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‘They Didn’t Check a Bin for 20 Years?’: Outraged Florida Family Shocked to Learn the Skull and Spine of Black Man Was Discovered Decades After His Death by Medical Examiner
The family of Cedric McFadden, a man robbed and murdered 20 years ago in Florida, can no longer keep quiet and is taking legal action […] ‘They Didn’t Check a Bin for 20 Years?’: Outraged Florida Family Shocked to Learn the Skull and Spine of Black Man Was Discovered Decades After His Death by Medical Examiner
1st-ever Mount Dora Corn Festival celebrates community with live music, fireworks, more
MOUNT DORA, Fla. – Corn, corn, and more corn will be the center of the first-ever Mount Dora Corn Festival this weekend. The festival kicks off Friday, with Saturday featuring the big events of live music performed by Shelby Darrall, Will Jones and Mark Wills, fireworks and contests. “Join...
School boundaries will shift to accommodate new school in Lake County
Accommodating growth while maintaining educational standards has proven to be an ongoing challenge for officials in Lake County. "The county has grown by around 20 percent over the past decade, with most of that growth occurring on the south end of the county," said a video produced by Lake County Schools, which played at an open house at East Ridge Middle School's cafeteria Monday night.
Parts of Central Florida set to tie record high Friday
ORLANDO, Fla. — High pressure is in control Friday morning, giving way to clear conditions and temperatures on the comfy side. High pressure will continue to dominate the day, which will lead to plenty of sunshine for the afternoon. Highs will reach the middle 90s. While 95° won’t reach...
Haitian parishioners at Tavares church pray for gang violence to end in Haiti
TAVARES, Fla. — Gang leaders in Haiti continue to have a stranglehold on the country’s infrastructure. They have chased hundreds from the island’s capital and are suspected of the 2021 assassination of Haiti’s president. For one local couple born and raised in Haiti, they pray the...
Central Florida Man Sentenced to Federal Prison for Identity Theft
Below is an official statement from the U.S. Attorney’s Office regarding an identity theft case in central Florida. U.S. District Judge Gregory A. Presnell has sentenced Michael Barrington Douglas (52, Winter Garden) to two years and one day in federal prison, followed by one year of supervised release, for aggravated identity theft and false representation of a Social Security number. As part of his sentence, Douglas also must pay restitution to the Florida Department of Commerce and U.S. Department of Agriculture. Douglas entered a guilty plea on January 17, 2024.
Unlicensed driver from El Salvador arrested at Buffalo Ridge Plaza
An unlicensed driver from El Salvador was arrested at Buffalo Ridge Plaza in The Villages. Jose Manuel Ramirez Gutierrez, 24, of Summerfield, was driving a red GMC pickup shortly before 9 p.m. Thursday at the shopping plaza when a Sumter County sheriff’s deputy noticed that the pickup had inoperable tag lights.
Trenton softball team walks it off and advances to the Class 1A state championship
CLERMONT, FLA. (WCJB) - Since 2019, the Trenton softball team has treated the city of Clermont like a second home. Trenton appears at state for the third time in five years. While their freshman pitcher did give up the lead, she rebounded and it led to a walk off single by senior Brandy Dees to pull off the state semifinal victory over Holmes County, 3-2. In the bottom of the first, Trenton puts one on the board on a bases loaded situation and a hit-by-pitch. Presley Akins scores, 1-0 Trenton.
⛵Options for a memorable Memorial Day weekend
💜TGIF and Happy Memorial Day weekend! There's loads of fun stuff to enjoy tonight and this Memorial Day Weekend. Nineties band Nine Days helps kick off the inaugural Corn Festival in Mount Dora tonight, May 24. Consider also paying respect to fallen heroes. The city of Leesburg is planning a Memorial Day service on Saturday (check the weekend guide below for details). On Monday, you can attend a sunrise service beginning at 6:15 a.m. featuring keynote speaker...
Men accused of pulling small alligator from Florida pond
CLERMONT, Fla. - Three men in Clermont were caught on video pulling a small alligator from a retention pond and then walking away with it. Neighbors said they were shocked by the incident, hoping the animal somehow gets returned. The video shows three men walking toward their cars. Two hold...
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