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86-year-old arrested after alleged attack sends wife to hospital
An 86-year-old was arrested after an alleged attack sent his wife to a hospital. The wife of Chet Sedke fled their home in the Lakes of Lady Lake and went to a neighbor’s residence after an attack left her bruised and bloodied, according to an arrest report from the Lady Lake Police Department.
Central Florida expressways will let you drive on the shoulder
A first-of-its-kind approach to managing congestion in Florida will debut this summer on a pair of Central Florida expressways with the goal of helping motorists escape traffic jams more easily. The Central Florida Expressway Authority announced last week that flex lanes are coming to State Road 417 and State Road 429. Flex lanes allow drivers to pass accidents on the shoulder when overhead ...
‘It’s off limits:’ Small Florida town fighting to prevent land from being developed
FERNDALE, Fla. – On the western shore of Lake Apopka sits a vast oasis of rolling pastureland and protected natural resources. The town of Ferndale, home to just over 600 people, is a virtually untouched mecca of old Florida, but locals are starting to feel and see something they’ve been working to prevent for generations.
🍸Past meets present at new downtown Leesburg spot
🕘Happy Throwback Thursday, As we look back in time at some noteworthy milestones, let's keep an eye on the tragedy unfolding in Brazil today. May 16 marks the birthdays of Janet Jackson (1966), Pierce Brosnan (1953), Liberace (1919) and Henry Fonda (1905). ...
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.
Florida woman, 77, accused of attacking home inspector during scheduled visit
THE VILLAGES, Fla. - A Florida woman was taken to jail after she became "upset" and attacked a home inspector during a scheduled visit, according to an arrest report. Judy Schmersey, 77, of The Villages, was arrested on a charge of battery on a person 65 years of age or older, the Sumter County Sheriff's Office said.
Orlando weather: Temperatures to fire up across Central Florida, heat index could soar to triple digits
ORLANDO, Fla. - Our Thursday forecast features a much calmer, quieter and hotter day for Central Florida in the wake of yesterday's storms. Temperatures will heat up in a big way this afternoon, with high temperatures climbing into the low and mid-90s for inland areas and upper 80s to near 90 degrees for the beaches. Be sure to wear sunscreen too, as partly to mostly sunny skies can be expected.
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