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‘A health hazard,’ Weeks after Hurricane Milton, Central Florida residents still living with flooding
Read full article: ‘A health hazard,’ Weeks after Hurricane Milton, Central Florida residents still living with floodingWeeks after Hurricane Milton hit Florida, many are still dealing with flooding, making everyday life difficult.
Groveland woman killed in fiery crash with tree in Lake County, FHP says
Read full article: Groveland woman killed in fiery crash with tree in Lake County, FHP saysA 62-year-old Groveland woman was killed when the SUV she was driving through Lake County veered off the road and struck a tree, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Man, woman killed when ATV crashes into tree in Lake County
Read full article: Man, woman killed when ATV crashes into tree in Lake CountyTwo people were killed after the ATV they were riding lost control, struck a tree and overturned in Lake County on Wednesday afternoon, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
‘Frustrating and concerning:’ Cause of ground depression under Florida home still unknown
Read full article: ‘Frustrating and concerning:’ Cause of ground depression under Florida home still unknownCharles Alvarez has lived on Compass Rose Drive in Groveland for over 18 years and says he has never heard of anything like this happening on his street.
‘Ground depression’ reported in Lake County neighborhood, evacuations underway, officials say
Read full article: ‘Ground depression’ reported in Lake County neighborhood, evacuations underway, officials sayA “ground depression” opened near a Lake County residence is forcing several evacuations on Saturday evening.
Girl arrested, accused of stabbing teen in the neck during fight in Clermont, police say
Read full article: Girl arrested, accused of stabbing teen in the neck during fight in Clermont, police sayA 16-year-old girl arrested Sunday in Groveland is accused of stabbing a fellow teen in the neck during a fight Friday in Clermont, according to police.
On the day, FBI arrests 3 ’January 6 fugitives’ in Central Florida
Read full article: On the day, FBI arrests 3 ’January 6 fugitives’ in Central FloridaThree years to the day since the Capitol Riot, three “January 6 fugitives” were arrested at a ranch in Groveland, according to a statement from the FBI Tampa Division.
‘My students’ dreams came to life:’ Teachers surprised with classroom makeovers
Read full article: ‘My students’ dreams came to life:’ Teachers surprised with classroom makeoversThe school year is getting off to a special start for four Central Florida public school teachers who are receiving free classroom makeovers.
‘Iron Boy’ who got UCF prosthetic arm now playing high school football
Read full article: ‘Iron Boy’ who got UCF prosthetic arm now playing high school footballAlex Pring’s story first made the news when he was a little boy. Pring's mother wanted to find a prosthetic for her son who was born missing most of his right arm. With the help of some student engineers at the University of Central Florida, he was gifted a 3D-printed one for free in 2014.
Officials issue boil water advisory for parts of Groveland, hand out free water
Read full article: Officials issue boil water advisory for parts of Groveland, hand out free waterThe City of Groveland issued a boil water advisory for some residents after a main line break, according to a news release.
Groveland community seeks safety improvements after Tesla crashes into home
Read full article: Groveland community seeks safety improvements after Tesla crashes into homeA meeting in Groveland on Wednesday evening came after a crash on May 26 when Groveland Police said the driver a Tesla crashed into a home and sparked a fire.
Groveland residents still cleaning up after severe weather, hail roll through city
Read full article: Groveland residents still cleaning up after severe weather, hail roll through cityPockets of Groveland still had hail on the ground Wednesday afternoon after a severe storm passed through Tuesday evening.
Lake County residents surprised after strong storms, hail move through
Read full article: Lake County residents surprised after strong storms, hail move throughHomeowners in Clermont said they were caught off guard by Tuesday’s weather event that resulted in a large amount of hail falling in Lake County.
Third suspect, 16 years old, arrested in shooting deaths of 3 teens in Marion County
Read full article: Third suspect, 16 years old, arrested in shooting deaths of 3 teens in Marion County16-year-old Tahj Brewton, who was at large for about a week following his and two other juveniles’ alleged involvement in the slaying of three teenagers found in the Ocklawaha area, has been arrested, according to the Marion County Sheriff’s Office.
‘It’s on fire:’ Carjacking pursuit ends in crash with Lake County school bus, deputies say
Read full article: ‘It’s on fire:’ Carjacking pursuit ends in crash with Lake County school bus, deputies sayVideo and 911 calls detailed a carjacking pursuit Friday morning which involved two counties and the ramming of three Lake County patrol cars before ending in a crash with a school bus in the Groveland area.
