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.
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.
Eustis press conference on building explosion, fire
One person has been taken to the hospital after an explosion and fire at a business in Eustis, according to the Eustis Fire Chief Michael Swanson. Chief Swanson said the cause of the fire and explosion remains under investigation and remains a mystery. He said officials were conducting some work and utility work in the area when a natural gas leak was found. The gas company crimped the line, he said. At 10:57 a.m., there was an explosion and fire.
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 in Kroger incentives back
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.