🌱 How Williston’s Lady Red Devils turned belief into a state championship

Hello again Williston! We’re bringing you the latest town highlights. Don’t miss out, keep going! ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

• How Williston’s Lady Red Devils turned belief into a state championship

Also on today's calendar: Farmer's Market (Every Sunday) and 3 more events.

Today's riddle: What kind of shoes do frogs wear? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Saturday: An afternoon thunderstorm, with a high of 96 and low of 75 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
• Sunday: A stray afternoon t-storm, temps: high: 95, low: 76.
• Monday: A thunderstorm in spots, with a high of 92 and low of 74 degrees.

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📰 News we're reading

• Summer Sonic Highlights: Williston girls basketball team looks back at state title (mainstreetdailynews.com) — Williston fans can relive the Lady Red Devils’ historic first state basketball title, as players and coach Willie Powers II reflect on the season that ended 21-2. The team recalls battling past Wildwood, Blountstown and Jay, and how belief, preparation and home-court energy helped transform a talented group into champions for their community.
   

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📸 Around Williston

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Williston

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★ Featured events ★

Friday July 31

• Monthly Bike Nights! →
  Homestead Park, 1050 NE 6th Blvd, Williston
  7:00 pm

Want to see your event featured? Click here!

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Other local events

Sunday August 9

• Farmer's Market (Every Sunday) →
  Homestead Park, 1050 NE 6th Blvd, Williston
  12:00 pm
• Every Sunday Happy Hour →
  Homestead Park, 1050 NE 6th Blvd, Williston
  3:00 pm

Sunday August 16

• Farmer's Market (Every Sunday) →
  Homestead Park, 1050 NE 6th Blvd, Williston
  12:00 pm

Friday August 21

• Girls Night Out (GNO) →
  Homestead Park, 1050 NE 6th Blvd, Williston
  4:30 pm

Sunday August 23

• Water & Wellness Experience →
  Blue Grotto Dive Resort, 3852 NE 172 Ct, Williston
  11:00 am

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📣 Williston Shout Outs!

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🗓 Events Nearby

Saturday July 25

• Junk Journal Workshop
  Archer Branch Library Archer Branch - Meeting Room
  11:00 am

Monday July 27

• Levy County Planning Commission Meeting →
  Levy County, FL Calendar, 310 School Street, Bronson
  5:45 pm

Wednesday July 29

• Open Studio
  Archer Branch Library Archer Branch - CreateSpace
  2:00 pm

Friday July 31

• Reading Speed Station
  Archer Branch Library Archer Branch -
  11:00 am

Saturday August 1

• Sketchbook Sanctuary
  Archer Branch Library Archer Branch - Meeting Room
  11:00 am

Sunday August 2

• Whiskey Bar & Grill Night of Giving | Cedar Key Food Pantry →
  Black Prong Whiskey Bar & Grill, 450 SE Co Rd 337, Bronson
  4:00 pm

Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Got mamma and babies a playpen.
  Box was getting over crowded. They are growing and she is such a good mama! They have their apts set up at operation catnip - a wellness check at 5… (Nextdoor West of Williston)

• Pizza Hut, Inc. posted a job opening for Shift Manager in Williston. Apply here.
• Drury Hotels posted a job opening for Guest Service Agent/Night Auditor in Gainesville. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Williston here.

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🗞 Nearby News

Archer

• Former Hawthorne mayor wants to be a voice for rural areas in state House (gainesville.com)
• Meet the Candidates 2026: Alachua County sees all-Democrat District 2 race (mainstreetdailynews.com)
• Archer's Bikes Hosts Magnum E-Bike Demo & Giveaway (signalsaz.com)

Gainesville

• Gainesville crews face burning trailer during fire training (gainesville.com)
• Just Between Friends Gainesville's All Season Sale on tap in Alachua (mainstreetdailynews.com)
• City approves $460K grant loan for northeast Gainesville affordable housing project (wcjb.com)

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Ok Williston! 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: Open-toad (Thank you Harold W. for sending it in!)
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