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Wildwood’s explosive growth dominating decisions in city budget
Taking their first action on next year’s budget, Wildwood commissioners Monday voted to keep the property tax rate at this year’s level of about $2.83 per $1,000 assessed valuation. That rate is considered a tax increase for city property owners because it is 6.75 percent higher than the...
Leesburg Lightning Host FCSL 1st Round Playoff Matchup Tonight
The Leesburg Lightning, the defending champions of the Florida Collegiate Summer League (FCSL), are set to begin their playoff journey tonight as they host the first round against the Sanford River Rats. With hopes of going back-to-back, the Lightning have demonstrated their prowess throughout the season, earning the top seed in the playoffs.
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...
Hope Coalition’s Annual Back To School Bash In Leesburg Was A Huge Success
The Hope Coalition’s annual Back To School Bash was a huge success, thanks to the incredible support of the Leesburg community! As we gear up for the new school year, this event ensured that area students had the tools they need to succeed. This year’s Bash featured an innovative...
Master plan approved for 174-home community in Belleview amidst talks of ‘balanced planning’ in county
A 174-home development in Belleview got the green light on its master plan last week after a 37-minute discussion between Marion County officials and a local engineer that touched on the county’s future growth and the importance of “balanced planning.”. The master plan for the Highland Belleview East...
Driver who lost license due to DUI jailed after traffic stop in The Villages
A driver who lost his license due to a drunk driving conviction has been jailed after a traffic stop in The Villages. Paul Panico, 64, of Lady Lake, was driving a brown sedan at 3:15 p.m. Sunday when he was pulled over on Chula Vista Avenue in the Village of Mira Mesa after an officer ran his license plate and discovered that the vehicle’s registered owner has a suspended license, according to an arrest report from the Lady Lake Police Department.
Woman arrested after disturbance near Mickylee Pitch & Putt in The Villages
A Belleview woman was arrested near the Mickylee Pitch & Putt course in the Leesburg section of The Villages. Officers responded to a possible battery at 6779 Mickylee Run in the Village of Newell around 4:26 a.m. Thursday, according to an arrest report from the Leesburg Police Department. Contact was...
Lady Lake commissioners want to skip scrutiny at ballot box
On Sunday, July 21, there was an article in The Villages Daily Sun indicating that the Commissioners of Lady Lake had unanimously approved a referendum to increase their terms from two years to four years. This would allow the referendum to appear on the November Ballot 2024. Interestingly, as part of that proposal, some existing commissioners would benefit from a one-year extension of their term without standing for re-election. Not bad, considering when they ran it was for a two-year term but they get a 50% increase in term and wages without a chance for the voters to say NO! I question any elected official who believes they should have the ability to benefit from legislation affecting them personally without standing for re-election first. In other words, no one should benefit from this referendum passing without first having to stand for re-election!
Leesburg passes ordinance to enact speed cameras in school zones
LEESBURG, Fla. — On Monday night, city commissioners in Leesburg passed an ordinance that would enact a new speed camera system in various school zones before the start of the school year. Leesburg Mayor Jimmy Burry says it all boils down to making his city’s school zones safer come...
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....
‘Barriers can be shattered’: Orange Dems praise Harris, vow to compete in Fla.
Orange County Democrats said Tuesday that Vice President Kamala Harris’ historic bid for president would reinvigorate voters in Central Florida and across the state. “Florida is in play,” said Orange Democratic chair Samuel Vilchez Santiago at an event at a local union hall in Orlando, echoing the views of state Democratic leaders on Monday who quickly rallied behind Harris as their preferred ...
School of Rock bringing show to Central Florida venue
ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. – School of Rock is not just a movie, it’s a real program with more than 335 schools across the country. Actually, this program got its start before the film. There’s two locations here in Central Florida, including Orlando and Oviedo. Two more locations in...
Birds that washed up on Florida shores had plastic in their stomachs, wildlife hospitals say
FLAGLER COUNTY, Fla. – Dozens of birds found dead or sick on Central Florida beaches in the last month had plastic in their stomachs, according to the hospital caring for them. Last month, News 6 told you about the birds washing up along Marineland shores in Flagler County. The...
Central Florida Roaster Otus Coffee Acquired by Jeff’s Bagel Run
Fast-growing Central Florida bagel cafe chain Jeff’s Bagel Run recently acquired its longtime coffee supplier, Otus Coffee. Otus Co-Founders Glen and Jaclyn Turchin declined to disclose the financial terms of the deal, but told DCN that they are continuing to run the coffee roasting operation on a full-time basis.
SRS Brokers $3.5 Million Sale of Single-Tenant Property in Central Florida
Ocala, Fla. — SRS Real Estate Partners has brokered the $3.5 million sale of a newly delivered single-tenant property located in Ocala, a city in Central Florida. Chipotle Mexican Grill occupies the building, which totals 2,490 square feet, on a 15-year, triple-net lease. The property is situated on a one-acre lot near an Aldi, Walmart Supercenter, Lowe’s Home Improvement and Ross Dress for Less. Patrick Nutt and William Wamble of SRS represented the undisclosed seller in the transaction. A Spain-based buyer acquired the property.
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