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Pair of Wildwood officers receive high-ranking promotions

Two law enforcement officers at the Wildwood Police Department received high-ranking promotions at this week’s city commission meeting. Police Chief Randy Parmer introduced two of his command staff to commissioners at their regular meeting at City Hall on Monday morning. He promoted former Captain Aaron Kinder to assistant chief of police and former Lieutenant David Perry to captain of the Special Operations Unit. Both have served nine years at the department.

Wildwood, FL · 2h
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Meggison Road intersection at CR 470 to close Nov. 30 through Dec. 18

Drivers who use Meggison Road to reach County Road 470 near Florida’s Turnpike will need another route for nearly three weeks, as the intersection is scheduled to close from Nov. 30 through Dec. 18 for road construction, the Village Community Development Districts announced Thursday. Why it’s closing. The...

Lake County, FL · 2d
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Villager allegedly damages vehicle by heaving dog treats at it in villa community

A search for a missing pet in The Villages ended in a late-night arrest after a woman allegedly hurled a plastic container of dog treats at a passing SUV. Eve B. Ross, 70, of the Belmont Villas in the Village of Belvedere, was arrested Sunday night on a misdemeanor charge of criminal mischief.

The Villages, FL · 1h
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Drunk driving suspect arrested after crash in Leesburg

A Leesburg man was arrested on a charge of driving under the influence after crashing his vehicle and struggling with his balance during the investigation that followed. Officers responded to a traffic crash involving a potentially impaired 51-year-old Patrick Alan Graner at North Truett and High Street at 12:30 a.m. Wednesday, according to an arrest report from the Leesburg Police Department.

Leesburg, FL · 1d
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Newly reelected Lake County commissioners will take oath of office

The Lake County Board of County Commissioners will hold an investiture ceremony on Tuesday, Nov. 17, to formally swear in Commissioner Leslie Campione and Commissioner Sean Parks following their reelection to the Board. Commissioner Campione represents District 4, and Commissioner Parks represents District 2. Both currently serve on the five-member...

Lake County, FL · 8h

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Deadly Crash Shuts Down Central Avenue in Umatilla Before Dawn Monday

S. Central Ave. & Devault St. — Reported Intersection of November Fatal Crash. A stretch of S Central Avenue in Umatilla is shut down after a deadly crash early Monday morning, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. The crash happened just before 4:30 a.m. at Devault Street, closing off the roadway as investigators work the scene.

Umatilla, FL · 11h

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Operation Ghost Sting Led to Domestic Violence Arrests in Central Florida

Operation Ghost Sting led to 16 domestic violence arrests in Central Florida. The post Operation Ghost Sting Led to Domestic Violence Arrests in Central Florida appeared first on West Orlando News .

Hillsborough County, FL · 2d

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Frost Possible and Feels-Like Temperatures in the 30s for Tallahassee, Gainesville, Pensacola, and Ocala as Powerful Cold Front Sweeps Florida Next Weekend

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Forecast models are starting to agree that a powerful cold front will sweep across Florida next weekend. The front could bring feels-like temperatures in the 30s and 40s to much of the state by Sunday, November 15. Frost is possible in parts of north Florida. Even South Florida could feel a noticeable chill behind the front.

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Unlicensed driver from Mexico flees from traffic stop near Ollie’s with two passengers

A man from Mexico was arrested after he fled from a traffic stop without a driver’s license. An officer observed 31-year-old Jesus Alberto Alvarado Pacheco suspiciously driving a white Toyota Corolla near Ollie’s Bargain Outlet at The Leesburg Marketplace around 7:15 a.m. Wednesday, according to an arrest report from the Leesburg Police Department.

Leesburg, FL · 1d

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You’ll Fall In Love With The Down-Home Breakfast At This Hidden Florida Diner

Some mornings, the universe decides to do you a favor, and on those mornings, it points you toward a little red building in Ocklawaha, Florida, called Duck’s Dam Diner. If you’ve never heard of it, that’s about to change, and your breakfast routine will never quite recover.

