Leesburg Lee School demolition begins despite efforts to save iconic landmarkDemolition has started on the Lee School in downtown Leesburg. The old school building is a big part of the cityโs history.
โDid not have an account:โ Gator denied deposit at Florida credit unionWhen youโre a business in Florida, you never know who โ or what โ may ask for service.
Leesburg Bikefest 2024: Concerts, customs, closures and moreBig crowds roar into Lake County on Friday as Leesburg Bikefest 2024 gets underway.
65-year-old motorcyclist killed in crash with car near RaceTrac in Leesburg, police sayLeesburg police investigate a fatal crash.
Florida weather to get turned upside down. Hereโs whatโs going to happenCandace Campos presents your weekend forecast for Central Florida.
Your Florida Daily: 9-foot alligator attacks man, Florida clarifies misconceptions about โParental Rightsโ lawThe actual law itself remains unchanged.
Orlando area sees first 90-degree day of the year as records fall across Central FloridaOrlando area sees first 90 degree day of the year as records fall across Central Florida
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Lake County deputies looking for missing 16-year-old girlDeputies in Lake County are asking for the publicโs help locating a missing 16-year-old girl last seen in Leesburg on Friday.
LIVE RADAR: Soggy Sunday before drier and cooler conditions move in this weekLight-to-moderate steady rain expected through Sunday before cooler and drier air moves in early this week.
Soggy Central Florida weather continues into SundayAs a cold front stalls over South Florida, plumes of deep moisture will continue to funnel in which in return will bring a more steady and widespread coverage of rainfall overnight and into Sunday.
Leesburg police arrest woman accused of shooting, injuring 2A 20-year-old woman accused of shooting and injuring two people on Thursday is on the run, and Leesburg police is asking for the publicโs help locating her, according to a news release.
Mardi Gras comes to Leesburg: Fun, festivities, parades on tapLeesburg is gearing up for itโs annual Mardi Gras celebration, promising two days of lively entertainment, mouthwatering foods, and vibrant parades.
Central Florida sees stretch of warm winter weather. Hereโs when that changesThe stretch of near record warmth across Central Florida begins.
Crash involving car, bicyclist slows traffic on US-27A crash involving a vehicle and a bicyclist is causing traffic delays on U.S. 27 in Leesburg, according to a news release.
Leesburg WWII soldier buried Sunday 80 years after his deathA World War II soldier for Leesburg will get a heroโs welcome home procession and be buried with full military honors Sunday, 80 years after he was killed in action.
Accused gunman and sister indicted in deadly Leesburg shootingFollowing a shooting late last year that left a man dead in Leesburg, the man accused of killing him and a woman accused of evidence tampering have been indicted.
Missing woman, baby could be frequenting Florida hotels. Have you seen them?Deputies said that the pair โ Jamilya and Jayhonna Greene, respectively โ were last seen on Jan. 9 in the Leesburg area.
Pedestrian walking on road dies after being struck by car in Lake CountyA 55-year-old Leesburg man died after being struck by a car while walking in a Lake County road, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Accused gunman in deadly Leesburg shooting surrenders to policeThe 19-year-old accused of shooting and killing a man at a home in Leesburg surrendered to police on Friday.
Woman accused of hiding evidence from deadly Leesburg shooting inside her bodyA woman faces charges after Leesburg police say she took shell casings from the scene of a deadly shooting and hid them inside her body.
Leesburg police search for suspect after fatal shootingLeesburg police are looking for a 19-year-old man accused of fatally shooting someone.
Missing Leesburg woman found safeA 63-year-old missing Leesburg woman has been safely located, according to the Leesburg Police Department.
56-year-old motorcyclist killed in 2-vehicle crash in Lake CountyA motorcyclist was killed in a two-vehicle crash in Lake County on Tuesday morning, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
94-year-old man killed in Lake County crashA 94-year-old Leesburg man was killed in a crash in Lake County on Sunday afternoon, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
No sun November: Hereโs why it was so cloudy in Central FloridaNovember was unusual in Central Florida.
