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Groveland’s 3rd Annual Christmas In July Toy Drive, Outdoor Expo. and Car Show
The Groveland Police Department’s third annual “Christmas in July” Toy Drive, Outdoor Expo, and Car Show will be held on Saturday, July 20 from 10 am to 2 pm at Groveland Ace Hardware, 1007 SR 50, Groveland. This event, in partnership with Ace Hardware and Dynamic Designz, promises a day filled with fun, education, and community spirit.
Man allegedly raises fist at sister when asked to leave their residence
A Leesburg man was arrested for allegedly threatening to punch his sister when she asked him to leave their residence. An officer responded to a threat complaint at an undisclosed Lake County residence around 12:33 p.m. Friday, July 12, according to an arrest report from the Leesburg Police Department. Upon arrival, the officer met the complainants, or victims.
Lake Co. Animal Shelter waiving adoption fees for dogs as facility houses record number
More than 100 dogs have entered the care of the Lake County Animal Shelter in the last two weeks, totaling more than 200. It's a record number for the facility, which hasn't seen nearly this many canines in its care since Hurricane Irma. "We expect even more to come in...
Sumterville woman escapes unharmed after close call with train
A Sumterville woman escaped unharmed after a close call with a train early Saturday morning in Bushnell. The 36-year-old woman at 6:42 a .m. was driving a Toyota Highlander eastbound on Noble Avenue, east of U.S. 301, approaching railroad tracks, according to an accident report from the Florida Highway Patrol.
Orlando weather: Hazy skies and reduced air quality thanks to Saharan dust
Saharan dust is already making its presence known in Central Florida on this Sunday. Skies will be hazy and will have a muted and milky look to them due to the dust. Air quality will also be reduced, so if you have any sort of breathing problems like asthma, it's a good idea to limit your time outdoors - especially with how hot today will be too. The dust will also help keep rain chances on the lower side, this is due to the impacts of the drier air. Not everyone will see the rain, but a few isolated to scattered downpours will be possible this afternoon. Temperatures will be sweltering, once again, as highs soar into the mid 90s across inland areas and the low 90s along the coast. Once we factor in high humidity levels, our heat indices will range from around 104°-107°. Be sure to stay cool and stay hydrated!
Northeast FL Surf Report #1 Sunday 6:40 AM 07.21.2024
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Central Florida’s space industry is filled with wonder and potential
"We saw the International Space Station!" my wife texted me one evening while on a recent trip to Auburn, New York, with our kids. To my daughters, the small blinking light crossing the night sky must have seemed like a plane, not a state-of-the-art microgravity laboratory traveling over 17,000 miles per hour around Earth.
Central Florida Woman Arrested for Threats Against Governor Ron DeSantis
A 20-year-old Central Florida woman was arrested for death threats against Florida Governor Ron DeSantis. The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office arrested Danyele Callaway, from Riverview near Tampa, after she made the online death threats to Florida Governor Ron DeSantis. On July 8, 2024, the Florida Department of Law Enforcement...
State Attorney Bain Launches Gun Safety Campaign to Reduce Gun Violence
This July, ten billboards are on display across Central Florida as part of State Attorney Andrew Bain’s gun safety campaign to reduce gun violence in our community. The campaign emphasizes the importance of responsible firearm storage and features Orange County Sheriff John Mina and Osceola County Sheriff Marcos Lopez.
Woman trespassed from Publix for sitting out front and refusing to leave
A New Port Richey woman was arrested for trespassing when she sat in front of Publix and refused to leave despite being asked by police. An officer responded to Publix, located at 10601 U.S. Hwy. 441 in Leesburg, regarding a suspicious person around 10:37 a.m. Monday, according to an arrest report from the Leesburg Police Department. Dispatch advised that the caller, an employee of the business, stated 62-year-old Krystal Lynn Barnett was sitting in front of the business refusing to leave.
Back-to-school supply giveaways across Central Florida
Going back to school doesn’t have to be a summer bummer! Here are back-to-school events across Central Florida to get your student excited and prepared for the new school year. Orange County. July 20 | 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. Meadow Woods Recreation Center. 1751 Rhode Island Woods Circle,...
Clermont’s Noah Lyles Ready To Shine At 2024 Paris Olympic Games
Clermont, FL – As the countdown to the Paris 2024 Olympic Games intensifies, Clermont’s Noah Lyles is poised to make a significant impact on the global stage. The celebrated sprinter is set to compete in the 100-meter and 200-meter races, and he is also expected to anchor the United States’ 4×100 relay team.
Deputies arrest convicted felon in Lexus with stun gun
Sumter County sheriff’s deputies arrested a convicted felon with a stun gun tucked in the door pocket of a Lexus. Tristan Michael Douglas Berry, 29, of Leesburg, was driving the white Lexus ES shortly before 2 p.m. Thursday in Center Hill when a deputy ran the license plate and discovered it had been assigned to another vehicle, according to an arrest report. During a traffic stop, Berry admitted the vehicle wasn’t properly registered and claimed it had recently been “purchased by his friend.”
American Association of State Troopers searching for 2024 best-looking cruiser
BAY COUNTY, Fla. (WMBB) – Florida Highway Patrol wants your vote. The agency is trying to repeat for the best-looking cruiser. The American Association of State Troopers holds the competition each year. The Florida Highway Patrol won last year with more than 180,000 votes. This year’s photo submission was a collaboration with Space Florida and […]
Scientists seek public help to prevent spread of invasive coral along Florida's coast
Scientists urge divers, recreational charters, residents and visitors exploring the waters of South Florida to look for an invasive soft coral species that has been reported on the nearby surrounding shores of Cuba. The invasive pulse corals, a species within the Xeniidae family, are native to the Indo-Pacific and the Red seas. Several species of pulse corals have been discovered growing outside their native range into Hawaii, Venezuela, Cuba and Puerto Rico. Pulse corals reproduce rapidly, including...
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