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

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Greetings Frostproof! Your go-to source for what's happening in town is here. Stay in the loop and read on. ☕️️

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.
   

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    Thursday September 17
  • Fort Meade - Junk Journaling - All Ages
    Fort Meade Public Library, 75 E Broadway St, Fort Meade
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  • Pizza Hut - Flynn Group posted a job opening for Team Member - Server in Avon Park. Apply here.
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  • Fort Meade commissioner asks judge to dismiss recall campaign (theledger.com)

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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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