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Is Costco coming to The Villages? What we know about first Sumter County location
THE VILLAGES, Fla. - The Villages is finally getting its own Costco!. Sumter County District 5 Commissioner Don Wiley confirmed the news on his Facebook page Monday. The new location will be found on County Road 466 in the lot next Hobby Lobby, he said. This marks the first-ever Costco...
Leesburg Bikefest 2024: Concerts, customs, closures and more
LEESBURG, Fla. – Big crowds will roar into Lake County on Friday as Leesburg Bikefest 2024 gets underway. As many as 100,000 are expected to attend the free three-day event, which opens at 9 a.m. each day and closes at 11 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 3:30 p.m. Sunday.
Florida man accused of driving with license that's been revoked since 1999
SUMTER COUNTY, Fla. - A Florida man was nabbed by deputies this week for allegedly driving with a license that's been revoked since 1999. It's not his first time caught driving without a valid driver's license, according to the Sumter County Sheriff's Office. Desmond Martindale, 67, was arrested for driving...
4 things to do in Lake County (besides Bikefest)
Bikefest is fun, but it isn't for everyone, a sentiment that's become painfully clear on local social media pages in recent days. So, if you're in the mood for something more low-key or different for fun, check out these alternatives. ...
Unlicensed driver from Ecuador caught speeding on County Road 466
An unlicensed driver from Ecuador was arrested after he was caught speeding on County Road 466. Alan Tomas Tello Castillo, 31, of Eustis, was driving a red sedan at about 5 a.m. Thursday when he was caught on radar traveling at 78 miles per hour in a 45 mph zone on County Road 466 at Cherry Lake Road, according to an arrest report from the Sumter County Sheriff’s Office.
Xerox to halt some operations in Webster
Xerox is set to end its print manufacturing operations in Webster at the end of June. Xerox representatives confirm that the plan is part of a company-wide effort to streamline production and increase efficiency. They say the webster facility will act as a site for spare parts while still producing...
Couple in The Villages explains need for fence
The Blackmores know we are on a county road. When we moved here, what we did not know was that Lake County was across the street. (Lesson learned) You are all coming late to the party, so let us explain. We now live across the street from the city of...
Summerfield man arrested with marijuana after traffic stop on U.S. 301
A Summerfield man was arrested with marijuana after he was pulled over for failure to come to a complete stop at an intersection. Michael Dameron, 36, was at the wheel of a vehicle at about 2:30 p.m. Friday when he failed to complete to a complete stop at the intersection of U.S. 301 and West Clarke Street in Wildwood, according to an arrest report from the Sumter County Sheriff’s Office. A traffic stop was initiated at U.S. 301 and County Road 462.
Some officials won new terms Friday when no one filed to run against them. Who's on that list?
State Attorney Bill Gladson and Public Defender Mike Graves are among those who were automatically re-elected on Friday when they did not draw any opponents by the time the qualifying period ended. With no opposition, Gladson will have another four-year term as state attorney. Gladson first ran unopposed four years...
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