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Chipotle Building New Clermont Spot
The nationally ubiquitous burrito chain Chipotle will soon be opening a new Clermont location, according to a recent filing with the State of Florida. The restaurant will be at 4605 Collina Terrace. Chipotle is wildly popular for its customizable, made-to-order offerings of tacos, burritos, and burrito bowls that can be...
Circuit Judge Tim McCourt moving from Lake County to Marion County assignment in May
A month after Circuit Judge Anthony Tatti traded in his black robe to be a defense attorney, Gov. Ron DeSantis has made an appointment to fill the position. In a press release issued April 25, it was announced that DeSantis had tapped Citrus County Judge Charles Helm for the spot. Helm has been...
Convicted felon headed back to prison after ruckus at square
A convicted felon is heading back to prison after a ruckus last year at Spanish Springs Town Square. Eric Allen Feliciano, 30, has been sentenced to 32 months with the Florida Department of Corrections as the result of a hearing earlier this month in Lake County Court. He will receive credit for 418 days already served in the Lake County Jail. He previously served time in prison for burglary and aggravated battery.
Jealous Villager ordered into batterer’s intervention program
A Villager arrested after a jealous altercation with his girlfriend has been ordered into a batterer’s intervention program and told to get a substance abuse evaluation. Joseph Paul Aiello, 53, of the Village of Silver Lake, has been allowed to enter into a pre-trial intervention contract which would enable him to avoid prosecution on charges of tampering with a witness and criminal mischief. A charge of aggravated assault has already been dropped as part of the deal with the prosecutor’s office.
Leesburg Bikefest 2024: Saturday live updates | Photos, video and more
Bikefest is back! Leesburg's annual celebration runs April 26-28. Follow along here for a look at how things are going on April 27. The entertainment lineup can be found here. Wondering where to park? Check this out. Wondering what you missed on Friday? Check out our live blog from Friday and have a...
Ex-roommate texts threats of ‘whooping’ after kicked out over money
An ex-roommate allegedly texted threats of inflicting a “whooping” after she was kicked out over money. Brandy Rose Merchant, 29, of Lady Lake, was arrested this past week on a Lake County warrant charging her with assault after her blue Mitsubishi was pulled over on U.S. 301, according to an arrest report from the Wildwood Police Department. During the traffic stop, an officer found that Merchant was wanted on the warrant and she was taken into custody.
4 things to do in Lake County (besides Bikefest)
Bikefest is fun, but it isn't for everyone, a sentiment that's become painfully clear on local social media pages in recent days. So, if you're in the mood for something more low-key or different for fun, check out these alternatives. ...
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