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‘Lying,’ ‘fraud,’ ‘rude.’ Enemies profess peace after hard-fought primary season that set South Florida congressional races
Outspent by more than 4-to-1. Run for office repeatedly, but never won. Facing multiple opponents, including one who’s repeatedly been elected. Despite the challenges, Joe Kaufman finished 15 points ahead of his main rival on Tuesday to win the Republican nomination for Congress in the Broward-Palm Beach county 23rd District. Kaufman will be his party’s candidate in the November general ...
Owner of closed Polk law firm asks Supreme Court to halt disciplinary cases against him
The owner of a law firm that catered to elderly clients wants the Florida Supreme Court to halt disciplinary action against him over his admitted misuse of company funds. Family Elder Law, based in Lake Wales, shuttered its offices there and in Lakeland and Sebring last month with no warning to clients. The...
Wealthy Floridians Are Buying Up All of N.Y.C.’s Luxury Homes, a New Report Says
It was only a couple of years ago that a record number of high-earning New Yorkers fled the Big Apple. Oh, how the times have changed.Inside the New Southeast Asian N.Y.C. Restaurant From a Korean Fine Dining Pioneer In 2022, approximately 545,000 New York City residents packed their bags and moved to other parts of the country. A whopping 90,000 New Yorkers headed south to Florida, according to census data. As of last month, the state’s population had swelled to over 23 million, and each year has been adding anywhere from 350,000 to 375,000 new residents over the last decade. However, a new report from...
South Florida felon votes for first time in nearly 30 years
MIAMI — Dwight Spencer has been out of prison since 2017, and he's still having trouble finding steady work. Spencer was convicted of felony drug possession charges in Florida in the 1990s. He was also convicted of federal charges and spent 20 years in federal prison before President Barack Obama commuted his sentence. "I was very happy but still a little weary of coming back to society," Spencer said. He also just got back his right to vote. Florida voters passed Amendment 4 in 2018, which restores a felon's right to vote once they complete all terms of their sentence....
Leesburg father stuck babysitting attacks wife who went out with friends
A Leesburg man was arrested Wednesday on a warrant issued for allegedly punching and strangling his wife for going out with friends while he babysat. On Aug. 11, officers with the Leesburg Police Department responded to an undisclosed Lake County apartment regarding a battery, according to an affidavit of probable cause out of Lake County. They arrived and met with the female victim who advised that 40-year-old James Earl Beasley, her current husband and father to their child, battered her. He became upset that she went out with some friends while he stayed home watching their child.
Jealous man allegedly assaults former co-worker at Walmart in Leesburg
A Leesburg man was arrested last week for assaulting an ex-coworker inside Walmart and damaging his vehicle because of a suspected relationship with his girlfriend. On the evening of May 15, the male victim was shopping at Walmart, located at 2501 Citrus Boulevard in Leesburg, according to an affidavit of probable cause out of Lake County. He reported to the Leesburg Police Department that he was confronted by an ex-coworker, later identified as 37-year-old Jaredd Isaac Pitts.
Kiwanis Club of Clermont Presents: Let’s TacoBout Two Great Causes Fundraiser to Benefit Hands of Hope America and The Neighborhood Center of South Lake (Sept 7)
The Kiwanis Club of Clermont is thrilled to announce a special fundraising event, “Let’s Taco Bout Two Great Causes” set to take place on Saturday, September 7, from 12 pm to 2 pm at the Green Valley County Club (14601 Green Valley Blvd., Clermont). This community event will support two vital organizations, Hands of Hope America and The Neighborhood Center of South Lake, both dedicated to providing services and resources to those in need within our local community.
DeLand historian searching for a permanent location to display World War II tugboat
DeLand, Fla. – A trip down the St. Johns River can be like going back in time. And for Dan Friend, the clock stops in 1944. Friend sat at the front of a pontoon boat as it glided across the glassy surface of Lake Beresford in DeLand. “It’s always...
NASCAR Cup Series Fans Reply To Harrison Burton Shocking Kyle Busch, Claiming Coke Zero Sugar 400 At Daytona International Speedway
NASCAR Cup Series driver Harrison Burton paced the crowded field one lap during Saturday night’s Coke Zero Sugary 400, the final one, leading to his first career victory and Wood Brothers Racing’s 100th circuit title. Kyle Busch, who remains winless during a Cup campaign for the first time...
Raccoon with head trapped in jar has Wild Florida Rescue racing to save animal: 'Time is of the essence'
PALM BAY, Fla. - Wild Florida Rescue is working around the clock to try and help a raccoon with its head trapped in a jar. The raccoon has been stuck for five days. It has been seen several times in the Compound of Palm Bay but hasn’t been brought to safety. Rescuers are working overnight to save the animal.
Clear the Shelters: Humane Society nearly double capacity, urgently needs adoptions
VERO BEACH, Fla. (CBS12) — Animals are everywhere at the Humane Society of Vero Beach and Indian River County, but space for them to stay is hard to find. “It’s been a really tough time for us," said Liz Smokowski, the humane society's CEO. "We like to average around 170 animals in the shelter at once, and right now, we’re over 300."
Defense, special teams spark Buchholz win
Booster Stadium in Ocala has proven to be a tough place to play for the Buchholz football team. Two years ago, it took a 37-yard field goal by Reed Rousseau with 14 seconds to play to snap a four-game road losing streak against Vanguard. But on Friday night, the defense...
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