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Leesburg High School worker arrested after attacks at Eaton’s Bar and Grill
Read full article: Leesburg High School worker arrested after attacks at Eaton’s Bar and GrillA Leesburg High School employee was arrested on Tuesday after deputies said he attacked people at Eaton’s Bar and Grill in Marion County.
Leesburg High student makes history as first-ever recipient of Groveland Four Scholarship
Read full article: Leesburg High student makes history as first-ever recipient of Groveland Four ScholarshipOne high school graduate is making history before heading to college in the fall by being the first ever recipient honoring a member of a historic civil rights case.
‘My hair was dripping:’ Leesburg High hosts second graduation after first washes out
Read full article: ‘My hair was dripping:’ Leesburg High hosts second graduation after first washes outLeesburg High School seniors got a second chance to walk across the stage for graduation after their first procession left them "dripping."
‘We got a little wet:’ Parents upset following rainy Leesburg High graduation
Read full article: ‘We got a little wet:’ Parents upset following rainy Leesburg High graduationLeesburg High School’s Class of 2022 graduated — but instead of sunshine and smiles, evening storms decided to rain on their parade.
Leesburg High School band director, guidance counselor resign amid investigation of ‘cult’ group
Read full article: Leesburg High School band director, guidance counselor resign amid investigation of ‘cult’ groupThe band director and guidance counselor at Leesburg High School resigned after an investigation began into a secret society described as a “cult-like group.”
Leesburg High School student arrested after gun found in backpack, police say
Read full article: Leesburg High School student arrested after gun found in backpack, police sayA Leesburg High School student was arrested Friday morning after a school resource officer found a gun in his backpack, according to Leesburg police.
Guardian confronts intruder armed with flare gun at Leesburg High School, police say
Read full article: Guardian confronts intruder armed with flare gun at Leesburg High School, police sayLEESBURG, Fla. A guardian at Leesburg High School sprung into action when he a man who had jumped a fence to get onto campus, according to Lake County Public Schools. He said he took the items from his little brother because he didnt want him to get in trouble, police said. Principal Michael Randolph sent a call to members of the campus community Thursday notifying them about what happened and thanking the guardian. We also want to remind students and parents to immediately notify an adult on campus if they see or hear anything that could jeopardize campus safety, Randolph said. It takes all of us working together to keep our campus safe, Randolph said.
Leesburg High School student accused of bringing knife to campus
Read full article: Leesburg High School student accused of bringing knife to campusLEESBURG, Fla. – A Leesburg High School student brought a knife and a lighter onto campus and concealed it in his backpack, police said. Investigators said the school’s principal received a tip that the student had a lighter in his backpack, and when the school resource officer was called to search the bag, a large knife in a black sheath was also found. Records show that the student told investigators he had been on a recent fishing trip and forgot the knife was in his backpack. The student was arrested and is now facing charges of bringing a weapon onto school property, according to the arrest report.