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Tuesday: A heavy t-storm in the p.m., with a high of 89 and low of 75 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
Wednesday: A stray afternoon t-shower, temps: high: 90, low: 72.
Thursday: Heavy afternoon thunderstorms, with a high of 87 and low of 71 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Colorado teen arrested for drunk driving allegedly tries to flee from deputy (leesburg-news.com) — An 18-year-old driver was arrested on U.S. Hwy. 27 in Fruitland Park after deputies say she drove extremely slowly, swerved across lanes, and appeared to fall asleep at the wheel. The deputy reported she had no license, smelled of alcohol, and repeatedly tried to move her handcuffs and pound patrol car windows. She now faces DUI, resisting, and attempted escape charges.
Just Keep Rolling Run Club by Shadrach's Fiery Furnace Shadrach's Fiery Furnace Location (Starts and ends at the restaurant) Downtown Mount Dora, FL 6:30 pm
BINGO! Open to public Mount Dora Area Chamber of Commerce, 920 S. Highland St, Mount Dora 7:00 pm
Trivia at Whiskey Kitchen Whiskey Kitchen ? Mount Dora is a laid-back downtown Mount Dora favorite known for its Southern-inspired comfort food, craft cocktails, and one of the best whiskey selections in the area. The energetic but cozy atmosphere makes it an 7:00 pm
Wednesday September 16
Storytime → Lady Lake Library, 225 W Guava St., Lady Lake 10:30 am
Live Music at Whiskey Kitchen Whiskey Kitchen Location Description: Mount Dora is a laid-back downtown Mount Dora favorite known for its Southern-inspired comfort food, craft cocktails, and one of the best whiskey selections in the area. The energetic but cozy atm 6:00 pm
Wolf Branch Run Club Wolf Branch Brewing at the Mount Dora Marketplace 6:15 pm
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
Found this little girl named Daisy. If you know where she belongs please let me know (Nextdoor Lower Eagles Nest)
Anybody know who this is? I got a package with this name and my address. (Nextdoor King's Cove)
Domino's Pizza posted a job opening for Delivery Driver (05149) - 2009 Citrus Blvd in Fruitland Park. Apply here.
Concord Management Company, Inc. posted a job opening for Leasing Professional in Lady Lake. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Fruitland Park here.
🗞 Nearby News
Lady Lake
Renewed concern about scarcity of sidewalks after 82-year-old Villager killed (villages-news.com)
The Villages
Thief drives off in Yamaha golf cart after Villager leaves key in ignition (villages-news.com)
Home in Village of Osceola Hills sells for $1.575 million, gaining $780,000 in equity since 2021 (villages-news.com)
Sales rep for The Villages wants evidence suppressed in DUI arrest (villages-news.com)
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