Villages/Lady Lake
Sheriff Peyton C. Grinnell is committed to the safety of Lake County’s youth and is pleased to offer, in conjunction with the Florida Sheriff’s Association, the Teen Driver Challenge. This 9 hour course is taught 8am – 5pm and trains teen drivers how to prevent crashes through defensive driving techniques and evasive maneuvers. The program provides a mixture of classroom instruction and hands-on driver training at the Lake Tech Institute of Public Safety Driving Range in Tavares.
Teens between the ages of 15 – 19 are eligible and MUST have a valid Learner’s Permit or Florida Operators License and participants must provide their own car. The Lake County Sheriff’s Office does not provide cars for this program.
Seats are available on a first come first serve basis, and class size is limited. Do not delay, as classes do fill quickly. Continue reading
Bob Paxton left of FAIRtax Power Radio interviewing Sheriff Arpaio right of Arizona at CPAC 2022 in Orlando FL on Feb 26.
A work zone involves workers, vehicles, trucks, and equipment that can necessitate lane closures, detours, and moving equipment, and can last from a few days to several years. While work zone fatalities make up approximately three percent of overall fatalities and two percent of serious injuries, the safe and efficient flow of traffic through work zones is an ongoing priority for Florida’s transportation and traffic safety partners. The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) reminds you to do your job when it comes to Work Zone Safety.
BE ALERT – Expect anything to occur when entering a work zone.
DON’T TAILGATE – Unexpected stops frequently occur in work zones.
DON’T SPEED IN THE WORK ZONE – Note the posted speed limits in and around the work zone.
DON’T CHANGE LANES IN THE WORK ZONE – Any time saved just isn’t worth the risk.
EXPECT THE UNEXPECTED – Keep an eye out for workers and equipment.
MINIMIZE DISTRACTIONS – Avoid changing radio stations and using cell phones while driving in the work zone. Continue reading
On the morning of 02/16/22 at approximately 4:30 a.m., Lake County deputies responded to a report of a shooting at 804 Montclair Road in Leesburg. Upon their arrival, one subject was found injured on the front porch of the home and at least one person, at this point, has been found deceased inside the home.
The injured subject was transported to UF Health Leesburg where he was later pronounced deceased.
Anyone with information concerning this incident is asked to call the Sheriff’s Office, or Central Florida CRIMELINE at 1-800-423-TIPS. In order to be eligible for a cash reward, the tip must be submitted through CRIMELINE.
The identities of the subjects are not available at this time. The investigation is ongoing and no further information is available.
Attorney General Ashley Moody visited the Lake County Sheriff’s Office in Lady Lake to continue the Thin Line Tribute initiative. Attorney General Moody honored the LCSO and Lady Lake Police Department for the expansion of K-9 programs aimed at helping officers both on and off duty.
Pebble Springs retirement Community Ground Breaking with Congressman Daniel Webster on January 27th located at 11750 NE 62nd Terrace, The Villages, FL 32162
The Lady Lake Chamber has started their referral Luncheon back up and it’s bigger and better. They call it the Power Net6working Luncheon. It is held at Harbor Hills Lady Lake. There were so many people they had to add chairs to the tables, we still had plenty of room. They had a very nice salad Bar. New people introduced them selves and networking went on. Don’t miss next month, call the Chamber for more information 352-753-6029.
As peak tax season approaches, be aware of any suspicious activity using your personal information. The IRS has reported incidents of tax fraud from victims. There are victims reporting that they are attempting to file their taxes and are being rejected as their social security number has already been used by someone to do so. With on-line methods for banking, shopping, and also a means of bill payment being more popular, it is important to safeguard your personal information. It’s a good idea to purchase a cross cutting shredder and shred all documents that you no longer need prior to discarding them.
If you are a victim of tax fraud, you will need to file a police report with your local law enforcement agency and then with the IRS providing them with your case number. The IRS will investigate the fraudulent activity. It is a good idea to check your credit history periodically through Experian, Equifax, or TransUnion to ensure that you are not an unsuspecting victim. Continue reading
Ribbon Cutting for Curaleaf 919 N. Hwy 441 Lady Lake, FL 32159
