Show host and executive producer Kelly Somersall will profile a Lake County high school musical artist or band. LAKE COUNTY, Fla. The Lake County Government issued a burn ban Friday. Followers Joe Alvarez, daughter killed in Fresno County head-on accident April 27, 2023. The Sumter County Sheriffs Office has warned that the eastbound lanes on East State Road 44 at Morse Boulevard will be shut down for an unknown amount of time due to the traffic crash. Watch News 6 as they cover breaking local, regional, and national news, plus the latest updates on weather, traffic and sports. "Our condolences go out to the family and friends of William Martys, who was senselessly murdered," said Sheriff John D. Idleburg. Subscribe - Leesburg-News.com One reason is to Today marks the beginning of National Hurricane Preparedness Week, which lasts until May 6. A Leesburg man was arrested for drug possession after police noticed his shaky hands during a traffic stop. 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Copyright 2023 ClickOrlando.com is managed by Graham Digital and published by Graham Media Group, a division of Graham Holdings. Read: These 4 local counties have issued emergency burn bansThe burn ban will remain in effect until further notice. The victim, a U.S. Army veteran and Beach Park resident, had to be extricated from his car and was later pronounced dead at a hospital. LEESBURG, Fla. - Thousands of bikers are in Leesburg for the annual Bikefest, and so far severe weather is not slowing these visitors down. Jessica Chechile and her mother, Heather Steverson, are both facing more than 200 charges combined. Leesburg homeowner shoots 1 of 2 burglars, police say - WKMG Read: Temperatures heat up again, with a slight chance of rain at the coastThe 35-year-old driver of the SUV was declared dead at the scene by Lake County Fire Rescue. 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A Leesburg man in a Mercedes was arrested after trying to escape from police while he was in possession of a gun and a large cache of drugs. She was sentenced to one day, already served, in the Sumter County Detention Center. Read: Disney starts next round of layoffs, impacts ESPN, parksClick here to download the free WFTV news and weather apps, click here to download the WFTV Now app for your smart TV and click here to stream Channel 9 Eyewitness News live. A Leesburg man was arrested for drug possession after police noticed his shaky hands during a traffic stop. Leesburg, FL Breaking News Headlines Today | Ground News Firefighter Gavin Schmidt bottle feeding the cow water The crew called him the cow whisperer. We dont need weather people interrupting our programs telling us that it is raining. Pole-wielding Fruitland Park man charged with assault A Clermont man became the latest winner of a Florida Lottery scratch-off game. An explanation for the person concerned about a nine-hour shutdown of the turnpike in Lake County is warranted. Lake County - FOX 35 Orlando According to state division of corporations records, the entity shares an address with The Villages Commercial Property Management and is registered to The Villages CEO Mark Morse, as well as other members of the development groups leadership. A woman was arrested near Clermont on Tuesday, accused of breaking into her neighbors garage and spray painting swastikas all over his pickup truck, according to the Lake County Sheriffs Office. LEESBURG, Fla. Local businesses and visitors are keeping an eye on the weather as bikers roar back into Lake County this weekend for the Leesburg Bikefest. FOX 35 meteorologist Brooks Garner breaks down the timeline and possible impacts. Deputies said an assistant principal was called to the students classroom at Tavares High School because he was acting disruptive, and was possibly under the influence of narcotics. Breaking News Archives - Leesburg News: Headlines, government, crime A Central Florida teenager has been arrested after officials said he sped through a high school parking while behind the wheel of a car as another teen rode on top of the vehicle. The victim gave Williams a check for $575 A man is headed to state prison after pointing a gun at a woman last year at a hotel in The Villages. Lake County | Orlando Florida Local News | Spectrum News 13 March 14, 2023 GET OUR APP Our Spectrum News app is the most convenient way to get the stories that matter to you. Two 13-year-olds were arrested after they reportedly threatened to shoot students in a message written on a bathroom mirror at Tavares Middle School. 4 pick in NFL Draft, Law enforcement cracks down on slot machine operators in Tallahassee, State finds 'cause' to punish superintendent over 'politically charged statements', Jerry Springer, Sarasota resident and talk show host, dies at 79, Tavares Police: Caregiver stole thousands from elderly client, Hail? Watch: Gunned down in cold blood: Florida father of 4s ex-wifes new husband accused in his murderOfficers said Waldo has taken off from law enforcement in the past. Officials said McPherson decided to take his winnings as a one-time, lump-sum payment of $820,000. It rains. Distracted driver forces landscaper's truck onto curb, snarls traffic on Lake Sumter bridge Click here to read the full story on the Orlando Business Journals website. After a rainy and stormy start to Sunday, the severe weather has moved out of Central Florida. Central Florida has recently seen a troubling trend of teenagers involved in criminal activity. There are chances for heavy rainfall, thunder, lightning, hail, strong winds, and an isolated tornado. READ: Teen killed in accidental shooting inside Orange County home identifiedVideo: Teen killed in accidental shooting inside Orange County home identified Deputies in Orange County are investigating after a teenager was shot and killed inside of a home early Friday. Read: 76-year-old man killed in Osceola County hit-and-run crash, troopers sayOfficials said the man died at the scene, and the passengers, an 8-year-old boy and a 39-year-old woman, were transported to the South Lake Hospital with minor injuries. She also said