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An opening date has been announced for a new New York-style bagel restaurant in The Villages. Jeff’s Bagel Run will be opening April 24 in Southern Trace Plaza, in the location that was the longtime home of Giovanni’s Ristorante & Pizzeria. Jeff’s Bagel Run originated in Central Florida...

A homeowner in The Villages could be fined after a crowded driveway prompted a complaint. The home of Kenneth and Lauren Harding at 1405 Figueroa St. in the Village of Santiago was the subject of a deed compliance hearing in front of the Community Development District 2 Board of Supervisors at Savannah Center.

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Looking for something free around Leesburg this week? From cozy furniture to a fun local craft fair, here are a few great community freebies you can check out right now. Condition: Fair — corners scratched by cats, otherwise in good shape. Details: Three-piece gray sectional couch ready for pickup. Perfect for a family room or lounge area. Location: Longwood/Wekiva Springs area, Leesburg, FL...

The conflicting views of officials on the value of raised pavement markings were on full display in meetings Friday at Savannah Center. The Community Development District 5 Board of Supervisors boldly moved ahead last year putting down RPMs on its multi-modal paths, which include prominent stretches along County Road 466 near Laurel Manor Recreation Center and along Buena Vista Boulevard near Palmer Legends...

LEESBURG, Fla. - A 40-year-old woman was killed early Friday after being struck by a vehicle while crossing U.S. Highway 27 in Lake County. The driver fled the scene, authorities said. The backstory:. Officers responded about 12:09 a.m. to a welfare check near U.S. Highway 27 south of Singletary Park...

A home abandoned nine years ago remains a problem in The Villages. The home at 748 Artesia Ave. in the Village of Summerhill is currently owned by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. The home was the subject of a deed compliance hearing Friday before the Community Development District 3 Board of Supervisors at Savannah Center.

Officials in The Villages have decided to cut back an additional 10 percent on irrigation due to the water shortage. The Community Development District 1 Board of Supervisors decided to take the action during a meeting Friday at Savannah Center,. The Southwest Florida Water Management District has declared a Phase...

LAKE COUNTY, Fla. - Police in Fruitland Park released new dashcam footage showing a deadly officer-involved shooting following a crash into a home. Investigators say the incident began when a truck slammed into a residence around 2:30 a.m. on March 25. The backstory:. Officers responding to the crash encountered a...

A Clermont man was arrested for driving with a revoked license after handing over a 2021 license as his ID. A deputy on patrol spotted a silver 2003 Chevrolet pickup truck with only one working headlight headed west in Wildwood around 10:55 p.m. Thursday, according to an arrest report from the Sumter County Sheriff’s Office. After being stopped on State Road 44, the...