On February 20, 2025, Lake County deputies responded to 31504 Colby Pl, Sorrento, in reference to a person-shot complaint. Responding deputies located the victim, Justin Kates (DOB 01/27/1988), deceased with a gunshot wound, lying in the roadway. Witnesses reported that the victim and suspect, Justin Joseph Raymond Fout (DOB 06/25/1993), were involved in a verbal altercation prior to the suspect shooting the victim. The suspect was last seen fleeing the scene driving an older model white Dodge Ram van with a female passenger and person of interest, Patricia Neeley. The van should have front and rear end damage, red transfer paint on the rear, a black spray-painted rear right door, and a busted-out rear left door window. Detectives are working closely with outside agencies, following up on investigative leads and seeking the public’s assistance for information related to Fouts’s whereabouts. A Lake County arrest warrant for the crime of Murder in the Second Degree has been issued for Fout.

Anyone with information on the whereabouts of Justin Fout is asked to contact the Lake County Sheriff’s Office at 352-343-2101, local law enforcement, or Crimeline.

The Ground Breaking – Trailwinds Retirement Community, Wednesday, January 29, 2025. 6150 Seven Mile Dr., Wildwood, FL 34785, TrailwindsRetirement.com

Potbelly Sandwich Works Opened on Tuesday February 18, 2025 at 870 US Hwy 27/441 in Lady Lake.

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Attendees of the Lady Lake Annual Gala at the Brownwood Hotel & Spa came dressed to impressed for the masquerade theme! The evening included a silent auction, live auction, wine toss, delicious food, drinks, and entertainment!

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During the Board of directors installation the annual awards were presented by Leslie DiCesare, Executive Director of the Lady Lake Chamber of Commerce.

Chris Semans Leadership award

Jeanette McIntosh Out Reach award

Patrice DeHaven Ambassador of the Year award

Tina St Germain Volunteer of the Year award