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What's up New Smyrna Beach! 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:

  • How police finally stopped a 137-mph wrong-way driver locally
  • Where to find the best fall flavors around New Smyrna Beach now
  • What did Byron Donalds promise voters in New Smyrna Beach this summer?

Also on today's calendar: Wine Walk along Flagler Avenue! and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What did one wall say to the other? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: A heavy t-storm in the p.m., with a high of 87 and low of 74 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Wednesday: A heavy t-storm in the p.m., temps: high: 86, low: 75.
  • Thursday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 85 and low of 74 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Fleeing Suspect Arrested in Central Florida for Carjacking, Wrong-Way Speeding (westorlandonews.com) — A high-speed carjacking suspect was finally stopped and arrested in New Smyrna Beach after racing along SR 44, driving the wrong way, and crashing near the I-95 overpass. Multiple agencies, including New Smyrna Beach police, coordinated using license plate cameras, and the 41-year-old suspect now faces a long list of serious felony charges.
   

2. Pumpkin spice season is back. Find a taste of fall in Daytona, Flagler (news-journalonline.com) — New Smyrna Beach diners can dive into fall flavors right now, with CorkScrew Bar & Grille, Norwood's, and Playa Bowls rolling out pumpkin, apple, and autumn-inspired dishes and drinks. The roundup also spotlights nearby spots in Daytona, Port Orange, Edgewater, and Flagler Beach, giving you plenty of options for cozy desserts, cocktails, and coffees without leaving the area.
   

3. More than meets eye with Florida political messaging (news-journalonline.com) — Florida's governor and U.S. Senate races are heating up, and New Smyrna Beach recently hosted Byron Donalds as he pitched plans to speed post-storm rebuilding and tackle insurance costs. The article unpacks how both parties are framing affordability, socialism, and corruption, and how those messages might sway voters across the state as November approaches.
   

4. Furious Dad Refuses to Bail Out His 19-Year-Old Daughter After She Flees Police (motorbiscuit.com) — A 19-year-old driver's arrest in New Smyrna Beach after allegedly fleeing a traffic stop has drawn attention for both her father's tough-love response and questions about police procedure. Legal experts say possible issues with how officers stopped, detained, and questioned her could lead to reduced or dismissed felony charges as the case moves through Volusia County courts in 2026.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Drainage swales are a part of our city's Stormwater Management System BUT so many of our residential properties in New Smyrna Beach have filled-in or altered drainage swales.
    Drive down Saxon or almost any other street and you will see it for yourself. This is not permitted and is a contributing factor to standing water… (Nextdoor North Beach and Coronado Island)
  • I am still looking for a helper for my lawn care business.
    $20 an hour. Pay is more if you can drive a manual, know how to operate lawn equipment and have a valid drivers license. It's not full time yet but… (Nextdoor Mainland)
  • Playa Bowls posted a job opening for Shift Leader in New Smyrna Beach. Apply here.
  • AMP Residential posted a job opening for Maintenance Technician - Viva New Smyrna in New Smyrna Beach. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near New Smyrna Beach here.

Ok New Smyrna Beach! 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: I'll meet you at the corner! (Thank you Gary M. for sending it in!)
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