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Officials in The Villages questioning SECO explanation for huge increases
Officials in The Villages are questioning SECO Energy’s explanation for huge increases. Supervisors in community development districts have been trying to come to terms with increases of up to 600 percent for pole rental and conversion to LED technology. “We got a surprising bill for just under a half...
Villa owner unresponsive after complaint lodged about weeds
A villa owner has been unresponsive after a complaint was lodged about weeds at the property in The Villages. The home at 2428 Southern Oak St. in the Southern Oaks Villas in the Village of Lynnhaven was the subject of a public hearing Friday morning before the Community Development District 5 Board of Supervisors at SeaBreeze Recreation Center.
San Antonio Scoops Up Sweet Deals for National Ice Cream Day
San Antonio cools down with sweet deals on National Ice Cream Day. According to KSAT, a number of ice cream parlors are rolling out specials today. Burger King is offering a free soft-serve cup or cone to Royal Perk members with at least a $1 purchase. For a more local...
Screen-shots anyone? AI bartender debuted in hotel near Disney World
OSCEOLA COUNTY, Fla. – Here at News 6, we’ve talked about how schools, police departments and even ourselves are being impacted by AI. However, the team at Cecilia.ai has found a new way to integrate this innovative technology somewhere else – a bar. Sara, billed as the...
'Million Dollar Listing' reality TV star Ryan Serhant opens new office in Jupiter
Celebrity Realtor and reality TV star Ryan Serhant is opening his second office in Palm Beach County after adding 50 agents to his local roster and surpassing $300 million in closed sales over the past year. Serhant, who starred in the Emmy-nominated “Million Dollar Listing New York” series and has a new show...
Skydiver Gets Stuck in Tree After Landing in Zephyrhills
Zephyrhills, FL – Pasco Fire Rescue responded to a skydiving incident in Zephyrhills Saturday morning. According to officials, a group of skydivers came off course during their landing, with one skydiver ending up stuck in a tree. No injuries were reported in the incident. Firefighters were able to safely extricate the skydiver from the tree.
Storm damage in Hastings ‘likely’ caused by straight-line winds from microburst: NWS
HASTINGS, Fla. – Several homes and vehicles in Hastings were damaged by a severe thunderstorm that brought strong winds and heavy rain Friday evening, according to Putnam County Fire Rescue. WATCH | ‘It was very scary’: Video shows tornado lift truck, send it flying across Jacksonville road.
Technical Issue Delays Norwegian Cruise Ship By a Full Day
You can receive daily cruise news updates directly to your inbox, so you don't miss a thing! Go ahead and Subscribe here. Guests aboard Norwegian Jade are getting a longer cruise than originally planned as a technical issue with the ship’s engines has slowed her propulsion and will make her a full day late returning to Port Canaveral.
Ground depression forces evacuations in Groveland neighborhood
GROVELAND, Fla. — Several homes in a Lake County neighborhood have been evacuated following the emergence of a significant ground depression. The incident began last night on Compass Rose Drive, where a substantial ground depression was reported, prompting city officials to tape off and ultimately condemn one home. This house now stands as the epicenter of an 18 feet by 25 feet wide and 10 feet deep depression, with most of the damage lying beneath the structure.
You now have to walk your dog on a leash in this Central Florida city
MOUNT DORA, Fla. – The Mount Dora City Council brought its rules on animals in line with Lake County Code, meaning all “at-large animals” must now be leashed when they’re not otherwise securely confined. Councilmembers took up Ordinance 2024-15 at Thursday night’s meeting, called in part...
Body Found at Starke Lake in Ocoee, Police Investigate Potential Drowning
Authorities in Ocoee are currently carrying out an investigation after a body was found Friday along the shoreline of Starke Lake. Police responded to the scene around 11 a.m. following a distress call from a passerby who discovered a man not breathing. Local emergency services have preliminarily identified the cause of death as drowning, as reported by WESH.
K9 Pantera Gets His First Cocaine Arrest in Central Florida
K9 Pantera recently got his first cocaine arrest in Central Florida. Earlier this month, Lakeland police officers stopped 38-year-old Antonio Green of Lakeland in the 1500 block of North Florida Avenue for a traffic infraction. K9 Pantera hit the street just weeks after certifying in detection and helped officers locate...
Leesburg High’s Liam Henderson Among Best Football Kickers In Florida
Leesburg High’s Liam Henderson is not just a good kicker; he is a great kicker. While some high schools struggle to find kickers who can come through in clutch situations, Leesburg has no such issue. Henderson is possibly one of the best kickers in Central Florida. His secret lies...
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