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Hello Dade City! Here's our latest buzz. Let's get into it. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Why Dade City's brick streets made Florida's 2026 road-trip list
  • Which Pasco High student just earned a coveted National Merit honor?
  • Fire on TLC Lane: what shut down part of U.S. 301?

Also on today's calendar: The Twisted Oak presents ComedyBashLive and 6 more events.

Today's riddle: What has a tail, but no body? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: Humid; an afternoon t-storm, with a high of 90 and low of 74 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Wednesday: Breezy; a stray p.m. t-shower, temps: high: 90, low: 71.
  • Thursday: Heavy afternoon thunderstorms, with a high of 88 and low of 72 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• 11 Florida Small-Town Road Trips With Main Streets Worth Exploring In 2026 (takingthekids.com) — Downtown Dade City earns a spot on a 2026 list of Florida small-town road trips, praised for its brick streets, antique shops, and strong local restaurants. The guide highlights how compact, walkable blocks, free parking, and a relaxed rural feel make exploring Dade City's Main Street an easy day trip.
   

• Sarasota County students named National Merit semifinalists. See list (heraldtribune.com) — A Pasco High School senior from Dade City has been named a semifinalist in the prestigious 2027 National Merit Scholarship Program, joining an elite group of Florida students recognized for top PSAT scores. The statewide list highlights how local students stack up academically and outlines the next steps they must complete to compete for scholarship awards.
   

• Pasco Fire Crews Halt Garage Blaze Threatening Nearby Buildings In Dade City (tampafp.com) — Firefighters quickly contained a Sunday evening garage fire in Dade City that was threatening nearby buildings along the 37000 block of TLC Lane. Portions of U.S. 301 were briefly closed while crews worked, but no injuries were reported as investigators continue looking into the cause.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Anyone missing a Brindle frenchy?
    This little kiddo wandered up in our yard off Bailey Hill. Very friendly. Lots of skin and ear issues. We'll hold onto it for the night but will… (Nextdoor Townsend)
  • Found dog right at the four way stop sign in Zephyrhills on pretty pond and wire road around 2:30 am.
    He's a grey and white pitbull. He was running right in the middle of the road and I almost hit him myself and then I watched two other cars almost… (Nextdoor Lake Iola)
  • Taco Bell posted a job opening for Team Member : Service Champion in Dade City. Apply here.
  • MDA Edge posted a job opening for Inventory Specialist/Inventory Clerk in Dade City. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Dade City here.

🗞 Nearby News

Zephyrhills

  • Who among former Pasco County area high school stars will participate in events the week of Monday, Sept. 14? (pascoreporter.com)
  • Stephen Ray Faucher (whtc.com)

Wesley Chapel

  • UF/IFAS Pasco County to Host Gardening 365 Festival & Plant Sale on October 3 (naturecoaster.com)
  • Community comes together on the ice to honor 19-year-old hockey player killed in crash (tampabay28.com)
  • Victim speaks after Wesley Chapel roadside confrontation leads to shooting (fox13news.com)

Brooksville

  • This quiet Florida city was just named the #1 most underrated snowbird destination in the U.S. — with Victorian architecture, scenic trails and moss-draped oak trees (secretmiami.com)

Ok Dade City! 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: Coin (Thank you John W. for sending it in!)
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