Metal-detecting stranger retrieves woman's ring lost in sea
Read full article: Metal-detecting stranger retrieves woman's ring lost in seaA Massachusetts woman’s diamond wedding ring is back on her finger after a man with a metal detector responded to her social media plea for help and found it at the bottom of the ocean.
Groveland city council hopes to preserve Black history by annexing cemetery
Read full article: Groveland city council hopes to preserve Black history by annexing cemeteryThe Groveland City Council unanimously voted Monday night to approve the first reading of an ordinance that would annex Oak Tree Union Colored Cemetery of Taylorville.
Man bites Groveland officer after crashing into multiple vehicles, port-a-potty, police say
Read full article: Man bites Groveland officer after crashing into multiple vehicles, port-a-potty, police sayA man is locked up in Lake County after he crashed his vehicle multiple times and bit an officer, according to Groveland police.
Once abandoned, Groveland cemetery for African Americans to get new life with grant
Read full article: Once abandoned, Groveland cemetery for African Americans to get new life with grantThe city of Groveland was recently notified that they were approved for a state grant for $499,000 to restore the cemetery.
‘It’s time to not let you guard down:’ Groveland Fire Chief talks COVID-19 precaution measures to protect staff
Read full article: ‘It’s time to not let you guard down:’ Groveland Fire Chief talks COVID-19 precaution measures to protect staffCOVID-19 has impacted many first responders in Central Florida, now agencies are encouraging vaccinations and the wearing of masks.
Groveland neighborhood on high alert after series of stray bullets hits homes
Read full article: Groveland neighborhood on high alert after series of stray bullets hits homesA family in a Groveland neighborhood is asking for information from police and the community after a bullet sliced through their home this past Sunday.
Sheriff’s Office investigating former Groveland police officer’s alleged communication with minor
Read full article: Sheriff’s Office investigating former Groveland police officer’s alleged communication with minorWhen the officer was notified of the internal investigation he submitted his resignation with the Groveland Police Department, according to the city.
Body found in trunk of burned vehicle in Lake County, deputies say
Read full article: Body found in trunk of burned vehicle in Lake County, deputies sayGROVELAND, Fla. – Deputies discovered a man’s body in the trunk of a burned vehicle near Groveland Saturday, according to the Lake County Sheriff’s Office. Authorities received a call at 9:15 a.m. about a white SUV near Honeycutt Road and Tuscanooga Road. According to the caller she then observed a male run away from the vehicle. See it below: @news6wkmg pic.twitter.com/KA7vvfSSqu — Brian Didlake (@News6Brian) March 27, 2021The fire department and deputies arrived and found the SUV with fire damage inside the vehicle. The body of Luther was found in the trunk of the SUV.
Groveland police looking for missing woman last seen in Orlando
Read full article: Groveland police looking for missing woman last seen in OrlandoGROVELAND, Fla. – Groveland police are asking for help finding a woman last seen in Orlando who has been missing for more than a month. Lori Crumpton, 41, was last seen Feb. 26 in the area of West Colonial Drive and Orange Blossom Trail in Orlando, according to a news release. She is known to frequent Groveland, Mascotte, Leesburg and Orlando, officers said. AdCrumpton is homeless and does not own a vehicle, officers said. Anyone with information on her whereabouts is asked to call the Groveland Police Department at 352-429-4166.
‘There’s a dead snake in there:’ Florida family finds serpent snarled up in dryer
Read full article: ‘There’s a dead snake in there:’ Florida family finds serpent snarled up in dryerOn Thursday, the Pring family said they had a bit of trouble with their dryer, which was blowing an excessive amount of lint. Over the weekend, the family said they sought the help of Sea Star Air and Appliances to fix the dryer. News 6 caught up with Cobble from Sea Star Air and Appliances and he said this was something he wasn’t expecting. This is not the first-time News 6 has talked with the Pring family. The Pring family said they’ll be watching out from now on and possibly put mothballs out because they can’t clog the airway for the dryer.
Lake County’s vaccination site shuts down due to lack of supply
Read full article: Lake County’s vaccination site shuts down due to lack of supplyLAKE COUNTY, Fla. – The Florida Department of Health in Lake County said its Groveland Amazon site will be closed effective immediately due to lack of supply. The health department said the site is expected to be closed until Feb. 15. Site operations are set to resume once the location receives its next shipment, which health officials say should be early next week. TTY users can use 833-476-1031. AdThe health department said it will continue to schedule and administer second dose appointments at St. Patrick Catholic Church as well.
