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Leesburg Poised to Adopt Speed Cameras in School Zones to Enhance Child Safety
The streets of Central Florida are poised to firmly enforce a new kind of vigilance in the pursuit of child safety. As reported by ClickOrlando, Leesburg city commissioners are set to undertake their final reading of an ordinance that would introduce speed cameras in school zones. The city is following...
Pat’s Picks: Artsy things to do this week
Pat Greene is Bungalower Media’s first sponsored Resident Reporter. Greene has joined our team as our Arts and Culture Correspondent for the next quarter, supported by the efforts of Interstruct Design + Build, an award-winning Orlando-based design and build firm. Every month on the fourth Wednesday for the past...
Woman charged with insurance fraud had just ended pretrial intervention for.. take a guess
LEESBURG, Fla. (TND) — A woman is charged with insurance fraud and grand theft, and she filed the claim that was flagged right after she “completed her pretrial intervention term” from her earlier insurance fraud case. Authorities with the Florida Department of Financial Services said on Feb....
No bond for unlicensed driver after his 2nd arrest in 3 days
LEESBURG, Fla. (TND) — There seemed to be nothing less than a free-for-all late in the afternoon of July 4, and one man ended up arrested twice over the long holiday weekend. “There was a large group of subjects riding ATVs and dirt bikes in the area,” a police...
DJ Millennium’s Fun Weekend at the Janet Jackson Concert
What an Awesome weekend it was getting to see the legend Janet Jackson in concert at the Kia Center in Orlando! 1st Time seeing her, and what an experience it was!. DJ Millennium was born in Maryland and raised in Jacksonville, FL. His love of music came from his parents. He furthered his love of music by joining his college radio station at his beloved alma mater, Bethune Cookman University. He has been in the radio industry for over 12 years.
Florida man driving mom's new Porsche accused in deadly, fiery crash: 'I have his blood on my hands'
ORLANDO, Fla. - A Florida man was arrested on a warrant Monday, more than a year after he crashed a sports car that left another man dead, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. Zachary Edward Kreusch, 21, of Winter Springs, was booked into the Seminole County jail on a charge...
Lynx scores millions in federal transportation dollars
Lynx just got a major grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation.
Happy 1st birthday, Foxy!
Happy first birthday to our lovable pup, Foxy. Foxy comes from Southeastern Guide Dogs here in Florida where they change the world one dog at a time. The goal is to help Foxy become a trained guide dog to help someone who is visually impaired, a child with special needs, or a family who lost a loved one while serving.
Frances Thompson Knoizen
Frances Thompson Knoizen, 98, of Weirsdale, died June 26, 2024. Born in Silver Spring, MD, she moved to south Lake Weir in 1982 with her husband, Rear Admiral Ken Knoizen. Prior to marriage in 1949, she graduated from Meredith College and worked at the Library Of Congress. She was a history major and had a passion for all things historical. She had a major role in supporting Ken during his military career of 38 years. She hosted may receptions at their home(s), and was loved for her piano and singing sessions. “Good Night Ladies” was always last.
SeaWorld Orlando gives sneak peek into Howl-O-Scream event
ORLANDO, Fla. — SeaWorld Orlando revealed some of what fans can expect for this year's Howl-O-Scream Halloween event. This year's lineup features five haunted houses, seven scare zones, five interactive bars and two live shows, plus several new attractions, officials said Tuesday. Out of the five haunted houses, four...
Future of Clermont Arts and Recreation Center Discussed at Tonight’s Commission Meeting
The future of the Clermont Arts and Recreation Center (ARC) is set to be a key topic at tonight’s City Commission meeting. Community members who love and support the ARC are encouraged to attend and show their support for this vital community hub. According to a sign posted at...
Body found in pond near UCF, police say
ORLANDO, Fla. - University of Central Florida police officers found a person dead in a pond near the campus early Tuesday morning, authorities said. The body was discovered in a pond near Alafaya Trail and Gemini Boulevard, according to Amanda Sellers, a spokesperson for UCF Public Safety. "No suspicious activity...
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