Drivers on I-4 caught in crossfire when traffic backs up
The Florida Highway Patrol is investigating a shooting on I-4 near Lake Helen that left one vehicle damaged. According to the FHP, the shooting happened around 2:20 p.m. Sunday at mile marker 113 near Stewart and Orange Camp roads. AdThe pair saw all three vehicles pull over to the left lane when traffic started to slow down. As the couple watched the SUVs disappear in the distance, the man heard a large noise come from the back of his truck, an FHP report said. One man told authorities that he saw one of the men lean outside of the driver’s side window, make hand gestures and yell at him, the FHP report stated.
Man followed, raped woman at Colby-Alderman Park in Volusia, deputies say
VOLUSIA COUNTY, Fla. Authorities are investigating a reported rape at a park in Lake Helen, according to the Volusia County Sheriffs Office. Deputies said the alleged incident took place early Sunday at Colby-Alderman Park off Massachusetts Street. The woman told deputies the man grabbed her by her neck, threatened and raped her before running off, investigators said in a news release. According to the woman, the man was described as white and 40-60 years old. Anyone with information about the man or the incident should contact the Volusia County Sheriffs Office.
Uh Oh: Lake Helen home mistakenly built on city-owned land
LAKE HELEN, Fla. – A home that was built on city-owned land in Lake Helen by mistake could be moved, according to the builder. Instead, he said the home was built 60 feet to the west, which put it on park land owned by the City of Lake Helen. City of Lake Helen officials issued this Stop Work Order after a home was mistakenly built on city-owned property. (WKMG)On Thursday night, the city council met to discuss what to do with the home that was nearly finished. Lake Helen city council members met on Thursday to discuss a home that was mistakenly built on city-owned land.