began

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In today's newsletter:

• What jurors heard as the Frostproof triple-murder trial finally began

Also on today's calendar: Family Fun Day at Mister Chris' Coffee Depot and 7 more events.

Today's riddle: When geese fly, one side is longer than the other. do you know why that is ? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Thursday: A p.m. t-storm in spots, with a high of 91 and low of 73 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
• Friday: A couple of thunderstorms, temps: high: 89, low: 73.
• Saturday: An afternoon thunderstorm, with a high of 89 and low of 72 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Mother recounts son's death as trial begins in 2020 Frostproof murders (miramarflnews.com) — A high-profile murder trial tied to a 2020 triple killing near Lake Streety Road in Frostproof is now underway, with prosecutors seeking the death penalty for defendant TJ Wiggins. Jurors heard emotional testimony from victim Brandon Rollins' mother and detailed accounts from investigators about evidence, surveillance video, and ballistics as the case unfolds at the Polk County Courthouse in Bartow.
   

📸 Around Frostproof

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Frostproof

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday September 19
• 5th Annual First Responders Banquet →
  Rainbow Resort, 700 County Rd 630A, Frostproof
  6:00 am

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Other local events

Saturday September 19
• Family Fun Day at Mister Chris' Coffee Depot →
  Freedom Station Park, 118 E Wall Street, Frostproof
  9:00 am
• Saturday Coffee with Jo Estrada at Mister Chris' Coffee Depot →
  Mr. Chris' Coffee Depot, 118 E Wall Street, Frostproof
  10:00 am
• Pizza & Paint & True Crime at Studio Wildflower →
  Studio Wildflower, 12 E Wall Street, FROSTPROOF
  6:30 pm
Monday September 21
• Regular City Council Meeting 6pm →
  Frostproof City Hall, 111 West 1st Street, Frostproof
  6:00 pm
• Regular City Council Meeting →
  Frostproof City Hall, 111 West 1st Street, Frostproof
  6:00 pm
Thursday September 24
• Euchre at Mister Chris' Coffee Depot →
  Mr. Chris' Coffee Depot, 118 E Wall Street, Frostproof
  6:00 pm
Saturday September 26
• Saturday Coffee with Free and Breezy at Mister Chris' Coffee Depot →
  Mr. Chris' Coffee Depot, 118 E Wall Street, Frostproof
  10:00 am
• Breakfast in Oil Paint-A-Long with Alexa at Studio Wildflower →
  Studio Wildflower, 12 E Wall Street, FROSTPROOF
  10:00 am
• Karaoke & Open Mic Night at Mister Chris' Coffee Depot →
  Mr. Chris' Coffee Depot, 118 E Wall Street, Frostproof
  6:00 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Thursday September 17
• Fort Meade - Junk Journaling - All Ages
  Fort Meade Public Library, 75 E Broadway St, Fort Meade
  10:00 am
• Winter Haven Main_WH Writers
  Lake Wales Public Library, 290 Cypress Garden Lane, Lake Wales
  12:30 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Pizza Hut - Flynn Group posted a job opening for Team Member - Server in Avon Park. Apply here.
• Dollar General posted a job opening for ASST STORE MGR in LAKE WALES, FL S16585 in Lake Wales. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Frostproof here.

🗞 Nearby News

Lake Wales

• MMR 467294-001 Highland Sand (midfloridanewspapers.com)
• Court weighs death penalty for Pennsylvania man convicted of murdering coworkers in Florida (lehighvalleylive.com)
• James Ray Emily (madisoncourier.com)

Fort Meade

• Fort Meade commissioner asks judge to dismiss recall campaign (theledger.com)

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-- 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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