Tuesday: Humid; a stray p.m. t-storm, with a high of 87 and low of 76 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
Wednesday: A stray afternoon t-shower, temps: high: 88, low: 72.
Thursday: Drenching afternoon t-storms, with a high of 87 and low of 73 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Driver arrested on suspicion of DUI after crashing at gas station in Leesburg (leesburg-news.com) — A Leesburg Mobil gas station on E North Blvd was the scene of a serious DUI crash, where a 69-year-old driver with two prior DUI convictions allegedly struck an SUV and showed clear signs of impairment. Police say he refused field sobriety tests and a breath sample before being arrested and booked into Lake County Jail on felony DUI and test-refusal charges.
• Marion County sees over $15 million in lottery winnings so far in 2026 (ocala-news.com) — Leesburg gets a brief mention in Marion County's lottery hot streak, as a $10 million Powerball jackpot claimed by an Ocklawaha resident was actually purchased in town. Overall, Marion County residents and businesses have already claimed more than $15 million in 2026, with multiple million-dollar wins and several big Fantasy 5 and scratch-off prizes.
Code Enforcement Special Master Hearing → Sumter County, FL Calendar, The Gloria Rowe Hayward Sumter County Service Cent 215 Gloria Rowe Hayward Way, Board Meeting Room,, Sumterville 9:00 am
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
Just a gentle reminder that when you need some work done on your house whether it's a hot water heater air conditioner or a roof try to get at least three or four or five quotes. We're in the process of getting a new water heater and for the exact same thing we've gotten quotes anywhere from 1,150 to $2,700. Now mind you the… (Nextdoor Pennbrooke)
Took down one tree and ground. The stump, also trimmed another tree. Work was done neatly and orderly, great service and estimate was provided and met. Would definitely recommend… (Nextdoor Plantation At Leesburg)
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🗞 Nearby News
Fruitland Park
Colorado teen arrested for drunk driving allegedly tries to flee from deputy (leesburg-news.com)
Tavares
Silver Alert Issued for Missing 81-year-old Woman Last Seen in Tavares (bocapost.com)
Renewed concern about scarcity of sidewalks after 82-year-old Villager killed (villages-news.com)
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