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🌱 Middleburg man killed in early-morning crash on Normandy Boulevard
Greetings Middleburg! We’re your go-to source for what’s happening in town. Read on to get plugged in! ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- Middleburg man killed in early-morning crash on Normandy Boulevard
- How a Middleburg fourth grader is reshaping access to Braille books
Also on today's calendar: Middleburg Broncos vs Williston and 3 more events.
Today's riddle: What's the difference between a hippo and a Zippo? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Monday: Very warm; fog in the morning, with a high of 89 and low of 63 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Tuesday: Breezy with a few showers, temps: high: 72, low: 60.
- Wednesday: Cloudy, a shower and t-storm, with a high of 75 and low of 54 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Man dies after crash on Normandy Boulevard in Jacksonville (news4jax.com) — A 35-year-old Middleburg man died after his car struck another sedan from behind on eastbound Normandy Boulevard in Jacksonville early Saturday, causing his vehicle to overturn. Two other people involved, from Orlando and Jacksonville, were not reported to have serious injuries as the Florida Highway Patrol continues investigating. 
• Blind Clay County fourth grader finds new world in Braille books. How a statewide program is making it possible (news4jax.com) — A blind fourth grader from Middleburg is thriving as an avid Braille reader, thanks in part to a statewide program that mails free books to qualifying students. Her family and program advocates stress how crucial Braille literacy is for future opportunities, especially as national Braille reading rates decline among children.
📸 Around Middleburg
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Upcoming Events in
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★ Featured events ★
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Annual B(egg)ing for MORE-Dog Easter Egg Hunt
Homemade Hounds Bed & Biscuit, 389 Foxtail Avenue, Middleburg
12:00 pm
Saturday March 28
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Other local events
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Middleburg Broncos vs Williston
Middleburg High School, 3750 County Rd 220, Middleburg
4:30 pm -
Middleburg Broncos vs Orange Park
Middleburg High School, 3750 County Rd 220, Middleburg
4:00 pm -
Middleburg Mom Prom Bash
Middleburg Civic Association, 2102 Palmetto St, Middleburg
6:00 pm -
2026 Annual Middleburg Spring Festival
The Middleburg Museum, Inc., 3912 Section St, Middleburg
11:00 am -
Middleburg-Clay Hill Citizen Advisory Committee
Middleburg Civic Association, 2102 Palmetto St, Middleburg
6:00 pm
Monday March 30
Tuesday March 31
Sunday April 12
Saturday April 18
Monday April 20
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Oakleaf Knights vs Baker County Wildcats
Oakleaf High School, 4035 Plantation Oaks Blvd, Orange Park
6:00 pm -
Connected and Protected: Safety in a Digital World
Fleming Island High School, 2233 Village Square Pkwy, Fleming Island
6:30 pm -
LAKE ASBURY JUNIOR HIGH vs WILKINSON JUNIOR HIGH
Lake Asbury Jr High School, 2851 Sandridge Rd, Green Cove Springs
5:00 pm -
Junie B Jones The Musical
Way Radio, 2500 Russell Rd, Green Cove Springs
7:30 pm -
Oakleaf Knights vs Middleburg
Oakleaf High School, 4035 Plantation Oaks Blvd, Orange Park
7:00 pm -
***NEW ART*** Lakeside Days *15 & Up
Painting with a Twist, 104 Bartram Oaks Walk Ste 105, Fruit Cove
4:00 pm
Tuesday March 24
Thursday March 26
Monday March 30
Wednesday April 1
Thursday April 2
Saturday April 4
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- I want to say thank you to each of you who took the time to message,reply and most of all,pray for Kaylea's safe return.She is home!!!
This community is great and y'all are appreciated so much. Kaylea,we all love you and want you to know that we are here for you!!! Love you, Mimi (Nextdoor Hatcherville) - I wanted to share the good news with all of you,PEANUT IS HOME!!!
Thanks so much everyone! I appreciate you all. Now I'm asking for y'all to please help me get Kaylea home safely.We don't have many details at all… (Nextdoor Hatcherville)
- Popeyes posted a job opening for Popeyes Team Member - Middleburg, FL in Middleburg. Apply here.
- RaceTrac Petroleum, Inc. posted a job opening for Store Associate in Middleburg. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Middleburg here.
🗞 Nearby News
Fleming Island
- Fleming Island Library hosts ‘Portraits of Hope' event with artwork to be installed in D.C. (actionnewsjax.com)
- Parker's Kitchen Planned For Fleming Island (hoodline.com)
Green Cove Springs
- Chuck Norris: Action Star & Decorated Clay County Deputy Dies at 86 (clayconews.com)
Orange Park
- Orange Park Mall cancels Spring Fling Carnival due to ‘unforeseen circumstances' (news4jax.com)
- FHP: Motorcyclist killed in crash on Blanding Boulevard at Collins Road (actionnewsjax.com)
- O-Zone: Serious stuff (jaguars.com)
Ok Middleburg! 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: One's very heavy. The other is a little lighter. (Thank you Nancy V. for sending it in!)
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