Join us for The Big Bang!, the Town of Lady Lake’s premier Independence Day celebration, set to light up the sky at the Guava Street Athletic Complex on Saturday, June 29. This unforgettable event will feature family-friendly fun and activities beginning at 6 p.m., culminating in one of the largest fireworks shows in the area at 9:15 p.m., generously sponsored by The Benchmark Group, The Orange Blossom Gardens Lions Club, and American Legion Post 347.
Special event features include:
Live Music: Dance the night away with the Groove Slayers band, nominated the best cover band in Central Florida by Orlando Weekly
Watermelon Eating Contest: Deliciously fun for kids and adults, sponsored by Jeannette McIntosh Realtor
Arts and Crafts Table: Sponsored by The Orange Blossom Gardens Lions Club
Food Trucks and Vendors: Enjoy a wide variety of delicious food and dessert options Continue reading
LADY LAKE – The Lady Lake Police Department is seeking leads in the murder of 20-year-old Bryson Leverette. The department recently assigned a new detective with a fresh perspective hoping to solve this nearly one-year-old homicide case.
Leverette was one of two victims shot at 104 Caroline Ave. on June 30, 2023. Lady Lake Police responded within minutes and performed life-saving measures, however Leverette was sadly pronounced dead at the scene.
The initial investigation revealed that both victims were leaving the home in the Skyline Hills area of Lady Lake at around 12:44 a.m. when they were attacked by a group of armed suspects using several different firearms. The suspects fled the area in unknown vehicles and the ensuing investigation did not produce any arrests. Continue reading