🌱 Got a postcard promising free storm repairs? Read this first.

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In today's newsletter:

• Got a postcard promising free storm repairs? Read this first.
• Did anyone see this deadly U.S. 1 semi-truck incident?
• Why a 1951 Fort Pierce rivalry game still haunts one quarterback

Also on today's calendar: Christmas Shopping Event & Craft Market and 4 more events.

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

Weather forecast:

• Thursday: Mostly sunny and not as warm, with a high of 71 and low of 45 degrees.
• Friday: Sunny and pleasant, temps: high: 74, low: 49.
• Saturday: Pleasant with clouds and sun, with a high of 78 and low of 59 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Postcards promising ‘immediate repairs' flagged as scam, St. Lucie County says (wqcs.org) — Fort Pierce residents are being warned about scam postcards falsely promising “immediate repairs” for hurricane, storm, or fire damage at no out-of-pocket cost. St. Lucie County officials say no such program exists and urge people not to share personal or financial information, instead calling Emergency Management to verify any suspicious mailings or calls.
   

• Man, 67, dead after apparent traffic incident on U.S. 1, police said (tcpalm.com) — A 67-year-old man died Wednesday morning after a traffic incident involving a flatbed semi-truck near Southeast Veterans Memorial Parkway and U.S. 1, then was taken to HCA Florida Lawnwood Hospital in Fort Pierce, where he was pronounced dead. Port St. Lucie Police are asking anyone who witnessed the crash or has video to contact investigators as they work to piece together what happened.
   

• QB remembers undefeated Vero Beach football team from 74 years ago (tcpalm.com) — A former Vero Beach High School quarterback is reminiscing about his team’s undefeated 1951 season, capped by a rivalry win over Fort Pierce High School in the annual Thanksgiving “Turkey Day Clash.” He recalls intense emotions from Fort Pierce players and fans, plus a packed stadium in Fort Pierce that watched the Eagles fall. His story also traces how that season shaped his military and professional life.
   

📸 Around Fort Pierce

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Fort Pierce

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Saturday December 13

• Community Cleanup Day
  Fort Pierce, FL Calendar Fort Pierce, FL 34950
• Frank L. Watkins 5K Run/Walk
  Fort Pierce, FL Calendar , N. 10th St. and Avenue C , Fort Pierce
  7:30 am
• Christmas Shopping Event & Craft Market
  1000 W Midway Rd , Fort Pierce
  8:00 am
• 10th Annual Toy Give-a-way & Wellness Fail
  Fort Pierce, FL Calendar , N. 10th St. and Avenue C , Fort Pierce
  10:00 am
• St. Lucie County Christmas Boat Parade in Fort Pierce
  Fort Pierce, FL Calendar Fort Pierce, FL 34950
  6:00 pm

Thursday December 18

• Veteran's Coffee Social
  Fort Pierce, FL Calendar , River Walk Center 600 Indian River Drive , Fort Pierce
  10:00 am

Sunday December 21

• Boost Mobile Holiday Bash ( Free Pictures With Santa & More ) Like & Share
  Fort Pierce, FL Calendar , 2313 Okeechobee Rd , Fort Pierce
  2:00 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Thursday December 11

• Vern Daysel @ Little Jim Bait & Tackle - Fort Pierce
  Little Jim Bait & Tackle , 601 N Causeway , Fort Pierce
  1:00 pm
• Christmas Market
  Main Street Fort Pierce , 122 A E Backus Ave , Fort Pierce
  5:00 pm

Friday December 12

• Just Baby & Me @ Kilmer Library
  St. Lucie County Kilmer Branch Library , 101 Melody Ln , Fort Pierce
  10:30 am

Saturday December 13

• Saint Lucie Lanes Cars & Coffee
  Saint Lucie Lanes , 6759 U.S. Rte 1 , Port St. Lucie
  10:00 am
• Treasure Coast Holiday Food Fest & Craft Fair
  Clover Park , 31 NW Stadium Dr. , Port St. Lucie
  12:00 pm

Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Update: Pet Reunited
  Coca, a cat who went missing in Fort Pierce, FL, has been safely reunited with their family after 2 hours, 14 minutes. Message from Owner: "Coca is… (Nextdoor Holiday Pines)
• My cat went missing about 3 or 4 weeks ago her name is Snowy.
  She is an all white cat with big blue eyes. I tried to upload a picture but it didn't work. She is about 5 or 6 yrs old. She does have a microchip I… (Nextdoor The Lakes)

• Golden Corral posted a job opening for Meat Cutter in Fort Pierce. Apply here.
• Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. posted a job opening for Crew Member in Fort Pierce. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Fort Pierce here.

🗞 Nearby News

Port St. Lucie

• Ground breaks on new autism-focused school in Port St. Lucie (wqcs.org)
• Tesla eyes Port St. Lucie for Treasure Coast store, service center (tcpalm.com)
• 12232 SW Forli Way (yournews.com)

South Beach

• Whiskey, Wisdom, and World Cuisine: South Beach Chabad Reinvents the Torah Class (lubavitch.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

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