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šŸŒ± How Auburndaleā€™s girls tennis team surged to a surprise district crown

Hello Auburndale! Here's our latest buzz. Let's get into it. ā˜€ļø

In today's newsletter:

  • How Auburndaleā€™s girls tennis team surged to a surprise district crown
  • Auburndale native Robert ā€œBobā€ Wingate remembered for a life of service
  • Hear the remarkable wartime story of Auburndaleā€™s own Robert Taylor

Also on today's calendar: Ron Pickrell Ministries and 4 more events.

Today's riddle: What did the inventor of the knock-knock joke win? šŸ¤” (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Warm with plenty of sun, with a high of 91 and low of 65 degrees. šŸŒ¶ Hot!
  • Saturday: Mostly sunny and warm, temps: high: 92, low: 67.
  • Sunday: Some sunshine, with a high of 89 and low of 64 degrees.

šŸ“° News we're reading

1. Tennis: Battilla, Windham lead Auburndale girls to district title (theledger.com) ā€” Auburndale Highā€™s girls tennis team has captured the Class 3A, District 7 title, led by senior standout McKenna Battilla and doubles partner Hannah Windham, securing state tournament berths. The Bloodhounds werenā€™t favored going in, but clutch wins across the lineup pushed them past Sebring and highlighted several other strong Polk County performances on both the boys and girls sides.
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2. Robert K. Wingate (orlando-news.com) ā€” Auburndale readers are remembering Robert ā€œBobā€ Wingate, born in Auburndale in 1932, whose long life of military, church, and family service touched many across Central Florida. The 93-year-old Air Force veteran and Latter-day Saints leader will be honored with funeral and graveside services today in Lady Lake and Fruitland Park, with his family requesting memorial donations instead of flowers.
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3. Nine World War II veterans honored at Sun 'n Fun. Hear their stories (theledger.com) ā€” Polk County World War II veterans, including Auburndale resident Robert Taylor, were honored on opening night of Sun ā€™n Fun 2026 for their extraordinary service. The group, ages 98 to 107, shared powerful stories ranging from segregated paratrooper units and Pacific naval battles to the Battle of the Bulge and recovering Nazi-looted art.
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4. Polk State College to celebrate 134th graduating class on April 30 (polk.edu) ā€” Polk State College will graduate more than a thousand students on April 30 in Lakeland, including many from Polk County communities like Auburndale. Distinguished alumna Debbie Harsh, a past president of the Auburndale Chamber of Commerce, will be honored for decades of civic and business leadership, while Floridaā€™s education commissioner delivers the evening commencement address.
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  • Good Wednesday morning neighbors.
    Some beautiful flowers for all of my neighbors. Have a good day. (Nextdoor Hills Of Arietta)
  • Dunkin' posted a job opening for Dunkin' Baker/Finisher - No Experience Required in Auburndale. Apply here.
  • Wendy's posted a job opening for Crew Member in Auburndale. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Auburndale here.

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: The NO-BELL prize (Thank you Gina M. for sending it in!)
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Auburndale

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.

Stay in the loop with what's happening in Auburndale

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.