🌱 Which Leesburg restaurant on Highway 27 drew high-priority health violations?
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In today's newsletter:
- Which Leesburg restaurant on Highway 27 drew high-priority health violations?
- Leesburg man arrested after pregnant girlfriend reports violent late-night attack
- How a theft on Citrus Boulevard ended in multiple felony charges
Also on today's calendar: Mother's Tribute Variety Show by Request Line Live! and 6 more events.
Today's riddle: How do you measure a fish? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Wednesday: Nice with clouds and sun, with a high of 80 and low of 61 degrees.
- Thursday: Mostly sunny and nice, temps: high: 82, low: 63.
- Friday: Plenty of sunshine, with a high of 84 and low of 64 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
1. Lake County restaurant inspections: 4 cited for high-priority violations (dailycommercial.com) — If you eat out around Leesburg, recent state inspections found several Lake County restaurants with high-priority violations, including one on US Highway 27 in Leesburg where cold foods were held too warm and raw fish was stored over biscuits. The report also highlights locations in Clermont and Mascotte, explains what violations mean, and tells you how to report concerns to state regulators. 
2. Man allegedly punches girlfriend when she announces she's pregnant (leesburg-news.com) — Deputies arrested a Leesburg man after his pregnant girlfriend reported he punched her several times during an argument on Sapphire Lane. According to the sheriff’s report, she was found injured and in pain on her porch while he initially refused to leave his home before surrendering. The man faces a domestic battery charge and was released on bond from Lake County Jail.
3. Homeless man on electric cart allegedly attempts to steal items at Walmart (leesburg-news.com) — Leesburg police recently arrested a man accused of stealing merchandise from the Walmart on Citrus Boulevard and found a glass smoking device with suspected methamphetamine in his backpack. Officers say store security watched him hide items while riding an electric cart, then leave without paying before being detained nearby. He faces multiple theft, trespass, and drug-related charges.
4. Grieving mom demands justice after Leesburg shooting targeting dog takes the life of her son (wesh.com) — A 36-year-old man was fatally shot at a Leesburg homeless camp after an argument reportedly escalated over his dogs, and a suspect has now been arrested following a two-day manhunt. The victim’s mother is grieving publicly and calling for justice, while court documents detail witness accounts of the confrontation that ended in gunfire. Leesburg residents may see continued police and community attention around the camp area.
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Leesburg Bikefest
Leesburg Towne Square, 500 W Main St, Leesburg
9:00 am
Friday April 24
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Other local events
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Sunrise Breakfast - April 2026
The Venetian Center , 1 Dozier Ct. , Leesburg
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Friday Night Vibes Food Truck Event
City of Mascotte Events , 334 E Myers Blvd , Mascotte -
Scott Fish Friday
Great Chicago Fire Brewery & Tap Room , 311 W Magnolia St , Leesburg
3:00 pm -
Two Old Hags - Dining with Live Music
Leesburg Area Chamber of Commerce , 410 W Main St , Leesburg
5:00 pm -
Mote-Morris House - Open for Tours
Leesburg Area Chamber of Commerce , 1195 W Magnolia St , Leesburg
10:00 am -
Ron Daniels
Great Chicago Fire Brewery & Tap Room , 311 W Magnolia St , Leesburg
12:00 pm -
Howey Artisan Market
Mission Resort + Club , 10400 County Road 48 , Howey-in-the-Hills
9:00 am -
Mother's Tribute Variety Show by Request Line Live!
Old Mill Playhouse Epic Theatres of The Villages , 1000 Old Mill Run , The Villages
6:30 pm
Thursday April 23
Friday April 24
Saturday April 25
Sunday April 26
Tuesday April 28
Sunday May 10
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🗓 Events Nearby
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M2M-Know your Batting, Thread and Needles@Moyer-Evening
Moyer Family Pool & Recreation , 3000 Moyer Loop , The Villages
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Gator Bike Rally | Leesburg Bikefest
Gator Harley-Davidson , 1745 US-441 , Leesburg
9:00 am -
Leesburg BikeFest™ – Celebrating 24 Years of Camping!
27150 Haywood Worm Farm Rd , Okahumpka
11:00 am -
PRODIGAL SONS SPRING 2026 RETREAT
Warren Willis United Methodist Camp and Conference Center , 4990 Picciola Rd , Fruitland Park
4:00 pm
Wednesday April 22
Thursday April 23
Friday April 24
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