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🌱 Why a Wahneta traffic stop led to a felony charge

Wahneta, Florida Patch AM: a 3 min read

Good morning Wahneta! We're back in your inbox this morning to keep you in the loop with what's happening in and around town. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Why a Wahneta traffic stop led to a felony charge

Also on today's calendar: Sunset Over Lake Eloise and 5 more events.

Today's riddle: What do sweet potatoes wear to bed? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: An afternoon thunderstorm, with a high of 91 and low of 73 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Saturday: An afternoon thunderstorm, temps: high: 92, low: 74.
  • Sunday: A thunderstorm in spots, with a high of 93 and low of 73 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Winter Haven man arrested for using police lights to move traffic (polktimes.com) — A driver was arrested in Wahneta after deputies say he used red and blue lights on his truck to get other vehicles to move out of his way. Polk County deputies stopped him on Bomber Road after a caller reported being pulled over by the suspicious truck. The 20-year-old is charged with felony impersonation of a law enforcement officer.
   

📸 Around Wahneta

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Wahneta

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★ Featured events ★

    Friday June 12
  • Sunny Fun-mingo →
    Painting with a Twist, 6264 Cypress Gardens Blvd, Winter Haven
    7:00 pm

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Other local events

📣 Wahneta Shout Outs!

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🗓 Events Nearby

    Friday June 12
  • Mulberry - Cookbook Club
    Kathryn L. Smith Memorial Library Mulberry Public Library, 905 NE 5th St, Mulberry, FL 33860, US
    10:00 am
  • DOWNTOWN: Chair Yoga & Standing Balance →
    Winter Haven, FL Calendar, 325 AVE A NW, Winter Haven
    10:30 am
  • Bartow - Kids Get Cooking: Dirt Cups
    Kathryn L. Smith Memorial Library Bartow Public Library, 2150 S Broadway Ave, Bartow, FL 33830
    2:00 pm
  • Bartow Uncorked →
    Main Street Bartow Inc, 180 S Central Ave, Bartow
    5:00 pm

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🗞 Nearby News

Winter Haven

  • City of Winter Haven Reminds Drivers to Respect Work Zones During Ongoing Road Improvements (winterhavendaily.com)
  • Live Music Around Winter Haven: Local Venues Hosting Performances (winterhavendaily.com)
  • 608 Terranova Dr, Winter Haven, FL 33884 (realtor.com)

Bartow

Ok Wahneta! 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: Yammies! (Thank you Lynda S. for sending it in!)
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