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Good morning Tarpon Springs! We're back in your inbox this morning to keep you in the loop with what's happening in and around town. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☕️️

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In today's newsletter:

  • Tarpon Springs angler cracks top five at major bass tournament
  • Why a Tarpon Springs surgeon is on trial for murder now

Also on today's calendar: Tarpon Springs Ghost Tour: Haunted History and True Crime and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What has a tail, but no body? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: An afternoon t-storm; humid, with a high of 92 and low of 77 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Wednesday: Breezy; a stray p.m. t-shower, temps: high: 91, low: 74.
  • Thursday: A heavy t-storm in the p.m., with a high of 88 and low of 74 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Green Cove Springs' Morgan Plays Shell Game, Wins at Phoenix Bass Fishing League Event at St. Johns River (thebasscast.com) — Tarpon Springs angler Ethan Harrell earned a strong fifth-place finish in the co-angler division of a Phoenix Bass Fishing League Super Tournament on the St. Johns River. His six-bass, 15‑pound, 1‑ounce total helped cap a competitive season that also saw several other Florida anglers qualify for upcoming regional championship events.
   

• Murder trial for Tarpon Springs plastic surgeon accused in death of Largo attorney underway (tampabay28.com) — A Tarpon Springs plastic surgeon is on trial in Clearwater, accused of murdering Largo attorney Steven Cozzi after a dispute tied to medical billing litigation. The bench trial, where the doctor represents himself, opened Monday with emotional testimony from Cozzi's colleagues and husband, and is expected to continue this week.
   

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💬 Chatter

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  • If your looking for a friendly, affectionate companion who will follow your everywhere- Here he is-"Ranger"!
    He loves to run and play and would make a good running partner and a great dog to just hang around with, he loves people. He lived with other dogs so… (Nextdoor Lake Place)
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🗞 Nearby News

Palm Harbor

  • Patriot League football: Lehigh's home opener is a big success; Mountain Hawks whip William and Mary 44-20 (lancasteronline.com)
  • Legal and public notices for the week of September 14, 2026 (knoxfocus.com)

Dunedin

  • 1415 Main St Lot 434, Dunedin, FL 34698 (zillow.com)
  • Blue Jays' Vladimir Guerrero Jr. lastly hits first dwelling run at Toronto's Rogers Centre in 2026, with six dwelling video games remaining (fooshya.com)
  • Trial starts for man accused of murdering Largo attorney (wfla.com)

Clearwater

  • Waterspout Spotted Off Clearwater's Sand Key Park (patch.com)

Ok Tarpon Springs! 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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