Bridge collapse in Eustis strands families ahead of Thanksgiving

A bridge in the Spring Ridge Estates neighborhood of Eustis, Lake County, collapsed after a severe storm caused heavy flooding and structural failure. The estimated cost of repairs — between $500,000 and $700,000 — will fall to the homeowners association or its insurance provider.

Home, flood insurance not covering Eustis bridge damage

Following a private bridge's collapse in Lake County, frustrated residents are saying homeowners insurance is covering the costs. Residents can't return to their homes until the bridge is fixed. For some who can go home, they have to walk across the bridge to get home. Now, residents may need to pay out of pocket if they want to drive up to their homes again.

Eustis shares updates on Spring Ridge Estate bridge

A Florida Department of Transportation-certified engineer is evaluating the bridge at Spring Ridge Estates and is working on a repair plan, the city said Nov. 3. Fire Chief Michael Swanson shares updates in the infrastructure and city utilities affected by the bridge's collapse.

21 homes evacuated after Eustis bridge collapse

Residents are frustrated after a bridge collapsed, cutting off access to their homes and water. Repairs are underway, officials said, but the bridge is continuing to erode and fall apart. Officials aren't sure if the bridge will need to be fully redone.