Leesburg to get brand new teen center
There are controversy surrounding a proposed teen center in Leesburg. The nearly $3 million project has been in the works since last year. There is a debate over whether the city should build a new structure or buy an existing building that could be renovated.
Police: Missing Florida teen with autism found at Orlando International Airport
Police say that the teen has not taken his medication for several days and there are concerns for his safety.
Deputies: Lake County teens forced boy to strip, held him at gunpoint
The victim told sheriff’s deputies the younger boy held a semiautomatic handgun and ordered him to take off his shirt on Saturday, the arrest report said. Both boys then forced him to walk to an apartment “while threatening to shoot him,” the report said.
Leesburg church suffers 'major smoke damage' after fire
The pastor says they will hold service on Sunday.
Man accused of trying to kidnap child, ask others to 'sell weed'
The Lake County Sheriff's Office says a man is accused of trying to lure a child and ask others to 'sell weed'.
13-year-old girl, parents dies after Christmas Eve crash in Leesburg
Authorities are asking witnesses to come forward.
Hat helps lead to missing Leesburg man found in woods
A Leesburg family is breathing a sigh of relief after a 63-year-old man with dementia was found safe in the woods near his home.Albert Pierce went missing on Tuesday, leading to a large search by the Lake County Sheriff’s Office.
Dismissal changes coming after 5-year-old student dropped off along busy road while alone
The boy's mother said that she was "terrified" and felt "like my whole world came to a stop."
Charges could be pending against security at dance competition held at Leesburg H.S.
An event held at Leesburg High School last month could result in charges for the people who were hired to protect those attending the event.
Deputies get wild rant from “rockstar” suspect in fatal DUI
Body camera footage from a fatal DUI crash last month shows the suspect telling deputies he’s a “rock and roll star” before launching into a wild rant.
Two Florida middle school students chased, spat on by stranger
The school wants to remind parents and students to be extra careful around strangers and travel in numbers.
Leesburg H.S. gets donation to buy new truck after old truck was hit by suspected drunk driver
The Leesburg High School band got a big donation Tuesday afternoon to help them purchase a new truck.
Man hit, killed by vehicle crossing street in Leesburg
Man hit and killed by a vehicle while crossing the street in Leesburg.
Girlfriend of man killed by Lake County deputies speaks out
The girlfriend of a man who was killed following a deputy-involved shooting in Lake County is speaking out.
Lake County deputies shoot, kill man while responding to domestic violence call
A Lake County deputy shot and killed a man after being called to his home for a domestic disturbance Sunday afternoon.
