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Lake County officials warn of smoke from fire at waste facility

2 weeks ago | wesh.com | Matt Leonard

Lake County Fire Rescue is warning residents of smoky conditions due to a mulch fire burning at a waste facility in Tavares. According to LCFR, residents who live near Lake County's Solid Waste Facility in Tavares may notice smoke coming from a mulch fire that has been burning since Saturday. Fire crews are on site and expect the mulch to burn or smolder for several weeks. Firefighters said the mulch is spread over an area roughly the size of a football field.
Multiple injured in Brevard County helicopter crash on Sunday

2 weeks ago | wesh.com | Matt Leonard

Brevard County Fire Rescue responded to a helicopter crash with multiple injuries in the Rockledge area Sunday morning.Brevard County firefighters were dispatched to the crash near the Frank T. Forester Recreation Center on Cogswell Street around 10:21 a.m. Sunday.
David Siegel, founder of Westgate Resorts, has died at 89

2 weeks ago | wesh.com | Matt Leonard

The founder of Westgate Resorts, David Siegel, has died at 89, according to the company.Siegel founded the timeshare resort company in 1982 and oversaw its expansion from Orlando to Miami Beach and outside of Florida to locations in Arizona, Virginia and Utah, among others.In a release, Westgate Resorts Chief Executive Officer Jim Gissy said, "David worked hard to leave us a company that will continue to preserve its family origins, and the significant resources and ambition to instill joy in...
David Siegel, founder of Westgate Resorts, has died at 89

2 weeks ago | ourcommunitynow.com | Matt Leonard

Share The founder of Westgate Resorts, David Siegel, has died at 89, according to the company. Siegel founded the timeshare resort company in 1982 and oversaw its expansion from Orlando to Miami Beach and outside of Florida to locations in Arizona, Virginia and Utah, among others.
Three people transported to hospitals after St. Cloud structure fire

3 weeks ago | wesh.com | Matt Leonard

The St. Cloud Fire Rescue Department said three people were injured after a fire broke out at an apartment in the city.Firefighters responded to a fire in the garage of a unit in a quad-plex apartment on Christina Lee Lane just before 10 p.m. Tuesday. Crews were able to quickly extinguish the fire before it spread to the living area or adjoining apartments.Two adults and a child were transported to local hospitals due to the fire. One of the adults, a man, suffered serious burns from the fire.
Cocoa Beach police warn public to avoid active incident

3 weeks ago | wesh.com | Matt Leonard

The Cocoa Beach Police Department is warning the public to avoid the area around a grocery store in the city due to an active incident.According to the department, police and fire crews are on scene at the Winn-Dixie in Canaveral Plaza at 100 Canaveral Plaza Boulevard handling an active incident.Police have not provided any information as to what the incident may be, however, they are asking the public to avoid the area until it is declared safe.>> This is a breaking news story and will be...
Motorcyclist killed in late Saturday night Lake County crash

3 weeks ago | wesh.com | Matt Leonard

A motorcyclist was killed in a three-vehicle crash on U.S. 27 in Lake County late Saturday night, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.Troopers said the crash happened around 11:20 p.m. Saturday in the northbound lanes of U.S. 27 approaching Sawgrass Bay Boulevard. Crash investigators believe the driver of a 2003 Mercury Grand Marquis sedan failed to observe a motorcycle ahead of them and crashed into the rear of the motorcycle.
FHP investigating after 3 killed, 1 hurt in Lake County crash

3 weeks ago | wesh.com | Matt Leonard

The Florida Highway Patrol is investigating after three people were killed and a fourth was injured in a crash early Sunday morning in Lake County. According to FHP, the crash happened around 3:15 in the morning on State Road 19 near Saint Florian Lane. Troopers said a 2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee traveling northbound on SR-19 failed to negotiate a left-hand curve and ran off the road before striking a pole and overturning several times.
Titusville man charged with DUI manslaughter in deadly crash

3 weeks ago | wesh.com | Matt Leonard

A Titusville man has been arrested and charged with DUI manslaughter in a deadly Friday afternoon crash in the city.The crash happened around 2:50 p.m. on Friday, March 28, when a man walking across Columbia Boulevard northbound was hit by a Ram Super Duty pickup truck. The victim was walking within a crosswalk when he was hit, according to the Titusville Police Department.
Teen arrested, charged in deadly Orlando shooting

4 weeks ago | wesh.com | Matt Leonard

NEWSROOM. POLICE HAVE ARRESTED A 17 YEAR OLD ACCUSED OF SHOOTING AND KILLING A MAN IN ORLANDO. WE ARE NOT NAMING THE TEEN BECAUSE OF HIS AGE. POLICE SAY THEY FOUND THE VICTIM WHO YOU JUST SAW. 26 YEAR OLD GERALD JARED KINLOCH WITH A GUNSHOT WOUND IN A CAR WITH A WOMAN ON MARCH 16TH. THIS IS AT THE NASSAU BAY APARTMENTS ON ORANGE BLOSSOM TRAIL NEAR JOHN YOUNG PARKWAY.