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Play by the rules when visiting recreation facilities in The Villages
Recreation is an integral part of the lifestyle of The Villages community, providing residents with many outlets for leisure, exercise, socializing and entertainment. So that programs and activities remain enjoyable for everyone, it is important to respect recreation facilities and fellow residents who utilize them. There is a code of...
MaxPreps Football Rankings: See where your favorite team sits among the best of Florida
A new football season, a new ranking system. After years of utilizing its own ranking system, the Florida High School Athletic Association is now using team rankings directly from MaxPreps. The rankings are determined by a team's wins and strength of schedule with wins over highly-ranked opponents (dubbed "quality wins"). ...
20-Year-Old & 21-Year-Old Guilty of Murdering Central Florida 19-Year-Old
A 20-year-old and 21-year-old were found guilty of murdering Central Florida 19-year-old David Bartholomew Lyons. This month, jurors delivered their verdict in the 2020 murder case of 19-year-old David Bartholomew Lyons. After a brief deliberation, reviewing compelling evidence and expert testimony, jurors found both 20-year-old Javarre Latrell Johnson and 21-year-old Ba’Karri Juan’Ya Williams guilty of First-Degree Murder. Johnson and Williams were also found guilty of one count of Armed Robbery, and one count of Possession of Cannabis.
Central Florida Man Sentenced for Threatening to Kill Federal Prosecutor
A Central Florida man has been sentenced to additional prison time for threatening to kill a federal prosecutor and lunging at her in the courtroom. Senior United States District Judge Charlene Edwards Honeywell has sentenced 33-year-old Dempsey Emmanuel Gilmore, of Tampa, to six years and five months in federal prison for threatening to kill an Assistant United States Attorney.
Ellianos Coffee up to 12 Northeast Florida drive-thru kiosk sites
Ellianos Coffee has identified its 11th and 12th sites in Northeast Florida. With eight drive-thru kiosks open and two more coming soon, Ellianos is now working on a site at southwest 103rd Street and Brannon Avenue in West Jacksonville, west of Interstate 295, and another along Atlantic Boulevard in the Regency area of Arlington.
Could one state house district elect the first transgender person in Florida history?
TAMPA, Fla. — A local race has the potential to make history. If elected — Ashley Brundage would become the first openly transgender person to hold elected office in Florida. The Democratic nominee for State House District 65 is challenging first-term Republican incumbent Karen Gonzalez Pittman. The district...
3 Central Florida men with ties to law enforcement, Proud Boys to change pleas in Capitol riot cases
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Two former Central Florida police officers and the husband of an Orange County sheriff’s deputy have agreed to plead guilty for their alleged involvement in the riot at the U.S. Capitol Building in 2021. Arthur Jackman, who is married to OCSO Deputy Sarah Jackman, was...
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