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Girlfriend of accused Leesburg gunman turns herself in after family arrested
Read full article: Girlfriend of accused Leesburg gunman turns herself in after family arrestedPolice said that the accused shooter — Alex Lopez, 25 — was responsible for killing the clerk during a robbery at a superette along Picciola Road back in June.
Lake County deputy assigned to jail with more than 120 COVID-19 cases dies
Read full article: Lake County deputy assigned to jail with more than 120 COVID-19 cases diesLAKE COUNTY, Fla. – A Lake County deputy died this week after testing positive for the novel coronavirus, according to the Sheriff’s Office. Master Detention Deputy Lynn Jones was assigned to the Lake County Jail where more than 120 cases of COVID-19 have been confirmed. “It is with great sadness that I share the passing of Master Detention Deputy Lynn Jones, who was assigned to the Lake County Jail,” the post read. Herrell said jail officials began testing for COVID-19 on June 4 after they began seeing symptoms. Officer Conrad Buckley was hospitalized at AdventHealth Waterman in Tavares for COVID-19 where he later died, according to a news release.