Britt Road reopens after two years following Hurricane Milton damage
After two years of closures, detours and construction, Britt Road in Lake County is set to reopen Friday morning, restoring a key route for drivers and nearby residents.
After two years of closures, detours and construction, Britt Road in Lake County is set to reopen Friday morning, restoring a key route for drivers and nearby residents.
Florida teaching assistant accused of smacking special-needs student with shoe repeatedly, deputies say
A Florida teaching assistant was arrested for allegedly hitting a special needs student with a shoe several times and dragging him across the floor, according to the Lake County Sheriff's Office.
A Florida teaching assistant was arrested for allegedly hitting a special needs student with a shoe several times and dragging him across the floor, according to the Lake County Sheriff's Office.
Lake County firefighters want AI cameras out of their trucks: 'Too creepy'
Lake County firefighters face mounting tension over AI-monitored cabs, prompting local officials to push for the removal of surveillance equipment.
Lake County firefighters face mounting tension over AI-monitored cabs, prompting local officials to push for the removal of surveillance equipment.
Groveland lifts boil water advisory for northern service area
Groveland has lifted the precautionary boil water advisory for its northern water service area after water main repairs.
Groveland has lifted the precautionary boil water advisory for its northern water service area after water main repairs.
Marsh wildfire grows to 250 acres near Groveland
The Florida Forest Service's Withlacoochee Forestry Center is monitoring the Silver Eagle Road Marsh Fire near Groveland in Lake County, which has grown to approximately 250 acres.
The Florida Forest Service's Withlacoochee Forestry Center is monitoring the Silver Eagle Road Marsh Fire near Groveland in Lake County, which has grown to approximately 250 acres.
Water main break shuts down Groveland treatment plant, disrupts service to thousands
A major water main break in Lake County outside the Sunshine Water Treatment Plant prompted a precautionary boil water notice and left parts of Groveland with low water pressure on Tuesday morning.
A major water main break in Lake County outside the Sunshine Water Treatment Plant prompted a precautionary boil water notice and left parts of Groveland with low water pressure on Tuesday morning.
Groveland residents demand answers after second boil water advisory this month
Groveland residents are calling for greater transparency and long-term solutions after a second boil water advisory this month renewed concerns about the city's aging water system.
Groveland residents are calling for greater transparency and long-term solutions after a second boil water advisory this month renewed concerns about the city's aging water system.
Florida Highway Patrol reports three motorcycle related fatalities since Saturday
A woman struck by a motorcycle on SR 429 is the latest reported fatal accident this weekend.
A woman struck by a motorcycle on SR 429 is the latest reported fatal accident this weekend.
Vickie Williams sentenced to life in prison, avoids death penalty, in double murder case
A Florida judge sentenced Vickie Williams to life in prison on Friday for the 2022 New Year's Eve double murder of a couple at a senior living facility in Mount Dora.
A Florida judge sentenced Vickie Williams to life in prison on Friday for the 2022 New Year's Eve double murder of a couple at a senior living facility in Mount Dora.
Lake County businesses worried about construction impact
Some small businesses in Mount Dora are frustrated about the impact a major construction project on Old U.S. Highway 411 is having on their businesses.
Some small businesses in Mount Dora are frustrated about the impact a major construction project on Old U.S. Highway 411 is having on their businesses.
Vickie Williams trial: Darryl, Sharon Getman's kids remember their 'zest for life'
Will jurors recommend life in prison or the death penalty for Vickie Williams?
Will jurors recommend life in prison or the death penalty for Vickie Williams?
Vickie Williams found guilty of murder in 2022 killings of Mount Dora couple
A verdict has been reached in the trial of Vickie Williams, the woman accused of stabbing and killing an elderly couple in Mount Dora in 2022.
A verdict has been reached in the trial of Vickie Williams, the woman accused of stabbing and killing an elderly couple in Mount Dora in 2022.
Defense experts testify Vickie Williams was psychotic during 2022 killings
Defense attorneys on Friday called two medical experts to testify that Vickie Williams was suffering from severe mental illness when prosecutors say she killed an elderly Mount Dora couple in 2022.
Defense attorneys on Friday called two medical experts to testify that Vickie Williams was suffering from severe mental illness when prosecutors say she killed an elderly Mount Dora couple in 2022.
Minneola residents say road project vibrations are damaging their homes
Residents in a Minneola neighborhood say a county road construction project is causing persistent vibrations that have cracked walls, tile floors and other parts of their homes, raising concerns about possible structural damage.
Residents in a Minneola neighborhood say a county road construction project is causing persistent vibrations that have cracked walls, tile floors and other parts of their homes, raising concerns about possible structural damage.
Murder-for-hire: Lake County inmate accused of plot targeting witness
A Lake County inmate who was scheduled to be released from jail is instead facing new charges after investigators say he tried to hire another inmate to kill a key witness in one of his pending criminal cases.
A Lake County inmate who was scheduled to be released from jail is instead facing new charges after investigators say he tried to hire another inmate to kill a key witness in one of his pending criminal cases.
Mental health director testifies in Day 4 of Vickie Williams murder trial
The defense continued its case Thursday in the murder trial of Vickie Williams, calling the director of mental health services at the Lake County Detention Center to testify about Williams' mental state after her arrest.
The defense continued its case Thursday in the murder trial of Vickie Williams, calling the director of mental health services at the Lake County Detention Center to testify about Williams' mental state after her arrest.
Jurors in Vickie Williams's double-murder trial hear testimony from victims' daughter, defendant's 911 calls
Jurors heard emotional testimony Wednesday from the daughter of an elderly Mount Dora couple who prosecutors say were randomly killed in their home nearly four years ago.
Jurors heard emotional testimony Wednesday from the daughter of an elderly Mount Dora couple who prosecutors say were randomly killed in their home nearly four years ago.
Groveland issues boil water advisory after pump failure at water plant
A precautionary boil water advisory has been issued for some residents in Groveland after a pump failure at the Sunshine Water Plant.
A precautionary boil water advisory has been issued for some residents in Groveland after a pump failure at the Sunshine Water Plant.
Jury watches interrogation video in Mount Dora double murder trial of Vickie Williams
Jurors on Tuesday watched a two-hour police interrogation of the woman accused of fatally stabbing an elderly Lake County couple, as prosecutors continued presenting evidence in the second day of her murder trial.
Jurors on Tuesday watched a two-hour police interrogation of the woman accused of fatally stabbing an elderly Lake County couple, as prosecutors continued presenting evidence in the second day of her murder trial.
Grieving husband's fight to clean illegal dumping ground near wife's grave pays off
A man's mission to clean up an illegal dumping site right by his late wife's final resting place in Lake County is paying off, but he says there’s work left to be done.
A man's mission to clean up an illegal dumping site right by his late wife's final resting place in Lake County is paying off, but he says there’s work left to be done.