Villages/Lady Lake
12/28/2023On December 27, 2023, the Lake County Sheriff’s Office SWAT team and detectives with the Lake County Sheriff’s Office Special Investigations Bureau executed a lawful search warrant at the residence of 38945 Pine Street Umatilla, Lake County, Florida. Detectives with Homeland Security and the Mount Dora, Eustis, Leesburg, and Clermont Police departments assisted with the six-month investigation, which stemmed from Crimeline tips and complaints from concerned citizens that indicated the main subject of this investigation, Robert Donaldson (DOB 02/06/1977), was distributing large quantities of narcotics from the residence. In the early morning hours, the Lake County SWAT Team secured the residence and Robert Donaldson, Joana Silva (DOB 04/08/2001), and Lashonda Gaston (DOB 03/12/1979) were located inside. Once the scene was secured, detectives conducted a search of the residence. Continue reading
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Leslie DiCesare Executive Director of the Lady Lake Chamber was super excited that Santa and Mrs Claus visited her at the Log Cabin. She will always have that picture of Santa in 2023. Don’t worry Leslie, you’ll see them year.
Leslie DiCesare presenting Check from the Lady Lake Chamber outreach fund for $700 Dollars to your Humane Society
It was a great scene to have a Lady Lake Christmas Parade with Santa with a sleigh full of gifts. Texas RoadHouse had a enter, the Iron Dragons were there, the Lions Club, Kiwanis Club of Lady Lake, Mr. Handyman and the Lady Lake Chamber of Commerce. Pretty good turnout Lady Lake has been having a parade every year. Lady Lake people come every time so don’t miss next year. Watch for picture next year.
Photos by CKJ-13 Kay Johnson
Our first Family Engagement District Advisory Council gathered in a call-to-action for parents and caregivers to partner with schools and the community. These parents are the core qualities of involvement and inspiration. They joined the Family FOCUS team in our commitment to effective family engagement by taking a stance to support their children’s success.
We look forward to growing our Family Engagement District Advisory Council. Our next meeting is on January 31st at 5 PM.
Join the Family FOCUS team in making a difference. For more information, email
EngageMCPS@marion.k12.fl.us.
Sincerely,
Alecia Randolph
Hammett L. Bowen, Jr. Elementary School PTO President
The Villages Elementary of Lady Lake students decorating the Lady Lake Town Hall lobby Christmas tree today for the 18th year. For the first time, the students were surprised with a visit from Santa Claus! The tree is adorned with handmade ornaments the students have worked on throughout the school year and make the Town Hall Christmas tree truly special.
This time-honored tradition highlights the strong relationship the town has with school and embodies the spirit of giving, community, and togetherness. The students were sent home with gifts from Town Hall staff, the Lady Lake Library and the Lady Lake Police Department to thank them for their efforts.
The Villages Elementary of Lady Lake Choir will also be performing holiday favorites at Light Up Lady Lake at the Log Cabin on Dec. 8 at 6:15 p.m. and at the Lady Lake Library at 5:30 p.m. on Dec. 11.
