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🌱 Why a late-night DUI stop in Fruitland Park turned so chaotic
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In today's newsletter:
- Why a late-night DUI stop in Fruitland Park turned so chaotic
Also on today's calendar: ENJOY A FUN SUNDAY AFTERNOON with The DIVAS of The 70s & 80s Show.
Today's riddle: What has a tail, but no body? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- 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. 
📸 Around Fruitland Park
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Fruitland Park
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- ENJOY A FUN SUNDAY AFTERNOON with The DIVAS of The 70s & 80s Show →
Old Mill Playhouse Epic Theatres of The Villages, 1000 Old Mill Run, The Villages
3:00 pm
Sunday September 27
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Other local events
- GriefShare support group →
Community United Methodist Church, 309 College Ave, Fruitland Park
2:00 pm - Favorite Things Swap (Leesburg) →
The Brick & Barrel Public House, 209 W Main St, Leesburg
11:30 am
Tuesday September 15
Saturday September 26
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Tiny Tots Toddler Sensory Play →
Lady Lake Library, 225 W Guava St., Lady Lake
10:30 am - BINGO at the Library! →
Lady Lake Library, 225 W Guava St., Lady Lake
2:00 pm - Storybook Studio →
Lady Lake Library, 225 W Guava St., Lady Lake
3:30 pm - 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 - Storytime →
Lady Lake Library, 225 W Guava St., Lady Lake
10:30 am - Author's Round Table →
Lady Lake Library, 225 W Guava St., Lady Lake
2:00 pm - 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
Tuesday September 15
Wednesday September 16
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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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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Coin (Thank you John W. for sending it in!)
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