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Florida-based Boar's Head seeing increased reports of illness, death linked to listeria outbreak
TAMPA, Fla. — There are increased reports of illness and death in a listeria outbreak linked to deli meats as newly released records show the meat plant reportedly violated federal regulations. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported a total of 57 people hospitalized and nine deaths...
Lake County Watch Parties Celebrating the Tabernacle Choir World Tour in Sunrise, Florida(Sept 7)
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints will share the gift of music by hosting free watch parties in Clermont, Eustis, Leesburg, Apopka, and the Villages, in celebration of the world-renowned Tabernacle Choir and Orchestra at Temple Square North America Southeast leg of their “Hope” tour Saturday, September 7th.
Winn-Dixie in The Villages to see $1.9 million remodeling job prior to ALDI conversion
A popular Winn-Dixie location in The Villages will be remodeled and converted into an ALDI just over a year after the southeastern grocery chain was acquired in a multi-billion dollar deal. The Winn Dixie at 820 Old Camp Road in Lake Sumter Landing will undergo remodeling to be converted into...
New coffee shop opens in downtown Leesburg
A new, rustic-chic coffee shop that serves gourmet coffee, tea, and smoothies has opened in downtown Leesburg. Vanderbrew officially opened at 201 W Main Street in downtown Leesburg on Monday, August 19. The business held a soft opening in the days leading up to its official opening. Owned and operated...
Lady Lake woman charged with biting thumb of gal pal
A Lady Lake woman has been released from jail after allegedly biting her gal pal on the thumb. Ariontae Daoshae Lynum, 23, has been released on $2,000 bond following her arrest Aug. 24 on charges of battery and resisting arrest. She was taken into custody after officers were called to...
Bald eagle soaring above the Village of Fenney
This magnificent American bald eagle soared gracefully at treetop level in the Village of Fenney. Its keen eyes scanned the surroundings. Suddenly, a glint of morning light caught its eye as it spotted breakfast below, causing the eagle to halt abruptly in mid-flight. Thanks to Julie Walfield for sharing!. Share...
Lake Mary celebrates 1st Florida Little League World Series champs with massive parade
LAKE MARY — Serenaded by the sounds of chants and cowbells and showered in tri-color confetti, Florida's first Little League World Series championship team paraded through the heart of town Saturday morning. Lake Mary Little League's 12-and-under all-stars rolled down 4th Street in a fleet of Corvettes, preceded by marching bands, local politicians,...
Man breaks into screened-in porch while kids were home and admits to having ‘bad drugs’
A Deland man who was arrested for burglary after breaking into a screened-in porch while children were home claimed he heard kids screaming inside. A deputy driving east on U.S. Highway 42 was flagged down by two people in a red Jeep Wrangler who pointed out a pedestrian, later identified as 34-year-old Timothy Allen Gunter, further up the road around 11:0 a.m. Tuesday, according to an arrest report from the Lake County Sheriff’s Office. They stated their kids just called and told them he broke into their house. The deputy directed the couple back to their house to call the Lake County Communications Center.
Football Recap: Mount Dora Christian Academy Piles Up the Points Against Lake Highland Prep
Mount Dora Christian Academy entered their tilt with Lake Highland Prep on Friday with five consecutive wins dating back to last season but they'll enter their next game with six. They blew past the Lake Highland Prep Highlanders 34-7 at home. For the Bulldogs, this counts as revenge for the 44-6 loss the Highlanders walked away with the last time they faced one another back in November of 2022.
Lake-Sumter State College Welcomes Dr. Laura Byrd as Interim President Amid Transition
In a recent strategic move following the resignation of its former president, Lake-Sumter State College has now confirmed Dr. Laura Byrd as its Interim President. The decision, unanimously passed during the August 30th meeting of the college's District Board of Trustees, aims to maintain the momentum of institutional progress and student success initiatives spearheaded by her predecessor, Dr. Heather Bigard. As reported by WFTV, Bret Jones, the Chair of the District Board of Trustees, expressed his gratitude to Dr. Bigard for her dedication and contributions, particularly to student support.
Town of Lady Lake to host father-daughter disco party
The Town of Lady Lake invites the community to a night of fun and nostalgia at the upcoming Father-Daughter Dance Disco Party on Saturday, Sept. 7. The event will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Lady Lake Community Center, located at 237 W. Guava Street. This exciting...
Live! at Pointe Orlando on International Drive to debut 4 new bars soon
Editor’s note: This story is available as a result of a content partnership between WFTV and the Orlando Business Journal. The new 73,000-square-foot indoor/outdoor Live! at Pointe Orlando entertainment complex will debut Sept. 19 at 9 p.m., announced Maryland-based developer The Cordish Cos. ▶ WATCH CHANNEL 9 EYEWITNESS NEWS Live! at Pointe Orlando will feature new bars, cocktail lounges, restaurants and more.
Historic 'Plymouthonian' home by storybook-style architect Sam Stoltz is now for sale in Orlando area
A rare Florida storybook-style home by a renowned area architect is now for sale just outside Orlando. The home, located at 30801 Ridgeview Ave. in Sorrento, was built in 1929 and has been dubbed the "Plymouthonian." The home's architect, Sam Stoltz, is responsible for several distinctive Florida homes and buildings...
CWA AT&T southeast workers on strike along Space CoastLocal effort part of broader walkout throughout southeast U.S.
BREVARD COUNTY — The Communication Workers of America Union (CWA) of the southeast United States went on strike on Friday, Aug. 16 against AT&T, according to a post from the CWA on its website. The CWA said more than 17,000 workers have gone on strike in the southeast, while...
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