🌱 How a no-passing move left a Haines City teen dead.
Haines City, Florida Patch AM: a 4 min readGood morning Haines City! We're back in your inbox this morning to keep you in the loop with what's happening in and around town. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- How a no-passing move left a Haines City teen dead.
Also on today's calendar: Baby Lapsit Time at Haines City Public Library and 5 more events.
Today's riddle: When is a car not a car? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Saturday: Humid; an afternoon t-storm, with a high of 90 and low of 75 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Sunday: Humid; a p.m. t-storm or two, temps: high: 91, low: 75.
- Monday: Humid; a stray p.m. t-storm, with a high of 93 and low of 76 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Haines City man drank 'several beers' before crash that killed teen dirt bike rider: PCSO (fox13news.com) — A Haines City man is facing DUI manslaughter and related charges after deputies say he tried to pass in a no‑passing zone near Dundee, causing a three‑vehicle crash that killed a 17‑year‑old Haines City dirt bike rider. Investigators report he admitted drinking several beers, had a suspended license, and had two teenagers in his truck; the sheriff’s traffic homicide unit is still investigating. 
📸 Around Haines City
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Upcoming Events in
Haines City
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★ Featured events ★
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VOYAGE TO DESTINY Creative Together Market →
Lake Eva Event Center, 799 Johns Ave, Haines City
1:00 pm
Sunday July 5
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Other local events
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Baby Lapsit Time at Haines City Public Library →
Haines City Public Library, 111 N 6th St, Haines City
10:30 am -
Haines City - Giving Tree Drum Circle →
Haines City Public Library, 111 N 6th St, Haines City
11:00 am -
Trivia Tuesday →
Balmoral Bar & Grill, 124 Kenny Blvd, Haines City
6:00 pm -
Town Commission Meeting
Town of Dundee Town Hall Commission Chambers, 202 East Main Street, Dundee, FL, 33838, United States
6:30 pm -
Haines City and Ridge Community 20 Year High School Reunion →
Lake Eva Event Center, 799 Johns Ave, Haines City
7:00 pm -
Haines City - Adult Dungeons & Dragons →
Haines City Public Library, 111 N 6th St, Haines City
4:00 pm -
Baby Lapsit Time at Haines City Public Library →
Haines City Public Library, 111 N 6th St, Haines City
10:30 am
Tuesday July 7
Friday July 10
Monday July 13
Tuesday July 14
📣 Haines City Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Thunder on the Ridge →
Lake Eva Community Park, 555 Ledwith Ave, Haines City
4:00 pm -
4th of July Celebration
Town of Dundee Lake Marie
5:00 pm -
Town Commission Meeting
Town of Dundee Town Hall Commission Chambers, 202 East Main Street, Dundee, FL, 33838, United States
6:30 pm -
Friday Flicks @ the VCF Welcome Center →
Visit Central Florida Welcome Center, 101 Adventure Ct, Davenport
10:00 am
Saturday July 4
Tuesday July 7
Friday July 10
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- I have an A/C issue with my car.
My mechanic who tried to fix it said “it’s 100 stagnant 100 high and low pressure, and there’s a blockage somewhere in the system.” The A/C blows… (Nextdoor Calabay Parc At Tower Lake)
- Driveline posted a job opening for Flex Merchandiser in Haines City. Apply here.
- US Customs and Border Protection posted a job opening for Border Patrol Agent - Experienced (GS11) in Haines City. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Haines City here.
🗞 Nearby News
Davenport
- Property owners seek zoning change for 525-home subdivision in Davenport (growthspotter.com)
Poinciana
- Another 38 stores visited to ensure compliance with laws prohibiting sales to minors (polksheriff.org)
Winter Haven
- Live Music Around Winter Haven: Where to Catch Local Entertainment This Weekend (winterhavendaily.com)
- Polk County Fourth of July fireworks: Where to watch in Lakeland, Winter Haven Friday night (fox13news.com)
- Massey Services opens new service center in Florida (lawnandlandscape.com)
Ok Haines City! 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: When it is turning into a driveway! (Thank you Dana J. for sending it in!)
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