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🌱 How defense lawyers are challenging evidence in the Frostproof murders trial.

Frostproof, Florida Patch AM: a 4 min read

Hi Frostproof! We have the latest buzz right here. Let's keep you in the loop and get this morning started right! ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How defense lawyers are challenging evidence in the Frostproof murders trial.

Also on today's calendar: Regular City Council Meeting 6pm and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call cows dancing in the dark 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: An afternoon thunderstorm, with a high of 90 and low of 73 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Sunday: An afternoon t-storm; humid, temps: high: 87, low: 73.
  • Monday: An afternoon t-storm; humid, with a high of 89 and low of 73 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Defense attacks evidence collection in TJ Wiggins' triple-murder trial (bradenton.com) — Testimony in the TJ Wiggins triple‑murder trial, stemming from the 2020 Frostproof fishing‑trip killings, focused on how Polk County forensics teams collected DNA, shell casings and other evidence from trucks and the Wiggins compound. Defense attorneys tried to poke holes in those procedures, questioning contamination risks, labeling errors and measurement methods as the high‑profile case continues in Bartow.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Hey neighbors!
    Last year there was some interest in doing something for the kids like trick-or-treat around the neighborhood. Since Halloween is getting closer,… (Nextdoor Blue Jordan Forest)
  • I've got a turkey vulture with a broken wing living on my property.
    I called fish and wildlife and everything they tell me is just let nature take its course. Anybody get a suggestion how I can get rid of it without… (Nextdoor Blue Jordan Forest)
  • Checkers & Rally's - Checkers Drive-In Restaurants, Inc. posted a job opening for Shift Manager Late Night in Avon Park. Apply here.
  • Servpro posted a job opening for Future Opening: Assistant Manager & Project Coordinator in Avon Park. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Frostproof here.

🗞 Nearby News

Avon Park

  • Fuoco's Picks: What lessons were learned by last week's upset? (tallahassee.com)

Lake Wales

  • Serious Crash Under Investigation in Lake Wales — LWPD (dailyridge.com)
  • iAnthus Inventory Control Coordinator - GrowHealthy (Lake Wales) in Lake Wales, FL (mlive.com)
  • Florida Highwaymen Art Demonstration to be Held at Lake Wales Arts Center (lakewalesnews.net)

Ok Frostproof! 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: Night Moo-s (Thank you John S. for sending it in!)
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Frostproof

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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Frostproof

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.