🌱 How Orange City families can make the most of manatee season
Good day Orange City! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- How Orange City families can make the most of manatee season
Also on today's calendar: Wednesday Low Tea Lunch and 6 more events.
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Today's riddle: The doctor told me to drink carrot juice after a hot bath. - Did it help? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Wednesday: Nice with periods of sun, with a high of 73 and low of 59 degrees.
- Thursday: Times of clouds and sun, temps: high: 78, low: 64.
- Friday: Nice with sun and clouds, with a high of 77 and low of 44 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Manatee Viewing Guide for Families in Central Florida (mycentralfloridafamily.com) — Families in Orange City can see winter manatees up close at nearby Blue Spring State Park, one of Florida’s premier viewing spots with easy boardwalk access and ranger programs. A January 24–25, 2026 festival at the park will raise funds for the Orange City community and Friends of Blue Spring, alongside other Central Florida manatee outings and kid-friendly conservation tips. 
📸 Around Orange City
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Upcoming Events in
Orange City
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Boys Basketball @ Hagerty 7pm
Atlantic High School Port Orange, FL 32129
7:00 pm -
Leads Group I
Copperline Coffee , 5521 S Williamson Blvd, #420 , Port Orange
8:00 am -
Coffee and Connections
Copperline Coffee & Cafe , 5521 S Williamson Blvd Unit 420 , Port Orange
9:00 am -
Leads Group IV
Miller's Ale House , 907 Taylor Rd , Port Orange
12:00 pm -
Girls Weightlifting @ FIVE STAR - Deland
Atlantic High School Port Orange, FL 32129
4:00 pm -
Business After Hours
Riverside Pavilion
5:00 pm -
Boys Soccer @ Mainland 6pm
Atlantic High School Port Orange, FL 32129
6:00 pm -
Girls Basketball @ FBCA 6:30pm
Atlantic High School Port Orange, FL 32129
6:30 pm -
Wednesday Low Tea Lunch
Polly's Tea Room , 558 Riverside Dr , Daytona Beach
12:00 pm
Wednesday December 17
Thursday December 18
Wednesday December 24
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Planning & Zoning Board Meeting
Deltona, FL Calendar , 2345 Providence Boulevard , Deltona
6:00 pm -
Boys Basketball @ Hagerty 7pm
Atlantic High School Port Orange, FL 32129
7:00 pm -
Santa & Mrs. Claus Coming to DeBary
DeBary, FL Calendar DeBary, FL 32761 -
Leads Group I
Copperline Coffee , 5521 S Williamson Blvd, #420 , Port Orange
8:00 am
Wednesday December 17
Thursday December 18
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- This photo session was a lot of fun to do!
Fern and her family were so sweet and made things very enjoyable! Thank you so much for hiring me as your photographer for these Christmas photos! … (Nextdoor Breezewood Park) - Please share & repost to help reunite this lost cat!
Mutsy was LOST on November 12, 2025 in Orange City, FL 32725 near Enterprise road DeBary thai Sharing for a neighbor. For the latest information or… (Nextdoor Orange City Town Center)
- Wal-Mart posted a job opening for Stocking Team Associate in Orange City. Apply here.
- Moe's Southwest Grill posted a job opening for Shift Supervisor in Orange City. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Orange City here.
🗞 Nearby News
Deltona
- Aldi opening in Ormond Beach on Dec. 18. Here's what's planned. (news-journalonline.com)
- Most expensive homes for sale in Deltona (wokv.com)
- 6 Florida cities rank in top 10 where homes losing their value (heraldtribune.com)
DeLand
- MAS Development advancing townhome community near DeLand SunRail station (growthspotter.com)
- How the Right Garage Door Boosts Your Home's Curb Appeal (ccr-mag.com)
- Soccer Game Preview: DeLand vs. University + Official Tickets (maxpreps.com)
Ok Orange City! 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: I don’t know. I can never finish drinking the hot bath!
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