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Newberry, Florida Patch AM: a 4 min readHey there, Newberry! Let's get started with what's happening in and around town. Read on and stay in the loop. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- Why water buffalo are headed to Newberry’s equestrian center in July
- Newberry resident listed in latest Brevard County arrest log
Today's riddle: What did the carpenter ant say when he walked into the bar? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Wednesday: Not as hot, with a high of 85 and low of 62 degrees.
- Thursday: Partly sunny and nice, temps: high: 86, low: 65. 🌶 Hot!
- Friday: Mostly sunny and nice, with a high of 89 and low of 66 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Alachua County approves water buffalo show at equestrian center (wcjb.com) — Newberry residents can look forward to a unique water buffalo show at the Alachua County Agriculture and Equestrian Center on July 25, now unanimously approved by county commissioners. Organizers say the animals are calm and experienced performers, and a second show is planned the day before in nearby Williston. 
• Arrests in Brevard County: June 1, 2026 – Suspects Presumed Innocent Until Proven Guilty (thespacecoastrocket.com) — A Brevard County arrest log for June 1 includes a man whose listed home address is in Newberry, though the arrest itself occurred in Melbourne. The report, which stresses that all suspects are presumed innocent, details numerous charges ranging from drug possession to trespassing and domestic-related offenses across the Space Coast.
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What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- IMPORTANT LEGAL NOTICE: Working Group - Local Mitigation Strategy Working Group Meeting
Alachua County Emergency Management invites the public to participate in the Alachua County Local Mitigation Strategy Working Group meeting on… (Nextdoor ) - IMPORTANT LEGAL NOTICE: Working Group - Local Mitigation Strategy Project Ranking Task Force Meeting
Alachua County Emergency Management invites the public to participate in the Alachua County Local Mitigation Strategy Project Ranking Task Force… (Nextdoor )
- Allied Universal posted a job opening for Security Officer - Healthcare Site - Morning Shift in Newberry. Apply here.
- Domino's Pizza posted a job opening for Customer Service Rep(03260) - 14300 W Newberry Rd in Newberry. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Newberry here.
🗞 Nearby News
Archer
- Scam artist arrested for attempting to steal $495k from elderly Gainesville woman, deputies say (wcjb.com)
Alachua
- 6 Alachua County restaurants fail inspection with high-priority violations (gainesville.com)
- Santa Fe High School student arrested for claiming to have a bomb on campus, Alachua PD says (wcjb.com)
- Alachua County post about property tax proposal faces pushback (wcjb.com)
Gainesville
- Hurricane season begins. Gainesville officials stress prep (gainesville.com)
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-- 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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