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TonightThe Alan Ross Karaoke Roadshow
⏰ 12:00 PM 📍 Sawgrass Grove
Tonight5.0.1.
⏰ 5:00 PM 📍 Brownwood Paddock Square
TonightPavani’s Band
⏰ 5:00 PM 📍 Lake Sumter Landing
TonightThe Rundown Band
⏰ 5:00 PM 📍 Spanish Springs
TonightHacksaw Hamlin
⏰ 5:00 PM 📍 Sawgrass Grove
TomorrowRocky and The Rollers
⏰ 5:00 PM 📍 Brownwood Paddock SquareHappy Thursday, Middleton, as we settle into the mid-week groove and keep an eye on those building afternoon clouds.
- State Pride — today marks Florida Flag Day, the anniversary of our state adopting its iconic red saltire and seal.
- Holy Sh'mokes — the stage stays busy tonight with an open mic session followed by Suzie D hosting karaoke.
- Local Music — Hacksaw Hamlin is set to perform today for anyone looking to catch some live local tunes.
- Stormy Skies — Florida actually records more lightning strikes per square mile than any other state in the entire country.
President Trump Visit Information 4-30-26
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Unlicensed driver from Guatemala arrested in hit-and-run crash on Florida Turnpike
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement placed a hold on a Clewiston man arrested in a hit-and-run crash on the Florida Turnpike. Read…
Resident of Lake Sumter Apartments pulled over with smoking pipe in her car
A resident of Lake Sumter Apartments was arrested for a used smoking device found in her car during a traffic stop. Read…
Deputy Arrest
Suspected drunk driver arrested near Water Oak after nearly sideswiping another vehicle
A drunk driving suspect was arrested after swerving across the road and almost sideswiping another driver, before pulling over at the entrance…
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Cadets have helped buoy ranks at Sumter County Fire and EMS
Budget headaches and revenue shortfalls are over for Sumter County Fire and EMS and it has more than recovered. Read more: Cadets have helped buoy ranks at Sumter County Fire...
A beautiful yellow Lotus at Venetian Gardens
Share your local photos with us at https://leesburg-news.com/contact-us! Read more: A beautiful yellow Lotus at Venetian Gardens
Quality of water in The Villages is terrible
A Village of Bradford resident thinks the quality of water in The Villages is terrible. Read more: Quality of water in The Villages is terrible
Pair with drugs stashed inside backpacks arrested during traffic stop
A Fruitland Park woman and her Eustis cohort were arrested after the discovery of two backpacks with narcotics during a traffic stop. Read more: Pair with drugs stashed inside backpacks...
Resident of Lake Sumter Apartments pulled over with smoking pipe in her car
A resident of Lake Sumter Apartments was arrested for a used smoking device found in her car during a traffic stop. Read more: Resident of Lake Sumter Apartments pulled over...
Maguire 'shocked and gutted' by England World Cup omission
Harry Maguire and Fikayo Tomori are among the central defensive options to be left out of England's World Cup squad.
Maguire 'shocked and gutted' by England World Cup omission
Harry Maguire and Fikayo Tomori are among the central defensive options to be left out of England's World Cup squad.
Fake Geek Squad billing scam email: Red flags and how to avoid
A fraudulent Geek Squad billing email using Razorpay branding is pressuring consumers to click payment links and hand over sensitive personal information.
Green Party candidate pulls out of by-election hours after being announced
Chris Kennedy withdraws from the contest hours after he was named as the Green Party's candidate.
NHS trust sacks staff over accessing Nottingham attacks victims' records
Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust says investigations are ongoing.
Charges dismissed against official at school where 6-year-old shot teacher
The child fired a single shot at a teacher, who had to have surgery after the incident in 2023.
Gaza flotilla activists deported from Israel as backlash over treatment grows
On Thursday, the UK confirmed it had summoned Israel's top diplomat in Britain to express its "condemnation" of the incident.
Air France and Airbus found guilty of manslaughter over 2009 plane crash
The companies were found guilty by a French court over an air disaster which killed 228 people.
Walmart warns US shoppers are cutting spending as higher petrol prices bite
The retail giant said it expects customers to cut back in the coming months due to higher gas prices.
What is Ebola and why is stopping the latest outbreak so difficult?
An outbreak of Ebola in DR Congo involves a rare strain and is in an area affected by conflict.
Cheaper theme park tickets and children's meals as VAT to be cut for some attractions this summer
Chancellor Rachel Reeves made a series of announcements aimed at relieving cost-of-living pressures.
Five held in Tameside election fraud investigation
Four men and a woman, aged between 23 and 47, were held at addresses in Tameside earlier, police say.
Obama’s baseball outing with Castro reignites fury after Trump DOJ drops hammer on Cuban leader
Photos of Obama embracing Raul Castro in Havana resurface after DOJ indictment charges the former Cuban president in the 1996 shootdown of two planes.
