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Wildwood Elementary Principal Brittany Brown Leads School from ‘C’ to ‘A’ in First Year
Principal Brittany Brown along with her incredible group of faculty have made significant strides at Wildwood Elementary School. Principal Brown went from the classroom to assistant principal to principal at Wildwood Elementary. In doing so she elevated the program to new heights. Principal Brown is a proud graduate of the...
Landscaper accused of ripping off blind Villager back behind bars
A landscaper once accused of ripping off a blind Villager is back behind bars. Santos Perrea Albarran, 73, of Okahumpka, was booked Friday morning at the Sumter County Detention Center on a warrant charging him with failure to appear. Bond was set at $2,000. Albarran had been arrested in 2017...
Speeding unlicensed driver from Mexico jailed on outstanding warrant
A speeding unlicensed driver from Mexico was jailed on an outstanding warrant after he was stopped by a Sumter County sheriff’s deputy. Juan Jose Valenzuela Landero, 51, of Orlando, was driving a black Chevrolet Avalanche at about 2 p.m. Thursday on State Road 471 when he was caught on radar traveling at 65 miles per hour in a 45 mph zone, according to an arrest report.
Beacon College accepted into New South Athletic Conference
Locally, there's been some great news on the athletics front: Beacon College school’s athletics program has been admitted into the New South Athletic Conference, which will provide more competitive playing opportunities in the United States Collegiate Athletic Association. In the new school year, Beacon will compete in league play in men's and women's...
The Villages’ Tracy Performing Arts Center Now Offering Professional Performances
The Tracy Performing Arts Center, located at the brand-new Villages Charter High School, has begun offering professional performances. The state-of-the-art performing arts venue is among the most beautiful and modern facilities in all of Lake & Sumter County. The theater has been used for band concerts, plays, and will now be used for musical acts. The first concert will be Spin Doctors on October, 6th.
Leesburg Commission Approves Speed Cameras in School Zones, Going Live in August
On Monday, July 22, the Leesburg City Commission unanimously approved the implementation of speed cameras in school zones, a measure aimed at enhancing safety for students and pedestrians. This decision is part of a newly enacted ordinance towards improving traffic safety around schools in the city. They are the second in the county to add this feature.
Homeless man arrested for trespassing at laundromat at shopping center
A homeless man in Leesburg who was arrested for trespassing at a laundromat in the Southside Shopping Center also had meth in his pocket. Officers responded to Spin City Laundry, located at 1321 S. 14th Street, regarding a trespass warning request around 2:49 a.m. Monday, according to an arrest report from the Leesburg Police Department.
Former Pro Baseball Player Devin Anderson Named Head Coach at Villages High School
The Villages High School has announced the appointment of Devin Michael Anderson as the new head coach of its high school baseball team. Anderson, a former professional baseball player, brings a wealth of experience and a deep passion for the game to his new role. Anderson had been an assistant coach for the Montverde Academy baseball team.
Walmart employee allegedly steals fishing reel and generator from store
A Leesburg man working as a Walmart employee was arrested for stealing from the store on three occasions using the self-checkout lines. Officers responded to Walmart, located at 17030 U.S. Hwy. 441, regarding an employee shoplifting around 1:43 p.m. Tuesday, according to an arrest report from the Mount Dora Police Department.
Leesburg Lightning Head Back To FCSL Championship Series
The Leesburg Lightning are headed back to the FCSL Championship Series. A year after being crowned FCSL Baseball Champions, they would win in spectacular fashion! In an epic showdown, the Lightning staged a dramatic comeback against the Sanford River Rats, overcoming a 4-1 deficit to win 5-4 in extra innings and will face the DeLand Suns in the finals.
The country’s largest retirement community has new, world-class schools
Known as the world’s largest retirement community, The Villages in Central Florida continues to expand and add to its residential offerings—even for those who aren’t of retirement age or anywhere close to it. The latest project for the children of residents who work for qualified businesses within The Villages is adding additional campuses to The Villages Charter School (TVCS) to include new world-class high school academic and athletic facilities as well as a new K-8 school and a new Early Learning Center.
'You will die for this $6K': Central Florida tenant bombards landlord with violent texts, documents say
ALTAMONTE SPRINGS, Fla. — A 44-year-old Central Florida tenant was arrested after the Orange County Sheriff's Office says he sent a multitude of threatening texts to his landlord after breaking his lease. According to the sheriff's office, deputies responded to the home of an Altamonte Springs landlord on May...
Is it getting too hot in the pools in The Villages?
Michelle Pihos of the Village of Pine Ridge recently played water volleyball for 90 minutes at the pool at Eisenhower Recreation Center. She started to feel very nauseous. She went home, drank some Gatorade and began to feel better. A week later she returned for more water volleyball. Again, she...
Orlando weather: Shower and storm chances higher this weekend
ORLANDO, Fla. - Another quintessential Florida-like forecast is ahead this weekend across Central Florida. Temperatures will be hot and humid, with highs in the low to mid-90s. Higher humidity values and heat indices around 105°-108° should be expected. LOOKING AHEAD: A weak and fading front will slowly approach...
NWS Melbourne: More of the Same, Temperatures Will Reach the Low to Mid 90s With Heat Indices 100 to 106 Degrees
East- Central Florida - Friday July 26, 2024: The National Weather Service in Melbourne is predicting more of the same today across East-Central; Florida,. temperatures will reach the low to mid 90s with heat indices 100 to 106 degrees. However, greater moisture returns to the area today, bringing increased rain...
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