🌱 Why a suited “street lawyer” crashed a West Melbourne traffic stop

Hi West Melbourne! We have the latest buzz right here. Let's keep you in the loop and get this morning started right! ☀️

In today's newsletter:

• Why a suited “street lawyer” crashed a West Melbourne traffic stop

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

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Weather forecast:

• Friday: An afternoon t-storm; humid, with a high of 89 and low of 73 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
• Saturday: Humid; an afternoon t-storm, temps: high: 92, low: 74.
• Sunday: Humid with a t-storm in spots, with a high of 89 and low of 75 degrees.

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📰 News we're reading

• Bodycam shows Florida man accused of posing as a lawyer during traffic stop (wesh.com) — West Melbourne police bodycam video shows officers dealing with a man who walked up to a local traffic stop in a suit, questioned their actions, and spoke for the driver before she was arrested. Investigators later say he gave a false name and is now charged with impersonating a lawyer and obstructing officers.
   

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📸 Around West Melbourne

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🗓 Upcoming Events in West Melbourne

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Saturday June 13

• Tai Chi In The Park →
  West Melbourne Calendar West Melbourne, FL 32904
  9:15 am

Monday June 15

• Line Dancing With Some Soul →
  West Melbourne Calendar, 2285 Minton Road, West Melbourne
  12:00 pm
• Memoir Writing Class →
  West Melbourne Calendar, 2285 Minton Road, West Melbourne
  6:30 pm

Tuesday June 16

• Hatha Yoga →
  West Melbourne Calendar, 2285 Minton Road, West Melbourne
  9:30 am
• Chair Yoga →
  West Melbourne Calendar, 2285 Minton Road, West Melbourne
  10:30 am
• City Council Workshop - Draft Budget-5-year Street Maintenance Plan & Replacement Vehicles →
  West Melbourne Calendar, 2285 Minton Road, West Melbourne
  5:00 pm
• Regular City Council →
  West Melbourne Calendar, 2285 Minton Road, West Melbourne
  6:00 pm

Wednesday June 17

• Pilates →
  West Melbourne Calendar, 2285 Minton Road, West Melbourne
  9:30 am

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🗓 Events Nearby

Friday June 12

• Sebastian Inlet -Stella Maris Environ. Research
  Odyssey Charter Palm Bay, FL 32909
  7:15 am
• Chi-Ful Fridays: Qigong →
  Ryckman Park, 509 Ocean Ave, Melbourne Beach
  9:30 am
• Brevard Prosperity Initiative →
  Palm Bay Area Chamber-Commerce Wings of Grace Ministries
  10:00 am

Saturday June 13

• summit of seven →
  Holiday Inn Melbourne-Viera Conference Ctr by IHG, 8298 N Wickham Rd, Melbourne
  5:00 pm

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🗞 Nearby News

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Ok West Melbourne! 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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