Leesburg Bikefest 2023 continues today and runs through Sunday afternoon in downtown Leesburg and several other local businesses. 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? More than 30,000 motorcyclists from around the country are expected to roll into Leesburg this weekend. The only source for live, breaking news in The Leesburg, Florida. A husband and wife who split their time between The Villages and Michigan were killed when their plane crashed in Georgia. A Florida woman says someone came onto her property and vandalized her pride flag. LAKE COUNTY, Fla. One Central Florida county will help residents save money on library fines during May. In Florida? For a complete guide to events, plus road closure information, head to the Leesburg Bikefest website. A witness told the Leesburg Daily-Commercial that he heard a loud noise, followed by the helicopter spinning three or four times before crashing and exploding. Disrespectful, untrue, or aggressive posts will be deleted and. Lottery officials said John McPherson, 38, of Clermont, claimed the prize from the 500X THE CASH Scratch-Off game. A Clermont woman was arrested after she was caught on camera smashing her neighbor's window and then spraying a swastika on his car. Energetic, small and full of playfulness. In March, all donations made to Habitat for Humanity of Lake-Sumter will be matched by RoMac Building Supply. Shopkeeper rescues abducted toddler after carjacker runs over his mom during Libertyville-area carjacking, LAKE COUNTY, Fla. The Florida Wildlife Commission is investigating the death of a man at Lake Griffin in Lake County. READ: Afternoon storm chances to stay through the weekend in Central FloridaThe pandemic caused the event to be canceled, moved or pared down for years. Local News Replay Newscast covering important local topics and events Resize: Live Streams Video 'Thankful that I had a voice': Action 9 investigation sparks legislation on homeowner contracts. LAKE COUNTY, Fla. A 16-year-old was arrested Monday after Lake County deputies said he brought a gun to school. If youre heading to Bikefest this weekend and want to stay weather aware, you can download the News 6 PinPoint weather app in the app store. 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. After several days of severe weather, including extremely large hail, in Central Florida, vehicle insurance companies have reported an increase in storm-related claims. As severe weather bore down on Lake County Tuesday afternoon, reports came in of large hail and downed trees in Mascotte, and fallen power lines in Leesburg. Considering their relative proximity, comparisons are inevitable between the Leesburg Bikefest and the legendary Daytona Beach Bike Week. For the first time since the pandemic, thousands of people, motorcycles, and Harley's were in Downtown Leesburg for Bikefest 2022. The first and only reputable source for real news, facts and information about hot topics and issues in Leesburg and Lake County, Florida. A developer had submitted a request to build Anglers Cove off U.S. Highway 441 and Anglers Avenue. A first grade teacher is accused of having an affair with a 15-year-old boy. The roadway improvements on Pine Street will be between Canal Street and Child Street. Get todays headlines in minutes with Your Florida Daily: Copyright 2023 by WKMG ClickOrlando - All rights reserved. Breaking News Live, breaking news in The Villages, Florida. Police say dramatic video shows two men setting fire to a Christmas tree that damaged the Key West's iconic southernmost point buoy. The four young sisters killed in a I-95 crash Monday were honored by family and friends in a vigil in Leesburg Thursday . One firefighter, dubbed by fellow firefighters as the cow whisperer, bottle-fed the cow during the rescue. "Our condolences go out to the family and friends of William Martys, who was senselessly murdered," said Sheriff John D. Idleburg. A Kentucky man has been convicted of murdering his pregnant girlfriend in Indiana in 2015. The three-day Leesburg Bikefest is underway. Dueling portraits of Gillum as jury deliberates, This is Marco Rubio's worry about an escalating DeSantis-Disney fight, Election bill with 'resign to run' fix heads to DeSantis' desk, Time to check your home for hurricane safety, Court overturns most of judge's ruling on 2021 Florida elections law, A $170M home? Weather 28C Saturday 21 | 31C Sunday 20 | 26C Monday 17 | 27C Freedom of speech denied at CDD 7 town hall meeting A Village of Bonita resident who attended CDD 7's town hall meeting, claims he was denied freedom of speech. Waldo, who was out on bond, went to trial this month on three counts of DUI manslaughter and DUI with serious injury. FOX 35 meteorologist Ian Cassette has a look at the forecast for the rest of the day and what to expect. The Leesburg Police Department said detectives responded to the. Read: Community garden sprouts up in the Parramore neighborhoodThe library will forgive fines and overdue materials in exchange for donations. NewsBreak provides latest and breaking Leesburg, FL local news, weather forecast, crime and safety reports, traffic updates, event notices, sports, . 