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Driver faces charges while in ICU after deadly Umatilla crash

UMATILLA, Fla. – A chase with a stolen car ended in a deadly crash out of Umatilla earlier this week, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. Investigators said the incident happened early Monday morning along Central Avenue and Guerrant Street, after a stolen car ran a red light and slammed into a Jeep Cherokee.

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Umatilla Community Mourns Loss of Crystal Daniels, Killed in Stolen Truck Crash

A 44-year-old Umatilla woman on her way to work was killed early Monday when the driver of a stolen pickup truck, fleeing an attempted police traffic stop, ran a red light and slammed into her SUV, the Florida Highway Patrol says. Umatilla’s Crystal Daniels was pronounced dead at the scene...

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Suspect arrested at Eustis dollar store in local rape case, police say

EUSTIS, Fla. – A 53-year-old man was arrested in Eustis after police identified him as a suspect in a reported sexual battery, according to a Eustis Police Department report. An officer said he spotted the man — identified as Alexander B. Johnson — riding a bicycle west on East...

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Lake County man accused of shooting driver he claims was impersonating deputy

PAISLEY, Fla. – A 27-year-old man is facing criminal charges after deputies said he opened fire on another driver during a confrontation near Paisley Road, leaving the pickup driver shot in the hand. The encounter happened just before 10 p.m. last Tuesday near County Road 42 and Paisley Road...

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Single-vehicle crash kills Ocala man, 45

A single-vehicle crash that destroyed a wooden utility pole, leaving more than five dozen people without electricity in a rural part of Marion County, claimed the life of the driver on Nov. 10. A dog that was in the vehicle escaped serious injury. Here's what we know: Where was the crash? Along County Road 314A, near Southeast 85th Street in Ocklawaha. Which law enforcement agency is investigating the crash? Florida Highway Patrol. What time was the crash? Marion County Fire Rescue spokesman James Lucas said crews were assigned the call at 7:12 p.m. and arrived at the location at 7:19 p.m. The victim was pronounced deceased at 7:26 p.m. What happened? Troopers said a 45-year-old Ocala man was behind the wheel of a Toyota that was northbound on CR 314A. Witnesses told FHP that the Toyota was passing vehicles in a reckless manner. Entering a curve, the driver lost control of the vehicle, which veered onto the east shoulder. The vehicle's driver side struck a wooden utility pole, snapping it into several large chunks. The vehicle eventually overturned onto the driver side. Troopers said a medium-size dog that was in the Toyota managed to get out and ran off. FHP

Ocala, FL · 1d

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Villagers excited about new businesses coming to Middleton

MIDDLETON, Fla. — Despite rising costs, one Central Florida area’s growth is exploding. According to Realtor.com, The Villages is the fastest growing-metropolitan area in the country — jumping nearly 5% between July 2022 and July 2023. And Middleton is meeting the demand. The talk at lunch at...

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Neighbors worried about ex-cellmate living in home in The Villages

An ex-cellmate of a jailed homeowner in The Villages has neighbors on edge. The home at 2186 Broxton Place in the Village of Ashland has been a source of drama since a SWAT standoff nearly a year ago resulted in the arrest of 54-year-old Jana Stafinsky, who inherited the property from her late father.

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Lake County crossing failure leads to pedestrian death and safety outcry

Advocates demand safer conditions at the CR-455 and South Lake Trail crossing following recent pedestrian fatalities.

Lake County, FL · 2d

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ROACHES, RODENTS & MORE: Six Central Florida eateries shut down over health problems

ORLANDO, Fla. – Last week, six more Central Florida eateries were forced to shut down (at least temporarily) after a visit from a health inspector, according to state records. These records show the reported eateries experienced violations like rodent droppings, roaches, and storage issues, among others. Nearly all of...

