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New Smyrna Beach, Florida Patch AM: a 4 min readGood morning New Smyrna Beach! 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:
- New Smyrna Beach veteran admits to years of fraudulent VA disability payments
- How Spruce Creek players will honor a former New Smyrna Beach coach
Today's riddle: what do you call a rabbit with fleas? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Wednesday: A thundershower in spots, with a high of 83 and low of 69 degrees.
- Thursday: Partly sunny with a shower, temps: high: 84, low: 67.
- Friday: Plenty of sunshine, with a high of 87 and low of 69 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
📰 News we're reading
• Florida Air Force Veteran Pleads Guilty to Stealing $245,000 in VA Benefits (military.com) — A New Smyrna Beach man has admitted in federal court to unlawfully receiving nearly $245,000 in Veterans Affairs disability benefits, after investigators said his vision was far better than he claimed. The case is part of a broader federal crackdown on fraud involving taxpayer-funded programs, with new national enforcement efforts aimed at misuse of government benefits. 
• After death of coach, Spruce Creek players get ready for all-star game (news-journalonline.com) — New Smyrna Beach families are mourning alongside Spruce Creek after the death of former Cudas player and coach Adam “Stump” Smith, who later coached at Spruce Creek. As grief counselors support students, three Hawks prepare to honor his legacy in Wednesday’s Cure All‑Stars Baseball Game, where Volusia’s seniors face Lake County in Sanford.
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- My baby taquito is in need of a loving home that can provide a better life than I’m able to at this time.
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🗞 Nearby News
Edgewater
- Circle K clerk accused of killing Edgewater cop to enter plea (news-journalonline.com)
- Feral hogs invade Florida neighborhoods, deal millions of dollars in damage (thecooldown.com)
Port Orange
- Port Orange community mourns Spruce Creek baseball coach killed in crash (wesh.com)
- Daytona restaurant briefly closed when rodent droppings found on shelf (news-journalonline.com)
- Accused Ponce Inlet pickleball brawler asserts stand your ground law (news-journalonline.com)
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