🌱 Why only a petit theft charge in Hawthorne family’s pet pig case?

What's up Hawthorne! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

• Why only a petit theft charge in Hawthorne family’s pet pig case?
• Where Hawthorne families can grab free summer meal kits for kids

Also on today's calendar: Prehistoric Palooza and 5 more events.

Today's riddle: What did the carpenter ant say when he walked into the bar? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Wednesday: Breezy and not as hot, with a high of 84 and low of 62 degrees.
• Thursday: Partly sunny and nice, temps: high: 85, low: 64.
• Friday: Partly sunny and nice, with a high of 89 and low of 65 degrees. 🌶 Hot!

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📰 News we're reading

• Suspect charged with petit theft after investigation into death of pet pig (alachuachronicle.com) — A Hawthorne family’s pet pig, Gemma, was killed after wandering from home, and deputies say the animal was taken and processed under the mistaken belief it was a feral hog. Investigators ultimately charged a suspect with petit theft, finding animal cruelty laws didn’t apply based on available evidence. The Sheriff’s Office expressed condolences and explained the legal limits on additional charges.
   

• Federal grant supports free summer meals at 70 sites in Alachua County (gainesville.com) — Families in Hawthorne can pick up free weekly meal kits for children 18 and under on Mondays from June 8 through July 20 at a local grab-and-go site. The federally funded Alachua County Public Schools program offers seven days of breakfasts and lunches per kit, with no registration or income requirements. Parents can choose whichever participating site in the county is most convenient.
   

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📸 Around Hawthorne

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Hawthorne

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★ Featured events ★

Thursday June 4

• Bookish Sort Book Club →
  Hawthorne Branch | Alachua County Library District, 6640 SE 221st St, Hawthorne
  4:30 pm

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Other local events

Thursday June 4

• Teen ArtSpace: Clay Dinosaur Eyes
  Hawthorne Branch Library Hawthorne Branch - MakerSpace
  3:00 pm
• Bookish Sort Book Club
  Hawthorne Branch Library Hawthorne Branch - Meeting Room
  4:30 pm

Friday June 5

• Open Studio
  Hawthorne Branch Library Hawthorne Branch - MakerSpace
  10:00 am

Saturday June 6

• Prehistoric Palooza →
  Santa Fe College Teaching Zoo, 3000 NW 83 St Building Z, Gainesville
  10:00 am
• Open Studio
  Hawthorne Branch Library Hawthorne Branch - MakerSpace
  2:00 pm

Monday June 8

• ArtSpace: Fiber Fun Fellowship →
  Hawthorne Branch | Alachua County Library District, 6640 SE 221st St, Hawthorne
  1:00 pm

Tuesday June 9

• School Board Workshop
  Putnam Hawthorne, FL 32640
  2:15 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Wednesday June 3

• Summer at the Library: Wednesday Movie Matinee for Kids
  Micanopy Branch Library Micanopy Branch -
  3:00 pm
• Summer at the Library: Wednesday Movie Matinee for... →
  Micanopy Branch | Alachua County Library District, 706 NE Cholokka Blvd, Micanopy
  3:00 pm

Thursday June 4

• ArtSpace: Paint and Pencil Series
  Waldo Branch Library Waldo Branch - ARTspace
  4:00 pm

Friday June 5

• Micanopy Craft 'n' Quilt →
  Micanopy Branch | Alachua County Library District, 706 NE Cholokka Blvd, Micanopy
  10:00 am

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Two Maids posted a job opening for Future Opening: Professional House Cleaner in Gainesville. Apply here.
• University of Florida posted a job opening for Custodial Worker / Floor Care in Gainesville. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Hawthorne here.

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🗞 Nearby News

Interlachen

• Janet Ave Lot 12, Interlachen, FL 32148 (zillow.com)
• The Florida Trust for Historic Preservation Reveals 2026 11 to Save List (thejaxsonmag.com)

Keystone Heights

• Keystone Heights RV Resort Adds Toptracer Golf Technology (woodallscm.com)

Gainesville

• Hurricane season begins. Gainesville officials stress prep (gainesville.com)
• The Ocean Is Earth's Largest Wireless Dead Zone. This Antenna Could Change That (gizmodo.com)
• Scam artist arrested for attempting to steal $495k from elderly Gainesville woman, deputies say (wcjb.com)

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Ok Hawthorne! 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: Is the bar tender here? (Thank you W. M. for sending it in!)
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