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. We can look out our windows! In total, 11 stories have been published about Eustis which Ground News has aggregated in the past 3 months. Stay current with all the latest and breaking news about. 48-Year-Old Leesburg Man . Pride organizers are taking a second look at their events after the passage of SB-1438, which organizers said theyre afraid could have a negative impact on their festivities. With Newspapers becoming extinct due to social media being instant and reaching thousands within seconds We created this page. Officials with the Central Florida Expressway Authority said a new toll road in the works could get you to and from in just 5 miles. Published quarterly since 2009, Lake Legal News is a high-quality, glossy magazine blending current events with both topical and historical profiles of Lake County, Florida, attorneys, judges, police officers, elected officials, and residents. Read: These 4 local counties have issued emergency burn bansThe burn ban will remain in effect until further notice. LAKE COUNTY, Fla. The Florida Highway Patrol is investigating a deadly crash in Lake County. Get hyperlocal forecasts, radar and weather alerts. The Clermont Police Department is seeking the publics help in identifying multiple people in connection with stealing numerous catalytic converters. Kickstands are up for a weekend ride to Leesburg Bikefest kicked off Friday, and the annual event drives plenty of business to the community. United Arts of Central Florida is inviting local artists to apply for a $5,000 grant to create a project that impacts the community. Lake County sheriff's deputies swarmed a home on Leesburgs Montclair Road Wednesday afternoon. The site of the explosion is at DAB Constructors Inc. at . Read: Orange County Public Library System debuts new services, escape room for 100-year celebrationDonations must not be opened, damaged or expired. News in Leesburg, Florida and surrounding communities. A 13-year-old was killed after he was struck by a car while riding his bike along a Lake County road Thursday. 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. Pole-wielding Fruitland Park man charged with assault He was given credit for 302 days already served in the Lake County Jail, where he has been held since his arrest. Distracted driver forces landscaper's truck onto curb, snarls traffic on Lake Sumter bridge We dont need weather people interrupting our programs telling us that it is raining. He was given credit for 302 days already served in the Lake County Jail, where he has been held since his arrest. A former Beef OBradys employee has been sentenced in the theft of a check from the restaurant at Colony Plaza in The Villages. In an effort to get the public to help track him down, the sheriffs office announced Monday the reward for information leading to Waldos capture was increased to $10,000. LEESBURG, Fla. (CBSMiami) - A Florida babysitter has found herself behind bars after allegedly putting a 4-year-old boy in a dryer. Catch up with the sights and sounds from Leesburg Bikefest, 74-year-old Lake County man sentenced to federal prison in marijuana operation, Two 13-year-olds arrested for mass shooting threat at Tavares school, Attendees say Bikefest stacks up well against other rallies, Leesburg tree trimmer arrested after allegedly scamming customer, Leesburg mans shaky hands prompt K-9 drug search, Thousands flood downtown area for Leesburg Bikefest, Bikers descend on downtown Leesburg for start of three-day rally, Mercedes driver nabbed with gun and large cache of drugs, Lake County man dies at scene of rollover crash, Leesburg man accused of pointing gun at neighbors tree trimmer, Leesburg man arrested after drugs found underneath power tool in van, Bicycle-riding man wearing cowboy hat charged with snatching battery from garage, Home health care worker allegedly steals more than $30,000 from elderly patient, Man jailed after being caught driving weeks after losing his license, Leesburg man tased while interfering in brothers arrest, Fence builder allegedly took customers money and went on vacation. The Leesburg Public Works Department crews replaced two traffic signals at the intersections of West Main Street and North 3rd Street and West Main Street and North 6th Street for four-way stops. William Rundall claimed the $1 million