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

In today's newsletter:

  • When can Brandon residents enroll in TSA PreCheck without going to TPA?

Also on today's calendar: Harney Road Self Storage Grand Opening and 6 more events.

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Today's riddle: What did the shovel say to the dirt? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

Find out what's happening in Brandonfor free with the latest updates from Patch.

  • Friday: Mostly sunny and very warm, with a high of 87 and low of 63 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Saturday: Mostly sunny and very warm, temps: high: 84, low: 61.
  • Sunday: Warm with clouds and sun, with a high of 83 and low of 48 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• AAA hosts TSA PreCheck enrollment events across Tampa Bay (wfla.com) — Brandon residents can enroll in TSA PreCheck close to home when AAA hosts a mobile enrollment event March 3–6, 2026, at its 415 West Robertson Street office. The brief in-person visit includes fingerprinting and a photo, and you’re encouraged to apply and schedule online in advance. Several other Tampa Bay locations are also offering dates into March.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Brandon

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★ Featured events ★

    Saturday January 10
  • New Year's Market
    Brandon Park & Recreation Center, 502 E Sadie St, Brandon
    10:00 am

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • final update 5:44: he was taken to pcr!!
    owners were unable to be found unfortunately. and no chip was found. update 10:52am; he’s outside of my dentist office and won’t leave , but gets… (Nextdoor The Pines)
  • 01/07/26 FOUND Tampa FL
    Found Pineapple Green-cheeked Conure at Progress Village Park this morning around 10AM - on Progress blvd near S Falkenburg rd. Bird is currently at… (Nextdoor Limona)
  • Public Storage posted a job opening for Customer Service - Self Storage Manager in Brandon. Apply here.
  • Allied Universal posted a job opening for Security Officer - Government Access Control in Dover. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Brandon here.

🗞 Nearby News

South Tampa

  • A Defiant End-Of-Season Free Stretch Tries To Pick Up The Pieces And See Where The Bucs Go From Here (joebucsfan.com)
  • Florida Gov. DeSantis Orders Special Session For New Congressional Maps (tampafp.com)

Valrico

  • Wellness In 2026: Where To Sweat, Stretch & Recharge In Plant City (patch.com)
  • Governor calls an April special session on redistricting (thebradentontimes.com)

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Ok Brandon! 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

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