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šŸŒ± Depending on Scout from Casselberry? Hereā€™s how long you might wait

Casselberry, Florida Patch AM: a 4 min read

Coffee in hand, Casselberry? We've got the latest town updates for you. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ā˜•ļøļø

In today's newsletter:

  • Depending on Scout from Casselberry? Hereā€™s how long you might wait
  • Will Casselberryā€™s July 4 boxing card recover from lastā€‘minute shakeups?
  • How a Casselberry tragedy is shaping urgent child vehicle safety warnings

Also on today's calendar: What Orlando Families Must Know to Help Their Child Get Into Top Colleges and 4 more events.

Today's riddle: What do sweet potatoes wear to bed? šŸ¤” (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Humid; an afternoon t-storm, with a high of 92 and low of 75 degrees. šŸŒ¶ Hot!
  • Saturday: Humid; an afternoon t-storm, temps: high: 93, low: 75.
  • Sunday: Humid with a t-storm in spots, with a high of 91 and low of 76 degrees.

šŸ“° News we're reading

1. Seminole County's Scout averaging about 42-minute waits (mynews13.com) ā€” If you rely on Seminole Countyā€™s Scout transit in Casselberry, expect waits averaging about 42 minutesā€”well above the countyā€™s 30-minute goal. Riders like Casselberry resident Sheila Long say the service is unpredictable for work commutes, while county leaders point to added vehicles and software upgrades they hope will gradually bring wait times down.
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2. ā˜ŽļøBorder Wars 19 Orlando: K Banga Pulls Out + Price No Opponent ā€“ Card in Shamblesā“ (thaboxingvoice.com) ā€” Casselberry will host the Border Wars 19 Orlando boxing card at School of Hard Knocks Gym on July 4, 2026, though organizers say the lineup is shaky after a key fighter withdrew. Local boxing fans and potential fighters are being urged to step up, register, and help keep the Independence Day event exciting and fully stacked.
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3. Safety Group Urges Awareness After Recent Child Vehicle Tragedies (southernmarylandchronicle.com) ā€” A recent tragedy involving a 14ā€‘monthā€‘old in Casselberry is among several child deaths nationwide from vehicles moving in driveways or parking lots. Safety advocates urge families to secure doors, closely supervise kids around cars, and walk completely around vehicles before moving them, stressing that these heartbreaking incidents are predictable and preventable.
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4. Wilton Simpson endorses Emily Duda Buckley in HD 38 Republican primary (flvoicenews.com) ā€” Casselberry voters are part of Florida House District 38, where Oviedo Republican Emily Duda Buckley just picked up an endorsement from Agriculture Commissioner Wilton Simpson in the GOP primary. Simpson highlights her farming background and conservative values, while Buckley emphasizes her foster care advocacy and family agricultural roots as she runs to succeed term-limited Rep. David Smith.
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šŸŖ§ Patch Classifieds

  • Help Wanted
    Now hiring Laborers and Ā Concrete Pump Operator.Competitive pay based on experience. Reliable transportation required.Immediate openings Ā available... (More info)

šŸ’¬ Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Need help!
    Gas water heater is not working (teen age daughter) if you know you know! Need a good honest repair person!! Thank you (Nextdoor Indian Hills)
  • So I have a question for person(s) who feed birdsā€¦ā€¦.
    I have bought several different kinds of seed but they all have the small yellow seeds etc that my birds that come wonā€™t eat! They mostly eat theā€¦ (Nextdoor Seminole Heights)
  • Coffee & Bagel Brands posted a job opening for Team Member in Casselberry. Apply here.
  • Snelling Staffing Services posted a job opening for CNC Mill Machinist in Longwood. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Casselberry here.

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Yammies! (Thank you Lynda S. for sending it in!)
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