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🌱 What’s at stake in Frostproof’s high-profile triple murder trial?

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In today's newsletter:

  • What's at stake in Frostproof's high-profile triple murder trial?

Also on today's calendar: Pet Portrait Workshop (Day 3 of 3) at Studio Wildflower and 6 more events.

Today's riddle: What has a tail, but no body? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: Humid; an afternoon t-storm, with a high of 91 and low of 76 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Wednesday: Breezy; a stray p.m. t-shower, temps: high: 90, low: 74.
  • Thursday: Heavy afternoon thunderstorms, with a high of 87 and low of 72 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Trial begins in Frostproof fishing trip triple murder (wfla.com) — A major murder trial tied to Frostproof is now underway, as Tony Wiggins faces charges in the 2020 killings of three men after a dispute that began at a Bartow Dollar General. Prosecutors describe a deadly ambush near Lake Streety, while defense attorneys argue investigators mishandled key evidence. If convicted, Wiggins could face the death penalty.
   

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    Tuesday September 15
  • Fort Meade - Story Time & Activity
    Fort Meade Public Library, 75 E Broadway St, Fort Meade
    10:00 am
  • Lakeland Kelly Branch - Preschool Storytime
    Kelly Branch Library, 404 Imperial Blvd suite 1, Lakeland
    10:15 am
  • Bartow - The Card Society
    Lake Wales Public Library, 2150 S Broadway Ave, Bartow
    10:30 am

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💬 Chatter

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  • McDonald's posted a job opening for Crew Team Member in Frostproof. Apply here.
  • Pizza Hut - Flynn Group posted a job opening for Team Member - Server in Avon Park. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Frostproof here.

🗞 Nearby News

Lake Wales

  • New Downtown Apartments Rising Rapidly in Lake Wales (lakewalesnews.net)
  • Polk County initiative to transform State Road 60 into tourist destination (baynews9.com)

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Coin (Thank you John W. for sending it in!)
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