Hello Umatilla! Here's our latest buzz. Let's get into it. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- Umatilla-addressed neighbors fed up with water shutoffs and boil orders
Also on today's calendar: Dixon's Violin and 2 more events.
Today's riddle: What did the inventor of the knock-knock joke win? 🤔 (Answer below!)
Weather forecast:
- Friday: Very warm with plenty of sun, with a high of 91 and low of 64 degrees.
🌶 Hot!
- Saturday: Mostly sunny and very warm, temps: high: 91, low: 64.
- Sunday: Partly sunny and warm, with a high of 89 and low of 63 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Fed-Up Marion County Neighbors Say Water Woes Have Daily Life Circling The Drain (hoodline.com) — If you live in a Marion County neighborhood with a Umatilla mailing address, you may be facing repeated water shutoffs and boil-water advisories tied to a private utility, Central States Water Resources. Residents report rising bills, frequent outages, and unclear timelines, while regulators urge customers to document problems, keep contact info updated for alerts, and escalate unresolved complaints to the Florida Public Service Commission.

📸 Around Umatilla
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Upcoming Events in
Umatilla
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★ Featured events ★
Friday May 1
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Chords & Arrows
Black Horse Resort Ranch, 22651 SE Hwy 42, Umatilla
12:00 pm
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Other local events
Saturday April 18
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Umatilla High Scholarship Gala at 6:30pm
Umatilla High
Umatilla, FL 32784
6:30 pm
Monday April 20
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Varsity Softball vs. Crescent City 7pm (Home) Senior Night
Umatilla High
Umatilla, FL 32784
7:00 pm
Friday May 1
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Dixon's Violin
Black Horse Resort Ranch , 22651 SE Hwy 42 , Umatilla
12:00 pm
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Lotus Gathering
Black Horse Resort Ranch , 22651 SE Hwy 42 , Umatilla
12:00 pm
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🗓 Events Nearby
Friday April 17
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Join Us for a Glean in Mt. Dora, FL! 🥬
Great Scott Farms , 26216 County Rd 448A , Mt Dora
9:00 am
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Knitting Drop-In
Mount Dora, FL Calendar , 1995 N Donnelly St , Mount Dora
10:30 am
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Sweet Peas Baby Story Time
Mount Dora, FL Calendar , 1995 N Donnelly St , Mount Dora
10:30 am
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AFTERNOON IN PARIS - The Mount Dora Bistro
The Mount Dora Bistro , 341 Alexander St , Mt Dora
11:00 am
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Cottagecore Series: Homegrown Herbal Teas
Mount Dora, FL Calendar , 1995 N Donnelly St , Mount Dora
11:00 am
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EVENING IN PARIS - The Mount Dora Bistro
The Mount Dora Bistro , 341 Alexander St , Mt Dora
5:00 pm
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Lake Young Professionals Networking Evening
Mount Dora, FL Calendar , Eden Abbey Brewing Community 405 S Highland Street , Mount Dora
6:30 pm
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
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Pizza Hut, Inc. posted a job opening for Team Member/Production in Umatilla. Apply here.
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Chili's Grill & Bar posted a job opening for Server - Mount Dora Chili's in Mount Dora. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Umatilla here.
🗞 Nearby News
Eustis
Tavares
- Friends, family demand answers in deputy-involved shooting; LCSO releases statement (insidelake.com)
Ok Umatilla! 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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