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.
Police: Flock license plate reader in Mount Dora recorded its own theft, suspect in custody
A suspect was taken into custody after police say they stole a license plate reader camera.
2 Lake County students facing charges after gun found on school campus, officials say
Two East Ridge High School students were arrested Thursday after authorities said a gun was found on campus.
Florida triathlete remains hospitalized weeks after being struck by hit-and-run driver
A Lake County triathlete remains in the hospital after a hit-and-run last month.
Eustis Fire: 1 hurt in building explosion, gas leak, fire, officials say
A suspected gas leak caused an unexpected explosion and fire in Lake County on Thursday morning, and sent one person to the hospital, according to Eustis Fire Chief Michael Swanson.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis proposes 'Artificial Intelligence Bill of Rights': Full press conference
DeSantis will be at the Eisenhower Recreation Center on Buena Vista Boulevard.
Flooding damages to Mount Dora could cost millions: what we know
Over a month after Mount Dora faced significant flooding issues and infracture damage due to flash flooding, the city is looking for ways to pay for its much-needed repairs.
Lake County wants $1.3M back after Kroger Delivery closes Orlando operations
Lake County officials want to recover as much of the $1.3 million in incentives given to Kroger after the grocery retailer announced it would close its massive Groveland warehouse and effectively end its Kroger Delivery service in the Orlando area.
Florida police seize 30+ illegally used disabled parking tags in 2-day operation
More than 30 illegally used disabled parking placards were seized during a two-day enforcement operation – and ahead of the busy holiday shopping season.
Lake County seeks repayment after Kroger announces early Florida exit
Lake County officials say Kroger’s decision to close all its Florida facilities — including a major warehouse in Groveland — is the economic equivalent of a natural disaster, cutting nearly 1,000 jobs and eliminating an estimated $1.3 million in expected revenue.
Police: Vehicle crashes into Lake County Tax Collector's office, injuries unknown
A vehicle crashed into the Lake County Tax Collector's office on Tuesday afternoon.
Mount Dora homeowners see new sinkholes weeks after historic flooding
Weeks after record rainfall washed out roads, damaged bridges and flooded homes in Lake County, homeowners in a Mount Dora neighborhood say the ground is still giving way — literally.