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New Smyrna Beach, Florida Patch AM: a 5 min readCheers New Smyrna Beach! We’re back, helping you stay up to date with what’s happening. Let's take on the day together! ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- Need groceries? See when free food arrives at New Smyrna Beach library
- Off-duty deputy’s night out in New Smyrna Beach ends in arrest
- How a New Smyrna Beach officer helped a boy’s second chance
Also on today's calendar: Beachside Tavern and 5 more events.
Today's riddle: What is seen in the middle of March and April that can’t be seen at the beginning or end of either month? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Wednesday: Partly sunny, a stray t-storm, with a high of 92 and low of 76 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Thursday: An afternoon thunderstorm, temps: high: 92, low: 75.
- Friday: Partly sunny, with a high of 90 and low of 74 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Free food distribution in DeLand, New Smyrna Beach. What to know (news-journalonline.com) — Volusia County residents can pick up free boxes of perishable and nonperishable food at the New Smyrna Beach Regional Library on July 20, with only proof of county residency required. A second distribution follows in DeLand on July 25, and supplies at both sites are first-come, first-served, with additional help available through Second Harvest’s online Food Finder. 
• Off-duty deputy charged with battery after instigated fight at bar in New Smyrna Beach (nbcmiami.com) — An off-duty Volusia County deputy was arrested after allegedly starting a fight at a New Smyrna Beach bar, where witnesses say he harassed a couple before a bystander restrained him. New Smyrna Beach Police responded to the July 6 incident, and the sheriff’s office has placed the deputy on administrative leave while potential discipline is reviewed.
• A second chance: Ormond Beach teacher adopts former student after two-year journey (observerlocalnews.com) — An Ormond Beach teacher’s two-year journey to adopt her former student Jaden now includes support from a New Smyrna Beach police officer who coaches his youth baseball team. The 11-year-old, who has special needs, is thriving with therapies, school progress, and time on the field. Their story highlights how local educators, officers, and families rally around one child’s second chance.
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Upcoming Events in
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★ Featured events ★
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Teacher Night: Tailgators vs. Gnarlies →
New Smyrna Beach Sports Complex, 1800 Turnbull Bay Rd, New Smyrna Beach
7:00 pm
Wednesday July 15
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Other local events
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NSB Gnarlies Baseball vs Cocoa Tailgators →
City of New Smyrna Beach Calendar New Smyrna Beach, FL 32168
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Beachside Tavern →
Beachside Tavern, 690 E 3rd Ave, New Smyrna Beach
8:30 pm -
Leads Group I
Port Orange-Chamber Commerce Copperline Coffee 5521 S Williamson Blvd, #420 Port Orange, FL 32128
8:00 am -
Leads Group IV
Port Orange-Chamber Commerce Miller's Ale House 907 Taylor Rd Port Orange, FL 32127
12:00 pm -
Business After Hours The Orthopedic Clinic
Port Orange-Chamber Commerce 3431 S Ridgewood Ave, Port Orange, FL 32129
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Fat City Band (Classic Rock) - Summer Concert Series →
City of New Smyrna Beach Calendar New Smyrna Beach, FL 32168
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City Night: Sardines vs. Gnarlies →
New Smyrna Beach Sports Complex, 1800 Turnbull Bay Rd, New Smyrna Beach
7:00 pm
Wednesday July 15
Thursday July 16
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Roots and Rhythm Open Jam with Alaia Luna
The Hub on Canal , 132 Canal St, New Smyrna Beach, FL, 32168, United States
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Town Council Regular Meeting →
Ponce Inlet, FL Calendar, 4300 S Atlantic Ave, Ponce Inlet
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Crown of Beauty Banquet →
Ponce Inlet Community Center, 4670 S Peninsula Dr, Ponce Inlet
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Yacht Rock with The Click →
Beachside Tavern, 690 E 3rd Ave, New Smyrna Beach
8:30 pm
Wednesday July 15
Thursday July 16
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Please keep an eye out for Cheeto in the South winds neighborhood bordering Madeline, adjacent to the neighborhood Walmart.
He managed to get out & we cannot find him. He isn't even a year old yet. Please please if you see him hes very sweet but hates being picked up… (Nextdoor Boardwalk) - I tried to suffer through it but I can’t.
It’s just too HOT. My air conditioner picked an awful time to go out. I’m 67, can’t take it. Anyone know of a reasonable price AC person? Please… (Nextdoor Mary Ave)
- Arch Telecom posted a job opening for Wireless Retail Sales Associate NEW SMYRNA BEACH | State Rd 44 Avg All In $30 in New Smyrna Beach. Apply here.
- Aerotek posted a job opening for Assembler in Edgewater. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near New Smyrna Beach here.
🗞 Nearby News
Edgewater
- Free programs for all ages at Edgewater Public Library this August (wftv.com)
- Rodent droppings on sheet pan, cracker lid in 2 Daytona restaurants (news-journalonline.com)
Port Orange
- Hidden lab found at Port Orange home after arrest, police say (news-journalonline.com)
- What is space jellyfish? Unique rocket launch contrails explained (jacksonville.com)
- MySky and Israeli Tech Firm Airwayz Team Up to Build the Future of Autonomous Aviation - Jewish Press (jewishpresstampa.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: The letter “R.” (Thank you Manuela A. for sending it in!)
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