Demand for 2nd doses forces changes to Groveland vaccine site
Read full article: Demand for 2nd doses forces changes to Groveland vaccine siteGROVELAND, Fla – Two days after opening, a vaccine site at a Groveland Amazon distribution center will no longer offer first doses of a COVID-19 vaccine. The Department of Health-Lake County released a statement Friday reading, “Due to overwhelming demand for 2nd doses, 1st doses will no longer be available at the Groveland Amazon site.”[TRENDING: Video shows deputy Tasing student | How to get the vaccine in Fla. | NASA tests new moon rocket]AdDue to overwhelming demand for 2nd doses, 1st doses will no longer be available at the @FLHealthLake #COVID19 Groveland Amazon site. Eligible residents interested in 1st doses can preregister at https://t.co/6zjL24SU7g to be contacted when an appointment becomes available. — Florida Health Lake (@FLHealthLake) January 29, 2021When the site first opened on Wednesday, the plan was to administer first and second doses of the Pfizer vaccine in the morning, cutting off the first-come, first-served line once capacity was reached and then reopening exclusively for second doses in the afternoon. [MORE: Complete coronavirus coverage]Anyone who got their first shot at a Lake DOH site will receive a call with appointment information.
Vaccine event at Amazon center to open every weekday
Read full article: Vaccine event at Amazon center to open every weekdayGROVELAND, Fla. – Amazon teamed up with the Florida Department of Health-Lake County to administer vaccines to seniors on Wednesday. Vaccinations took place via drive-thru on a first-come, first-served basis at the Amazon distribution site in Groveland, which reached capacity about 40 minutes before the event began. “This site is first come first served and it’s open until further notice,” Aaron Kissler with FDOH Lake County said. Magdalena Contreras and her husband, Juan, drove from Pasco County to Lake County Wednesday morning to get their first shots. Health officials announced Wednesday that the center will be open Monday through Friday until further notice.
Groveland hosts simultaneous fireworks displays
Read full article: Groveland hosts simultaneous fireworks displaysGROVELAND – The City of Groveland didn't host a big Fourth of July celebration because of the coronavirus pandemic, but it did put on two dueling fireworks displays for residents to watch safely from their own homes. “In previous years, our tradition has been to gather for the best things the Fourth of July in Groveland has to offer: food, fun and fireworks,” Wilson wrote. They pinpointed two secret locations where they could set off the fireworks so everyone in the city can watch from their homes. The city estimates more than 21,000 people will enjoy the dueling fireworks display safely from their front porch or backyard. As the fireworks went up in Groveland, the same could not be said through much of Central Florida.
Operation Reach Out makes sure Groveland residents have safe, sanitized hands
Read full article: Operation Reach Out makes sure Groveland residents have safe, sanitized handsGROVELAND, Fla. – Groveland city leaders are trying to ease their residents into a new normal built by the coronavirus pandemic, and their efforts include phone calls, free sanitizer and food. “The City of Groveland is the City with Natural Charm. Citizen Check-In LineApart from making sure residents have clean hands, city leaders also created a way for residents to feel supported through what’s called a Citizen Check-In Line. Since City Hall is closed, city leaders have invested in a Ring video doorbell at its entrance to assist residents who may stop by with questions. For more information on how the City of Groveland is committed to serving its residents, visit www.groveland-fl.gov.
Florida man found naked in car with girl he met on social media app, deputies say
Read full article: Florida man found naked in car with girl he met on social media app, deputies sayWINTER HAVEN, Fla. – A Groveland man was arrested after a deputy found him naked inside of a parked car with a 15-year-old girl, according to the Polk County Sheriff’s Office. Investigators said Michael McDole, 22, traveled to Winter Haven to meet the victim after the two made initial contact on the social media app Snapchat. The victim managed to sneak out of the house in the middle of the night, according to a news release. McDole was found with the teen early Sunday morning after deputies received reports of a suspicious vehicle in the area of 30th Street Northwest and Avenue F Northwest, according to the Sheriff’s Office. Investigators said an examination of text messages between the two revealed that McDole was aware that the girl was 15 years old.