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AAA: Safety first, stay alert while driving in school zones
TAMPA, Fla. — With students back in class, AAA is urging Florida drivers to be extra cautious on the roads. Traffic is expected to increase significantly. AAA spokesperson Mark Jenkins advises drivers to budget an extra half-hour for their morning commute to avoid rushing, which can lead to dangerous driving behaviors.
Villager in little white cross case to face CDD 8 election opponent
The Villager at the heart of the little white cross legal battle will face his election opponent in Community Development District 8. Wayne Anderson of the Village of Tamarind Grove has become well known thanks to his four-year legal battle to keep the little white cross on display at his home. He is running for the CDD 8 board, which is suing him to force the removal of his little white cross.
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.
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