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Work wrapping up on U.S. 441 in Lady Lake
LADY LAKE, Fla. — After four years of construction on U.S. 441, people in one Lake County community can hopefully rejoice soon. The Florida Department of Transportation is wrapping up road work to widen U.S. 441 from four to six lanes from Lake Ella Road to Avenida Central in Lady Lake.
Morning storms move offshore; afternoon rain possible in Central Florida
ORLANDO, Fla. — Storms moved through Central Florida on Friday morning and early afternoon, bringing wind and rain. While storms have moved offshore, afternoon rain is still possible. Active alerts:. No alerts at this time. WESH 2 will continue to monitor the weather and adjust alerts as necessary. This...
Oxford woman arrested after caught driving on suspended license
An Oxford woman was arrested after she was caught driving on a suspended license. Brooke Collette Hummell, 43, was driving a silver Hyundai at about 9:30 a.m. Friday when an officer ran her license plate and discovered the vehicle’s registered owner had a suspended license, according to an arrest report from the Lady Lake Police Department.
Orlando weather: Temperatures to fire up across Central Florida, heat index could soar to triple digits
ORLANDO, Fla. - Central Florida can expect a blend of clouds and sunshine on Friday. A weakening line of showers and storms is approaching the region, and some areas may experience a leftover shower or downpour around midday. High temperatures on Friday will be in the low to mid-90s across...
Memorial grows ahead of vigil for farmworkers killed in Marion County bus crash
MARION COUNTY, Fla. – The site of the bus crash where eight farmworkers died this week is growing bigger. A vigil was held Friday evening to honor the lives of those lost. “I was shocked ‘cause stuff like this doesn’t really happen around here,” said Jackeline Flores.
Suspected vandal arrested after dispute out on water with FWC contractor
A suspected vandal was arrested after a dispute out on the water with a Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission contractor. Justin Pierce Langley, 30, of Lady Lake, turned himself in Wednesday at the Sumter County Detention Center in Bushnell on a charge of criminal mischief. Langley had been involved...
Rent price hacks could offer break to rising rates
Rent rates in Central Florida are rising quickly. The Orlando area is now the 15th most expensive city in the country, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. However, there are a few hacks that can help keep the rent down.
As Storms Get Bigger and Stronger, This Florida City Could Be a Safe Haven from Hurricanes
Florida experiences more hurricanes than any other state, and according to the Environmental Defense Fund, sea level rise caused by climate change has created a greater flooding risk for hurricane-prone areas in Florida. In 2022, Hurricane Ian struck the Fort Myers area as a devastating category 4 hurricane, generating a 13.8-foot storm surge, the highest Southwest Florida had seen in 150 years, around 13.8 feet.With storms predicted to be getting stronger, many people are rethinking their decisions to live in coastal Florida. An article in the Wall Street Journal outlined data from an artificial intelligence forecasting model as to which...
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