Leesburg Bikefest roars into town, bringing millions to local economy
LEESBURG, Fla. — Leesburg’s Bikefest is a weekend many business owners look forward to. The crowds, the motorcycles, and the financial boom it brings to the city and small businesses create a highly anticipated atmosphere each year. What most people don’t know is each year, this weekend brings...
Driver with license revoked for DUI arrested at entrance to The Villages
A Wildwood man was arrested for driving with a revoked license for drunk driving after being stopped at an entrance to The Villages. An officer was headed east on County Road 466A near Drake Drive when he noticed a white Ford Explorer in front of him around 9:45 p.m. Sunday, April 19, according to an arrest report from the Fruitland Park Police Department...
Man indicted after deadly shooting in Leesburg, officials say
LAKE COUNTY, Fla. - A Leesburg man has been indicted by a grand jury, according to the Office of State Attorney Bill Gladson for the Fifth Judicial Circuit, in connection with the death of 36-year-old Shawn Cyriacks. A grand jury was convened to determine whether sufficient evidence existed to bring...
Villager’s lawyer questions actions of police officer in DUI arrest
A lawyer for a Villager is questioning the actions of a police officer who arrested her client on a drunk driving charge. Attorney Jaimie Washo Spivey has filed a motion to suppress evidence in the case of 55-year-old James Edwards of the Village of Rio Grande. He was arrested at...
Wildwood woman caught with fentanyl in her purse after running stop sign
A Wildwood woman with fentanyl in her purse was arrested after running a stop sign. An officer on patrol saw a Honda CRV run a stop sign at the intersection of Morin Street and West Stevens Avenue around 8:20 p.m. Friday, April 17, according to an arrest report from the Eustis Police Department. After being pulled over, the driver, 35-year-old Markina...
Lady Lake man arrested after barricading his girlfriend in bedroom
A Lady Lake man was arrested for allegedly barricading his girlfriend in a bedroom so she could not leave. Officers responded to a loud verbal altercation with sounds of distress at the Lady Lake residence of 44-year-old Franklin Hawkins and his girlfriend of two years around 2:30 a.m. Thursday, according to an arrest report from the Lady Lake Police Department.
KFC manager arrested for throwing rock at customer’s truck after racial slur
A KFC manager in Belleview was arrested for allegedly throwing a rock at a customer’s pickup truck following an argument that spilled into the fast-food restaurant’s parking lot. On Monday, April 13, a Belleview Police Department officer was dispatched to the KFC located at 5120 SE Abshier Boulevard...
Celebrating 10 years of Central Florida’s Puerto Rico parade
The Puerto Rico parade is commemorating 10 years in Central Florida. This year's theme involves "building the future in Puerto Rico". FOX35's Reina Nieves was able to speak to Fernando Rivera- Director of the UCF Puerto Rico research hub about the event and what festivities to expect.
Trucker without CDL arrested after trying to drive semi away from 7-Eleven
An Orlando man was arrested when deputies caught him driving a semi without a Commercial Drivers License. Deputies responded to 7-Eleven at 2395 CR 470 in Lake Panasoffkee to assist the Orange County Sheriff’s Office around 11 p.m. Thursday, according to an arrest report from the Sumter County Sheriff’s Office. A tip from the other agency described a red semi without a trailer...
After 35 Years Supporting Patients, an AdventHealth Waterman Leader Becomes One
A routine mammogram led to an early-stage diagnosis, offering a reminder of the importance of screening. For 35 years, Karen Ivison has helped others through uncertain moments. As manager of volunteer services at AdventHealth Waterman, she leads more than 200 volunteers who assist patients and families each day, offering directions,...
