There is a list of action taken by either Ashley Moody and James Uthmieir
February 14, 2025: Attorney General’s Office of Statewide Prosecution
Secures a 5-Year Prison Sentence for Member of Romanian Crime Ring.
February 13, 2025: Florida Attorney General’s Office Warns Floridians About Romance Scams Ahead of Valentine’s Day.
February 13, 2025: Florida Attorney General’s Office Secures Order Prohibiting MV Realty from Enforcing Liens or Encumbrances on Homes After Deceiving Florida Homeowners.
February 10, 2025: Florida AG’s Office Announces Shutdown of Fraudulent SunPass Websites with FDLE and Releases New Scams at a Glance: SunPass Safety.
February 07, 2025: Florida Attorney General’s Office of Statewide Prosecution Secures 12-Year Prison Sentence for Child Predator.
February 06, 2025: Florida Attorney General’s Office Secures More Than $350,000 for Florida Medicaid from Pharmaceutical Company Over Kickback Allegations.
February 05, 2025: Florida Attorney General’s Office Secures More Than $2.3 Million in Multi-state Action from Pfizer-Owned Bio-haven Pharmaceutical Company. Continue reading
Mar 5
Restoration Ecology
9:00 AM – 11:00 AM Lake Norris Conservation Area in Eustis
What does a natural community look like? What is an altered ecosystem.
Mar 7
Exploration Hike
8:00 AM – 9:30 AM Ferndale Preserve in Clermont
Join staff and explore the habitats and species of Ferndale Preserve. Hike intensity: Vigorous. Reservations required.
Mar 8
Quarterly Bird & Butterfly Survey
7:30 AM – 11:00 AM Pasture Reserve in Groveland
Assist staff with surveying one of Lake County’s conservation lands for birds and butterflies.
Mar 8
AdventHealth Great Clermont Triathlon
7:00 AM – 1:00 PM Waterfront Park in Clermont
The 41st Annual Great Clermont Triathlon, Florida’s traditional season opener featuring an International distance triathlon, International Aquabike & More
Mar 12
Water Wednesday (lakes, rivers, and streams)
10:00 AM – 11:30 AM Hickory Point in Tavares
Discover the fascinating wildlife that inhabits Florida’s lakes, rivers, and streams, from fish to amphibians to birds. Sustainable Activity:
The Lake County Sheriff’s Office Special Investigations Bureau recently conducted a three-day human trafficking operation, dubbed Operation Forced Labor. Operation Forced Labor was conducted at an undisclosed location in the central part of Lake County from February 6-8, 2025. The focus of the undercover operation was the identification, safe recovery, and stabilization of human trafficking victims. Detectives from the Clermont, Eustis, Leesburg, and Mount Dora Police Departments, along with detectives from the Polk County Sheriff’s Office and Homeland Security, provided significant assistance throughout the investigation. During the operation, detectives worked in an undercover capacity using various known prostitution websites to solicit prostitutes and individuals looking for services provided by prostitutes. Continue reading