Eustis Police search for driver in Lakeshore Drive hit-and-run leaving bicyclist dead
Law enforcement are searching for a deadly hit-and-run suspect after a bicyclist died after being hit near an intersection in Eustis.
Law enforcement are searching for a deadly hit-and-run suspect after a bicyclist died after being hit near an intersection in Eustis.
Clermont cracks down on e-bike 'street takeovers' by planning to arrest, cite 'dangerous' behavior
Clermont is experiencing planned takeover-style gatherings of electric bicycles. The city said that anyone who participates in an e-bike street takeover may be arrested, cited or have their bike impounded.
Clermont is experiencing planned takeover-style gatherings of electric bicycles. The city said that anyone who participates in an e-bike street takeover may be arrested, cited or have their bike impounded.
2 in custody after man, 18, died at Leesburg park in 2025
Two suspects in connection with an investigation regarding an 18-year-old who died at a Leesburg park have been taken into custody.
Two suspects in connection with an investigation regarding an 18-year-old who died at a Leesburg park have been taken into custody.
Woman's body found alongside highway in Lake County: FHP
A woman's body was discovered early Wednesday in a grassy area alongside a highway in Lake County, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
A woman's body was discovered early Wednesday in a grassy area alongside a highway in Lake County, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Road closure: Washout affects Eustis' Lakeshore Drive, officials say
Eustis Police closed off a portion of Lakeshore Drive due to a hazard. The road has since reopened.
Eustis Police closed off a portion of Lakeshore Drive due to a hazard. The road has since reopened.
DNA evidence links 2009 remains found in Clermont to 1998 missing father case
Press Conference | A 2009 cold case of found human remains in Clermont is solved. After receiving technology to conduct a DNA genealogy analysis, investigators uncovered in 2025 that the 2009 remains belonged to a missing Ocoee father, Ernest Manzanares, who went missing in 1988.
Press Conference | A 2009 cold case of found human remains in Clermont is solved. After receiving technology to conduct a DNA genealogy analysis, investigators uncovered in 2025 that the 2009 remains belonged to a missing Ocoee father, Ernest Manzanares, who went missing in 1988.
Massive hole on Lake County road confirmed as sinkhole, officials say
A “depression" that was found on Empire Church Road in the Groveland area last week has been confirmed as a sinkhole, according to Lake County officials.
A “depression" that was found on Empire Church Road in the Groveland area last week has been confirmed as a sinkhole, according to Lake County officials.
Prescribed burns underway as drought fuels wildfire concerns in Central Florida
Wildfires and dry conditions are straining parts of Central Florida, forcing evacuations, closing roads and prompting renewed calls for water conservation, officials said.
Wildfires and dry conditions are straining parts of Central Florida, forcing evacuations, closing roads and prompting renewed calls for water conservation, officials said.
Brush fire near Eustis burns 94 acres, evacuations lifted
Crews from Lake County Fire Rescue were dispatched at 12:02 p.m. to a brush fire near County Road 44A.
Crews from Lake County Fire Rescue were dispatched at 12:02 p.m. to a brush fire near County Road 44A.
Lake County man accused of sexual, physical abuse of minor in his care
A Lake County man is accused of several counts relating to the abuse of a child in his care.
A Lake County man is accused of several counts relating to the abuse of a child in his care.
Serious crash shuts down U.S. 27 southbound in Leesburg; Drivers urged to avoid area
Police have closed off a portion of U.S. 27 in Leesburg due to a serious crash.
Police have closed off a portion of U.S. 27 in Leesburg due to a serious crash.
Person of interest in fatal Leesburg park shooting in custody, police say
One of the persons of interest identified in the fatal shooting of an 18-year-old at a Leesburg park has been taken into custody, police said.
One of the persons of interest identified in the fatal shooting of an 18-year-old at a Leesburg park has been taken into custody, police said.
Trained otter aids detectives in search for missing Mount Dora mother
In a unique twist to a cold case, a specially trained otter is now assisting detectives in their search for Nicole Baldwin, a Mount Dora mother of three who has been missing for over two years.
In a unique twist to a cold case, a specially trained otter is now assisting detectives in their search for Nicole Baldwin, a Mount Dora mother of three who has been missing for over two years.
Groveland Road collapse: Lake County to reveal plans to repair 90-foot road depression
Answers regarding what caused a massive 90-foot hole in a Groveland road are expected early next week, Lake County officials say.
Answers regarding what caused a massive 90-foot hole in a Groveland road are expected early next week, Lake County officials say.
Southern Hill Farms stays positive amid major crop loss from Florida freeze: What you can do
The morning sun is finally warming the fields at Southern Hill Farms, but for owners David and Lisa Hill, the thaw is revealing a several hundred thousand dollar loss.
The morning sun is finally warming the fields at Southern Hill Farms, but for owners David and Lisa Hill, the thaw is revealing a several hundred thousand dollar loss.
Central Florida farms try to bounce back after freeze destroys crops
As the fields begin to thaw, the extent of the freeze is settling in at Southern Hill Farms in Clermont. The 120-acre farm had extensive damage to their blueberry, strawberry and sunflower crops.
As the fields begin to thaw, the extent of the freeze is settling in at Southern Hill Farms in Clermont. The 120-acre farm had extensive damage to their blueberry, strawberry and sunflower crops.
Massive roadway collapse in Lake County prompts sinkhole investigation
Fears are growing in Groveland after a massive roadway collapse forced the closure of Empire Church Road, prompting safety concerns for nearby residents and an ongoing investigation into the cause.
Fears are growing in Groveland after a massive roadway collapse forced the closure of Empire Church Road, prompting safety concerns for nearby residents and an ongoing investigation into the cause.
Eustis police identify person of interest in Ferran Park stabbing; suspect in custody
Eustis police said they are investigating an alleged stabbing at Ferran Park that occurred around 1 p.m. Tuesday and had identified a person of interest in the case.
Eustis police said they are investigating an alleged stabbing at Ferran Park that occurred around 1 p.m. Tuesday and had identified a person of interest in the case.
Is it a sinkhole? Lake County closes Empire Church Road near S.R. 33 for 'significant roadway depression'
The Groveland Police Department announced around noon, Feb. 2, that Empire Church Road between Edgehill Drive and Bear Lake Road is closed due to a significant depression, measuring 90 feet wide, 200 feet long, and about 50 feet deep, in the road.
The Groveland Police Department announced around noon, Feb. 2, that Empire Church Road between Edgehill Drive and Bear Lake Road is closed due to a significant depression, measuring 90 feet wide, 200 feet long, and about 50 feet deep, in the road.
Florida farm buried in ice amid freezing temperatures: 'Catastrophic'
The blueberry and strawberry fields at Southern Hill Farms were completely covered -- and buried -- in ice. Picturesque, but potentially damaging to the crops and the farm's business. Florida was hit with freezing temperatures -- and another round is on the way.
The blueberry and strawberry fields at Southern Hill Farms were completely covered -- and buried -- in ice. Picturesque, but potentially damaging to the crops and the farm's business. Florida was hit with freezing temperatures -- and another round is on the way.