โA big jobโ: Nephew reacts after remains of missing Leesburg WWII soldier are IDโdStaff Sgt. Franklin Hall was 21 years old when he died. His remains were identified earlier this year โ around 80 years after his death.
Remains of a WWII heavy bomber gunner from Central Florida identified nearly 80 years after his deathMiliary officials say a U.S. Army Air Force gunnerโs remains have been accounted for nearly eight decades after the heavy bomber he was flying in was shot down over France during World War II.
Man gets 45 year sentence for shooting, killing girlfriend in Leesburg homeA man who pled guilty on Monday to the 2022 shooting death of his girlfriend now faces the next 45 years behind bars.
Leesburg man found guilty of attempted murder in 2019 shootout with police officerA Leesburg man was found guilty of attempted murder on Wednesday nearly four years after he opened fire on a police officer.
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2 teens, 16 and 17, killed in rollover crash on Goose Prairie Road near LeesburgTwo teenage boys, 16 and 17, were killed in a rollover crash in Lake County, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Lake County firefighters claim staffing shortage poses public safety issueThe Professional Firefighters of Lake County Local 3990 are sounding the alarm. Ben Britton, secretary for the firefighters union, said they are understaffed across the board.
Man hit, killed while trying to cross Lake County roadA Leesburg man was hit and killed by a car while he was trying to cross a Lake County road Friday night, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Troopers seek clues after motorcyclist found dead on Florida Turnpike in 2021The motorcyclist โ identified as Alexander โOzzyโ Osbourne โ was found dead at the scene with a gunshot wound, troopers added.
Florida man flaunts gun at sonโs Pop Warner game in Leesburg, police sayAn Orlando man arrested during his sonโs Pop Warner game at Leesburg High School is accused of pulling a gun and threatening other parents over some alleged trash talking.
Florida board considers UCF proposal to close 3 campusesThe Florida State University Systemโs Board of Governors will discuss a proposal by UCF to close down three of its campuses during a Wednesday meeting.
84-year-old motorcyclist killed in Lake County crashA Leesburg motorcyclist was killed in a Lake County crash on Monday afternoon, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Deputies searching for missing, endangered Lake County manLake County deputies are asking for the publicโs help locating a missing and endangered man.
Leesburg man faces charges of impersonating officerA Leesburg man was arrested on accusations that he impersonated a police officer and pulled over a vehicle, according to an arrest affidavit.
Lake County deputies search for missing woman with โintellectual disabilityโDeputies said 21-year-old Lesley Perez ran away on foot from LifeStream Behavioral Center, located at 2020 Tally Road in Leesburg.
Lake County deputies search for missing woman thought to be in EustisDeputies with the Lake County Sheriffโs Office announced their search Thursday for a 41-year-old woman missing out of Bassville Park.
$5K reward offered after tiny home taken from Lake County lotThousands of dollars have been put up for the return of a tiny home that Lake County deputies say was stolen last month.
The Orlando area just saw its hottest week on recordIf you thought it has been hotter than a typical Florida summer of late, you would be correct.
2 arrested, 2 on the run after Lake County gas station robberyTwo people were arrested and two others are on the run after an early Monday gas station robbery, according to the Lake County Sheriffโs Office.
Man dumps gasoline, sets fire to Leesburg Masonic Lodge, detectives sayA man was arrested Thursday after dumping gasoline and setting fire to the Leesburg Masonic Lodge last week because he was mad at what it stood for, an affidavit shows.
The Weekly: News 6โฒs Mike DeForest discusses 2006 unsolved disappearance of Leesburg toddlerIn 2006, a Leesburg mom told police her 2-year-old son had been kidnapped from his room. Seventeen years later, Trenton Duckett is still missing.
โTotal loss:โ Leesburg Masonic Lodge destroyed in fire, chief saysThe Leesburg Masonic Lodge was engulfed in flames and destroyed on Wednesday night, according to fire rescue officials.
2 killed, 1 hospitalized after Leesburg crashTwo people were killed and another was hospitalized after a crash in Leesburg on Wednesday, according to fire rescue officials.
Leesburg High School worker arrested after attacks at Eatonโs Bar and GrillA Leesburg High School employee was arrested on Tuesday after deputies said he attacked people at Eatonโs Bar and Grill in Marion County.
