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$2K in copper wire stolen in Lake County, sheriff’s office says
Read full article: $2K in copper wire stolen in Lake County, sheriff’s office saysLake County deputies are on the lookout for two suspects who reportedly stole about $2,000 worth of copper wire from an electrical contractor near Sorrento.
'A city in the middle the country:' Sorrento residents concerned about development plan
Read full article: 'A city in the middle the country:' Sorrento residents concerned about development planNeighbors in a rural pocket of Lake County are fighting back against plans to transform hundreds of acres of pasture and scrubland into a 1,725-unit mixed-use development.
FHP asks for help in investigating Lake County hit-and-run crash
Read full article: FHP asks for help in investigating Lake County hit-and-run crashThe Florida Highway Patrol is looking for information about a vehicle that may be involved in a hit-and-run crash that left a bicyclist was seriously injured in July.
🦼Track chair program allows mobility impaired to hike through Seminole State Forest
Read full article: 🦼Track chair program allows mobility impaired to hike through Seminole State ForestA first-of-its-kind program in Florida is helping those with mobility impairments get around and enjoy nature trails using a track chair.
Altamonte Springs officer facing child porn charges had explicit chats while at work: records
Read full article: Altamonte Springs officer facing child porn charges had explicit chats while at work: recordsA former Altamonte Springs student resource officer participated in explicit online chats while working and sent pictures of himself in uniform, according to an affidavit of probable cause from Lake County.
16-year-old Sorrento boy dies, 4 other children injured in Lake County crash, FHP says
Read full article: 16-year-old Sorrento boy dies, 4 other children injured in Lake County crash, FHP saysA 16-year-old Sorrento boy died and four other minors were injured as the result of a single-vehicle crash Thursday night in Lake County, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Death investigation underway at Sorrento RV resort
Read full article: Death investigation underway at Sorrento RV resortLAKE COUNTY, Fla. – A death investigation was underway Sunday at the Wekiva Falls RV Resort, according to the Lake County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies responded to the resort park in Sorrento Sunday on Wekiva River Road to discover the victims. Officials with the sheriff’s office said a death investigation is underway. It appears to be a murder-suicide and the victims were in a relationship at one time, deputies said. The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline is available 24 hours a day in English and Spanish at 1-800-273-8255.
Authorities searching for missing 14-year-old boy from Sorrento
Read full article: Authorities searching for missing 14-year-old boy from SorrentoAuthorities in Sorrento are searching for a missing 14-year-old boy. Eric Gordon went missing on March 1, according to the Lake County Sheriff’s Office. Authorities said Gordon was picked up by a friend at his home and has not been seen since. If you have any information on Gordon, please contact the Lake County Sheriff’s Office.
Lake County house goes up in flames; traffic delays expected on CR-46A
Read full article: Lake County house goes up in flames; traffic delays expected on CR-46ASORRENTO, Fla. – A house fire in Lake County has prompted officials to close a road in the area. The fire broke out Thursday morning at a home in Sorrento on Droty Springs Lane, which is closed. [TRENDING: How plants solve rapes, murders | Swastikas found on Fla. playground | Proposal seeks major changes to Bright Futures]“Expect delays on (nearby) County Road 46A,” the Lake County Sheriff’s Office tweeted. “Deputies are conducting traffic control while the fire department extinguishes the fire,” the tweet read. AdNo other details, including the cause of fire, have been released.
Man shot during argument outside Lake County liquor store, deputies say
Read full article: Man shot during argument outside Lake County liquor store, deputies saySORRENTO, Fla. – The Lake County Sheriff’s Office is searching for the person behind a liquor store shooting that unfolded in Sorrento. [TRENDING: Here’s how to register for COVID-19 vaccine| Select Publix locations will offer vaccine| Fla. woman accused of screaming political profanities]Detectives determined the man was shot at County Discount Liquor. They said the victim got into an argument with someone outside of the store when the person pulled a gun. After shooting the victim, the person left the scene, according to authorities. The victim was taken to the hospital by his brother and a woman who witnessed the shooting, deputies say.
Strawberry picking season starting in Central Florida
Read full article: Strawberry picking season starting in Central FloridaIt’s that time of year again in Central Florida for fresh strawberries. One local farm is ready to open up to guests to stop by and pick their own fresh berries. A post on Oak Haven Farms & Winery’s Facebook page announced that its 2020-2021 strawberry picking season opens Saturday, Nov. 28. [TRENDING: Hundreds line up for free turkeys | COVID-19 vaccine FAQs | 11 things to be thankful for during pandemic]Once you’re done picking berries, Oak Haven wine will be available for tasting and purchase. The farm also posted that it is in need of staff to work the field and in the kitchen.