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Shoulder and lane closures along SR 464 this week for widening
A series of lane and shoulder closures will be in effect along a stretch of State Road 464 this week as construction crews work on “widening activities” and implementing sidewalks on the roadway. The Florida Department of Transportation is advising motorists to expect daytime eastbound and westbound shoulder...
‘Ground depression’ reported in Lake County neighborhood, evacuations underway, officials say
GROVELAND, Fla. – A “ground depression” opened near a Lake County residence is forcing several evacuations on Saturday evening. Officials originally described it as a sinkhole, but later described it as a ground depression. The depression was reported near a home on Compass Rose Drive in Groveland....
Villager escapes prosecution in shoplifting case at Walmart
A Villager has escaped prosecution in a shoplifting case after successfully completing an anti-theft course. Karon Rae Stockman, 68, of the Village of St. James, will not face prosecution on the theft charge, according to an announcement of no information earlier this month in Sumter County Court. Stockman had been allowed to enter into a pre-trial intervention contract which required her to complete a four-hour anti-theft course and to complete a weekend of work detail in Sumter County.
‘Ready to go full tilt:’ Orlando attorneys Dan Newlin, John Morgan to assist presidential candidates
ORLANDO, Fla. – As Donald Trump took the stage at the Republican National Convention Thursday night, the GOP presidential nominee mentioned a prominent Orlando attorney while discussing fundraising efforts for the victims of Saturday’s shooting at a Trump rally. “A friend of mine just called up. He sent...
Operation Hope in Fellsmere needs volunteers to distribute food and school supplies
FELLSMERE — Operation Hope in Fellsmere needs volunteers as the organization provides food, clothing and basic supplies to Treasure Coast families. Founded in 1997, Operation Hope of Greater Florida distributes food monthly to families in need. The organization also collects school supplies in August, turkeys in November and toys in December. ...
Officials reluctant to force couple to remove protective fence
Officials in The Villages can’t seem to find an answer as a couple in The Villages fights to keep their protective fence. Peter and Nancy Blackmore of the Village of Caroline erected the stockade fence more than a decade ago on The Villages’ eastern front. Their home backs up to Cherry Lake Road. At first, they hoped to block out noise from traffic. They added “K-9 on Duty,” signs to deter potential foot traffic from wandering in from the increasingly busy roadway. Now the massive Hammock Oaks development across Cherry Lake Road will soon be home to thousands of new Lady Lake residents.
Gators grab 2025 five-star wideout Vernell Brown III, out of Jones High School
GAINESVILLE, Fla. (WCJB) - Billy Napier’s 45th birthday is a memorable one as he nets another top ten in-state wideout, Vernell Brown III from Jones High School in Orlando, FL. On Sunday, during a live video on the On3 Recruiting YouTube page, Brown picked Florida over Ohio State, Miami,...
Volusia County toddler dies in apparent drowning
VOLUSIA COUNTY, Fla. — A 2-year-old boy died Saturday in an apparent accidental drowning on his family's property in Osteen, according to the Volusia Sheriff's Office. The sheriff's office said they were called just before 6 p.m. to assist in the search for Levi Dellarco on his family's 10-acre property on Flowing Creek Way in Osteen.
DeSantis endorses 23 Florida school board candidates, including 2 in Volusia, Flagler
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis endorsed 23 school board candidates Friday afternoon, according to a post on X, formerly known as Twitter, which included candidates from both Volusia and Flagler counties. DeSantis endorsed Derek Barrs, who is running for District 3 in Flagler County, and Donna Brosemer, who is running for District 4 in Volusia County. ...
Northeast FL Surf Report #1 Sunday 6:40 AM 07.21.2024
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Central Florida Woman Arrested for Threats Against Governor Ron DeSantis
A 20-year-old Central Florida woman was arrested for death threats against Florida Governor Ron DeSantis. The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office arrested Danyele Callaway, from Riverview near Tampa, after she made the online death threats to Florida Governor Ron DeSantis. On July 8, 2024, the Florida Department of Law Enforcement...
Back-to-school supply giveaways across Central Florida
Going back to school doesn’t have to be a summer bummer! Here are back-to-school events across Central Florida to get your student excited and prepared for the new school year. Orange County. July 20 | 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. Meadow Woods Recreation Center. 1751 Rhode Island Woods Circle,...
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