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In today's newsletter:

  • What bodycam shows from the deadly Spring Hill traffic stop shootout
  • What led to the violent teen brawl at Spring Hill McDonald's?
  • How Springstead's seniors flipped senior night into a comeback thriller

Also on today's calendar: Pack the Park for Pack a Sack and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What is clean when it is black and dirty when it is white? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: A shower and t-storm; humid, with a high of 82 and low of 73 degrees.
  • Friday: A shower and t-storm; humid, temps: high: 88, low: 76. 🌶 Hot!
  • Saturday: Humid; an afternoon t-storm, with a high of 90 and low of 75 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Video: Suspect Fires at Deputy Inside Cruiser During Traffic Stop (officer.com) — A Hernando County deputy's traffic stop in Spring Hill turned deadly Saturday night when a man under investigation for battery allegedly jumped from his vehicle and opened fire, prompting deputies to shoot back and kill him. Investigators say the suspect had reportedly threatened a young girl earlier, and the Florida Department of Law Enforcement is now reviewing the shooting.
   

• Six Juveniles Arrested, Face Felony Riot Charges Following Violent McDonald's Attack in Spring Hill (rnews.news) — Six juveniles have been arrested after a violent September 25 attack on another teen inside the McDonald's at Mariner and Northcliffe in Spring Hill, with charges including felony affray/riot. Hernando County deputies say the fight stemmed from a months‑old dispute, and the case is renewing local concerns about youth violence and the need for better after‑school options.
   

• Seniors Seal Springstead Comeback Over Sharks on Senior Night (hernandosun.com) — Spring Hill volleyball fans saw Springstead's seniors power a dramatic 3–2 home win over Nature Coast Tech on senior night, highlighted by big serving runs and late kills. The match recap spotlights standout performances from seniors like Audrey Sokolowski and Mackenna Chambers, capturing a key moment in the Eagles' season for local families and students.
   

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  • Recently this beautiful cat has been coming to my house and crying to come inside my porch and if I would let him inside my house as well.
    Very friendly and a little nervous. My Chihuahua isn't sure of him/her yet and why I haven't let him/her in the house yet. I live off of Deltona… (Nextdoor Northcliffe - Deltona)
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    Any recommendations for him? I'm really concerned about getting an excellent doctor for my spine. Thank you! (Nextdoor Wellington At Seven Hills)
  • O'Reilly Automotive posted a job opening for Parts Specialist in Spring Hill. Apply here.
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🗞 Nearby News

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  • Job ID:26036008 - Wealth Management Client Associate - Weeki Wachee, Florida (bankofamerica.com)

Brooksville

  • Academia Hernando to Explore the Art of Letting Go (hernandosun.com)
  • Galvin Bernard Smith convicted of attempted murder in 2020 brooksville shooting (wftv.com)

Pine Island

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "What is clean when it is black and dirty when it is white?" — A chalk board (Thank you Charlie H. for sending it in!)
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