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Official worried about next harm that could occur due to dangerous duo in The Villages

A Community Development District 3 supervisor is seeking protection for Villa Valdosta residents who say they have been harassed by a resident’s grandson and his girlfriend. Supervisor Terry Biddle said at Friday’s meeting that action is needed in addition to the legal system “before another resident is injured or the situation escalates.”

Lake County, FL · 14h
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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.

Leesburg, FL · 1d
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Boyfriend reports inmate at Lake County Jail for frequent calls

A Fruitland Park man was charged with violating a no-contact order after calling his boyfriend several times from jail. Michael Elijah Worrell, 25, was arrested on the morning of Oct. 23 for a warrant charging him with domestic battery and written threats to kill or cause bodily harm (dating violence) against his on-and-off boyfriend. He was booked at the Lake County Jail and has remained there without bond.

Lake County, FL · 21h
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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 · 1d
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Custody exchange turns violent after father allegedly attacks ex-wife’s new husband

A Leesburg hospital parking lot became the scene of a bloody brawl when a father allegedly opened a car door and attacked his ex-wife’s new husband during a custody exchange. Leesburg Police were dispatched Monday to a hospital on U.S. Hwy. 27 around 2:12 p.m. in reference to two...

Leesburg, FL · 17h

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Lake County, Florida, Mission BBQ Passes Re-inspection After Routine Visit Found Seven Violations

Seven violations — one of them high priority — were cited against Mission BBQ in Lake County during a routine state inspection on Nov. 5, according to the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation. The visit at 631 N US Hwy 27/441 in Lady Lake, resulted in a warning and a required follow-up inspection, though none of the problems were considered an immediate threat to the public. Eight days later, on Nov. 13, inspectors returned, and the restaurant met inspection standards.

Lake County, FL · 13h

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Suspect connected to notorious drug house in The Villages facing fresh narcotics charges

A man arrested earlier this year for abandoning a vehicle after crashing it outside a notorious drug house in The Villages is now facing a barrage of felony narcotics charges in Sumter County. Judson Cauthen Spence, 54, who famously penned an Opinion piece for Villages-News.com last year complaining about his...

Sumter County, FL · 15h

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Magnolia Breeze has closed its doors in downtown Eustis

Have to admit, we thought this one had some staying power, but Magnolia Breeze , a tropical-meets-comfort-food restaurant located at 108 N. Bay St. in downtown Eustis, has closed for good. .oembed-frame { width: 100%; height: 100%; margin: 0; border: 0; } Owned by Iliana and Francisco Pimentel, the restaurant had cultivated a local following for its colorful dishes and welcoming atmosphere with an eclectic mix of events. "Sorry to see this place close," said customer Libbi Abney Freeman. "Had a great time at 'The Summer I Turned Pretty Finale' watch party they threw." Magnolia Breeze has hosted a wide range of events, including Thanksgiving Day dinners, drag-show brunches, First Responders appreciation nights and an R&B karaoke brunch. It had a fresh upbeat vibe with cheerful, professional service. Though developers have been seeking out downtown Eustis property , no plans have been publicly announced for the historic building across the tracks from Ferran Park. This article originally appeared on Daily Commercial: Magnolia Breeze has closed its doors in downtown Eustis

Eustis, FL · 17h

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Two Villages residents booked into Sumter County jail Nov. 7-13

Two people who gave The Villages as their address were booked into the Sumter County jail between Saturday, Nov. 7, and Friday morning, Nov. 13, according to the Sumter County Sheriff’s Office jail records. Both were released within a day. The Gazette searched the jail’s booking records one day...

Sumter County, FL · 22h

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Driveway parties in The Villages are all the rage

A couple who moved to The Villages just two months ago turned their street in the Village of Hawkins into a block-wide celebration on Thursday evening, showcasing why driveway parties are quickly gaining popularity in Florida’s Friendliest Hometown. Hosts Chuck and Tammy Maiorana welcomed scores of neighbors and visitors...

The Villages, FL · 14h

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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...

Wildwood, FL · 2d

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Divided Leesburg Commission shoots down proposed Lucas Street apartments

A divided Leesburg City Commission voted 3-2 on Monday night to deny a proposed 30-unit apartment complex on Lucas Street following concerns over neighborhood traffic and “spot zoning.”. City Planning and Zoning Director Dan Miller strongly recommended denying the project, pointing out that the property is surrounded by single-family...

Leesburg, FL · 2d

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Where to find holiday events in Lake County

The year is ending, the days are getting shorter, but Central Florida is lighting up the nights over the next few weeks for Christmas and the winter holidays. Markets, parades, tree-lighting ceremonies, foot races, and more are happening all across the area. We’re breaking down events by county. As we...

Lake County, FL · 18h

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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 · 1d

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Leesburg man allegedly shoplifts $41 worth of Twisted Tea from Circle K

A Leesburg man was arrested for theft after allegedly shoplifting two packs of Twisted Tea from Circle K. A deputy responded to Circle K, located at 5182 E Silver Springs Blvd., Silver Springs, for a theft involving 25-year-old Craig Allen Masters at 8:30 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 3, according to an arrest report from the Marion County Sheriff’s Office.

Leesburg, FL · 23h

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Sumter commissioners approve ground-floor apartments at Lake Sumter Landing

Sumter County commissioners on Tuesday night cleared the way for apartments on the ground floor of four Lake Sumter Landing buildings, approving two land-use changes requested by The Villages Operating Company without a single dissenting vote. The board met Nov. 10 at the Gloria Rowe Hayward Sumter County Service Center...

Sumter County, FL · 1d

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Seven doctors leaving CenterWell practices in The Villages, notices show

At least seven physicians are leaving CenterWell practices in The Villages between October and January, according to legal notices the company has been publishing to tell patients how to get their medical records. A separate notice says a longtime Villages-area internist is retiring at year’s end and has transferred his practice.

The Villages, FL · 2d

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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...

Lady Lake, FL · 1d

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Florida man accused of torturing, killing Connecticut boy faces death penalty. Plea talks set

The case of a Florida man charged in the torture and killing of a 10-year-old Connecticut boy is scheduled for a plea negotiation session on Nov. 17, according to Florida court records.

Tavares, FL · 2d