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Published September 30Doggibags by KimmE Continues a Leesburg Tradition
For expert monogramming, personalized stationery, and custom gifts, one beloved Leesburg business has been the trusted source for decades. Now with Kim Paulling at the helm, the legacy started by her Aunt Dell continues at a new address. In the 1970s, Dell Ross started a home…
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Published September 30RJ Builders Marks 25 Years of Building in Central Florida
Rick Rojas considers each home he builds to be a work of art, designed with care and craftsmanship for each individual homeowner. Rick has been in the construction industry for 38 years and in 2027, his company RJ Builders, Inc. celebrates 25 years in business. Raised in…
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Published September 30Spa Kingdom Celebrates 27 Years in Central Florida
or nearly three decades, Spa Kingdom has been helping Central Florida families relax, recharge and enjoy life at home. This December, the family-owned and operated company will celebrate 27 years in business—a milestone built on hard work, personal service and generations of…
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Published September 30On the Scene: The Social Cellar Opens at Historic Magnolia House
The historic Magnolia House in Leesburg welcomed a new chapter as the home of The Social Cellar, which celebrated its grand opening on Friday, September 4. Owners James, Shawna and Lizzy Pancari poured their creativity into the historic property, refreshing the space with new…
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Published September 29Leesburg Aviation Chapter Marks 50 Years With Fly-In Breakfast
Pancakes, planes and a shared love of aviation brought pilots and families to Leesburg International Airport Saturday as EAA Chapter 534 celebrated 50 years of flying, building and introducing new generations to the skies. The Mid-Florida chapter of the Experimental Aircraft…
Times of Wayne County
Published September 29Henderson, Kenneth
NEWARK - Kenneth Robert Henderson, 79, of Leesburg, Florida, passed away peacefully on August 15, 2026, just two days shy of his 80th birthday. Born on August 17, 1946, in Sodus, New York, Kenneth was the son of Robert and Naomi Lee Henderson. He graduated from Newark High School…
Palatka Daily News
Published September 18Man get prison, probation in undercover sting
Nearly a year after being arrested, a Leesburg man was sentenced to three years in prison for using an app to talk and send lewd pictures in a conversation that was part of an undercover law enforcement operation. Anthony Brad-Ned Campbell, 36, was found guilty of four counts of…
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Published September 17Miss Leesburg Crowns 2026 Queens During 40th Anniversary Pageant
Five young women have begun a year of representing their hometown after being crowned the 2026-27 queens of the Miss Leesburg Scholarship Program during its 40th annual pageant. Madison Aniello was crowned Tiny Miss Leesburg, Myrcella Ciceri was named Little Miss Leesburg, Raegan…
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Published September 14Henry Purvis Leads First Academy-Leesburg Football to Hot Start
In just four games, First Academy-Leesburg quarterback Henry Purvis has already accounted for 17 touchdowns, 13 passing and four rushing, helping the Eagles to a 3-1 start and earning a No. 3 ranking among Florida's 8-man teams on MaxPreps. Henry is a multi-sport athlete who…
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Published September 11Flowers for Fathers Honors the Role of Dads in the Community
Founded in Leesburg, Flowers for Fathers Foundation, Inc. is working to support and celebrate fathers and father figures throughout Lake and Sumter counties. The organization was founded by James Edward III, who has spent years working with young people through the Boys & Girls…
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Published September 10Leesburg Attorney Becomes Lake’s Only Board-Certified Construction Lawyer
Leesburg attorney Daniel J. Kersey has become the only attorney currently based in Lake County to hold Board Certification in Construction Law from The Florida Bar. The certification is awarded to attorneys who meet experience requirements in construction law, complete advanced…
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Published September 09Leesburg High’s Swarm of Sound Faces $17,000 Gap for New Uniforms
Leesburg High School's Swarm of Sound is raising $80,000 to replace marching band uniforms that have been in use for 19 years. The band plans to purchase 140 new uniforms, including undershirts, vests, bibbers, gauntlets, weskits and shakos. The program currently has 111…