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Landscaper accused of ripping off blind Villager back behind bars
A landscaper once accused of ripping off a blind Villager is back behind bars. Santos Perrea Albarran, 73, of Okahumpka, was booked Friday morning at the Sumter County Detention Center on a warrant charging him with failure to appear. Bond was set at $2,000. Albarran had been arrested in 2017...
City Council Continues to Deal with Wastewater Issue
Wastewater has become the continuing hot topic brought in front of the Brooksville City Council, and in a July 15 meeting, an emergency ordinance gained approval. The Council also heard the first reading of a permanent ordinance that will impose a limited moratorium on wastewater permits, as the city moves toward a resolution to the developing capacity issue at the William S. Smith Water Reclamation Facility. The capacity limit set forth by the Florida Department of Environment Protection is 1.9 million gallons per day.
Beacon College accepted into New South Athletic Conference
Locally, there's been some great news on the athletics front: Beacon College school’s athletics program has been admitted into the New South Athletic Conference, which will provide more competitive playing opportunities in the United States Collegiate Athletic Association. In the new school year, Beacon will compete in league play in men's and women's...
Leesburg Commission Approves Speed Cameras in School Zones, Going Live in August
On Monday, July 22, the Leesburg City Commission unanimously approved the implementation of speed cameras in school zones, a measure aimed at enhancing safety for students and pedestrians. This decision is part of a newly enacted ordinance towards improving traffic safety around schools in the city. They are the second in the county to add this feature.
Homeless man arrested for trespassing at laundromat at shopping center
A homeless man in Leesburg who was arrested for trespassing at a laundromat in the Southside Shopping Center also had meth in his pocket. Officers responded to Spin City Laundry, located at 1321 S. 14th Street, regarding a trespass warning request around 2:49 a.m. Monday, according to an arrest report from the Leesburg Police Department.
Walmart employee allegedly steals fishing reel and generator from store
A Leesburg man working as a Walmart employee was arrested for stealing from the store on three occasions using the self-checkout lines. Officers responded to Walmart, located at 17030 U.S. Hwy. 441, regarding an employee shoplifting around 1:43 p.m. Tuesday, according to an arrest report from the Mount Dora Police Department.
Leesburg Lightning Head Back To FCSL Championship Series
The Leesburg Lightning are headed back to the FCSL Championship Series. A year after being crowned FCSL Baseball Champions, they would win in spectacular fashion! In an epic showdown, the Lightning staged a dramatic comeback against the Sanford River Rats, overcoming a 4-1 deficit to win 5-4 in extra innings and will face the DeLand Suns in the finals.
The Villages’ Tracy Performing Arts Center Now Offering Professional Performances
The Tracy Performing Arts Center, located at the brand-new Villages Charter High School, has begun offering professional performances. The state-of-the-art performing arts venue is among the most beautiful and modern facilities in all of Lake & Sumter County. The theater has been used for band concerts, plays, and will now be used for musical acts. The first concert will be Spin Doctors on October, 6th.
Former Pro Baseball Player Devin Anderson Named Head Coach at Villages High School
The Villages High School has announced the appointment of Devin Michael Anderson as the new head coach of its high school baseball team. Anderson, a former professional baseball player, brings a wealth of experience and a deep passion for the game to his new role. Anderson had been an assistant coach for the Montverde Academy baseball team.
Horse meat trade: Hernando County sheriff, state attorney respond to criticism from activists
BROOKSVILLE, Fla. - Hernando County Sheriff Al Nienhuis and State Attorney Bill Gladson are responding to claims that they haven't moved fast enough to shut down an illegal slaughterhouse where a former race horse was butchered last year. FOX 13 first broke the story earlier this week after investigating the...
Central Florida Cities Actively Working To Keep Disney World Cast Members Homeless
Last year, when the union representing Walt Disney World cast members fought for and got a raise, it was a significant victory. However, the union could not have foreseen the explosion in the cost of living in Central Florida, which has essentially voided that raise. Despite that, there were signs...
Community Cafe Venetian Block B (Video)
Want to explore Lake Harris on a kayak or canoe and don't own one? Did you know you can rent one for just five dollars? Host Madi and Claire venture out onto the waterways with the help of Brian Andreichuk from Leesburg Parks and Recreation Department...
Who was Funny Biz? Former owner of racehorse slaughtered on camera in Hernando County devastated
BROOKSVILLE, Fla. - FOX 13 has been working to find out how Funny Biz, a registered thoroughbred racehorse, ended up being killed for her meat in Hernando County. One of her former owners told FOX13 she is devastated by the findings of an investigation conducted by the Animal Recovery Mission (ARM). Its founder, Richard ‘Kudo’ Couto, has made it his mission to shut down unlicensed slaughterhouses that are illegally killing horses and selling their meat.
Wildwood Elementary Principal Brittany Brown Leads School from ‘C’ to ‘A’ in First Year
Principal Brittany Brown along with her incredible group of faculty have made significant strides at Wildwood Elementary School. Principal Brown went from the classroom to assistant principal to principal at Wildwood Elementary. In doing so she elevated the program to new heights. Principal Brown is a proud graduate of the...
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