🌱 Traffic stop in Lady Lake leads to meth and marijuana arrest
Lady Lake, Florida Patch AM: a 5 min readWhat's up Lady Lake! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- Traffic stop in Lady Lake leads to meth and marijuana arrest
- Lady Lake man’s $1 million scratch-off win started at a local BJ’s
- Why a beloved Umatilla antique landmark is being replaced by 7-Eleven
Today's riddle: Where do bad rainbows go? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Saturday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 97 and low of 75 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Sunday: A t-storm around in the p.m., temps: high: 96, low: 75.
- Monday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 96 and low of 76 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
1. Suspended driver arrested with drugs and a glass pipe (villages-news.com) — A traffic stop at Rolling Acres Road and U.S. 27/441 in Lady Lake led police to arrest a Davenport man on drug and license charges. Officers say they found marijuana, methamphetamine, and a glass pipe after a K-9 search, and the driver was booked into Lake County Jail on multiple counts with bond set at $5,500. 
2. Lake County man claims $1 million lottery prize (dailycommercial.com) — A Lady Lake resident, 37-year-old James Bostick, has claimed a $1 million GIANT BUCKS scratch-off prize after buying his winning ticket at the BJ’s Wholesale Club liquor store on NE 86th Path in town. He opted for a lump-sum payout of about $606,600, and the story shares a few personal details about his background and interests.
3. Umatilla's Ol' Packing House to Close, Making Way for 7-Eleven (lakeandsumterstyle.com) — Residents in Lady Lake may soon see another nearby 7-Eleven as the chain expands, with a controversial new store planned at the historic Ol’ Packing House site in Umatilla. Umatilla officials approved rezoning despite strong public opposition over losing the vintage market and concerns about big-chain impact on small-town character.
4. Small plane crash in Lake County (coralspringsflnews.com) — Emergency crews responded Friday morning to a fiery small-plane crash in rural southern Lake County near Groveland, injuring both the pilot and a passenger. While the incident happened away from Lady Lake, it underscores the kind of regional emergencies that also draw on the same sheriff’s and fire-rescue resources serving local residents.
5. Sharon Munnell Stiles Obituary Aug 10, 2026 - Baldwin Brothers Funeral & Cremation (baldwincremation.com) — Lady Lake is mourning the passing of 75-year-old Sharon Munnell Stiles, a devoted volunteer and Friends of SoZo Kids leader who recently lived in town. Friends and neighbors can honor her at a September 28 memorial service in The Villages and are invited to support her beloved charity in her memory.
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Live Music at Eden Abbey
Mount Dora Area Chamber of Commerce Eden Abbey Brewing Community 405 S. Highland St. Mount Dora, FL 32757
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Mount Dora Village Market
Mount Dora Area Chamber of Commerce Sunset Park Downtown Mount Dora
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Sunday Brunch at Eden Abbey
Mount Dora Area Chamber of Commerce Eden Abbey Brewing Community 405 S. Highland St. Mount Dora, FL 32757
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Artisans Bra-Vo Paint and Sip Fundraiser at Lakeside Inn →
Mount Dora Area Chamber of Commerce Lakeside Inn 100 N. Alexander St. Mt. Dora 32757
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Live Music at Eden Abbey
Mount Dora Area Chamber of Commerce Eden Abbey Brewing Community 405 S. Highland St. Mount Dora, FL 32757
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ESL →
Lady Lake, FL Calendar, 225 W Guava St., Lady Lake
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Alphabet Adventures →
Lady Lake, FL Calendar, 225 W Guava St., Lady Lake
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The Golden Triangle Toastmasters
Mount Dora Area Chamber of Commerce 1 W Orange Eustis, 32726
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Advanced Pistol - Precision Retention Shooting for the Armed Citizen →
Ares Training Facility, 35615 N Treasure Island Ave, Leesburg
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Savannah Center The Villages FL →
Savannah Center, 1575 Buena Vista Blvd, The Villages
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M2M-How to Make a Sleeve for your Award winning Quilt@Moyer-Evening →
Moyer Family Pool & Recreation, 3000 Moyer Loop, The Villages
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Her Circle Sunset Walk (Leesburg) →
Venetian Gardens, 109 E Dixie Ave, Leesburg
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Saturday August 22
Wednesday August 26
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