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🌱 Patch AM: How a Lakeland arrest could shake up Westchase’s House race.

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Hello again Westchase! We're bringing you the latest town highlights. Don't miss out, keep going! ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How a Lakeland arrest could shake up Westchase's House race.

Also on today's calendar: The Great Westchase 10K, 5K & Fun Run.

Today's riddle: Why do Norway's navy ships all have barcodes? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: Showers and a heavier t-storm, with a high of 82 and low of 72 degrees.
  • Wednesday: A shower and t-storm; humid, temps: high: 81, low: 71.
  • Thursday: A shower and t-storm; humid, with a high of 82 and low of 73 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• USF student, Bay Area House candidate accused of heckling JD Vance at Lakeland rally (fox13news.com) — A Florida House race that includes Westchase is drawing attention after Democratic candidate and USF student Ben Braver was arrested for interrupting Vice President JD Vance's Lakeland speech. Braver, challenging Republican Rep. Karen Gonzalez-Pittman in District 65, says he has no regrets and is campaigning across the district, which stretches from Westchase to South Tampa and leans strongly Republican.
   

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Ok Westchase! 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: "Why do Norway's navy ships all have barcodes?" — So when they come back to port they can just scan-da-navi-an! (Thank you Jessica C. for sending it in!)
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