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Michael Nix, left, smokes outside with other residents of the Faithful and True Emergency Homeless Shelter in Mascotte on Wednesday Nov.

Those of us in the DeLand and Green families would like to express our thanks to the Emergency Medical Services personnel and local fire, police and sheriff's departments for the amazing show of appreciation they gave to our husband, son, dad, brother, grandfather and uncle -- Lake-Sumter EMS Capt.

Before signing off after each morning show at WLBE-AM 790, radio broadcaster Bob Andrews always left his listeners with this gem: "Don't worry about tomorrow.

For some families, college is not in the typical conversation nor is it anticipated.

The unemployment rate in Lake County is 12 percent, but despite the number a smaller than expected crowd attended a job fair at Lake-Sumter Community College in Leesburg Tuesday.

In a rush to help, police Officer John Hollowell steered his police cruiser around a curve on Thomas Road -- and his world suddenly went blank.

Despite the record unemployment rate, fewer job hunters took advantage of Workforce Central Florida's job fair Tuesday than in the past.

As a former resident of Leesburg, Florida, I would have to definitely say that it is about the friendliest city someone could visit.

Published: Saturday, November 7, 2009 at 10:44 p.m. Last Modified: Saturday, November 7, 2009 at 10:44 p.m. ORLANDO Jason Rodriguez's marriage long ago went sour, his home taken in foreclosure, his job lost to incompetence, his finances sunk in bankruptcy.

Superior Visibility! 360+/- feet of US 441 frontage, 300+/- feet on Ice Cream Rd and 335+/- feet on 3rd Street.

A retired Tavares police officer who applied for a vacant lieutenant's position with the town last June said he didn't get the job because of age discrimination.

Are you looking for practical job skills that can help you find work or advance in your present position during troubled economic times? If so, please consider signing up for one or more of three practical course offerings on the Leesburg Campus of Lake-Sumter Community College during the upcoming spring semester that begins January 6, 2010.

As water withdrawals threaten Florida's underground water supply, the state has been pushing local governments to find alternative sources of water for residential and commercial users.

Energy can be a child's greatest asset. Their seemingly boundless supply can be a positive force in the classroom, but experts say too many kids are left with negative ways to direct that energy once they leave school grounds.

When darkness finally sets the proper mood, trick-or-treaters will embark upon tonight's sugar quest.

C.T. Hsu + Associates Inc. landed a contract last month to design a new 5,000-square-foot Yalaha Community Center in Lake County.

One thing that won't be missing in stores this week is candy. Happy Halloween ! Found Ruth says Zwieback is called crispbread.

A deadly motorcycle accident in Lake County has the Florida Highway Patrol investigating if any charges should be filed.

The flight that ended in the death of former Lake County School Board member Scott Strong began as a favor for an aviation buddy.

The recent arrest of Dr. Akram Ismail in Leesburg, Florida, for offering to pay for the demise of Nehme Gabriel, his former business partner had all the elements of a good Hollywood production.