Tag: Leesburg
Leesburg Ranked In Top 10 Most Dangerous Cities in Florida
A recent crime statistics report ranked the city of Leesburg as one of the top ten worst and most dangerous cities to live in Florida.
Gov. Scott Appoints Two to LSSC District Board of Trustees
Governor Rick Scott appoints two to LSSC District Board of Trustees.
Leesburg Electric Crews Assist with Hurricane Michael Aftermath
Leesburg Electric Department crew heads to Tallahassee to help restore power after Hurricane Michael.
Pedestrian Killed After Being Struck by Two Vehicles
Police investigating an accident that left a pedestrian dead in Leesburg.
New Fiscal Year Begins October 1st For The City of Leesburg
City of Leesburg approves new 2019 fiscal year budget.
LSSC Offers Health Seminars at People’s Medical School
Lake-Sumter State College hosts series of healthcare seminars.
Owner of Kids’ Gym in Leesburg Arrested for Child Abuse, Battery
Owner of Leesburg kids' gym arrested and charged with battery and child abuse.
2019 Bassmaster Opens Tournament Set to Kick Off in Leesburg
Leesburg will be the debut location for Bassmaster's 2019 Open Series Tournament.
Officials Looking for Man Who Allegedly Beat Dog in Parking Lot
Police and Animal Control Officers searching for man who witnesses say beat a dog in a parking lot.
Woman Accused of Dunking Child in Toilet Under Investigation
Woman accused of abusing child by dunking him in the toilet is under investigation by the Leesburg Police and Department of Children and Families, police say.
Facebook Video Shows Mom Dunking Child in Toilet
Viral video footage shows Leesburg mom dunking her child into a toilet while she holds him upside down with his arms pulled behind his back.
Manhunt Continues for Man Charged with the Death of Local Biker
Jose Omar Azua is believed to have been last seen in the area of Crescent City, Florida and is wanted for failing to appear in court on vehicular manslaughter charges in Lake County.
Man Arrested After Stealing Car and Crashing into Police
A man was arrested Wednesday morning after stealing a vehicle and crashing into a police officer in Lady Lake.
Deputies Seek Help Identifying Possible Vehicle Burglary Suspects
Deputies seeking help to identify suspects wanted for vehicle burglary in the Bassville Park area of Leesburg.
Police Seek Information on Suspect Possibly Involved With Mulitple Burglaries
Leesburg police seek information on multiple burglaries in the area.
New fertilizer restrictions begin June 1 in Lake County
New fertilizer restrictions begin in Lake County on June 1 to help reduce nutrient-loading in urban landscapes.
Two Arrested in Leesburg After Covert Operation on Armed Robbery Charges
Police arrest two men during a covert surveillance operation after warrants were issued for two armed robberies in Marion County.
Lake County Libraries Offer Free Lunch For Kids During Summer
Lake County Library Systems and Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida team up to offer free lunches for kids under the age of 18 during the summer to assist families struggling with homelessness and poverty.
Leesburg Issues Mandatory Water-Boil Notice After Water Main Break
Leesburg officials issued a mandatory water-boil notice after water main breaks near West Main Street.
New Arrest in December Robbery of Leesburg Speed Track
Deputies make arrests in connection with a robbery that occurred at the Speek Track in Leesburg on December 7 last year.
Household hazardous waste and unwanted medication to be collected in Leesburg
Lake County officials schedule a day to collect household hazardous waste and unwanted medicine from residents.
Truck Stolen from Driveway at Leesburg Home
A Leesburg resident is asking for help in locating their truck which was stolen from their driveway on Sunnyside Drive in Leesburg between Saturday night and Sunday morning.
Leesburg Man Charged with Armed Robbery After Dispute with Brother
Leesburg man charged with armed robbery and aggravated battery after cutting his brother during a dispute over a cell phone.
Leesburg breakfast kicks off area King celebrations, parade Saturday
LEESBURG, Fla. — A community breakfast to honor Martin Luther King Jr. took place early Friday morning in Leesburg with a smorgasbord of food and...
Leesburg Man Continues Cancer Battle Through Martial Arts, Prays For A...
“I want to be around to take care of my mother and father,” he said. “I want to see my kids grow up and I want to grow old with my wife. Whatever I have to do, I’ll do, but I know it’s all in God’s hands. 2017 has been the hardest year for me yet but I want to be a beacon for people in dark places. You don’t get to choose the path, but you can choose the attitude.”
