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Morning Plantation! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How a quick response kept a Plantation Turnpike fire from turning deadly
  • What you can drop at Plantation's West Regional Library to help Colombia
  • How a Turnpike police chase near Plantation turned deadly for a driver

Today's riddle: Why do fish live in salt water? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: A thunderstorm this afternoon, with a high of 95 and low of 78 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Friday: An afternoon thunderstorm, temps: high: 94, low: 78.
  • Saturday: A stray afternoon t-storm, with a high of 93 and low of 77 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• First responders battle tractor-trailer fire on Florida's Turnpike in Plantation (local10.com) — A tractor-trailer fire shut down part of Florida's Turnpike in Plantation Wednesday morning, but firefighters quickly put out the flames and no one was hurt. Plantation Fire Rescue, with help from passing public safety officials, cleared the scene and reopened lanes, while reminding local drivers to slow down, stay off phones, and give crews room to work.
   

• Coconut Creek's Tradewinds Park and Library Collecting Donations for Colombia Earthquake Relief (coconutcreektalk.com) — Broward County is collecting earthquake relief supplies for Colombia, and Plantation residents can help by dropping donations at West Regional Library. From nonperishable food and water to pet supplies and hygiene items, the countywide campaign offers a convenient way for Plantation neighbors to support hard-hit families abroad without leaving town.
   

• Dash camera video captures PIT maneuver during pursuit on Turnpike that ended in crash, death of innocent driver (wsvn.com) — A deadly Florida Turnpike pursuit that ended near the Sunrise Boulevard exit was captured on dash cam, with the incident reported from Plantation. Troopers used a PIT maneuver on an allegedly stolen truck that had hit two police cruisers, and an uninvolved 70-year-old driver was tragically killed in the chaos.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Panera Bread Company posted a job opening for Assistant Manager in Plantation. Apply here.
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🗞 Nearby News

Sunrise

  • Arc Culinary's 'East Meets West' Dinner Serves Global Flavors for a Good Cause — Sunrise Talk (sunrisefltalk.com)
  • Sunrise, FL, Student Taken Into Custody After False Gun Threat at Piper High School (theunionstar.com)
  • Janet Jackson To Celebrate 40 Years Of 'Control' With 'CONTROL 40' Concert & Film (soulbounce.com)

Lauderhill

  • Incumbent Debbie Wasserman Schultz (D) defeated Luther Campbell (D), Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick (D), Dale Holness (D), and Elijah Manley (D) in the Democratic primary for Florida's 20th Congressional District on August 18, 2026 (ballotpedia.org)

Ok Plantation! 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: Pepper makes them sneeze (Thank you Karla H. for sending it in!)
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