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Local news for Wildwood, FL continually updated from thousands of sources on the web.

13 hrs ago | The Orlando Sentinel

Teen accused of killing man after being refused drugs goes on trial today in Lake County

A teenager accused of killing a drug dealer who refused to sell him cocaine faces life in prison if convicted this week of first-degree murder.

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Related Topix: Death Penalty, Lake County, FL, Drugs, Violent Crime

Tue Jul 22, 2008

WDBO-AM Orlando

Body found in Lake George identified

The body Volusia County Deputies pulled out of Lake George on Sunday has been identified as Ryan W. Evans, 26, of Wildwood, Florida.

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Related Topix: Volusia County, FL

Mon Jul 21, 2008

The Orlando Sentinel

Teen accused of killing man after being refused drugs goes on trial today in Lake County

A teenager accused of killing a drug dealer who refused to sell him cocaine faces life in prison if convicted this week of first-degree murder.

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Related Topix: Death Penalty, Lake County, FL, Drugs, Violent Crime

Thu Jul 17, 2008

Sumter County Times Online

Sumter public schools get an 'A'

If FCAT scores are any indication, Sumter schools are making the grade. "Because of the hard work and tireless dedication of our students and staff, and with great support from the parents, community and school ...

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Related Topix: Education Etc., University of South Carolina System, Sumter (University of South Carolina System), Bushnell, FL, Lake Panasoffkee, FL

Tue Jul 15, 2008

Sumter County Times Online

Residents to be affected by power lines

SWAT team training The weapons are harsh, the situations dangerous, the training intense.

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Related Topix: Sumter County, FL, Coleman, FL, Crystal River, FL, Citrus County, FL

Thu Jul 10, 2008

Press of Atlantic City

Hundreds crowd hearing on proposed tax hike in Wildwood

A standing-room only crowd of frustrated taxpayers packed the Wildwood High School auditorium Wednesday night for the public hearing on the city's proposed 2008 budget.

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Sun Jul 06, 2008

Sumter County Times Online

Group worries about Lake Miona

Linden Cemetery Picnic These were a couple of the issues facing the County Commission on Tuesday during its weekly meeting.

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Related Topix: Sumter County, FL, The Villages, FL

Thu Jun 26, 2008

Sumter County Times Online

Water issues, One-Sumter repeal face commission

Linden Cemetery Picnic These were a couple of the issues facing the County Commission on Tuesday during its weekly meeting.

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Related Topix: Sumterville, FL, Sumter County, FL

Sat Jun 21, 2008

Sumter County Times Online

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Agriculture Links Agriculture links... Local Farmer's Markets In the Garden Check "In the Garden" for lawn and garden tips, as well as ideas ffor other outdoor spaces.

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Related Topix: Recipes, Agriculture, Science, Opinion

Thu Jun 19, 2008

Sumter County Times Online

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LIBRARY EVENTS For dates at the public library, click here... Business Calendar and Information Developers present horse park plans The company has applied for a quarter horse pari-mutuel permit and plans to ...

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Related Topix: Sports, Horse Racing

Tue Jun 17, 2008

The Orlando Sentinel

Leesburg decorators honored

Bonnie Brown, Ellen Lammert and Windy Pugh of Pugh's Decorating Den in Leesburg recently attended Interiors by Decorating Dens' 39th annual conference in Washington.

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Related Topix: Leesburg, FL, Lake County, FL, Eustis, FL

Sat Jun 07, 2008

The Orlando Sentinel

Group gets cancer-education grant

Sisters Caring and Sharing Inc. received a grant from the American Cancer Society to increase awareness and prevention of colon cancer in the African-American community.

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Related Topix: Melbourne, FL, Leesburg, FL

Fri May 23, 2008

Sumter County Times Online

Police seek help in solving murder

More Headlines Police name person of interest in murder Police have named a person of interest in the last week murder of a 59-year-old Inverness man in Wildwood.

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Related Topix: Sumter County, FL, Drugs

Wed May 21, 2008

The Orlando Sentinel

Niagara forges ahead with plans for Lake water-bottling plant

A California company may change course to ensure that it opens a bottled-water plant in south Lake County despite huge opposition from local governments and residents.

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Related Topix: Groveland, FL, Montverde, FL, Sumter County, FL, Lake County, FL

Mon May 19, 2008

Sumter County Times Online

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LIBRARY EVENTS For dates at the public library, click here... Business Calendar and Information Church Calendar For regular events at local churches, click here... VBS CALENDAR Dog show Click link below to view ...

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Related Topix: Sumter County, FL, Lake Panasoffkee, FL, Bushnell, FL

Thu May 15, 2008

Sumter County Times Online

Arrests made in area of murder

“We are going to continue our focus on this area in an attempt to develop additional information regarding the homicide”

Crash closes Interstate 75 Driver Calvin Jackson walked away uninjured when his 2000 Western Star tractor-trailer blew a tire on Interstate 75, entered the median and crashed into the guardrail last Friday. via Sumter County Times Online

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Related Topix: Bushnell, FL, Violent Crime, Sumter County, FL, Drugs

Sat May 10, 2008

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William J. Schwartz Inducted into Cambridge Who's Who for Excellence in Utility Construction

Mr. Schwartz brings 24 years of professional experience to Utility Systems Construction, a utilities company that specializes in installing sewer, water and drainage transmission mains for municipal and state ... via Press Release News From 24-7 Press Re...

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Thu May 08, 2008

Sumter County Times Online

SCARC faces critical funding shortage

“People do not want to pay more in taxes.”

'> Sumter man recovering from cobra bite A Bushnell man who was bitten by a cobra last week returned home Monday after five days in the hospital. via Sumter County Times Online

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Related Topix: Sumter County, FL, The Villages, FL

Sun May 04, 2008

Mole's Progressive Democrat

Florida Focus: Christine Jennings, Joe Garcia, Groups and Events

FLORIDA FOCUS: Christine Jennings, Joe Garcia, Groups and Events Here are some Florida groups, events and chances to help out some good candidates: First let me introduce you to Christine Jennings, a woman who ... via Mole's Progressive Democrat

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Related Topix: Homosassa, FL, Miami-Beach, FL, Sumterville, FL, Florida

Thu May 01, 2008

Citrus County Chronicle

School officials cutting costs

“Our cuts have to be what's best for the kids”

School officials cutting costs Sandra "Sam" Himmel announced Wednesday school officials are "preparing for the worst" case scenario regarding the 2008-09 Citrus County School District's budget. via Citrus County Chronicle

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Related Topix: Inverness, FL, Education Etc.

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