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Free backpacks, school supplies at back-to-school events throughout Marion this weekend
There are several back-to-school events planned for this weekend across Marion County, with most featuring free backpacks and school supplies, among other community resources and giveaways. Marion County students are invited to receive free backpacks filled with supplies this weekend during several community events this weekend. The Mary Sue Rich...
Round 1: Melbourne surfer dominates iconic Teahupo'o wave, secures first place at Olympics Games
MELBOURNE, Fla. — A Melbourne surfer made a splash at the Paris Olympics after successfully riding the iconic Teahupo'o wave and placing first in her round-one heat on Saturday. Caroline Marks is a reigning world champion surfer from Melbourne, Florida. She dominated round one, heat one, of the women’s...
Multi-billion dollar firm chooses Orlando's Lake Nona for new global facility
ORLANDO, Fla. - One of the "big four" accounting firms is creating a massive workspace in Lake Nona, Orlando. KPMG's new Lakehouse facility stands prominently along Lake Nona Boulevard, visible over the trees. Brian Fedigan, the Lakehouse managing director, described the facility as KPMG's cultural home, housing all learning and...
U.S. News report gives high marks to Holmes Regional Medical Center in Melbourne
Report gives high marks to Holmes Regional Medical Center Health First's Holmes Regional Medical Center in Melbourne was named the No. 1 hospital in Brevard County, and Health First’s four hospitals earned a combined total of 14 “High Performing Specialty” designations as part of the recently released U.S. News’ 2024 “Best Hospitals” report. ...
Leesburg man flips pickup truck after drinking at local saloon
A Leesburg man was arrested for DUI after flipping a pickup truck on the way home from drinking Twisted Tea at the Dirty South Saloon. Officers responded to a single vehicle crash on the right side of the roadway in the northbound lane on U.S. Highway 441 around 2:03 a.m. Friday, according to an arrest report from the Leesburg Police Department. Officers observed a black Dodge pickup truck found upside down with the cab of the truck crushed. The two occupants, one of which was later identified as 33-year-old Bradley Allen Vordemark, had already exited the vehicle and were walking around with no apparent injuries.
Man suspected of drunk driving during traffic accident blows three times legal limit
A Fruitland Park man who was arrested on suspicion of drunk driving during a traffic accident blew three times the legal limit when tested. The Leesburg Police Department received a call of a vehicle accident near Perkins Street and Sunshine Avenue around 8:14 a.m. Wednesday, according to an arrest report from the LPD. An officer responded post-crash to assist in a criminal investigation relative to the driver, 38-year-old Harry Bob Elcar, suspected of driving under the influence of alcohol.
Miami imam's sermon sparks debate over school vouchers and the First Amendment
A Jewish lawmaker is calling for Governor Ron DeSantis’ Administration to take action against a Muslim school that receives taxpayer-funded vouchers. Republican Representative Randy Fine is incensed by the school leader’s inflammatory remarks against Jewish people -- and by the state’s apparent lack of action since those remarks came to light.
Leesburg Commission Approves Speed Cameras in School Zones, Going Live in August
On Monday, July 22, the Leesburg City Commission unanimously approved the implementation of speed cameras in school zones, a measure aimed at enhancing safety for students and pedestrians. This decision is part of a newly enacted ordinance towards improving traffic safety around schools in the city. They are the second in the county to add this feature.
Beacon College accepted into New South Athletic Conference
Locally, there's been some great news on the athletics front: Beacon College school’s athletics program has been admitted into the New South Athletic Conference, which will provide more competitive playing opportunities in the United States Collegiate Athletic Association. In the new school year, Beacon will compete in league play in men's and women's...
Leesburg Lightning Head Back To FCSL Championship Series
The Leesburg Lightning are headed back to the FCSL Championship Series. A year after being crowned FCSL Baseball Champions, they would win in spectacular fashion! In an epic showdown, the Lightning staged a dramatic comeback against the Sanford River Rats, overcoming a 4-1 deficit to win 5-4 in extra innings and will face the DeLand Suns in the finals.
Lightning sparks fires at golf course and home in The Villages
Lightning sparked fires on Friday at a golf course and a home in The Villages. The Villages Public Safety Department responded to a small brush fire on the fairway at the Lowlands Executive Golf Course, near the Water Lily Recreation Center. The fire was contained to an area of about 75 to 25 feet and was quickly extinguished by a fire crew.
Villager’s watercolor painting will be shown at prestigious exhibition
Nancy Dias of the Village of Piedmont has learned her painting “Exploration” has been accepted into the 5th Annual Women in Watercolor International Juried Competition by WiW president Lynn Pratt. This year’s competition had over 1,970 submissions from 62 countries with a panel of judges voting on all...
Villagers contend warm pool temperatures feeling like ‘hot tub’
Tony Cardinale of the Village of Lake Denham likes to take a dip in the pool at the Dabney Recreation Center. But it’s gotten to be downright unpleasant. “Many days with the heat index, the temperature outside is over 100 degrees. A visit to the pool to cool off is always met with tepid warm pool water,” he said. “The pools should be refreshing and cool to enter and they are not.”
The Villages’ Tracy Performing Arts Center Now Offering Professional Performances
The Tracy Performing Arts Center, located at the brand-new Villages Charter High School, has begun offering professional performances. The state-of-the-art performing arts venue is among the most beautiful and modern facilities in all of Lake & Sumter County. The theater has been used for band concerts, plays, and will now be used for musical acts. The first concert will be Spin Doctors on October, 6th.
Former Pro Baseball Player Devin Anderson Named Head Coach at Villages High School
The Villages High School has announced the appointment of Devin Michael Anderson as the new head coach of its high school baseball team. Anderson, a former professional baseball player, brings a wealth of experience and a deep passion for the game to his new role. Anderson had been an assistant coach for the Montverde Academy baseball team.
Tallahassee Babe Ruth All-Stars fall in championship game to Altamonte Springs
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WCTV) - The Tallahassee Leon Babe Ruth All Star team lost to Altamonte Springs 6-4 in the southeast regional championship on Saturday. Head coach Mike Harrison said, “These young men have only been together for a couple weeks. For them to get to know together at the way we like to play it, I’m very very proud of these guys.”
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