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Coffee in hand, Brandon? We've got the latest town updates for you. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- Which Brandon volleyball standout just landed on a New York college roster?
- How could Florida's new vaccine plan affect Brandon school families?
- Judge's ruling in stand your ground case tied to a Brandon gig
Today's riddle: What is the difference between a jeweler and a jailer? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Thursday: A stray afternoon t-storm, with a high of 90 and low of 74 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Friday: Rather cloudy with a t-storm, temps: high: 90, low: 73.
- Saturday: An afternoon thunderstorm, with a high of 93 and low of 74 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• 2026 Dominican University New York Women's Volleyball Roster (chargerathletics.com) — Dominican University New York's 2026-27 women's volleyball roster includes a freshman outside hitter from Brandon who played at Bloomingdale High and is majoring in nursing. Local fans can follow a hometown athlete competing on a Northeast college team while balancing academics and volleyball at the NCAA level. 
• Florida moving forward with plans to end school vaccine requirements (newsnationnow.com) — Florida is moving to drop several childhood vaccine requirements for schoolchildren, a change backed by the governor and surgeon general and now open for public comment. The policy shift, highlighted in coverage datelined from Brandon, could affect vaccination choices and disease risks statewide, as pediatricians warn that loosening mandates may contribute to more preventable illnesses in Florida communities.
• Judge dismisses murder charge against man who shot Tampa DJ (tampabay.com) — A Tampa judge has dismissed a second-degree murder charge under Florida's stand your ground law in a fatal Ybor City shooting involving a local DJ. The ruling notes the DJ had performed earlier at a Brandon lounge and was driving west from Brandon toward Tampa when the brief, deadly traffic confrontation unfolded.
📸 Around Brandon
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Brandon
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- Neon Spirit Day
Valrico , FL 33594 - Early Release Day (Students released 1 hour early)
Brooker Brandon, FL 33511 - Art Club Begins (4th & 5th Grade)
Valrico , FL 33594
12:55 pm - Chorus Begins (4th & 5th Grade)
Valrico , FL 33594
12:55 pm - Drumming Hawks Practice Begins (4th & 5th Grade)
Valrico , FL 33594
1:55 am - Picture Day
Limona Brandon, FL 33510
8:00 am - Student Picture Day
Yates Brandon, FL 33510 - Color Run Spirit Day
Valrico , FL 33594
Friday August 28
Monday August 31
Tuesday September 1
Wednesday September 2
Thursday September 3
Friday September 4
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Voodoo Brewing Co - Valrico, FL, 3432 FL-60, Valrico
5:00 pm - Neon Spirit Day
Valrico , FL 33594 - Early Release Day (Students released 1 hour early)
Brooker Brandon, FL 33511 - Chorus Begins (4th & 5th Grade)
Valrico , FL 33594
12:55 pm
Thursday August 27
Friday August 28
Monday August 31
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- I am from Philly.
Every neighborhood had a pizza/sandwich shop. Pizza was always good and the sandwiches top notch. Good rolls and tons of meat for an Italian Hoagie… (Nextdoor Astor Commons Place) - Hello!
I am looking for an affordable dog boarding from September 7th to October 1st for a 5 pound Pomchi. Any recommendations nearby? (Nextdoor Brandon Pkwy)
- BoxLunch / Hot Topic posted a job opening for Part-Time Assistant Manager - Level 1 in Brandon. Apply here.
- Anthony's Coal Fired Pizza posted a job opening for Bartender in Brandon. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Brandon here.
🗞 Nearby News
South Tampa
- This Tampa mayor candidate thought he was William Shatner's son (tampabay.com)
- Bobby Fenton Talks Shaky O-Line Play, The Backup QB Spot, And Reasons To Watch On Friday Night. (Wednesday Edition Of The Free Stretch) (joebucsfan.com)
- Legends Guitars is coming to South Tampa, taking over the former Replay Guitar Exchange space (thatssotampa.com)
Valrico
- Rock Steady Boxing Fishhawk helps Parkinson's patients fight back one punch at a time (tampabay28.com)
- Fla.: Surgeon Gen. Ladapo advances plan to drop 4 school vaccine mandates for pre-K-12 students (oann.com)
Ok Brandon! 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: A jeweler sells watches and a jailer watches cells. (Thank you Jean D. for sending it in!)
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