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Lake County Commission incumbents soundly defeated by challengers

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Two incumbent Lake County commissioners lost their seats in Tuesday night’s election while a third one barely hung on for victory over a strong challenger.
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Area residents warned about possibility of heavy smoke in Belleview on Friday

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Local residents are being warned about the possibility of heavy smoke in the Belleview area on Friday.
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Leesburg commissioners OK plan for fire department to seek grant from Wal-Mart

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Leesburg commissioners gave their blessing Monday night for the city’s fire department to seek funds from the Wal-Mart Community Grant Fund.
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Atlanta man accused of killing two Leesburg women allegedly confesses

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The Atlanta man accused of killing two Leesburg women allegedly confessed to a neighbor and Lake County sheriff’s deputies as they arrived at the burning residence Tuesday morning.
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Man jailed after two women found dead inside burning mobile home in Leesburg

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A man is behind bars facing two counts of first-degree homicide after two women were found dead inside a burning mobile home in Leesburg early Tuesday morning.
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Leesburg Commission rejects man’s demand for city to ban plastic straws

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Leesburg commissioners sent a clear message Monday night to a Fruitland Park man who has spoken to them multiple times in the past few months – the city has no interest in banning the use of plastic straws.
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Leesburg reverses course and cancels fireworks show amid COVID-19 outbreak

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The Leesburg Partnership reversed course Wednesday and canceled the city’s annual July 4 fireworks show – just two days after a split City Commission had voted to go forward with the popular event.
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Split Leesburg Commission votes to hold fireworks show despite COVID-19 concerns

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After some contentious and emotional debate Monday night, a split Leesburg Commission made it official – the city will host its annual fireworks show on July 4.
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Man accused of shooting passing motorist near minimart nabbed after high-speed pursuit

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A man accused of shooting a passing motorist during a gunfight at a Leesburg minimart earlier this week is behind bars.
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Leesburg man shot in the neck while driving past gun battle outside minimart

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A 50-year-old Leesburg motorist was shot in the neck Monday after being caught in the crossfire of a gun battle at a minimart near Carver Middle School.
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Tampa man and six juveniles nabbed after Mount Dora gas station pillaged

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A 19-year-old Tampa man and six juveniles were arrested early Sunday morning after a Mount Dora-area gas station was ransacked and burglarized.
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Leesburg Commission facing tough decision on future of July 4 fireworks show

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Leesburg commissioners will consider a proposal on June 22 to cancel the city’s popular July 4 fireworks display – although it didn’t appear last week that the idea had much support.
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Lake County school district disputes social media post claiming schools won’t reopen

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Officials with Lake County Public Schools are disputing a social media post claiming schools won’t reopen in the fall.
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Leesburg police nab three men suspected of home invasion robbery

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Leesburg Police officers arrested three men early Monday morning who are accused of committing a home invasion robbery.
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Leesburg Commission meeting moved to Venetian Center to allow for social distancing

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As part of Leesburg’s reopening efforts amid the COVID-19 crisis, Monday’s City Commission meeting will be held at the Venetian Center.
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Leesburg offers COVID-19 payment plan for utility customers

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The City of Leesburg is offering a special payment plan for all customers amid the Coronavirus crisis.
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Leesburg firefighters rescue family’s dog from burning home

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Leesburg firefighters are being lauded for saving a family’s dog from a burning home late Sunday night.
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City of Leesburg announces closures for Memorial Day holiday

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City of Leesburg offices and facilities will be closed Monday, May 25 in observance of Memorial Day.
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