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Wildwood: Pie eating contest, fireworks, live music, vendors, giveaways, fun zone & food trucks · July 3, 6-10 PM
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Florida's America 250
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TECHCRUNCH TechCrunch Mobility: A new robotaxi scorecard shows China’s dominance FOX NEWS Cardinals send Dustin May to the mound against Royals in a matchup that could favor the under VILLAGES-NEWS Cason Hammock neighborhood pool to close for maintenance LEESBURG DAILY Father with false duplicate title has son’s vehicle towed to girlfriend’s house after dispute FOX NEWS AEW stars Dax Harwood, Cash Wheeler taking time off after Double or Nothing battle: 'Top Guys, out' LEESBURG DAILY Gray Heron at the Lakes of Mount Dora BBC Half of France under red heat alert as alcohol banned at street music festival FOX NEWS Hugh Jackman says brutal 'Robin Hood' fight scenes were harder than anything he's done in Hollywood LIVESCIENCE The US just approved bemotrizinol, a sunscreen ingredient long used in Asia and Europe. Here's how it works. BBC Starmer weighing 'political realities', ally says, as PM considers future BBC Money Box TECHCRUNCH TechCrunch Mobility: A new robotaxi scorecard shows China’s dominance FOX NEWS Cardinals send Dustin May to the mound against Royals in a matchup that could favor the under VILLAGES-NEWS Cason Hammock neighborhood pool to close for maintenance LEESBURG DAILY Father with false duplicate title has son’s vehicle towed to girlfriend’s house after dispute FOX NEWS AEW stars Dax Harwood, Cash Wheeler taking time off after Double or Nothing battle: 'Top Guys, out' LEESBURG DAILY Gray Heron at the Lakes of Mount Dora BBC Half of France under red heat alert as alcohol banned at street music festival FOX NEWS Hugh Jackman says brutal 'Robin Hood' fight scenes were harder than anything he's done in Hollywood LIVESCIENCE The US just approved bemotrizinol, a sunscreen ingredient long used in Asia and Europe. Here's how it works. BBC Starmer weighing 'political realities', ally says, as PM considers future BBC Money Box
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Cason Hammock neighborhood pool to close for maintenance
The Cason Hammock Neighborhood Recreation Area Adult Pool will be closed for maintenance. Read more: Cason Hammock neighborhood pool to close for maintenance
Father with false duplicate title has son’s vehicle towed to girlfriend’s house after dispute
An Orlando man was arrested for grand theft auto after having his son’s vehicle towed to his girlfriend’s house after a dispute. Read more: Father with false duplicate title has...
Gray Heron at the Lakes of Mount Dora
Wayne Harbaugh shot this photo of a Gray Heron at the Lakes of Mount Dora. Share your local photos with us at https://leesburg-news.com/contact-us! Read more: Gray Heron at the Lakes...
Sumter County invites community to Celebrate America 250 with joint training demonstration
Sumter County is inviting the community to Celebrate American 250 with a joint training demonstration. Read more: Sumter County invites community to Celebrate America 250 with joint training demonstration
Walmart shoplifting suspect apologizes after unwelcome return to store
A Leesburg woman was arrested after trespassing in Walmart to steal $14 worth of goods. Read more: Walmart shoplifting suspect apologizes after unwelcome return to store
Top Stories
Cardinals send Dustin May to the mound against Royals in a matchup that could favor the under
St. Louis Cardinals vs. Kansas City Royals preview: Dustin May and Stephen Kolek take the mound in a matchup where both pitchers have been delivering strong performances.
AEW stars Dax Harwood, Cash Wheeler taking time off after Double or Nothing battle: 'Top Guys, out'
FTR's Dax Harwood and Cash Wheeler announce an extended absence from AEW after losing the World Tag Team Championship match at Double or Nothing.
Emotional Hodgkinson pulls out of UK 400m final
Keely Hodgkinson pulls out of the 400m final at the UK Athletics Championships moments before the race.
Fake AAA email scam targets drivers
A suspicious AAA-themed email claims a federal rule requires emergency rescue tools in vehicles by July 2026. AAA confirms the message is not from them.
Hodgkinson withdraws in tears as Anning wins 400m
Amber Anning takes the women's 400m title at the UK Athletics Championships with a new record time of 50.16, as an emotional Keely Hodgkinson withdraws from the final.
World
Half of France under red heat alert as alcohol banned at street music festival
Temperatures are forecast to peak on Monday, and authorities warn they could match historic highs.
Nobel Peace Prize winner triumphs at Ethiopian polls but fears grow of new conflict
Abiy Ahmed's party retains its huge majority despite unrest in several parts of Ethiopia and tensions with its neighbours.
US and Iran begin talks on initial peace deal in Switzerland
The face-to-face meeting follows ongoing fighting in Lebanon and Iran's claim to have shut the Strait of Hormuz.
Trump says UK's Starmer will resign, wishes him well amid reports of PM's political future
U.S. President Donald Trump said United Kingdom Prime Minister Keir Starmer will step down, wishing the foreign leader well, while also leveling criticism.
Low-key funeral held for giant of the art world David Hockney
The artist, who passed away at his home in London earlier this month, requested just his partner and great-nephew attend.
Politics
Starmer weighing 'political realities', ally says, as PM considers future
Cabinet minister Peter Kyle says the PM is "mindful of the interests of the country" amid calls for him to quit.
