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đŽđ”Good Primary Election Day to you all, "If you choose not to decide, you still have made a choice," Rush's Geddy Lee famously told us in 1980. My recommendation: Make a choice to participate in democracy ... and don't fret if you requested a mail-in ballot but haven't mailed it yet. No...
DeLand woman fatally hits Eustis man, 32, in overnight crash
A crash is under investigation after a DeLand woman fatally hit a pedestrian in Lake County early Sunday morning. The woman, who was driving a 2020 Volkswagen Tiguan, was heading westbound on State Road 44 approaching Lakeview Drive at around 3:48 a.m., according to the Florida Highway Patrol. The 32-year-old Eustis man was walking...
Florida woman who claimed she worked for God indicted for ambush murder of deputy
A Florida woman has been arrested in connection with what officials described as an ambush attack that killed one sheriff's deputy and wounded two others this month. Julie Ann Sulpizio, 48, was indicted on Monday on several charges, including three counts of attempted first-degree premeditated murder of a law enforcement officer, conspiracy to commit premeditated murder in the first degree, battery on a law enforcement officer and three counts of battery on others.
Kiwanis Club Of Clermont Supports The Early Learning Coalition
Miriam Quiles, Resource Manager, Early Learning Coalition was the guest speaker at the recent Kiwanis Club of Clermont (KCC) meeting. The Kiwanis Club of Clermont has been a long-time supporter of the Early Learning Coalition of Lake County, including the ELCâs âDay in the Parkâ event held each year.
Greater Clermont Cancer Foundation Received $90,000 From The Live Well Foundation of South Lake
Greater Clermont Cancer Foundation (GCCF) received $90,000 from the Live Well Foundation of South Lake which allows the nonprofit to enhance services and improve client communication to keep up with the continued growth in the South Lake community. GCCF is a 100% volunteer organization, and as the community has grown, it will use technology and enhanced communications to continue servicing the community as a volunteer-driven organization.
BREAKING NEWS: Matriarch indicted for ambush of deputies
TAVARES, Fla.âA Lake County grand jury has indicted Julie Sulpizio for her role in the death of one Lake County Sheriffâs Office deputy and the attempted murder of two others on Aug. 2. Sulpizio is now officially charged with principal to premeditated murder of a law enforcement officer,...
FHP confirms identity of man killed on SR 44 early Sunday
LAKE COUNTY, Fla.âThe Florida Highway Patrol has confirmed the identity of the man killed while walking across State Road 44 Sunday morning. Robert Hawkins Jr., 32, was walking north across the westbound lane of State Road 44 near Lakeview Drive when he was struck by a 2020 Volkswagen Tiguan being driven by a 43-year-old DeLand woman, around 3:45 a.m.; Hawkins was not in a marked crosswalk, Trooper Migdalisis Garcia said.
Public Invited to Elected Officials Forum in Clermont on Aug. 22
Lake County Commissioner Sean Parks invites the public to the upcoming Elected Officials Forum in Clermont. The event will be on Thursday, Aug. 22, from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at Church at South Lake (1860 Hancock Road, Clermont) in the South Lake Kids building. The South Lake Kids building is the small building on the property. The Meeting will be held in the first room on the right hand side after the entrance.
Lake County Invites Citizens to Elected Officials Forum in Clermont for Government Engagement
Lake County Commissioner Sean Parks is rolling out the welcome mat for locals interested in government proceedings, extending an invitation to the Elected Officials Forum slated to take place this week in Clermont. According to an announcement posted on the Lake County website, community members can join the forum on Thursday, Aug. 22, from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at Church at South Lake, more precisely in the South Lake Kids building, where they will find the meeting ready in the first room to the right after entering.
Speeder claims she was going to âfixâ problem with suspended license
A Weirsdale woman was arrested for speeding with a suspended license despite claiming to be on the way to fix it during a traffic stop. A deputy spotted a gray passenger vehicle speeding and moving in and out of traffic on County Road 473 around 8:59 a.m. Tuesday, according to an arrest report from the Lake County Sheriffâs Office. It was advancing very quickly in front of several other vehicles traveling at normal roadway speeds.
Eustis man killed walking across SR 44 early Sunday
LAKE COUNTY, Fla.âA Eustis man was struck and killed early Sunday morning while walking across State Road 44, outside of Eustis, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. Shortly after 3:45 a.m., the 32-year-old man was walking north across the westbound lane of State Road 44 near Lakeview Drive when he was struck by a 2020 Volkswagen Tiguan being driven by a 43-year-old DeLand woman.
Education, Wellness and Health Were The Highlighted Topics At The Chamber Breakfast
The South Lake Chamber of Commerce, a dedicated non-profit supporting the local business community, hosted its monthly breakfast on Friday, August 16, at the Clermont City Center. The event was marked by the presence of Lake Countyâs leading educational figures, who shared insights into the upcoming school year and beyond.
FHP: Eustis man hit and killed while crossing State Road 44
LAKE COUNTY, Fla. â Florida Highway Patrol troopers are investigating after a Eustis man was hit and killed while crossing State Road 44 early Sunday morning in Lake County. According to FHP, the crash happened around 3:48 a.m. near the intersection of SR-44 and Lakeview Drive. Troopers said a Volkswagen Tiguan traveling westbound on SR-44 struck a man who was walking north across the roadway. There are no marked crosswalks in the area.
Central Florida Man Guilty of 37 Counts of Child Pornography Possession
A Central Florida man was found guilty of 37 counts of possession of child pornography. Last week, a jury found 66-year-old Charles Fred Fesler, of Lake County, guilty on all counts. âAs Iâve said before, our office stands firm against the exploitation of children,â said Fifth Judicial Circuit State Attorney...
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