she could hear the doctor laughing and mocking her. Kickstands are up for a weekend ride to Leesburg Bikefest kicked off Friday, and the annual event drives plenty of business to the community. Edward Haggerty, of Leesburg, purchased the winning Gold Rush Limited ticket. Some Leesburg residents went before City Commissioners on Monday night, concerned about skyrocketing electric bills. Tuesdays severe weather saw reports of hail throughout Lake County and you may be wondering, how rare is a hail event like this in Central Florida? We can look out our windows! If you missed Leesburg Bikefest this weekend, catch up with the sights and sounds from the event in this video. A Florida woman is accused of damaging her neighbor's house and spray-painting hate symbols on his truck during the early morning hours, according to the Lake County Sheriff's Office. Best tweets, Instagram posts, Tucker Carlson heads to his $5.5M Boca Grande home: 3 things to know, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. LAKE COUNTY, Fla. Zachery Waldo was sentenced last week for a DUI manslaughter case involving the deaths of three people in Lake County in 2019. Sixteen Lake County libraries will accept donations, but the Umatilla Public Library will not accept pet food donations. Join FOX 35 for a free Earth Day event to help clean up the Wekiva River. Read: Woman killed, child in critical condition after hit-and-run crash in Orange CountyInvestigators said the Hyundai was driving recklessly northbound lanes of U.S. Highway 441, and while traveling southbound, the car collided with a Kia SUV. NewsBreak provides latest and breaking Leesburg, FL local news, weather forecast, crime and safety reports, traffic updates, event notices, sports, . Video: Seminole County firefighters increase staff, special equipment during weekend burn ban (WFTV)Click here to download the free WFTV news and weather apps, click here to download the WFTV Now app for your smart TV and click here to stream Channel 9 Eyewitness News live. 48-Year-Old Leesburg Man . Go to www.habitatls.org/give or mail to 906 Avenida Central, The Villages, FL 32159. Two people from Leesburg died after a crash Sunday afternoon in Lake County, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. Two 13-year-olds were arrested after they reportedly threatened to shoot students in a message written on a bathroom mirror at Tavares Middle School. The deal closed March 9 and posted to Lake County public records on March 14. Drought concerns are rising throughout Central Florida, and as of Tuesday, officials in Brevard, Lake, Orange, Osceola and Seminole counties instituted emergency burn bans in an effort to prevent fires from going out of control. LAKE COUNTY, Fla. An investigation into an early morning fire is underway in Lake County. LAKE COUNTY, Fla. Zachery Waldo was sentenced last week for a DUI manslaughter case involving the deaths of three people in Lake County in 2019. The students, whose names are being withheld because they are juveniles, were charged with making written threats to kill and disruption of school functions. In 2022, the group donated $29,737 in quilted items and cash to a variety of charities. We can look out our windows! LEESBURG - Fruitland Park Police and Lake County Deputies responded to a call at the Leesburg WalMart Monday night around 7:15 in reference to a shooting.Officials arrived on scene to find a middle aged white male who had been shot in the parking lot. Troopers were at the scene of the fatal crash at U.S. 27 and Vineyard Way . After three years of COVID-19 chaos, the Leesburg Bikefest is back at full strength and in its regular spot on the Central Florida event calendar. A Leesburg man in a Mercedes was arrested after trying to escape from police while he was in possession of a gun and a large cache of drugs. Nope, but it sure looked like some spots in Central Florida received a dusting as severe storms quickly dropped piles of hail in Lake County. LEESBURG, Fla. Lake County drivers and pedestrians will benefit from the creation of all-way stop intersections in downtown Leesburg. Authorities said two men lit a Christmas tree on fire in front of the buoy around 3:30 a.m. on New Year's Day and the flames charred sections of the colorful, 4-ton cement monument. Multiple law enforcement agencies have joined the Lake County Sheriffs Office in the search for Waldo in the weeks since the trial. Police officers in Eustis need help finding the suspect who was driving a white work van that caused a head-on collision earlier this month and then fled the area. READ: Lake County approves sand mining operation despite homeowner oppositionCow rescue today stuck in the mud in Sanford for 24 hrs. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Lake County | Orlando Florida Local News | Spectrum News 13 Kevin James Butler, 57, of the Village of Santo Domingo was arrested on a charge of battery March 27 by Sumter County sheriffs deputies. A 72-year-old motorcyclist was killed Thursday afternoon in a crash along County Road 42 in Lake County, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. The SUV deviated from the road, colliding with a fence and smashing into a tree. Leesburg Fl Breaking News - Facebook Read: Orange County Public Library System debuts new services, escape room for 100-year celebrationDonations must not be opened, damaged or expired. A Villager has been charged with pressuring his wife to get a charge against him dropped after an alleged attack. FOX 35 meteorologist Ian Cassette has a look at the forecast for the rest of the day and what to expect. Police responded to a motor vehicle crash and subsequent shots fired near East Dixie Avenue and Minatee Lane at around 10:55 p.m. Monday, according to an arrest report from the Leesburg Police Department. News in Leesburg, Florida and surrounding communities. 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Deputies said an assistant principal was called to the student's classroom at. United Arts of Central Florida is inviting local artists to apply for a $5,000 grant to create a project that impacts the community.