Met Police Palantir contract blocked by City Hall
City Hall has refused a contract worth up to £50m with the US technology firm Palantir.
9/11 steel beam arrives at Florida school where Bush learned America was under attack
A World Trade Center steel beam arrived at the Florida school where President Bush learned of the 9/11 attacks, marking the tour's seventh stop.
Fake Geek Squad billing scam email: Red flags and how to avoid
A fraudulent Geek Squad billing email using Razorpay branding is pressuring consumers to click payment links and hand over sensitive personal information.
This young startup is taking on a fragrance industry that hasn’t changed in a almost half century
Fragrance tech company Patina announced Thursday a $2 million raise from investors, including Betaworks and True Ventures.
Spotify launches an ElevenLabs-powered audiobook creation tool
Spotify is releasing new audiobook plans later this year
Spotify adds AI-powered Q&A and briefing generation features to podcasts
Spotify will let you generate daily or weekly briefs based on your prompts
Spotify takes on Google’s NotebookLM with its new app
Spotify is releasing the new desktop app as a research preview in more than 20 markets
BBC Inside Science
El Niño is stirring in the Pacific Ocean and may well be one of the strongest yet.
How do hurricanes and typhoons form and is climate change making them stronger?
These powerful tropical storms are generally becoming more intense as the world warms.
How do hurricanes and typhoons form and is climate change making them stronger?
These powerful tropical storms are generally becoming more intense as the world warms.
Great Pyramid of Giza is remarkably resilient to earthquakes — and it's due to the ancient Egyptians' 'extraordinary' engineering knowledge
The Great Pyramid of Giza has survived for more than 4,600 years despite nearby earthquakes, and new research reveals why.
China's real-life 'transformer' mech is a giant humanoid robot that can switch from bounding on 4 legs to walking on 2
The new 'mecha' robot, which weighs over 1,000 pounds and stands nearly 10 foot tall, is designed for urban mobility.
AEW star MVP touts Tony Khan's leadership, talks untapped potential of Bobby Lashley, Shelton Benjamin
MVP reflects on his time in AEW, praising Tony Khan's passion for wrestling and the relaxed atmosphere that sets the company apart from other promotions.
LeBron James calls Spurs 'lucky as f---' for landing three generational talents with No 1 picks
LeBron James called the San Antonio Spurs "lucky" for landing generational talents David Robinson, Tim Duncan and Victor Wembanyama with the No. 1 overall pick.
Darby Allin makes AEW title defense before Double or Nothing, Willow Nightingale surrenders title and more
Darby Allin retained the AEW World Championship over Mike Bailey on "Dynamite" despite MJF interference ahead of their Double or Nothing title vs. hair match.
Joe Burrow calls Bengals roster the 'most talented' the team's had, has lofty expectations for season
Joe Burrow called the Cincinnati Bengals roster the "most talented" since he arrived, praising the Dexter Lawrence trade and key free-agent defensive signings.
WWE star Ludwig Kaiser arrested in Florida
WWE star Ludwig Kaiser, real name Marcel Barthel, was reportedly arrested in Florida this week and booked on a misdemeanor battery charge Wednesday.
Josh Duhamel leans into Western cowboy role after decades of heartthrob roles
Josh Duhamel is reviving his career with Western cowboy roles, including Paramount's "The Rescue," after leaving Los Angeles for off-grid life in Montana.
Tui ends sponsorship of Channel 4's Married at First Sight
The holiday company has cut ties with Married at First Sight following allegations of rape made by women on the UK edition.
James Franco rides Sylvester Stallone's 'Rambo' legacy back into Hollywood after scandal: experts
Nearly a decade after sexual misconduct allegations, James Franco returns to mainstream Hollywood with a role in the "Rambo" franchise universe.
'It's a weird experience reliving Race Across the World'
Siblings Katie and Harrison from Manchester say they entered the BBC show to have an adventure.
'Top Gun' actor defends his reputation after self-imposed, decade-long media ban from 'mishandled' profile
Miles Teller addressed decade-old "kind of a d--" label, saying the 2015 Esquire profile felt like a violation of what actually transpired.
Cheaper theme park tickets and children's meals as VAT to be cut for some attractions this summer
Chancellor Rachel Reeves made a series of announcements aimed at relieving cost-of-living pressures.
Cheaper theme park tickets and children's meals as VAT to be cut for some attractions this summer
Chancellor Rachel Reeves made a series of announcements aimed at relieving cost-of-living pressures.
Walmart warns US shoppers are cutting spending as higher petrol prices bite
The retail giant said it expects customers to cut back in the coming months due to higher pump prices.
Government pledges £120m to support ceramics firms
Rob Flello, boss of Ceramics UK, says the support recognises the importance of the industry.
Chris Mason: VAT cut on summer fun - the announcement that didn't leak
Chancellor Rachel Reeves unveils measures aimed at helping families with the cost of living - but is it enough?