Ocklawaha, FL · 2d

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Villager completes anger management after attack on dog walker

A Villager has completed an anger management course after attacking a dog walker in his neighborhood. Robert Joseph Troller, 62, of the Village of Lake Denham, had been charged with misdemeanor battery stemming from the March 19 incident on Kenneth Street. Lake County Court Judge Emily Curington recently issued an order denying Troller’s motion to dismiss the case based on self-defense or defense of property.

Leesburg, FL · 2d

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Bullet holes on neighboring home lead to arrest of 19-year-old suspected shooter

A Leesburg teen was arrested after allegedly firing several guns in the direction of a neighbor’s home. An officer responded to a shooting, later found to involve 19-year-old Rowan Drake Moon-Smith, at an undisclosed Leesburg residence around 10:10 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 31, according to an arrest report from the Leesburg Police Department.

Leesburg, FL · 2d

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Residents invited to join in grand reopening of renovated golf course

Residents are invited to join in the grand reopening of a renovated golf course in The Villages later this month. The El Santiago Executive Golf Course, located at 2381 Enrique Drive, will host its grand reopening celebration on Friday, Nov. 20. A ribbon-cutting ceremony will kick off the morning at 9 a.m., with the first tee times officially starting at 10 a.m..

The Villages, FL · 2d

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PWAC agrees to spend $322,947 for major renovation of dog park in The Villages

The Project Wide Advisory Committee on Monday morning agreed to spend $322,947 on a major renovation of the Brinson-Perry Dog Park. The existing dog park features a steep grade that officials noted is not conducive to pedestrians or pets. To fix the issue, the newly designed park will feature a level slope intended to greatly enhance usability and safety for residents and their dogs.

The Villages, FL · 2h

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Freeze Possible for Tallahassee, Pensacola, and Panama City as Weekend Cold Blast Could Drop Wind Chills Into the 20s and 30s Statewide

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — A strong cold front could send a sharp blast of cold air across Florida this weekend, and the latest model data suggests it may be even colder than first expected. New runs of the ICON and European (ECMWF) models show wind chills in the 30s and 40s for much of the state by Sunday, November 15. Parts of the Panhandle could feel like the 20s, and a freeze is possible across far northern areas. Forecasters say the details could still change, but the trend is clearly pointing colder.

Pensacola, FL · 22h

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Man from Mexico back behind bars after skipping court date

A man from Mexico who was caught earlier this year driving without a license has landed back behind bars. Gelasio Andres Perez, 28, of Wildwood, was booked Saturday at the Sumter County Detention Center following his arrest by Sumter County sheriff’s deputies on a warrant charging him with failure to appear.

Wildwood, FL · 1d

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Carrots and traffic reassurances cleared way for 7-Eleven at busy intersection

Hundreds of thousands of dollars in road improvements and the promise of new tax revenue proved to be the winning formula to finally clear the path for a 7-Eleven at one of Lady Lake’s most congested intersections. After years of pushback and a previous denial just this past May,...

Lady Lake, FL · 1d

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Sumter County residents deserve to know what cuts are coming in the wake of Amendment 3

Kids don’t pay property taxes, but they live with the choices we make about them. The Sumter County Youth Soccer Club has alerted families about a possible closure of Lake Panasoffkee Recreation Park. The county’s own July budget packet shows that the stakes are even bigger. Under its alternate budget, both the recreation park and the Lake Panasoffkee library branch are marked “No” under “Remain Open.” Belvedere and Webster’s libraries are on the list, too. The scenario contemplated facility closures beginning in July 2027. The county says the alternate budget was never adopted.

Sumter County, FL · 2d

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Defendants Sentenced for Armed Robbery, Shooting Victim in Face in Central Florida

Five defendants were sentenced after crossing the state for an armed robbery and shooting a victim in the face in Central Florida. The post Defendants Sentenced for Armed Robbery, Shooting Victim in Face in Central Florida appeared first on West Orlando News .

Tampa, FL · 1d