Good day Ona! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☀️
Today's riddle: Why did the cookie go to the Doctor ? 🤔 (Answer below!)
Weather forecast:
- Thursday: Humid; an afternoon t-storm, with a high of 89 and low of 74 degrees.
🌶 Hot!
- Friday: A heavy t-storm in the p.m., temps: high: 88, low: 75.
- Saturday: Humid; a p.m. t-storm or two, with a high of 90 and low of 73 degrees.
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🗓 Events Nearby
Thursday August 6
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Districtwide Open House
Desoto County School District
Arcadia, FL 34266
5:00 pm
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2026 Fun Thursday-MidFlorida
Greater Bartow Chamber of Commerce
510 N Broadway Ave, Bartow, FL 33830
5:30 pm
Saturday August 8
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Antique Fair Along Main Street →
Greater Bartow Chamber of Commerce
All along Main Street, Bartow, Florida
8:00 am
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DES - Celebrate National Book Lovers Day!
DeSoto County Library
, 125 N Hillsborough Ave, Arcadia, FL 3426
10:00 am
Tuesday August 11
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2026 Polk Politics Candidate Rally
Greater Bartow Chamber of Commerce
Bartow Civic Center 2250 S. Floral Avenue Bartow, FL 33830
5:00 pm
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Board of Education Meeting
Desoto County School District
, 530 N La Solona Ave, Arcadia, FL 34266, USA, District Office-1-Board Room (40)
5:30 pm
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Bingo 303 — Depot 303 →
Depot 303, 303 NW 1st Ave, Mulberry
6:30 pm
Wednesday August 12
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DES-Crafting with Bonnie
DeSoto County Library
tables in the breezeway
1:00 pm
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DES - Welcome Back! Craft
DeSoto County Library
Children's Activity Room
3:30 pm
Thursday August 13
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Trivia 303 — Depot 303 →
Depot 303, 303 NW 1st Ave, Mulberry
6:30 pm
Saturday August 15
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Architectural Tour at Polk County History Center
Greater Bartow Chamber of Commerce
Polk County History Center 100 East Main Street
11:00 am
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DES - Children's Movie
DeSoto County Library
Children's Activity Room
11:00 am
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
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Wal-Mart posted a job opening for Stocking Team Associate in Wauchula. Apply here.
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O'Reilly Auto Parts posted a job opening for Assistant Store Manager in Wauchula. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Ona here.
🗞 Nearby News
Wauchula
- Field Technician jobs hiring near Wauchula, FL at EchoStar (echostar.com)
- Find Top Computer Science Tutoring Jobs in Auburndale, FL (care.com)
Arcadia
Ok Ona! 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: Because he felt CRUMMY ! (Thank you Michelle S. for sending it in!)
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