Crime · Leesburg, FL
A 78-year-old woman was arrested in Leesburg, Florida, after allegedly attacking an elderly married couple with a metal rod. The incident occurred on Thursday, Oct. 15, at the couple's residence, where deputies responded to reports of a physical altercation. The suspect admitted to striking the husband and wife due to anger over an ongoing dispute, resulting in injuries to both victims. She was charged with two counts of aggravated battery on persons aged 65 or older.
Crime · Leesburg, FL
Leesburg police arrested Curtis Warren Carson Jr. on Monday after he allegedly refused to pull over for officers near the Wawa gas station at County Road 468 and Main Street. Officers extracted Carson from his vehicle, which was filled with marijuana smoke, after a brief pursuit ended at Griffin Road. A Drug Recognition Expert determined Carson was under the influence of a narcotic, despite a zero blood alcohol level. He faces charges of driving under the influence and resisting arrest without violence.
Community brief · Lake County
Tavares Middle School won all four team championships—varsity boys, varsity girls, JV boys and JV girls—at the 2026 Lake County District Cross Country Championship in a 2-mile event featuring 14 teams and roughly 350 runners. Eighth-grader Alice Ilea won the girls race in 11:53.45, while team captain Alejandro Hernandez topped the 87-runner boys field in 11:28.15. The district meet determined state championship qualifiers for Oct. 31 in…
