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IU, Purdue recruiting target Trent Sisley transfers to Montverde Academy
(WISH) — Former Heritage Hills High School star Trent Sisley announced today on a post on X (formerly Twitter) that he will be transferring to Montverde Academy in Florida. “I would like to thank the Heritage Hills community as well as all of my coaches and teammates,” Sisley wrote in the post. “I will be […]
Lake County man accused of shooting a Walmart delivery drone
CLERMONT — It’s not clear if he shot the store's smiley-face logo between the eyes, but a Clermont man has been arrested and accused of downing a Walmart delivery drone. “The defendant stated that he had past experiences with drones flying over his house and believed they were surveilling him,” the arrest affidavit states.
Leesburg woman allegedly bites ear of mentally disabled brother
A Leesburg woman was arrested for allegedly biting the ear of her mentally disabled brother and the finger of a tenant who defended him. An officer responded to a disturbance and possible battery wherein 56-year-old Maria Luisa Quinones was causing a disturbance with her roommate and tenant, the complainant, at an undisclosed Lake County residence around 9:40 p.m. Monday, June 24, according to an arrest report from the Leesburg Police Department. Prior to the officer’s arrival, the Leesburg Communications Center advised Quinones had bitten the complainant’s finger.
Equal Ground mobilizes Black voters in Lake County to combat voter suppression
Equal Ground, a nonpartisan, nonprofit organization dedicated to building Black political power in Florida, held a meeting June 24 to mobilize Black voters in Leesburg and surrounding areas. The event was part of a statewide tour aimed at combating voter suppression tactics. Genesis Robinson, interim executive director of Equal Ground,...
4 Lake County restaurants cited for high-priority violations
You can use the database to search by county or by restaurant name. Florida's restaurant owners are not required to post restaurant inspection results where guests can see them. So every week, we provide that information for you. For a complete list of local restaurant inspections, including violations not requiring...
Gentry seeks District 27 seat in the Florida House
After 50 years of practicing law and lobbying throughout the state of Florida, Richard L. Gentry has now set his sights on the Florida House of Representatives District 27 seat. He will take on Steve Shives and Becky Sirolli in the Aug. 20 Republican primary election. The winner of the...
WCJB TV20 launches First Alert Weather umbrella contest
GAINESVILLE, Fla. (WCJB) - As the tropics heat up, TV20 wants to ensure you always know when to pull out the umbrella. We’re launching the WCJB First Alert Weather App Umbrella Contest. The WCJB TV20 News and Weather apps are available for IOS and Android. Get notified about the...
NWS Melbourne: Feel Like Temperatures Today Will Be 102 to 107 Degrees this Afternoon
East-Central Florida - Tuesday July 2, 2024: Heat and humidity continue, making for heat indices of 102 to 107 degrees this afternoon. Isolated showers and storms form along the east coast sea breeze and increase in coverage west of I-95 this afternoon and evening. A moderate risk for rip currents...
Another scorcher in Central Florida. Here’s where storms are most likely
ORLANDO, Fla. – Widespread heat continues to swamp Central Florida, with inland scattered storms lingering into the evening each day this week. Daily storm chances through the first week of July will range from 30-50% near the coast and up to 40-60% for areas west of I-4. Sea breeze...
Florida drug eradication fund helps FDLE seize enough fentanyl to kill 18.5 million people
One year after Florida's State Assistance for Fentanyl Eradication (S.A.F.E.) program began, the Florida Department of Law Enforcement announced Tuesday that 19 people were arrested locally for various drug-related offenses. FDLE received a portion of the near $15 million allocated throughout the state after Gov. Ron DeSantis approved the program,...
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