โOur hearts go out:โ Central Florida schools react to Uvalde school shooting
Following the shooting at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas, that killed 18 students and 3 adults, several Central Florida school districts have announced special measures to ensure students safety as the school year wraps up.
Leesburg man admits to hit-and-run, claims he thought he hit animal, police say
A man driving with a suspended license confessed to a hit-and-run crash once he learned his children told authorities the crash happened, but he said he believed he hit an animal, according to the Leesburg Police Department.
54-year-old pedestrian killed in Leesburg crash
LEESBURG, Fla. โ A 54-year-old man was struck and killed while trying to cross a street in Leesburg, police said. The pedestrian, identified by authorities Wednesday as Joseph Meister, was crossing U.S. Highway 27 near Griffin Road around 10 p.m. Monday and walked into the path a 2005 Chevrolet pickup truck, according to the Leesburg Police Department. Meister was taklen to UF Health in Leesburg, where he died from his injuries, according to officials. Itโs not known if he faces any charges. Police are asking any witnesses to call 352-787-2121.