prize after purchasing his winning ticket from the Food Mart, located at 13512 Georgia Avenue in Astatula. We can look out our windows! David Aaron Clement, 57, of the Village of Bonita completed the 12-hour anger management course on April 12, according to a document on file in Sumter . Here's what is happening today. The 19-year-old Waukegan resident was reported in critical condition following the incident, which started in a parking lot at around 1:30 a.m. Monday. Lake County sheriffs detectives trying to locate the car Thursday after the childs mother had been carjacked, and then run over with her own vehicle, were told by Volkswagens Car-Net service that the company would not provide the cars location until Car-Net was paid a $150 fee to reactivate the service, sheriffs office Deputy Chief Chris Covelli said. Breaking News Live, breaking news in Leesburg, Florida. FOX 35 meteorologist Brooks Garner breaks down the timeline and possible impacts. Law enforcement officials are still searching for a Lake County man who went to lunch while on trial for DUI manslaughter and never returned. It is Florida. The three-day Leesburg Bikefest returns this weekend to the city of Leesburg, bringing live music, vendors, food and an estimated 100,000 bikers from around the country. Police observed a silver Lincoln passenger car without taillights near Bay Street and Wilt Avenue at around 2:29 a.m. Thursday, according to an arrest report from the Eustis Police Department. The event began in 1997 with 5,000 guests for one day. 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. Earth Day 2023 falls on Saturday April 22, but there are several events across Central Florida that will allow you to participate in this day to celebrate and invest in our planet. LAKE COUNTY, Fla. Lake County approved a sand mining operation on Tuesday despite some homeowners speaking out against it. A man was driving at a high rate of speed when his vehicle crashed into a womans sport utility vehicle with such velocity that the impact split off the front half of her SUV. We dont need weather people interrupting our programs telling us that it is raining. The other motorist, a 59-year-old North Chicago man, was taken to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries, police said. If you need help with the Public File, call 407-291-6000. Sign in Home Local Headlines Coronavirus Original Recommend Entertainment Entertainment Celebrities TV & Videos (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. It's the first time the event is being in April since the start of the coronavirus pandemic. READ: Florida gas prices see recent spike but should start falling again; heres whyPolice said Seraphin-Telfort did not survive. Our Spectrum News app is the most convenient way to get the stories that matter to you. Speeding driver blamed for crash that split womans SUV in two, Couple from The Villages killed when their plane crashes in Georgia, Leesburg tree trimmer arrested after allegedly scamming customer, Bikers descend on downtown Leesburg for start of three-day rally. Melissa Crosby, 51, who lives at 1217 Ballesteros Drive in the Village of Santiago pleaded no contest this past week to a charge of trespassing in Sumter County Court. An estimated 100,000 to 200,000 people are expected to attend over three days. 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. This past week, 95-year-old Elinor Levitt was taken into custody on a warrant charging her with leaving the scene of a crash in December. She was sentenced to one day, already served, in the Sumter County Detention Center. LEESBURG, Fla. An Ocala woman died early Monday in a vehicle crash along U.S. 27 in Lake County, the Leesburg Police Department said. The Turnpike Authority said the reworked bridge will allow crews to widen the turnpike from four to eight lanes. Video: Floridas Turnpike overpass reopens in Lake County after nearly 1 year of reconstruction Drivers in Lake County can now use an overpass that has been closed for nearly a year. She was not in custody as of Sunday evening. Investigators say Zachery Waldo has been standing trial for a traffic homicide from 2019. LAKE COUNTY, Fla. A 16-year-old was arrested Monday after Lake County deputies said he brought a gun to school. It's completely free! 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. A Florida teenager has been arrested for bringing a gun onto his high school campus, according to authorities. Eustis City Commissioners are open to negotiating for the Lake County Fairgrounds but not as a development site. A Village of Tamarind Grove resident, in a Letter to the Editor, contends Florida needs driving tests which are more stringent for senior citizens.
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