🌱 What will the jury decide in Frostproof’s high-profile triple-murder case?
Frostproof, Florida Patch AM: a 4 min readMorning Frostproof! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- What will the jury decide in Frostproof’s high-profile triple-murder case?
- How will Frostproof fare when Haines City visits Tuesday night?
- How do Frostproof gas prices stack up against the rest of Polk?
Also on today's calendar: Amateur Cornhole Tournament with $1k cash prize pool and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: Riddle: David’s parents have three sons: Snap, Crackle, and what’s the name of the third son? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Saturday: Mostly sunny and nice, with a high of 86 and low of 63 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Sunday: Partly sunny and delightful, temps: high: 84, low: 65.
- Monday: Partly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 87 and low of 67 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Prosecution and defense rest in TJ Wiggins murder trial (newschief.com) — Frostproof residents are watching closely as both sides have now rested in the TJ Wiggins trial over the 2020 triple homicide just outside town, with closing arguments set for Sept. 28. Jurors will soon decide on first-degree murder charges, and if they convict, they’ll also weigh whether to recommend the death penalty. 
• Volleyball Recap: Tough Loss for Kathleen (maxpreps.com) — Frostproof volleyball fans can look ahead to hosting Haines City on Tuesday at 7:30 p.m., as the Hornets ride momentum from a sweep of Kathleen. Kathleen, now 2-5, is regrouping for its own Thursday matchup, while Haines City seeks to extend its strong 7-4 start on Frostproof’s home court.
• Cheapest midgrade gas in Polk County at $4.29 per gallon in week ending Sept. 19 (polktimes.com) — Drivers in Frostproof are part of a Polk County market where midgrade gas recently averaged $4.66 per gallon, with the county’s cheapest price at $4.29 during the week ending Sept. 19. A long list of local cities, including Frostproof, shows how prices vary across the county as global oil markets and refinery issues keep fuel costs volatile.
📸 Around Frostproof
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Upcoming Events in
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★ Featured events ★
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Frostproof Bulldogs vs Victory Christian Storm →
Frostproof Middle – Senior High school, 1000 N Palm Ave, Frostproof
6:00 pm
Thursday October 8
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Other local events
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Amateur Cornhole Tournament with $1k cash prize pool →
RP FUNDING CENTER, 701 W Lime St, Lakeland
10:00 am -
Regular City Council Meeting 6pm →
Frostproof City Hall, 111 West 1st Street, Frostproof
6:00 pm -
Regular City Council Meeting →
Frostproof City Hall, 111 West 1st Street, Frostproof
6:00 pm -
FP Care Center Food Distribution →
Frostproof Care Center, 17 S Scenic Hwy, Frostproof
10:00 am -
Pastel Workshop: The Tree of Peace at Studio Wildflower →
Studio Wildflower, 12 E Wall Street, Frostproof
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Pastel Workshop: The Tree of Peace →
Studio Wildflower, 12 E Wall Street, Frostproof
1:00 pm -
Family Life Church Food Distribution →
Family Life Church, 139 Bulldog Way, Frostproof
5:00 pm -
Paint-your-partner Date Night →
Studio Wildflower, 12 E Wall Street, Frostproof
6:00 pm -
Paint-your-partner Date Night at Studio Wildflower →
Studio Wildflower, 12 E Wall Street, Frostproof
6:00 pm -
Regular City Council Meeting 6pm →
Frostproof City Hall, 111 West 1st Street, Frostproof
6:00 pm -
Regular City Council Meeting →
Frostproof City Hall, 111 West 1st Street, Frostproof
6:00 pm
Saturday October 3
Monday October 5
Tuesday October 6
Thursday October 8
Saturday October 10
Monday October 19
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Checkers & Rally's - Checkers Drive-In Restaurants, Inc. posted a job opening for Shift Manager Late Night in Avon Park. Apply here.
- PepsiCo, Inc. posted a job opening for Merchandiser - Foods in Avon Park. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Frostproof here.
🗞 Nearby News
Lake Wales
- Oktoberfest Celebration, Art Opening Reception, Book FAire, and Plant Festival Among Events Starting This Week (lakewalesnews.net)
- Three killed in early morning crash on SR 60 near Lake Wales (newschief.com)
- Blood On Door, Screams, Then Silence Inside: Entire Lake Wales Household Arrested After Late-Night Standoff (tampafp.com)
Fort Meade
- Florida candidates clash over data centers as poll finds local opposition (wptv.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: David (Thank you Thomas F. for sending it in!)
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