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People open hearts, wallets to shelter project for families
" ... in the eyes of the people there is the failure; and in the eyes of the hungry there is a growing wrath.
Jury finds driver guilty in hit-and-run that killed 3-year-old
A family photo of Charlie and Amy Foster with Amy's daughter, Brooklyn Pate, left; and the couple's son, Zachary.
Lee County, cities file suit against growth-management law
Lee County and a coalition of cities filed suit today against a new growth-management law they say unconstitutionally swept away local authority and imposed new mandates on local governments.
From Fruitland Park to Orange County, disgruntled locals sound off on growth bill
The continued development of neighboring areas, including Lady Lake, Leesburg and The Villages, forces Fruitland Park officials to accommodate the growth and accompanying traffic, Bowers said.
Possible child drowning in Fruitland Park area
A toddler found unresponsive in a Fruitland Park-area pool was taken to Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children, a Lake County Sheriff's Office spokesman said.
Now, a group of cities and counties is poised to fight the new law in court. Weston, Pompano Beach, Deerfield Beach, Key Biscayne, Cutler Bay and Miami Gardens, along with Lee County and Lake County's Fruitland Park contend the new law violates the state Constitution by requiring local governments to pay for revisions to plans and road construction ...
Fees at Florida's state parks will increase July 1. It's the first fee increase in five years.
Police: Man arrested in connection with home invasion
One of two armed men wanted in connection with a home invasion where two men were duct taped, beaten and robbed, was taken into custody on Wednesday, according to Lake County officials.
A dozen ideas for weathering this economy
When the Daily Commercial ran a story on a coupon-clipping workshop back in May, the story hit a chord with readers.
Cindy J. Cassity and Scott D. Messner, both of Sheboygan, are engaged to be married.
Sand and bags available at county fire stations
Lake County Fire-Rescue Assistant Chief Jack Fillman said there are no emergency flooding issues around the county right now.
Chrysler's 789 dealership closings won't affect 3 locations in Lake
All three Lake County Chrysler dealerships will remain open despite the automaker's plan to eliminate 789 of its 3,200 dealerships nationwide.
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The Orlando Sentinel, Fla., Lauren Ritchie column: Grubbing for...
Via Acquire Media NewsEdge) May 17--Leave it to Leesburg officials to buck a national trend and act like they know better.
Students, 50 stores in Lake to fight underage drinking
Lake County high-school students will slap 10,000 stickers on multipacks of beer, wine coolers and other alcohol products in stores today as part of the annual Sticker Shock Project, a campaign to curb underage drinking.
Cain Pole Bait and Tackle shop in Fruitland Park on Wednesday, May 13, 2009.
A 51-year-old man who allegedly shot his estranged wife to death Tuesday evening in their business, before turning the gun on himself had allegedly warned her that he would kill her and himself, according to petition for a protective injunction she filed.
First on Orlandosentinel.Com Shooting victim warned of husband's threats
Fruitland Park - The woman killed in a brutal murder-suicide at a bait-and-tackle shop late Tuesday had sought protection from her husband and alleged in court documents that he had threatened to kill her.
Lake County Sheriff's deputies have responded to what they are now calling a murder-suicide in Fruitland Park.
Answers sought after teens' arrests
Parents, community leaders and teens want some answers after a dozen teens were arrested at a Leesburg school bus stop last week.
Future brides can get ideas for nuptials
If you're looking for ideas in planning your wedding ceremony, you may want to attend the Bridal Expo on Saturday.
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