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Volusia County authorities search for missing teen girls

The Volusia Sheriff's Office is asking for the public's help to provide information on the whereabouts of a missing DeLand teen. In a Facebook post Nov. 12, deputies said they are looking for Jazmyne Walters, 16, who left her DeLand home on Nov. 3 and has not returned. The sheriff's office is asking anyone with information on the whereabouts of Jazmyne Walters to contact investigators at zbacon@volusiasheriff.gov or cforster@volusiasheriff.gov . Orange City girl went missing Nov. 6 This is the second Volusia County teen that's gone missing in the same week. Orange City police are also working to locate a girl who's been missing since Nov. 6 Orange City police Capt. Jason Ward said Nov. 12 that police are still looking for Alani Talyah Mason, 16, last seen in the Sanford-Orlando area. Alani is considered to be a missing runaway juvenile, according to police. Ward said it is possible that Alani may be with friends. Anyone who has seen Alani or has information about her whereabouts is asked to contact Detective B. Dagley at 386-457-0266 or by email at bdagley@orangecityfl.gov . ― Patricio G. Balona is a crime and public safety reporter covering Volusia County and occasionally Flagler County. His

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Tailgate-balancing morning rum drinker busted for DUI near Morse Gate

A 66-year-old Lady Lake resident who fueled up on morning rum and Cokes was arrested for drunk driving after deputies found him struggling on the tailgate of a red pickup truck near the Morse Gate. Sumter County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to a drunk driver complaint at approximately 10 a.m....

Lady Lake, FL · 6h

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Wildwood chief wisely calls for stepped up police presence at events in The Villages

The Wildwood police chief recently called for an increased law enforcement presence at events in The Villages, and two ugly incidents this past week prove his “cop’s instinct” is right on the money. At an October commission workshop, Chief Randy Parmer laid out a smart, proactive restructuring...

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Construction worker killed after water main bursts in flooded trench in The Villages

A catastrophic water main rupture inside a construction trench claimed the life of one worker and sent another to an Orlando trauma center Tuesday morning in The Villages. Emergency crews rushed to the intersection of McNeill Drive and Harmony Drive at about 7:53 a.m. after receiving reports of the disaster.

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Tavares man on federal probation arrested after Wildwood traffic stop

A 43-year-old Tavares man was arrested late Wednesday night in Wildwood after a traffic stop revealed he was driving with a suspended license and violating his active federal probation. Patrick McMullen Jones was behind the wheel of a black four-door Nissan utility vehicle when a Wildwood Police Department officer initiated...

Wildwood, FL · 9h

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74-year-old woman arrested after spewing profanities and giving neighbor the middle finger

A Fruitland Park woman was arrested after allegedly forcing her way onto a neighbor’s porch to confront her about a court case. A deputy responded to the Lakeside Terrace mobile home park, located at 24 Sunrise Lane, Fruitland Park, for a burglary involving 74-year-old Ellen Hoagland around 1 p.m. Thursday, according to an arrest report from the Lake County Sheriff’s Office.

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Wife arrested after allegedly trapping husband in their Leesburg home

A Leesburg woman was arrested after allegedly attacking her husband and blocking the door so he could not leave their home. Officers responded to the Leesburg Police Department to speak with the husband of 49-year-old Crystal Gail Bach about a battery around 1:50 p.m. Sunday, according to an arrest report.

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Lake County Schools goes to court after 47,000 student records ‘mistakenly released’ to parent

TAVARES, Fla. – The Lake County school district “mistakenly released” more student records than previously thought, and they are going to court to get them destroyed. A district attorney updated school board members on the debacle during a meeting Monday. Originally the school district said 1,800 student...

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Lady Lake woman jailed after screaming match with man who tried to drive away in pickup

A 20-year-old Lady Lake woman was arrested without bond following an alleged physical altercation where she attempted to stop a man from driving away in a pickup truck. Brooke Jean Pelc was arrested on a charge of battery following the incident that occurred around 2 p.m. on Wednesday,. Sumter County...

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Sanford man arrested on 20 counts of possession of CSAM

Seminole County deputies arrested a Sanford man on 20 counts of possessing child sexual abuse material after a traffic stop.

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