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🌱 Which local swimmers shined at Port Orange’s Record Breaker Invitational?
Spotted on the Port Orange calendar: Leads Group IV

Hello Port Orange! Here's our latest buzz. Let's get into it. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- Which local swimmers shined at Port Orange's Record Breaker Invitational?
Also on today's calendar: Leads Group IV and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: What has a tail, but no body? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Tuesday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 87 and low of 78 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Wednesday: Windy with a shower or two, temps: high: 88, low: 75.
- Thursday: Showers and a heavier t-storm, with a high of 85 and low of 74 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• DeLand boys, Spruce Creek girls lead way at Record Breaker swim meet (news-journalonline.com) — High school swimmers from across Volusia and Flagler counties packed the Port Orange YMCA on Sept. 12, where DeLand's boys and Spruce Creek's girls dominated the Record Breaker Invitational. Local standouts from Spruce Creek, DeLand, and Flagler Palm Coast racked up wins in relays and individual events, setting the tone for the upcoming Five Star meet in October.
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Port Orange
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★ Featured events ★
- Leads Group IV →
Miller's Ale House, 907 Taylor Rd, Port Orange
12:00 pm
Thursday September 17
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Other local events
- Medicare Made Easy with Eric Sellick →
Port Orange Regional Library, 1005 City Center Circle, Port Orange - Leads Group I
Copperline Coffee, 5521 S Williamson Blvd, #420, Port Orange
8:00 am - 5th Annual 22 Miles for 22 Walk →
Riverwalk Park, 3459 South Ridgewood Avenue, Port Orange - Food Safety Manager Class w/ Pencil Exam →
Country Inn & Suites by Carlson, 5802 Journey's End Way, Port Orange
9:45 am - Leads Group IV →
Miller's Ale House, 907 Taylor Rd, Port Orange
12:00 pm - Outreach: Spirit of the Greatest Generation →
Brookdale Port Orange, 955 Village Trail, Port Orange
11:00 am - Trivia Tuesdays →
Dunes Brewing, 59 Dunlawton Ave Unit 102, Port Orange
6:00 pm - Leads Group IV →
Miller's Ale House, 907 Taylor Rd, Port Orange
12:00 pm - Port Orange - Buschman Park →
Buschman Park, 4575 Spruce Creek Road, Port Orange
6:00 pm - Port Orange Girls Night Out →
Riverside Pavilion, 3431 South Ridgewood Avenue, Port Orange - Food Safety Manager Class w/ Pencil Exam →
Country Inn & Suites by Carlson, 5802 Journey's End Way, Port Orange
9:45 am
Wednesday September 16
Thursday September 17
Saturday September 19
Tuesday September 22
Thursday September 24
Friday September 25
Tuesday September 29
Thursday October 1
Wednesday October 7
Thursday October 8
Tuesday October 13
📣 Port Orange Shout Outs!
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Today we went to the library, and got a 2weeks supply of books which were quite heavy.
A lady who works at the library checked out the books for us and even took them to the car for us, such a nice sweet lady. If you are on here… (Nextdoor Laurelwood Mobile Estates) - Hi, We are looking for a reasonably priced lawn care person to mow front and back yards and do some trimming and weed whacking.
We live off of Hensel Rd. in Port Orange. Dos anyone have a suggestion? Thank you (Nextdoor Highpoint Acres)
- Popeyes posted a job opening for Popeyes Team Member - Port Orange, FL in Port Orange. Apply here.
- Michaels posted a job opening for Seasonal Team Member in Port Orange. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Port Orange here.
🗞 Nearby News
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- Epic Flight Academy Welcomes New September 2026 Pilot Training Intake at New Smyrna Beach Headquarters (afm.aero)
- Downtown Daytona Beach welcomes new 'Italian fusion' restaurant (news-journalonline.com)
- 1963 Jaguar XKE Series I Roadster for sale (hagerty.com)
Daytona Beach
- Tomoka Correctional students curate Stetson exhibit through ed program (news-journalonline.com)
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: Coin (Thank you John W. for sending it in!)
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