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🌱 How a Wildwood city worker ended up accused of $23K theft

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Hello again Wildwood! We're bringing you the latest town highlights. Don't miss out, keep going! ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How a Wildwood city worker ended up accused of $23K theft
  • Why Wildwood police arrested a worker at a local pipe plant
  • Details on October's celebration of life for John Andrew Forza

Also on today's calendar: ENJOY A FUN SUNDAY AFTERNOON with The DIVAS of The 70s & 80s Show and 7 more events.

Today's riddle: When geese fly, one side is longer than the other. do you know why that is ? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 91 and low of 70 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Friday: Cloudy with a t-storm or two, temps: high: 88, low: 70.
  • Saturday: An afternoon thunderstorm, with a high of 89 and low of 72 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Wildwood city employee fired and arrested for alleged $23K theft (wesh.com) — Wildwood officials say a city parks and recreation events manager has been fired and arrested in connection with about $23,000 in alleged missing rental funds. The investigation began after discrepancies in cash records surfaced, and the employee is now facing a larceny charge and being held without bond as the city works to restore public trust.
   

• Worker taken into custody on child molestation warrant while on duty at Wildwood pipe company (meigsindypress.com) — Wildwood residents should know that police arrested a 35-year-old employee at Charlotte Pipe and Foundry on County Road 124A on a felony child molestation warrant from Lake County. Officers detained him at the plant, secured a handgun from his vehicle, and held him without bond at the Sumter County Detention Centre while he awaits transfer to Lake County.
   

• John Andrew Forza (villages-news.com) — Family and friends in Wildwood are invited to celebrate the life of longtime husband, father, and grandfather John Andrew Forza at the Beaumont Clubhouse on October 24. The Brooklyn-born Army veteran and retired mailman is remembered for his devotion to family, artistic talents, and warm personality that made him beloved wherever he lived, including his later years in Florida.
   

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🗓 Events Nearby

    Thursday September 17
  • Cloud Chasers →
    The Villages Polo Club, 700 N Buena Vista Blvd, The Villages
    9:00 am
  • Voluntary Prekindergarten New Provider Orientation →
    ELCLC Office, 1300 Citizens Blvd. Suite 206, Leesburg
    10:00 am
  • Live Music at Whiskey Kitchen
    Whiskey Kitchen Location Description: Mount Dora is a laid-back downtown Mount Dora favorite known for its Southern-inspired comfort food, craft cocktails, and one of the best whiskey selections in the area. The energetic but cozy atm
    5:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Humane Society of Sumter
    County is excited to be participating in Bissell's empty the shelter event starting September 18th-30th. (352) 793-9117 https://hsspca.org/ (Nextdoor Wilds Loop)
  • What the best sports bar near the villages?
    I went to Gators Dockside in Brownwood and they didn't have the volumes up. I'm use to sports bar being loud. (Nextdoor Lake Miona/NE 43rd Way)
  • Resort Lifestyle Communities posted a job opening for Utility Buffet Server in Wildwood. Apply here.
  • Wawa posted a job opening for Customer Service Associate in Leesburg. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Wildwood here.

🗞 Nearby News

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  • Plan for more than 500 houses approved by Leesburg commissioners (leesburg-news.com)

Ok Wildwood! 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: because there are more geese on that side (Thank you jo L. for sending it in!)
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