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🌱 Frostproof jail deputy killed after sudden-lane-change crash on I-4

Frostproof, Florida Patch AM: a 3 min read

Hello again Frostproof! We’re bringing you the latest town highlights. Don’t miss out, keep going! ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Frostproof jail deputy killed after sudden-lane-change crash on I-4

Also on today's calendar: Church / Place of Worship Security Team CCWL Class and 1 more event.

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


Weather forecast:

  • Friday: An afternoon thunderstorm, with a high of 91 and low of 72 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Saturday: An afternoon thunderstorm, temps: high: 92, low: 72.
  • Sunday: A thunderstorm in spots, with a high of 91 and low of 73 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Polk County detention deputy killed in off-duty crash on I-4: PCSO (fox13news.com) — Frostproof residents are mourning a Polk County detention deputy assigned to the South County Jail in town, who died after an off-duty crash on I-4 near Haines City. Investigators say his SUV suddenly braked and crossed lanes into a pickup’s path, and the sheriff’s office is still determining whether the driver will face any charges.
   


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🗓 Events Nearby

    Friday June 12
  • Mulberry - Cookbook Club
    Lake Wales Public Library Mulberry Public Library, 905 NE 5th St, Mulberry, FL 33860, US
    10:00 am
  • Bartow - Kids Get Cooking: Dirt Cups
    Lake Wales Public Library Bartow Public Library, 2150 S Broadway Ave, Bartow, FL 33830
    2:00 pm
  • Saturday June 13
  • Mulberry - Marcadores Personalizados
    Lake Wales Public Library Mulberry Public Library, 905 NE 5th St, Mulberry, FL 33860, US
  • Swiftie Summer Soiree
    Bok Tower Gardens Lake Wales, FL 33853
    5:00 pm
  • Monday June 15
  • Dundee - Father's Day Craft
    Lake Wales Public Library Dundee Public Library, 202 E Main St, Dundee, FL 33838, USA
  • Lake Wales Arts Council Summer Arts Camp
    Lake Wales Area Chamber of Commerce & Economic Development Council Hillcrest Elementary School, 1051 State Rd 60, Lake Wales, FL 3
    9:00 am
  • Mulberry - Missing Piece Theatre Storytime
    Lake Wales Public Library Mulberry Public Library, 905 NE 5th St, Mulberry, FL 33860, US
    10:00 am
  • Bartow - Summer Kick-Off: Gatorland
    Lake Wales Public Library City of Bartow Civic Center, 2250 S Floral Ave, Bartow, FL 3383
    10:00 am
  • Larry R. Jackson - Night at the Library: Make a Mini Masterpiece
    Lake Wales Public Library Lakeland Public Library - Larry R. Jackson Branch, 1700 N Florida
    5:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Webber College posted a job opening for Adjunct Faculty - Mathematics in Babson Park. Apply here.
  • Arby's, LLC posted a job opening for Team Member in Avon Park. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Frostproof here.

🗞 Nearby News

Avon Park

  • Iconic Central Florida night club building destroyed in fire (mysuncoast.com)
  • Smelling smoke in Manatee County? It's probably this, safety officials say (bradenton.com)

Lake Wales

  • Lake Wales Arts Center Awarded Grant for "Gather Lake Wales" Wedding Venue (lakewalesnews.net)
  • 455 S Buckmoore Rd Apt 107, Lake Wales, FL 33853 (realtor.com)
  • iAnthus Packaging Supervisor - GrowHealthy (Lake Wales) in Lake Wales, FL (lehighvalleylive.com)

Ok Frostproof! 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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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Frostproof

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