Fire destroys mobile home in Lake County, displacing familyFire crews had to battle a fire in a residential area of Leesburg.
Leesburg man accused of killing victim found burning believed to be in BloodsA Leesburg man who deputies said has ties with a national gang was taken into custody by the U.S. Marshals Service on Sunday.
Little change in current drought situation across Central FloridaThe latest drought update from the U.S. Department of Agriculture shows little change in the drought status across Central Florida.
Sunny and hot for Motherโs Day!Sunny and hot for Motherโs Day! Rain chances gradually increase this week.
Florida man who ran away during DUI manslaughter trial capturedZachery Waldo, the man who left his DUI manslaughter trial for lunch and didnโt return, was captured on Wednesday by a U.S. Marshalโs task force, according to the Leesburg Police Department.
Bikers brave weather for 3-day Leesburg BikefestThousands of bikers are in Leesburg for the annual Bikefest, and so far severe weather is not slowing these visitors down.
Leesburg Bikefest attendees revved up for full festival, preparing for wicked weatherThe three-day Leesburg Bikefest is underway.
Leesburg Bikefest returns this weekend, with 100K expectedThe 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.
Viewer photos, videos show hail in Lake County as storms hit the areaAs 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.
41-year-old motorcyclist killed in Leesburg crash with SUV, police sayA 41-year-old man riding a motorcycle was killed in a crash with an SUV, according to Leesburg police.
VIDEO: Fire rips through Lake County homeVideo captured a fire tearing through a home in Leesburg on Saturday morning.
Lake County man wins $1M prize in Florida Lottery scratch-off gameA Lake County man claimed a $1 million prize Friday from a Florida Lottery scratch-off game.
$10K offered for info on Florida man who left manslaughter trial for lunch, didnโt returnThe Lake County Sheriffโs Office announced a $10,000 reward is being offered for information leading to the arrest of Zachery Waldo, the man who left his DUI manslaughter trial for lunch and never returned.
US Marshals involved in search for Florida manslaughter suspect who skipped trialLaw enforcement officials are still searching for a Lake County man who went to lunch while on trial for DUI manslaughter and never returned.
Woman killed, 2 injured in Leesburg crash with power pole, police sayAn Ocala woman was killed and two others were injured after crashing into a power pole Monday morning in Leesburg, according to police.
Search continues for Florida man who left manslaughter trial for lunch, didnโt returnLeesburg Police officers continue to search for the man, they say went to lunch during a DUI manslaughter trial, Tuesday and never came back.
Florida man leaves his DUI manslaughter trial for lunch, doesnโt return, court records showA man accused of DUI manslaughter in a 2019 fatal crash in Leesburg that killed three people, including a teen, went to lunch during his trial Wednesday and didnโt come back, according to court documents.
Craft beer fest, BBQ & Chili competition returns to Leesburg for โlagerโ than life weekendFire up your grill and crack open a cold one because the Craft Beer Festival and BBQ & Chili competition is returning to Leesburg.
Leesburg bank robber found with โlarge quantityโ of money, police sayA suspected Leesburg bank robber was caught Monday with a โlarge quantity of U.S. currencyโ and was placed under arrest.
Leesburg man, 21, killed in ATV crash in Lake County, FHP saysA 21-year-old Leesburg man was killed Saturday evening when an ATV he was driving crashed into a pole in Lake County, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Lake County man found dead in Lake Griffin, FWC saysA body was found in Lake Griffin Tuesday, according to Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission officials.
Leesburg man killed, another seriously injured after colliding with fence, tree on I-75, troopers sayA Leesburg man died and another was seriously injured after crashing into a tree and fence, according to Florida Highway Patrol.
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Central Florida Oath Keepers leader faces sentencing in MayA Central Florida man convicted of conspiring to stop the certification of the presidential election will be sentenced in May, a judge announced on Thursday.
๐ฉธโPride, accomplishment:โ Lake County woman donates over 70 gallons of bloodJanuary is National Blood Donor month and one local woman is sharing the motivation that keeps her coming back to give blood. She's also encouraging others who are able to step up and make the life-saving donation.
