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π± Deputies revive 68-year-old after near-drowning off New Smyrna Beach
New Smyrna Beach, Florida Patch AM: a 4 min readGood morning to you New Smyrna Beach! Catch up on our news and events right here. Keep reading to stay in the know. βοΈοΈ
In today's newsletter:
- Deputies revive 68-year-old after near-drowning off New Smyrna Beach
- What safety steps can prevent another driveway tragedy in New Smyrna Beach?
Also on today's calendar: What Orlando families must know to help their child get into top colleges and 6 more events.
Today's riddle: What do sweet potatoes wear to bed? π€ (Answer below!)
- Friday: Humid; a p.m. t-storm or two, with a high of 89 and low of 74 degrees. πΆ Hot!
- Saturday: An afternoon thunderstorm, temps: high: 92, low: 74.
- Sunday: Humid with a stray t-storm, with a high of 88 and low of 75 degrees.
π° News we're reading
β’ Video: Beachgoer rescued, revived after near-drowning (volusiasheriff.gov) β A 68-year-old woman nearly drowned while swimming off New Smyrna Beach, but quick action from beachgoers and deputies who performed CPR brought her back with a pulse. Beach Safety crews continued treatment before she was taken to the hospital in stable condition, and officials say life-saving awards are planned for the deputies involved. 
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β’ Safety Group Urges Awareness After Recent Child Vehicle Tragedies (southernmarylandchronicle.com) β A national child-safety group is warning families after ten young children, including a 2-year-old in New Smyrna Beach, were killed in backover or frontover vehicle incidents in just 18 days. The piece explains how large-vehicle blind zones contribute to these tragedies and offers practical steps parents and drivers can take to better protect kids around driveways and parking lots. Β Β Β
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What Orlando families must know to help their child get into top colleges β
140 E Wilbur Ave, Lake Mary
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The Hub Book Club
The Hub on Canal , 132 Canal St, New Smyrna Beach, FL, 32168, United States
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Swans Don't Swim in a Sewer Book Tour β
Brannon Center, 105 S Riverside Dr, New Smyrna Beach
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The Hub on Canal , 132 Canal St, New Smyrna Beach, FL, 32168, United States
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The Cosmic Jam - A Grateful Dead Jam Band β
Beachside Tavern, 690 E 3rd Ave, New Smyrna Beach
8:30 pm
Friday June 12
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π Nearby News
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- Daytona man shot 9 times. State says self-defense, father says murder. (news-journalonline.com)
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Port Orange
- Walking in Volusia, Flagler remains dangerous. But how deadly? (news-journalonline.com)
Daytona Beach Shores
- DSC Receives Recognition for Elementary Education Program (newsdaytonabeach.com)
- Volusia adds barriers at Dunlawton beach access after crash (mynews13.com)
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