🌱 How a DeFuniak Springs investigator shaped this Walton County murder trial

Coffee in hand, DeFuniak Springs? We've got the latest town updates for you. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

• How a DeFuniak Springs investigator shaped this Walton County murder trial
• What does Tallahassee’s new DeFuniak Springs bill actually change?

Also on today's calendar: Storytime @ DFS Library and 5 more events.

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

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Weather forecast:

• Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 93 and low of 73 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
• Saturday: Humid; a stray p.m. t-storm, temps: high: 92, low: 72.
• Sunday: Humid with a t-storm in spots, with a high of 91 and low of 73 degrees.

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📰 News we're reading

• Bennett Murder Trial Day 2: both sides rest their case (mypanhandle.com) — A Walton County murder trial with ties to DeFuniak Springs moved forward Wednesday as both prosecution and defense rested their cases. Jurors heard from a DeFuniak Springs investigator and multiple expert witnesses before the judge denied a defense motion for acquittal, setting up closing arguments and jury deliberations on Thursday.
   

• Governor Ron DeSantis signs 19 bills (alachuachronicle.com) — One of the newest state laws signed by Governor Ron DeSantis specifically concerns the City of DeFuniak Springs in Walton County. While details of CS/CS/HB 4057 aren’t provided, its passage signals upcoming local changes driven by state legislation that residents may want to track.
   

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📸 Around DeFuniak Springs

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🗓 Upcoming Events in DeFuniak Springs

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★ Featured events ★

Sunday June 14

• Ernie Couch & Revival →
  DeFuniak Springs Community Center, 361 N 10th St, Defuniak Springs
  9:30 am

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Other local events

Monday June 15

• PERT/CASAS/WBST/TABE testing
  Emerald Coast Technical Coll Defuniak Springs, FL 32433
  9:30 am

Tuesday June 16

• Storytime @ DFS Library →
  Walton-DeFuniak Public Library, 3 Circle Dr, Defuniak Springs
  10:00 am
• TEAS testing
  Emerald Coast Technical Coll Defuniak Springs, FL 32433
  12:00 pm

Wednesday June 17

• Pearson Testing
  Emerald Coast Technical Coll ege, 761 N 20th St, Defuniak Springs
  10:00 am

Friday June 19

• Pearson testing
  Emerald Coast Technical Coll Defuniak Springs, FL 32433
  10:00 am

Saturday June 20

• Writer’s Group @ DFS Library →
  Walton-DeFuniak Public Library, 3 Circle Dr, Defuniak Springs
  10:00 am

Saturday June 27

• Faith Factor →
  Florida Chautauqua Theatre, 840 Baldwin Ave, Defuniak Springs
  3:00 pm

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📣 DeFuniak Springs Shout Outs!

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🗓 Events Nearby

Friday June 12

• Baseball Open Workouts
  Freeport Middle Freeport, FL 32439
  7:45 am

Monday June 15

• Open Gym - Girls Basketball
  Freeport Middle Freeport, FL 32439
  8:00 am
• Summer Bridge & ESY 8 am-1 pm
  Freeport High Freeport, FL 32439
  8:00 am

Tuesday June 16

• Football Workouts
  Freeport Middle Freeport, FL 32439
  7:30 am

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

• Lowe's posted a job opening for Market Delivery Manager - XDT in Defuniak Springs. Apply here.
• Allied Universal posted a job opening for Security Officer Part Time Patrol in Defuniak Springs. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near DeFuniak Springs here.

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🗞 Nearby News

Freeport

• Freeport FL Single Family Homes (zillow.com)

Niceville

• Okaloosa students earn top honors in America 250 contest (niceville.com)
• Niceville seniors demand return of senior-only hours at pickleball courts (midbaynews.com)
• Master Gardener volunteer training applications now open (niceville.com)

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Ok DeFuniak Springs! 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: Yammies! (Thank you Lynda S. for sending it in!)
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