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🌱 How will 523 new homes reshape traffic and growth near Leesburg?

Leesburg, Florida Patch AM: a 5 min read

Hello Leesburg! Here's our latest buzz. Let's get into it. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How will 523 new homes reshape traffic and growth near Leesburg?
  • Leesburg woman tied to Villages death now faces fresh burglary charges
  • Meet the young queens representing Leesburg at events all year.

Also on today's calendar: ENJOY A FUN SUNDAY AFTERNOON with The DIVAS of The 70s & 80s Show and 7 more events.

Today's riddle: What is the difference between black eyed peas and chick peas? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: A stray morning thundershower, with a high of 91 and low of 73 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Thursday: Heavy afternoon thunderstorms, temps: high: 87, low: 73.
  • Friday: A couple of thunderstorms, with a high of 87 and low of 71 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Plan for more than 500 houses approved by Leesburg commissioners (leesburg-news.com) — Leesburg commissioners have approved the 523-home Merritt Ranch development, annexing additional land and tying the project into city utilities despite objections from Lake County officials and nearby residents. Locals are particularly worried about heavier traffic on County Road 48 and flooding risks, while supporters argue the new plan lowers density and adds a four-year deadline that could limit future build-out.
   

2. Woman charged in suspicious death in The Villages facing new charges (leesburg-news.com) — A Leesburg woman already linked to a past overdose death case in The Villages has now been charged with burglary and grand theft after allegedly helping steal a safe, clothing, jewelry, and medication from an inmate’s home. Lake County deputies say she admitted driving two men to the residence, and she was arrested Thursday afternoon in Leesburg and booked into the county jail.
   

3. Meet the new 2026-27 Miss Leesburg queens (dailycommercial.com) — Leesburg’s new 2026-27 Miss Leesburg royal court has been crowned, with local girls set to represent the city at parades, charity drives, and community events all year. From longtime participant Callie Braun to rising ambassadors from Umatilla and Lake County, the court will spotlight youth leadership and volunteerism across Leesburg and surrounding communities.
   

4. Fleeing suspect allegedly uses child as shield when cops close in on her (leesburg-news.com) — Leesburg-area drivers may have noticed a tense police pursuit Sunday that began when officers tried to stop a car for illegal window tint and the driver allegedly refused to pull over. According to Leesburg police, the Tavares woman eventually drove into a dead-end neighborhood, where she’s accused of briefly using a child as a shield before being arrested on child neglect and fleeing charges.
   

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What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • I am sitting in my room at Waterman hospital in Tavares.
    The inpatient rehab department with Roger and I will tell you that it's worth every minute of my time and effort. The people are so nice and so good… (Nextdoor Lakes at Leesburg)
  • 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)
  • Disabledperson, Inc posted a job opening for Stocking Team Associate at Walmart in Leesburg, Florida in Leesburg. Apply here.
  • Wawa posted a job opening for Customer Service Associate in Leesburg. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Leesburg here.

Ok Leesburg! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Black eyed peas can sing us a song but chick peas can only hummus one. (Thank you Bev H. for sending it in!)
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