Leesburg annexation and CR 48 four-laning
Summary
Leesburg is annexing 445 acres south of County Road 48 for 523 homes, but the county says it never got the required ten-day notice. Commissioners want to formally object and are considering a legal challenge — and worry about already-congested roads in that corridor.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 2
- Last 30 days
- 1
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 13, 2026.
Impact analysis
Potential legal costs if the county challenges the annexation; area traffic impacts remain unresolved.
County residents near the annexation area gain a formal objection on record.
Residents near CR 48 face added traffic from 523 homes if the annexation proceeds.
Mentions & discussions (3)
Board of County Commissioners - Oct 13, 2026
Leesburg wants to annex 16 acres for a 120-room hotel, medical offices and retail near CR 48. Commissioners flagged a potential enclave and asked the city to help four-lane CR 48 toward State Road 27.
Board of County Commissioners - Aug 4, 2026
Leesburg is annexing 445 acres south of County Road 48 for 523 homes, but the county says it never got the required ten-day notice. Commissioners want to formally object and are considering a legal challenge — and worry about already-congested roads in that corridor.
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