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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.
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.
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.
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 ...
Residents to be affected by power lines
SWAT team training The weapons are harsh, the situations dangerous, the training intense.
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.
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.
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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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.
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.
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.
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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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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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...
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
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
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