Crews knock down fire at Leesburg home, officials sayA fire damaged a home in Leesburg on Sunday afternoon, according to a Facebook post from Leesburg Fire Rescue.
Leesburg man faces hate crime charges in harassment, stalking of neighbors, deputies sayFrank Norviel, 57, arrested Tuesday
Can your employer track you? Lake County man fired after companyโs app detected him at competitorThe day before Thanksgiving, tow truck driver Gary Leady sent a text message to his employer claiming he needed to stay home to care for his kids because his wife was sick.
Leesburg man arrested after fleeing scene of fatal motorcycle crash in Sumter County, FHP saysA Leesburg man was arrested Friday after driving away from the scene of a crash that evening in Sumter County which took the life of a motorcyclist, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Motorcyclist killed in rear-end crash in LeesburgA motorcyclist was killed in a rear-end crash on U.S. 441 late Thursday in Leesburg, according to police.
80-year-old woman hit, killed crossing Leesburg road on Christmas, police sayAn 80-year-old woman died on Christmas after she was hit by two vehicles while crossing a road in Leesburg, according to police.
Convicted Marion County Oath Keepers leader asks for new trialA Marion County man who was convicted of conspiring to interfere with the transfer of power in 2020 presidential election is asking a federal judge for a new trial.
Near-record November for Central Florida temperatures2022 is on track to being one of the warmest years ever on record for several of our reporting stations in Central Florida.
1 dead in 4-vehicle crash on County Road 44 in LeesburgA fatal four-vehicle wreck is under investigation in Lake County, the FHP says.
Motorcyclist thrown from vehicle in Lake County crash, hit and killed in second crash, according to FHPA motorcyclist from Leesburg is dead after being thrown from his vehicle in a crash on Saturday evening, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Electric rates rise in Leesburg due to high gas costs, city manager saysElectric rates keep rising in Leesburg, and some homeowners said they can't afford any more hikes.
Who are the Three Percenters? What we know about militia linked to 5 Florida men charged in Capitol riotFederal investigators claim five men arrested for their involvement in the riot on Capitol Hill were members of a militia group that held beliefs aligned with Three Percenters.
This is why it has been so dry across parts of Central FloridaFor a lot of Central Florida, the wet season has been anything but.
Orlando area to see near-record heat, lower rain chancesHot with low rain chances in Central Florida.
Jaguar going 100 mph crashes into Leesburg animal clinic, report saysA speeding car slammed into an SUV Monday evening in Leesburg, causing it to flip onto the side of an animal clinic nearby.
Jaguar going 100 mph crashes into Leesburg animal clinic: reportA speeding car slammed into an SUV Monday evening in Leesburg, causing it to flip onto the side of an animal clinic nearby.
Police ID woman found shot to death in Leesburg homeA woman found shot to death early Monday at a Leesburg home has been identified, according to the police department.
July 2022 jumping into record books for Central FloridaJuly is officially the hottest month of the year in Central Florida, with the average high at 92 degrees all month long and lows between 73-74 degrees Fahrenheit.
Power restored in Leesburg after lightning strike to transmission system leaves 12,000 in darkA large power outage hit Leesburg and Fruitland Park Tuesday evening, according to Leesburg Fire Rescue.
Alligator flees Florida police, becomes trapped under patrol carCalling all cars, calling all cars: we have a gator under a cruiser.
๐ฅ๏ธ This Lake County marine charter service is sure to float your boatFloatinโ on a Boat Charters offers private, catered tours along the Harris Chain of Lakes.
June 2022 joining the record books with above-average tempsWith several record-breaking afternoons and the majority of the month running above average, it does not come as a surprise that June ended warmer than the average June.
Multiple patients injured in Leesburg crash causing delays on US 441At least one person was transported to the hospital Wednesday afternoon following a crash on U.S. Highway 441 in Leesburg, causing delays in the area, fire officials said in a Facebook post.
Man arrested at bar after shooting victim in head in Leesburg, deputies sayA 57-year-old man was arrested Wednesday afternoon after fatally shooting another man who came up to his car on a Leesburg road, police said.