🌱 Which county meetings were just canceled in downtown Macclenny?

Good morning Macclenny! We're back in your inbox this morning to keep you in the loop with what's happening in and around town. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

• Which county meetings were just canceled in downtown Macclenny?
• When and where Macclenny can honor Commissioner Jimmy Bennett

Also on today's calendar: Breakfast with Santa and 2 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: Plenty of sunshine, with a high of 62 and low of 32 degrees.
• Friday: Plenty of sunshine, temps: high: 69, low: 41.
• Saturday: Partly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 74 and low of 46 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• 12-11-2025 Public Notices (bakercountypress.com) — Several new public notices directly affect Macclenny residents, including an online auction of storage units at All-In Storage on SR 121 and the cancellation of upcoming county commission and tourist council meetings in the downtown commission chambers. There are also probate and fictitious-name filings, plus a notice about Baker County Council on Aging seeking a grant to buy a new public transit bus serving local riders.
   

• Baker County community pays respects after Jacksonville Port Authority COO dies in crash (news4jax.com) — Baker County residents are invited to line U.S. 90 in Macclenny as a procession brings Commissioner and JaxPort COO Jimmy Bennett’s remains home following his fatal I-10 crash. Officials and colleagues across Northeast Florida are remembering his long service to Baker County, JaxPort and regional transportation projects, highlighting his integrity, leadership and deep commitment to the community.
   

📸 Around Macclenny

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Macclenny

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★ Featured events ★

Friday December 12

• Christmas Experience at the Old Mill Farm
  Old Mill Farms & Thrift Lumber, 13407 FL-121, Macclenny
  5:30 pm

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Other local events

Saturday December 13

• Breakfast with Santa
  1 Lions Den Dr , Macclenny
  1:00 pm

Tuesday December 16

• Baker County Wildcats vs Terry Parker Braves
  Veteran's Memorial Stadium
  5:30 pm

Thursday December 18

• Preschool Storytime
  Emily Taber Public Library , 14 W McIver Ave , Macclenny
  10:30 am

Saturday December 20

• Christmas Experience at the Old Mill Farm
  Old Mill Farms & Thrift Lumber , 13407 FL-121 , Macclenny
  5:30 pm

📣 Macclenny Shout Outs!

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🗓 Events Nearby

Thursday December 11

• Dungeons & Dragons Meetup
  Bradford County Library Association , 456 W Pratt St , Starke
  4:00 pm
• Lady Knights Basketball vs Providence Stallions
  Oakleaf High School , 4035 Plantation Oaks Blvd , Orange Park
  5:30 pm
• Baldwin Indians vs Clay Blue Devils
  Baldwin Middle-Senior High School , 291 Mill St W , Baldwin
  6:00 pm

Saturday December 13

• Middleburg Annual Christmas Festival and Parade
  Clay County Outdoor Adventure Park , 3829 Sergeant Bradley Crose Rd , Middleburg
  2:00 pm

Thursday December 18

• Books & Brunch
  456 W Pratt St , Starke
  4:30 pm
• VOLT ~ Voices of Library Teens
  456 W Pratt St , Starke
  9:00 pm

Friday December 19

• Christmas Classic: Baldwin Indians vs Baker County Wildcats
  Baldwin Middle-Senior High School , 291 Mill St W , Baldwin
  5:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• McDonald's posted a job opening for Team members needed with open availabilities $13.50 and up in Macclenny. Apply here.
• Wendy's posted a job opening for Crew Member in Macclenny. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Macclenny here.

🗞 Nearby News

Baldwin

• Vivid testimony opens trial of man accused of killing coworker, injuring another at Baldwin truck stop (news4jax.com)
• Insider Selling: Baldwin Insurance Group (NASDAQ:BWIN) Insider Sells 15,000 Shares of Stock (insidertrades.com)
• Jaxport COO Bennett dies in car crash (freightwaves.com)

Middleburg

• Soccer Game Preview: Suwannee vs. Middleburg + Official Tickets (maxpreps.com)
• Obituaries — Dec. 9, 2025 (bctelegraph.com)

Starke

Ok Macclenny! 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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