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Unofficial election results for Leesburg and Lake County

.oembed-frame { width: 100%; height: 100%; margin: 0; border: 0; } (This story was updated to accurately reflect the most current information) Here are the unofficial results with all precincts reporting in Lake County and the city of Leesburg: Leesburg races unofficial vote count All precincts have reported Leesburg Commission race results. In the race for Leesburg District 1, Allyson E. Berry led with 794 votes (52.76%) against Erika Jasper, who received 711 votes (47.24%). For Leesburg District 2, Alan Reisman secured the lead with 1,055 votes (62.35%), defeating Darel Craine, who garnered 637 votes (37.65%). For the new Leesburg District 3 seat, James E. DeCastro led with 2,348 votes (75.45%) over Michele Fiore, who received 764 votes (24.55%). Lake County Commission unofficial vote count For the County Commission District 2 race, Sean M. Parks (REP) led with 123,000 votes (88.46%) over 16,046 write-in votes (11.54%). In the race for County Commission District 4, Leslie Campione (REP) led with 101,063 votes (58.35%) against Egor Emery (DEM), who received 71,627 votes (41.35%), and 511 write-in votes (0.30%) Lake County School Board District 1 unofficial vote count With all 92 precincts reporting, Pat Kelley won the race for School Board District 1.

Lake County, FL · 3d

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10 Lake County restaurants cited for high-priority violations

You can use the database to search by county or by restaurant name . Florida's restaurant owners are not required to post restaurant inspection results where guests can see them. So every week, we provide that information for you. For a complete list of local restaurant inspections, including violations not requiring warnings or administrative action, visit our Lake County restaurant inspections site . Here's the breakdown for recent health inspections in Lake County, Florida, for the week of Oct. 26-Nov. 1, 2026. Please note that some more recent, follow-up inspections may not be included here. Disclaimer: The Florida Department of Business & Professional Regulation describes an inspection report as a 'snapshot' of conditions present at the time of the inspection. On any given day, an establishment may have fewer or more violations than noted in their most recent inspection. An inspection conducted on any given day may not be representative of the overall, long-term conditions at the establishment. For full restaurant inspection details, visit our Lake County restaurant inspection site . Which Lake County restaurants got perfect scores on their health inspections? These restaurants met all standards during their Oct. 26-Nov. 1 inspections and no violations were found. Casa Daza

Lake County, FL · 3d

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Things to Do This Weekend in Lake County: November 6–8, 2026

Montverde Day’s 46th Annual Fall Music Festival runs Friday–Saturday, November 6–7, with free admission and parking [2]. Mount Dora’s Plant & Garden Fair takes over Donnelly Park on Saturday–Sunday, November 7–8, featuring vendors, nurseries, and gardening experts [1]. A OneBlood blood drive operates during...

Lake County, FL · 15h
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Leesburg’s first Black female mayor retains her commission seat

Leesburg voters have reelected Allyson E. Berry to her District 1 commission seat. Berry received 794 votes to edge out her challenger, Dr. Erika Jasper, who collected 711 votes. Berry made history on Jan. 5 when her fellow commissioners chose her to become Leesburg’s mayor, making her the first Black woman to hold the position. Berry grew up in Leesburg, and Berry Park was named in honor of her parents.

Leesburg, FL · 3d
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A Black Market for a Purple Berry Growing in Florida

The last day of October marked the end of the saw palmetto berry harvest season and another year of poaching that has vexed law enforcement from South Carolina to the Florida Keys and across the Gulf Coast. Saw palmetto is a common plant throughout the Southeast. The short shrub with...

Florida · 1d

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Marion schools admits omissions in arrest notice

The district corrected its message about Jeffrey Farris, but questions remain about whether parents received the required information on time.

Marion County, FL · 4d

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City considers demolition of unsafe Eustis home after fires, squatting concerns

EUSTIS, Fla. – City commissioners are expected to decide Thursday whether to approve up to $25,000 to demolish a Dicie Avenue home that officials say has been unsafe for months and has been the scene of repeated problems, including squatting and two fires in less than two weeks. The...

Eustis, FL · 1d

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Four Villages residents booked into Sumter County jail on Halloween

Four people who gave The Villages as their address were booked into the Sumter County jail on Halloween afternoon and evening, Oct. 31, according to the Sumter County Sheriff’s Office jail roster. The bookings include a misdemeanor DUI charge, two probation violations and sex offender registration charges. All four...

Sumter County, FL · 5d

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Lake County School Tax Referendum Passing With Nearly 70% Support

Lake County voters appear to have overwhelmingly approved a school property tax referendum that would increase funding for teacher salaries while continuing support for school safety and mental health services. According to unofficial election results Tuesday evening, 112,718 voters, or 69.26%, supported School Board Resolution 2026-02, compared with 50,019 voters,...

Lake County, FL · 3d

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St. Johns River flooding expected to worsen in parts of Central Florida, forecasters say

The St. Johns River has reached flood stage near DeLand, with levels expected to rise to 4.6 feet early next week, potentially approaching moderate flooding. Flood concerns also extend to Astor, Lake Harney, Sanford and Cocoa, where some areas face moderate to major flooding. The National Weather Service urges residents...

