š± Sebastian officers in fatal Joy Haven Drive shooting have been identified.
Sebastian, Florida Patch AM: a 4 min readHello again Sebastian! Weāre bringing you the latest town highlights. Donāt miss out, keep going! āļø
In today's newsletter:
- Sebastian officers in fatal Joy Haven Drive shooting have been identified.
- Why Sebastian just made the list of Floridaās most overlooked towns.
- Whatās replacing Sebastianās longtime Dunkinā after the building comes down?
Also on today's calendar: The Rise of The Pyrate Republic and 5 more events.
Today's riddle: Why did the girl pig break up with the boy pig? š¤ (Answer below!)
- Friday: A couple of t-showers; humid, with a high of 87 and low of 79 degrees. š¶ Hot!
- Saturday: A shower and t-storm; humid, temps: high: 89, low: 76.
- Sunday: Humid; a p.m. t-storm or two, with a high of 88 and low of 74 degrees.
š° News we're reading
1. Two Florida police officers involved in fatal shooting identified (tcpalm.com) ā Sebastian residents now know the names of the two local officers placed on leave after a Sept. 17 fatal shooting during a noise complaint call on Joy Haven Drive. Investigators say Sgt. Bryan Melius and Cpl. Devin Keskinen shot 41-year-old Keaton Daucher after he emerged with a shotgun, and the Florida Department of Law Enforcement continues to review the case. 
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2. 11 Most Overlooked Florida Towns For 2026 (worldatlas.com) ā Sebastian gets a prime spotlight in this 2026 roundup of Floridaās most overlooked towns, praised for its old-Florida feel along Indian River Drive, Riverview Parkās family-friendly riverfront, and Earlās Hideawayās live music. The piece also points readers to the Sebastian Inlet, Mel Fisherās Treasure Museum, and the low-cost North County Aquatic Center, positioning Sebastian as a laid-back alternative to busier coastal hotspots. Ā Ā Ā
3. āEnd of an era' for Dunkin as it closes drive thru store after over three decades as it gets torn down by city officials (newsbreak.com) ā Sebastianās longtime Dunkinā location, a local landmark since 1995, has closed and is being torn down to make way for a new strip plaza. Owners say a new drive-thru Dunkinā with outdoor seating is planned, though construction timelines and other tenants havenāt been announced yet, marking a bittersweet change for many regulars. Ā Ā Ā
4. Man fatally shot by Sebastian police remembered as musician who loved nature, volunteering (veronews.com) ā Sebastian residents are learning more about the man fatally shot by local police on Sept. 17, as his mother remembers him as a kind musician and dedicated volunteer who struggled with possible football-related brain injury. The Florida Department of Law Enforcement is independently investigating the Joy Haven Drive confrontation, while the two Sebastian officers involved remain on paid leave and funeral plans are still pending. Ā Ā Ā
šø Around Sebastian
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Hook Kids on Fishing (Sebastian, FL.) ā
Riverview Park, County Road 512, Sebastian
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Saturday October 3
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Other local events
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The Rise of The Pyrate Republic ā
Barefoot Bay Recreation District, 625 Barefoot Blvd, Sebastian
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Kyle Kraft trio, The Kraftsmen at Tiki Bar & Grill ā
Tiki Bar & Grill, Sebastian
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Kyle Kraft trio, The Kraftsmen ā
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Coffee with the MAYOR Presented by the Sebastian River Area Chamber of Commerce ā
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Free Educational Seminar on Estate Planning - Sebastian ā
Best Western Plus - Sebastian, 1655 US-1, Sebastian
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Coffee With a Cop ā
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Planning and Zoning Commission ā
Sebastian, FL Calendar, 1225 Main Street, Sebastian
6:00 pm
Saturday October 3
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Monday October 5
Tuesday October 6
Wednesday October 7
Thursday October 8
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Blood Drive
PAC and Front Loop
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PTA Skate Factory
Pelican Island Elementary School Sebastian, FL 32958
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Varsity Football Homecoming
Stadium
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Homecoming Dance
Gym
7:00 pm
Friday October 2
Saturday October 3
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š¬ Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Meet sweet Eminem , he is two years old and full of wiggly energy.
I had the pleasure of walking him at the humane society on Sunday and he is one of the sweetest dogs! He is up to date on all vaccines and neuteredā¦ (Nextdoor Sebastian Highlands) - Just for the fun of it post.
We did a thing todayā¦. I love it! First pic, carpet glue Second pic Spartan Floor Coatingās work. (Nextdoor Highlands)
- City of Sebastian Florida posted a job opening for Cashier - Golf Course in Sebastian. Apply here.
- Mondelez International posted a job opening for Part-time Nabisco Merchandiser in Sebastian. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Sebastian here.
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "Why did the girl pig break up with the boy pig?" ā Because he was such a boar! (Thank you Theresa H. for sending it in!)
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