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An October 22 NWS update keeps the Astor river flood warning in effect. NOAA observations show moderate flooding, with higher water possible in the coming days.
Department workload, service responsibilities and resident contacts under Groveland’s newly selected chief.
A marsh fire near Silver Eagle Road in Groveland has grown to approximately 200 acres as Florida Forest Service crews continue an air-and-ground response.
A Lake County jury convicted Jalynn Nichole Davis in Wesley Brown’s fentanyl death. She received a life sentence; an appeal has been reported.
A Lake County judge sentenced Vickie Lynn Williams to life without parole for the 2022 murders of Darryl and Sharon Getman in Mount Dora.
LCSO is seeking $12.65 million in federal funding for an expanded drone program that could increase its fleet from 13 to 42 aircraft and establish seven fixed response locations across Lake County.
The city linked the incident to fiber installation; residents were later allowed back.
Court records document a September 17 arrest, a $25,000 bond and an October 12 arraignment in the new felony case.
Tavares police arrested Lake County pastor Richard “Rick” Pughe following an Aug. 25 confrontation at Wooton Park. Here’s what the arrest affidavit says.
A news report attributes the account to the Florida Highway Patrol, but Lake County Now has not independently verified the circumstances, location or identities involved.
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