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Newberry, Florida Patch AM: a 4 min readGreetings Newberry! Your go-to source for what's happening in town is here. Stay in the loop and read on. āļøļø
In today's newsletter:
- Why a Newberry restaurant added a 16% fee to every bill
- How did Newberry High stack up in this yearās school grades?
Today's riddle: Why did the cookie go to the Doctor ? š¤ (Answer below!)
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- Thursday: A t-storm in the afternoon, with a high of 90 and low of 73 degrees. š¶ Hot!
- Friday: A heavy t-storm in the p.m., temps: high: 91, low: 74.
- Saturday: An afternoon thunderstorm, with a high of 89 and low of 73 degrees.
š° News we're reading
ā¢ Newberry restaurant's 16% service charge sparks customer debate (wcjb.com) ā A Newberry restaurantās automatic 16% service charge is stirring strong reactions from local diners who say they werenāt clearly warned before ordering. Brick & Copperās owner argues the fee, listed on menus, helps fairly pay both servers and kitchen staff and plans to publish a detailed breakdown of how the money is distributed by monthās end. 
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ā¢ School Board of Alachua County reviews 2025-26 school grades, learning gaps (mainstreetdailynews.com) ā Newberry High is among the Alachua County schools that held steady with a B grade as the district reviewed 2025-26 school performance and learning gaps this week. Officials highlighted gains in reading, especially for some student subgroups, but warned that math scores and several struggling elementary schools remain major concerns as turnaround plans continue. Ā Ā Ā
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Zen evening at the Jonesville pond ! Enjoy the peace AMD meditation on the clouds! (Nextdoor Villages of Westend) - Anyone know whatās been eating my watermelon that was on the pantry shelf in garage 3 days ago I put there .
Today I go to cut it and it was half empty almost gone (Nextdoor Villages of Westend)
- Dollar General posted a job opening for ASST STORE MGR in NEWBERRY, FL S08602 in Newberry. Apply here.
- Circle K Stores, Inc. posted a job opening for Customer Service Representative, Full or Part Time in Newberry. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Newberry here.
š Nearby News
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- There are 3 ways to vote in Florida elections. Which will you choose? (gainesville.com)
- Back to School: What ACPS parents, students should know as school year approaches (mainstreetdailynews.com)
High Springs
- Alachua County Public Schools hires firm to fill teacher vacancies (gainesville.com)
- Rockwell seeks second term on Alachua County School Board (gainesville.com)
- Youth advocate Gregory Pelham running for School Board District 3 seat (gainesville.com)
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Because he felt CRUMMY ! (Thank you Michelle S. for sending it in!)
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