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🌱 Why a Plantation tight end changed his mind about Auburn

Hey there, Plantation! Let's get started with what's happening in and around town. Read on and stay in the loop. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Why a Plantation tight end changed his mind about Auburn
  • How a Plantation-based contractor ended up at the center of Miami’s sidewalk fight

Also on today's calendar: Mom & Boys Makery - Cooper City Farmers Market.

Today's riddle: What did the inventor of the knock-knock joke win? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Partly sunny, a shower or two, with a high of 86 and low of 72 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Saturday: A p.m. shower in places, temps: high: 87, low: 74.
  • Sunday: Heavy afternoon showers, with a high of 90 and low of 71 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Kentucky flips 2027 tight end from fellow SEC program (saturdaydownsouth.com) — A standout tight end from American Heritage High School in Plantation has flipped his college commitment from Auburn to the University of Kentucky, adding to the Wildcats’ highly ranked 2027 recruiting class. Trae Proctor, who posted strong junior-year stats in Miami, announced his decision on social media as Kentucky continues a hot streak of early commitments.
   

• In Miami: Walk at your own risk (fiu.edu) — A construction firm based in Plantation is cited by Miami officials for demolishing buildings while blocking a sidewalk without providing a safe pedestrian detour, highlighting how contractors and even state agencies sometimes ignore sidewalk safety rules. The story details dangerous walking conditions from Brickell to Miami Beach, rising pedestrian deaths, and calls for stricter enforcement and better education so closures don’t force people into traffic. Plantation readers may want to note how a local company’s practices elsewhere can reflect on their community.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • I'm looking for somebody who has experience in putting a pool rail into my brick pavers which probably needs a cement pad underneath to keep it in place.
    I don't want to work with the pool companies as they are asking astronomical prices to do something like this. I'm looking for somebody who's done… (Nextdoor Jacaranda Lakes)
  • PrideStaff posted a job opening for Accounts Receivable Clerk in Plantation. Apply here.
  • Chewy, Inc. posted a job opening for Art Director in Plantation. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Plantation here.

🗞 Nearby News

Sunrise

  • Save on Children's Essentials at 'Just Between Friends' Coral Springs Event — Sunrise Talk (sunrisefltalk.com)
  • Quavo attends Cardi B tour and breaks every unwritten rule (rollingout.com)
  • UKG, formerly Ultimate Software, lays off 950 employees, many from South Florida offices (sun-sentinel.com)

Lauderhill

  • Woman dies after Lauderhill apartment fire one day before her 92nd birthday (sun-sentinel.com)
  • Politis Steak & Seafood Partners with Q Plus Foods to Expand Premium Seafood Capabilities Across South Florida (businesswire.com)

Ok Plantation! 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: The NO-BELL prize (Thank you Gina M. for sending it in!)
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Plantation

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.

Stay in the loop with what's happening in Plantation

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.