🌱 How are Hernando detectives protecting Weeki Wachee kids from online predators?

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In today's newsletter:

• How are Hernando detectives protecting Weeki Wachee kids from online predators?

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Today's riddle: Can February March? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Tuesday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 73 and low of 50 degrees.
• Wednesday: Partly sunny and pleasant, temps: high: 75, low: 59.
• Thursday: Rain tapering off, with a high of 75 and low of 62 degrees.

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📰 News we're reading

• HCSO Interview on Increasing Concerns Surrounding Child Pornography (hernandosun.com) — Hernando County detectives are warning families about rising online child exploitation and explaining how their small Internet Crimes Against Children unit investigates and prosecutes these cases, including one involving a Weeki Wachee resident. They outline how predators use games and apps to groom kids, share key Florida laws on sexting and sextortion, and offer practical steps parents can take to better protect children online.
   

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🗓 Events Nearby

Tuesday December 16

• Winter Dance ~ Cost is $5.00
  Westside Elementary School Brooksville, FL 34601
  4:45 pm
• Locomo Skate Night
  Fox Chapel Middle School Brooksville, FL 34601
  6:00 pm
• Easy Pour Social — Roots Creative Co.
  Tidal Brewing Company , 14311 Spring Hill Dr , Spring Hill
  6:00 pm

Wednesday December 17

• MONTHLY MEMBERSHIP MEETING - December 2025
  Brooksville Elks Lodge 2582 , 13383 County Line Rd. , Brooksville
  9:00 am
• Pepin Academy Boys Varsity Basketball @ Classical Prep
  Classical Preparatory School , 12836 Shady Hills Rd , Spring Hill
  7:00 pm

Thursday December 18

• Encompass Health Stroke Support Group Meeting
  Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Spring Hill , 12440 Cortez Blvd , Brooksville
  12:00 pm
• A Modern Christmas Carol
  Stage West Playhouse , 8390 Forest Oaks Blvd , Spring Hill
  7:30 pm

Saturday December 20

• 12.20.25 Magical Christmas Tree Paint and Sip at Masaryk Winery
  Masaryk Winery , 19125 Phillips Rd , Masaryktown
  2:00 pm
• Candlelight: Coldplay vs. Imagine Dragons
  WellCome OM Integral Healing & Education Center , 4242 Lake in the Woods Dr , Spring Hill
  6:00 pm
• Candlelight: Christmas Carols on Strings
  WellCome OM Integral Healing & Education Center , 4242 Lake in the Woods Dr , Spring Hill
  8:30 pm

Wednesday December 31

• New Year's Eve w TC and Sass
  Aripeka Elks Lodge 2520 , 9135 Denton Ave , Hudson
  8:30 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Anyone interested in purchasing semi-truck tires?
  I have 4 in good condition, size 22.5 low pros, and I need to get rid of them. (Nextdoor Royal Highlands 1)

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🗞 Nearby News

Spring Hill

• New Fitness Court Opens at Veterans Memorial Park (hernandosun.com)
• Holiday Spirit Alive and Well (hernandosun.com)
• Melrose Foundation funds GCSAA show for 18; GCSAA updates BMP tool (turfnet.com)

Brooksville

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-- The Patch AM Team

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