Deland, FL · 1d

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Three Florida cities among Orkin's 'rattiest cities in 2026' ranking

Several Florida cities have earned a spot on a list they probably won’t be bragging about. Three major Florida cities all made Orkin’s 2026 ranking of the 50 “rattiest” cities in the U.S., based on new residential rodent treatments recorded between Aug. 9, 2025, and Aug. 9, 2026. "There’s no single type of city or climate that’s immune to rodent pressure," said Dr. Shannon Sked, National Technical Director at Orkin, in the study. "Rats and mice are highly adaptable and can thrive in communities across the country wherever they can find food, water and shelter." Here's where Florida ranks among the "rattiest cities" in the U.S. for 2026. Where did Florida cities rank in Orkin's list of the rattiest cities? Tampa, Miami and Orlando are among Orkin’s 50 “rattiest” cities for 2026, a ranking based on the company’s residential rodent treatment data. Tampa - 22 Miami - 26 Orlando - 32 What city has the most rats in the U.S.? Los Angeles still holds the title of "rattiest city" for the second year in a row. "Los Angeles’ year-round mild weather, dense neighborhoods and abundant access to food, water and shelter create conditions where rats and mice can thrive," Orkin

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New Walmart in The Villages nearly complete

Construction is nearing completion on the newest Walmart Neighborhood Market in The Villages, which will be the third local store addition by the big-box retailer this year. The new Walmart is situated on a 9.26-acre parcel at 16625 SE 91st Phillips Court, behind the Mulberry Grove Plaza and in front of the Phillips Villas.

The Villages, FL · 1d

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7-Eleven finally wins permission to build at notoriously busy intersection

After many years, 7-Eleven has finally won permission to build a gas station at a notoriously busy intersection. The Lady Lake Commission voted 3-2 on Monday night to allow Solid Rock Property Group to construct a 7-Eleven at the corner of Rolling Acres Road and County Road 466. The commission...

Lady Lake, FL · 4d

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Marion County, FL, Restaurants with the Most Violations in October 2026

If you ate out in Marion County, Florida, this past October, you will want to know which kitchens had the most trouble during their recent restaurant inspection. State records showed that the Florida Department of Business & Professional Regulation conducted inspections at 105 restaurants in Marion County in the last 30 days. The good news is that 64 establishments passed on their first visit. The bad news is that 41 restaurants failed to meet standards initially, with some requiring follow-up inspections before meeting food-serving standards.

Marion County, FL · 5d

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Leesburg official says city has enough water to accommodate new homes in The Villages

A top Leesburg official is reassuring residents that the city has plenty of water and utility capacity to support the massive wave of new homes being built in The Villages. City Manager Al Minner recently provided an overview of the city’s development trends, noting that Leesburg has approved approximately 40,000 residential units. Of those, 14,185 are associated with The Villages, with about 3,300 already constructed.

Leesburg, FL · 9h

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Villagers need to know about what is being considered at landfill

People across The Villages should know what is being considered at Heart of Florida Landfill. Heart of Florida Landfill in Sumter County is pursuing deep-well disposal of leachate, the liquid collected from garbage. Its exploratory permit allows work to study the underground geology. That is different from permission to operate a leachate-disposal well.

Sumter County, FL · 3d

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Thoroughbred racetrack developer announces it has found a location in Marion County

MARION COUNTY, FL (352today.com) – Gilligan Racing, LLC and the Florida Thoroughbred Breeders’ and Owners’ Association announced last week that they have secured a new location for a new Thoroughbred racing facility in Marion County. Of course, they’re not saying exactly where just yet. In a...

Marion County, FL · 3d

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Former mayor appalled at ‘homophobic’ badgering of gay commissioner

A former mayor of Lady Lake said she is appalled at the “homophobic” badgering of a gay commissioner. Ruth Kussard, who served as mayor for a portion of her time on the town commission, took to the podium at Monday night’s meeting to express her disgust with the nearly two-year antics of the Rev. Paul Harsh and members of his church, First Baptist Church of Lady Lake. Harsh and his “Biblical Christian” flock have railed against homosexuality, using a considerable portion of the public comment period during commission meetings.

Lady Lake, FL · 3d

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2026 Sumter County Election Results

Sumter County voters turned out in strong numbers for the Nov. 3 general election, with 95,678 ballots cast among 130,072 registered voters, representing a 73.56% turnout. As of 7:30 pm Tuesday, all 33 precincts had reported their Election Day and early voting results, although some vote-by-mail ballots were still being counted.

Sumter County, FL · 3d

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Sumter County residents will have opportunity to get rid of electronics and hazardous waste

Sumter County Public Works will host its next Amnesty Day Household Hazardous Waste and Electronics Collection on Saturday, Nov. 7, providing residents with a convenient, responsible way to dispose of household hazardous materials and unwanted electronics at no cost. The collection will take place from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Lake Okahumpka Park, located at 6085 E. State Road 44 in Wildwood.

Sumter County, FL · 6d