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Leesburg dedicates Safe Haven Baby Box for infant surrender
1+ week, 4+ day ago (700+ words) The city of Leesburg will officially institute the Safe Haven Baby Box and is planning a celebratory event for the new option to surrender newborns. The Leesburg Safe Haven Box celebration will take place at 1 p.m. on Tuesday, March 24, at Leesburg…...
A sparkly Florida hidden gem, The Hacienda hotel is almost a century old
2+ day, 3+ hour ago (28+ words) A sparkly Florida hidden gem, The Hacienda hotel is almost a century old'Leesburg Daily Commercial A sparkly Florida hidden gem, The Hacienda hotel is almost a century old...
The Gundersons of Mount Dora celebrate 99 years of their 'Pink Lady"
1+ day, 23+ hour ago (315+ words) Feel like taking a brief weekend trip but don't want to deal with the crowded beaches or theme parks? Consider a quaint spot just 45 minutes away from Honeymoon Island State Park, a historic boutique hotel with a connection to Lake…...
When will you get your tax refund? How to check your refund status
2+ day, 23+ hour ago (412+ words) Have you filed your taxes yet? According to a recent survey by Intuit Credit Karma, 52% of U.S. adults expect a refund this year, and 54% of taxpayers plan to file early to expedite their refunds. Here's when your refund may arrive and…...
Off the beaten track: Majestic nature awaits west of I-75 off State Road 44
6+ mon, 1+ day ago (629+ words) If you're looking for some trails less traveled, head west on State Road 44 to Half Moon Wildlife Management Area in Sumter County or Fort Cooper State Park in Inverness. At Half Moon Wildlife Management Area, you'll find a variety of…...
12 things to do this weekend (plus a look ahead)
4+ day, 3+ hour ago (1117+ words) Springtime is officially arriving in splendid style this sunny, warm weekend (according to the Weather Channel). Enjoy outdoor events in Leesburg and Mount Dora, and some notable performances hit the stage across Lake and Sumter counties. Melon Patch Players Artistic…...
Dallas Stars at Colorado Avalanche odds, picks and predictions
5+ day, 1+ hour ago (491+ words) The Dallas Stars (42-15-10) visit the Colorado Avalanche (44-13-9) Wednesday. Puck drop from Ball Arena in Denver, Colorado, is set for 9:30 p.m. ET (TNT). Let's analyze NHL odds around the Stars vs. Avalanche odds and make our expert NHL picks and predictions. Season…...
Webster man dies on SR 48 after trying to reconnect tow-strapped car
6+ day, 2+ hour ago (437+ words) A tragic sequence of events led to the death of a 73-year-old Webster man on the section of State Road 48 known as West Belt Street, in Bushnell. The Webster man was driving a Silverado and had tethered a Toyota RAV4 to…...
Florida 'quicksand' rescue revives Gen X fears, here's the science
6+ day, 8+ hour ago (912+ words) A Florida man who had been missing for several days was found last month outside Gainesville buried shoulder deep in "quicksand", validating a Gen X nightmare born of Johnny Weismuller "Tarzan" reruns, "Gilligan's Island" mishaps, the lightning sand in "The…...
State cites 11 Lake County restaurants for high-priority violations
6+ day, 6+ hour ago (238+ words) For a complete list of local restaurant inspections, including violations not requiring warnings or administrative action, visit our Lake County restaurant inspections site. Here's the breakdown for recent health inspections in Lake County, Florida, for the week of March 9-15, 2026. Please…...