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Man sentenced to 15 years in prison for attacking deputies in Lake County
An Orlando man was given a guilty verdict and sentenced Tuesday in a 2020 case in which he battered deputies and resisted arrest. In the courtroom of the Honorable Judge Cary F. Rada, jurors found 53-year-old Kenlin Anthony Bougouneau guilty on all three counts and sentenced him to 15 years in the Florida Department of Corrections.
Florida Crime Files: Walgreens pharmacist robbed at gunpoint, man accused of stealing steaks at Walmart
FLORIDA - A Lake County Walgreens pharmacist was robbed at gunpoint, a Florida man is accused of stealing four ribeye steaks from Walmart, and a man is accused of tricking an elderly woman at an Ocala Walmart by stealing $3,000 from her. Here's FOX 35's Florida Crime Files. Lake County...
Firefighters extinguish Spring Hill house fire while battling heavy rain and lightning, officials say
SPRING HILL, Fla. - A Spring Hill home caught on fire Saturday afternoon, according to Hernando County Fire Rescue. Officials say HCFR responded to the home in the 2000 block of Haulover Ave just after 3:30 p.m. There were heavy fire conditions when firefighters arrived. It took 45 minutes to...
Sports Spotlight Shines On South Lake County – A Premier Training Site For Olympic Athletes
South Lake County, particularly the areas of Clermont and Montverde, has become a favored training ground for athletes from around the world, including those preparing for the 2024 Olympics. This region’s appeal lies in its world-class facilities, supportive environment, and commitment to athletic excellence. Clermont, the “Choice of Champions,”...
Wyomina Park Elementary School students start year-round school year
OCALA, Fla. (WCJB) -Some students in Marion County are returning to school today, a bit earlier than usual. This comes after Wyomina Park Elementary School was selected for a year-round school pilot program. This was due to low student performance. At first, parents like Lashonta Sallett said they were against...
Road closure at intersection in west Ocala for water main replacement
An intersection in northwest Ocala will be closed beginning Monday as crews work to replace the existing water main. According to a statement issued by the city, construction will begin at the intersection of NW 7th Street and NW 8th Avenue on Monday, July 22. All traffic heading westbound on...
Universal Orlando Offers Special Unlimited Ticket to Florida Residents
Universal Orlando Resort is offering a special Unlimited Days Ticket to Florida residents, allowing visits now through December 18th. That’s right, one ticket gets you unlimited days at Universal Studios Florida and Universal Islands of Adventure theme parks in Central Florida. It’s also a sign that they would like an attendance boost the rest of the year ahead of the Epic Universe theme park opening in Orlando next year.
Merritt Island 18-year-old dead, three other teens injured in I-95 crash near Palm Bay
An 18-year-old Merritt Island man is dead and three others injured following a traffic crash Sunday morning, just south of St. John’s Heritage Parkway in Palm Bay, according to Florida Highway Patrol. The unnamed driver was traveling southbound on Interstate 95 in a 2005 Nissan Pathfinder. Neither the driver nor his unidentified...
Police Investigating ‘Suspicious Death’ in Flagler Beach Last Week
The Flagler Beach Police Department announced that they’re investigating a ‘suspicious death’ that occurred in the city last week, according to a release sent out on the matter. The agency is working alongside the Flagler County Sheriff’s Office, 7th Judicial Circuit State Attorney’s Office, and the State Medical Examiner’s Office to investigate the death of 66-year-old Sally Byrd.
County staff seeks $890M budget; commissioners say try again
BROOKSVILLE – County government is continuing to grow, to the tune of almost $890 million in the budget request for fiscal 2025. That’s $121.6 million more than last year, or 15.86%. General fund reserves would be set at 25%, or $44.5 million. The county’s growth increases revenue but...
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