Leesburg dropping electricity rates in time for hot summer months
As temperatures are on the rise, the Leesburg City Commission is lowering rates for Leesburg electric customers.
Convicted felon captured after manhunt in Sumter County
A convicted felon was captured after a manhunt that included a helicopter and bloodhounds Saturday afternoon in Sumter County.
Bandit sought after residence and shed in Webster get burglarized
Sumter County sheriff’s detectives are looking for a bandit who burglarized a residence and detached shed in the Webster area.
Sumter detectives seek help in nabbing bandit that robbed Bushnell Dollar General store
Sumter County sheriff’s detectives are asking for help in identifying a man who recently robbed the Dollar General store in Bushnell.
Massive drug raid at Webster house nets 14 arrests and infant taken by DCF
Fourteen people were arrested last week when multiple units from the Sumter County Sheriff’s Office raided a home in Webster.
Orlando man behind bars after Leesburg police track down stolen Cadillac
Leesburg Police officers are being lauded for recovering a stolen high-end vehicle and a handgun this past weekend.
Lake County to collect household hazardous waste and medications in Leesburg
Lake County Solid Waste and the Leesburg Police Department are teaming up to encourage Lake County residents to dispose of unwanted household hazardous materials and medications in a safe and environmentally conscious way.
Sumter sheriff’s detectives searching for thief who stole car from Webster convenience store
Sumter County sheriff’s detectives are asking for the public’s help in catching a man who stole a 2006 gray Ford Taurus from the Croom Store in Webster.
Lake County road maintenance crew lauded for saving emaciated dog
A Lake County Public Works Road Maintenance Operations crew is being lauded for its heroic efforts in saving an emaciated, abandoned dog in Leesburg.
Clermont high school teacher jailed after investigation into inappropriate conduct
A teacher at East Ridge High School in Clermont has been arrested on charges of battery following an investigation that began on May 1.
