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🌱 Port Orange honors veterans today at City Center

Port Orange, Florida Patch AM: a 5 min read

Greetings Port Orange! We’re your go-to source for what’s happening in town. Read on to get plugged in! ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Port Orange honors veterans today at City Center
  • Bystanders free trapped driver after Port Orange crash
  • Port Orange chamber lines up November networking opportunities

Also on today's calendar: IHOP New Smyrna Beach - Grand Opening! - Free Pancakes & First 50 get free IHOP for a year! and 8 more events.

Today's riddle: What are the two sides of a circle? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: An afternoon shower or two, with a high of 81 and low of 60 degrees.
  • Thursday: Cloudy and less humid, temps: high: 79, low: 57.
  • Friday: Pleasant with periods of sun, with a high of 71 and low of 48 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Parades, ceremonies, lunch and more; Volusia, Flagler to honor veterans (news-journalonline.com) — Port Orange will honor veterans at 10 a.m. today, Nov. 11, at Veterans Park in City Center, 4655 City Center Circle. The city is partnering with VFW Post 3282 for the annual ceremony, one of several Veterans Day observances across Volusia and Flagler counties.
   

2. Man Rips Door Off Crashed Car to Rescue Elderly Driver Trapped in Leaking Fuel After Accident (guessingheadlights.com) — Bystanders forced open a damaged car door to free an elderly driver after a Port Orange collision involving a sedan and van. Joshua C, who shared rescue footage on TikTok, said the driver suffered broken bones in his neck but was expected to recover. The account does not establish what caused the crash.
   

3. Week of Nov. 13, 2026 (hometownnewsvolusia.com) — Port Orange business owners have several upcoming chances to connect through the Port Orange-South Daytona Chamber of Commerce. A new-member reception runs from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. Nov. 17 at Riverside Pavilion, followed Nov. 19 by morning networking at Copperline Coffee & Cafe and an evening gathering at Volusia Memorial Dignity.
   

4. Plymouth Police make arrests (max983.net) — A Port Orange woman faces charges after police in Plymouth, Indiana, said she resisted arrest and kicked an officer during a Nov. 9 disturbance investigation. Kimberly Findley, 34, was booked on charges of battery against a public safety official, resisting law enforcement and public intoxication, with a $7,500 cash bond. The allegations remain unproven.
   

5. Week 13 Florida State Football Rankings: The State Playoffs Are Here (larryblustein.com) — Spruce Creek opens the state football playoffs at DeLand on Friday, Nov. 13, facing a Bulldogs team ranked seventh statewide in this roundup. The Port Orange team enters at 5-4 as the region's seventh seed, with the winner advancing to face Daytona Beach Mainland or Winter Park.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • I want to THANK all the people who responded to my need for someone to accompany me to my cataract surgery.
    I was amazed at how many responses I received. It was such a good feeling to know that your neighborhood is behind you in your time of need. I… (Nextdoor Spruce Creek)
  • Every year for Veterans Day, which is tomorrow, November 11, restaurants/eateries offer many discounts and some freebies to Veterans in honor of their service to this Nation.
    Below is a listing of some of those discounts being offered. If anyone takes a look and knows of another one that is not on this list, please post… (Nextdoor Brandy Hills)
  • Dunkin' posted a job opening for Team Member in Port Orange. Apply here.
  • Chili's Grill & Bar posted a job opening for Food Runner - Port Orange Chili's in Port Orange. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Port Orange here.

Ok Port Orange! 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: "What are the two sides of a circle?" — The inside and the outside ! (Thank you James M. for sending it in!)
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