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Coming up: Brunch with Santa & Mrs. Claus on the DeLand Patch calendar

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

In today's newsletter:

  • How did AdventHealth DeLand stack up in Forbes’ new rankings?
  • Why a major college all-star game is coming to DeLand
  • How a DeLand emergency landing is tied to another Florida crash

Also on today's calendar: Brunch with Santa & Mrs. Claus and 9 more events.

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And lastly, we have a post from a neighbor, Cathy C.!

Today's riddle: What did one tuna say to the other after getting caught stealing files from work? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Plenty of sunshine, with a high of 67 and low of 40 degrees.
  • Friday: Nice with plenty of sunshine, temps: high: 70, low: 47.
  • Saturday: Mostly cloudy, with a high of 76 and low of 52 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. 29 FL Hospitals Among Best In U.S. In New Forbes Ranking (patch.com) — DeLand residents can take note that AdventHealth DeLand earned a four-star rating in Forbes’ new 2026 Top Hospitals list, recognizing strong overall performance among Florida facilities. The ranking, based on outcomes, best practices, value, and patient experience, places the local hospital alongside 28 other highly rated Florida hospitals, giving patients more context when considering where to seek care.
   

2. 2026 NFL Mock Draft: Raiders select Fernando Mendoza at No. 1, Jeremiyah Love to Jets (sandiegouniontribune.com) — Football fans may notice DeLand on the national stage soon, with the Hula Bowl scheduled here on January 10 as part of the NFL draft lead-up. A detailed 2026 NFL mock draft then walks through every first-round pick, key prospects, and important offseason dates that shape how teams will reload their rosters.
   

3. Plane Crashes on Florida Highway After Reported Engine Failure; Driver Injured (mundonow.com) — A small plane’s emergency landing on I-95 in Brevard County injured a car driver but spared the pilot and passenger, and investigators are probing the cause. Hours earlier, another small aircraft made an emergency landing near a DeLand high school, injuring both occupants and prompting state officials to look for any shared safety issues between the two incidents.
   

4. House committee backs property tax relief amendment as local governments fear the consequences (floridapolitics.com) — DeLand could see an 85% loss in its homestead property tax base and a 35% drop in total taxable value under a proposed statewide property tax relief amendment advancing in the Florida House. Local governments warn such cuts could devastate services and drive up fees, while supporters argue residents need relief from rising property tax bills and that cities must trim spending.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • 👋🏻 This is Murphy
    Lets see your family pet. Post a photo with their name. (Nextdoor Whisperwood)
  • just seen a great dane on the side of SR-44 on the right side headed E, just after the circle k if you’re headed to nsb.
    Thought it was a deer last seen around 5:52 VERY close to the main road (Nextdoor Saddlebrook)
  • Southeastern Grocers posted a job opening for Overnight Grocery Associate in Deland. Apply here.
  • Papa John's posted a job opening for Crew Member in Deland. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near DeLand here.

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