Central Florida cold weather shelters activated as Arctic blast approaches
With colder temperatures expected across Central and North Florida, counties are activating cold weather and warming shelters to protect residents who lack adequate heat or housing.
Two killed, one arrested after three-vehicle crash in Lake County, officials say
Two killed, one arrested in three-vehicle crash in Lake County, officials say
One dead after tractor-trailer, pickup truck crash in Leesburg, FHP says
The crash happened just before 6 a.m. on County Road 473 and Lake Eustis Drive in Leesburg, FHP said.
Jamaria Sessions death: Jail letters draw new scrutiny in killing of 9-year-old Lake County girl
Prosecutors say handwritten jail letters include statements that appear to acknowledge responsibility in the child’s death.
Lake County's Wolf Branch Road reopens 2 months after flash flood washout
Wolf Branch Road in Mount Dora is reopening nearly two months after heavy rain washed out a portion of the road.
Groveland seeks over $1.4M from Kroger for 'breach of contract' amid distribution center closure
Groveland officials are working to recover over $1.4 million from Kroger as compensation for incentives the company received to establish a grocery distribution center in the city.
Kimberley Mills to change plea in murder, abuse charges in 10-year-old son's death
A Lake County mother accused of brutally beating and killing 10-year-old son has entered a plea of not guilty, according to court filings.
Jury convicts Alex Lopez of murder in deadly 2024 shooting of Leesburg clerk, father of five
A man accused of shooting and killing a convenience store clerk and father of five in Leesburg was found guilty of murder by a jury on Wednesday.
Alex Lopez trial: Testimony underway in Leesburg store clerk's murder
New details emerged Tuesday in the trial of a man accused of killing a convenience store clerk in Leesburg, as the victim’s widow testified while facing the man prosecutors say shot her husband.
Lake County files petition accusing landfill of contaminating water
Lake County officials have been sounding the alarm, worried that runoff from the Mid-Florida Materials landfill in Mount Dora could make it into a sensitive water feature nearby at the Wolf Branch Sink.
Leesburg Police seek 2 for questioning in investigation into 18-year-old’s death
Police are searching for two people of interest in connection with the weekend murder of an 18-year-old in Lake County.
Trial set to begin for man accused of killing store clerk in Leesburg
Alex Lopez is accused of shooting Raied “Ray" Shihadeh during a robbery at the M&M Food Mart in Leesburg in May 2024.
Man, 18, died after found in Leesburg Park with gunshot injury
A man, 18, died after police found him in his car at a Leesburg park with gunshot wounds.
Florida man arrested for allegedly killing a bear without permit
Florida Fish and Wildlife officers arrested James Goodspeed after he allegedly shot and killed a bear on private property in Grand Island, authorities said.
Walmart proposes expanding drone delivery program in Lake County
Walmart is seeking approval to launch a drone delivery program from its Clermont Supercenter, with drones delivering within six to eight miles.
AdventHealth opens new Minneola hospital location, expanding services to South Lake County
AdventHealth's newest hospital in the Orlando area is open to patients after two years of construction.
Eustis residents reported gas odor weeks before jewelry store explosion that killed owner
Residents say they smelled gas for weeks before an explosion at a downtown jewelry store that killed its owner, Wendy Davis.
Casino heist leads to multiple arrests in Lake County, deputies say
According to the report, the incident happened on December 14 at the Hot Springs casino in Umatilla where three masked suspects are accused of robbing a casino
Business explosion critically injuries Eustis woman, service dog
One woman and her service dog were inside a Eustis business on Thursday when the building exploded.
Kroger to reimburse Lake County nearly $500K before New Years
Kroger signed a termination agreement with Lake County, in which the company will reimburse over $400,000 to the county by the end of the year.