People voted for me in spite of Starmer, says Jess Phillips
The Labour MP says the prime minister would be the "first to admit" her constituents did not vote for him.
Obama Center visitors say project symbolic of 'Black excellence,' claim scandal-free legacy while Trump ripped
Visitors at the Barack Obama Presidential Center opening praised his legacy as "Black excellence" while lamenting divisions under President Trump.
Signs grow that Starmer will resign as government mood shifts
The BBC's Henry Zeffman and Nick Eardley on the mood in government as speculation grows about the prime minister's departure.
Trump administration probe could upend widely used transgender youth treatment guidelines
The FTC alleges WPATH built transgender treatment guidelines for minors on evidence its own leaders privately acknowledged was limited and uncertain.
Tech & AI
TechCrunch Mobility: A new robotaxi scorecard shows China’s dominance
Welcome back to TechCrunch Mobility — your central hub for news and insights on the future of transportation.
Fake AAA email scam targets drivers
A suspicious AAA-themed email claims a federal rule requires emergency rescue tools in vehicles by July 2026. AAA confirms the message is not from them.
When the Trump administration cracks down on Anthropic, who benefits?
On the new episode of Equity, we discussed what actually prompted the administration's latest moves against Anthropic, and what this might mean for the AI ecosystem.
Beyond Siri: Here are the practical AI features coming to your iPhone in iOS 27
Siri’s AI overhaul may have grabbed the headlines at WWDC, but some of Apple’s most useful AI features are arriving elsewhere in iOS 27.
Minnesota bans crypto ATMs after scam surge
Minnesota is banning crypto ATMs effective Aug. 1, 2026, after scammers reportedly used the machines to drain nearly $1 million from residents.
Science
The US just approved bemotrizinol, a sunscreen ingredient long used in Asia and Europe. Here's how it works.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved the first new sunscreen ingredient to be permitted for over-the-counter consumer use in the U.S. since 1999.
More trees and nature spaces in council green plan
Bradford Council set out plans to increase tree canopy cover and create more nature reserves.
James Webb telescope finds a cosmic cloud of creation buried in the Sword of Orion — Space photo of the week
A new James Webb telescope snap shows off the glowing gas, sculpted jets and newborn stars lurking within the giant cosmic cloud OMC-2, located in the Sword of Orion.
What will the Amazon rainforest look like in 100 years?
The health of the Amazon rainforest is key to the global climate, but many dangers threaten to make it unrecognizable in the future.
The tiny highway helping the capital's hedgehogs
A hedgehog highway is a network of small holes and gaps that allows hedgehogs to move freely.
Sports
AEW stars Dax Harwood, Cash Wheeler taking time off after Double or Nothing battle: 'Top Guys, out'
FTR's Dax Harwood and Cash Wheeler announce an extended absence from AEW after losing the World Tag Team Championship match at Double or Nothing.
Curacao goalie makes 15 saves as squad picks up first World Cup point
Curacao goalkeeper Eloy Room made 15 saves in a historic 0-0 draw against Ecuador, earning the country's first-ever World Cup point in group play.
17-year-old MLB prospect swipes eight bases in minor league game
Los Angeles Angels prospect Juan Cespedes, 17, stole eight bases in a single game, setting a minor league record since at least 2005 according to MLB.com.
Rockies top Pirates as Pittsburgh manager directs fury at umps over call on final out
Colorado Rockies beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 2-1 after a controversial baserunner interference call in the ninth inning ended a potential rally.
WWE star Jordynne Grace shares stark warning for any potential intruders: 'I have seven dogs and a gun'
WWE star Jordynne Grace warned potential intruders after a social media skit, saying she has "seven dogs and a gun" to protect her home from creeps.
Entertainment
Hugh Jackman says brutal 'Robin Hood' fight scenes were harder than anything he's done in Hollywood
Hugh Jackman calls fight scenes in "The Death of Robin Hood" the toughest of his Hollywood career, revealing he wore a nearly 200-pound vest during production.
Low-key funeral held for giant of the art world David Hockney
The artist, who passed away at his home in London earlier this month, requested just his partner and great-nephew attend.
Golden State Killer investigator finds ‘red flags’ in Marilyn Monroe death scene decades later
Paul Holes examines Marilyn Monroe's 1962 death in a new FOX special, questioning the probable suicide ruling and citing crime scene inconsistencies.
Jeremy Clarkson in remission from prostate cancer
The presenter shared his "aggressive" cancer diagnosis on an episode of Clarkson's Farm earlier this week.
Backstage at Gorillaz' epic, one-off stadium show: 'The vibe is ridiculous'
Damon Albarn, De La Soul and Moonchild Sannelly talk backstage as Gorillaz play their biggest show.
Business
Money Box
Civil service pensioners face further delays to payments.
O'Leary extends Ryanair contract in deal that could net him over £130m
The Ryanair boss extends his contract to 2032, in a deal featuring a bonus scheme that could earn him more than €150m (£130m).
Do you want to know the secret to haggling with call centres?
Martin Lewis explains how your TV, phone, breakdown cover, insurance and more could be cheaper!
Do you want to know the secret to haggling with call centres?
Martin Lewis explains how your TV, phone, breakdown cover, insurance and more could be cheaper!
Who had the best World Cup advert?
BBC Sport looks at the numbers behind both Nike and Adidas' World Cup adverts.
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