Eustis neighborhood gas leaks prompts 12 home evacuations
TECO Peoples Gas crews are repairing a natural gas line after a third-party contractor hit a pipe in a Eustis neighborhood Tuesday morning. Nearby homes were evacuated after gas spewed into the air less than a half-mile from the site of a fatal December gas explosion. Crews remain on scene to finish repairs, and utility officials remind all contractors to call 811 before digging.
TECO Peoples Gas crews are repairing a natural gas line after a third-party contractor hit a pipe in a Eustis neighborhood Tuesday morning. Nearby homes were evacuated after gas spewed into the air less than a half-mile from the site of a fatal December gas explosion. Crews remain on scene to finish repairs, and utility officials remind all contractors to call 811 before digging.
Gas leak prompts evacuations in Eustis months after deadly explosion nearby
TECO Peoples Gas crews are repairing a natural gas line after a third-party contractor hit a pipe in a Eustis neighborhood Tuesday morning.
TECO Peoples Gas crews are repairing a natural gas line after a third-party contractor hit a pipe in a Eustis neighborhood Tuesday morning.
Man shot, killed during alleged break-in at Lake County home
A man was shot and killed by a homeowner after deputies said he showed up unannounced at a Lake County home where his ex-girlfriend was visiting and tried to force his way inside.
A man was shot and killed by a homeowner after deputies said he showed up unannounced at a Lake County home where his ex-girlfriend was visiting and tried to force his way inside.
Clermont man killed after vehicle crashes into trees, overturns: FHP
Clermont man killed after vehicle crashes into trees, overturns: FHP
Clermont man killed after vehicle crashes into trees, overturns: FHP
Central Florida back-to-school guide 2026: First day dates, bus routes, key info
Public schools across Central Florida will start the 2026–27 school year on Monday, Aug. 10, with Orange County Public Schools beginning one day later on Tuesday, Aug. 11.
Public schools across Central Florida will start the 2026–27 school year on Monday, Aug. 10, with Orange County Public Schools beginning one day later on Tuesday, Aug. 11.
DeLand double homicide suspect's father arrested, police say
The DeLand Police Department has arrested the father of the 17-year-old suspected of shooting and killing two teenagers in a vacant lot in downtown DeLand.
The DeLand Police Department has arrested the father of the 17-year-old suspected of shooting and killing two teenagers in a vacant lot in downtown DeLand.
SUV, 3 horses involved in crash on State Road 44 in Lake County, FHP says
Three horses were struck by an SUV early Friday in Lake County, according to the Florida Highway Patrol and a local horse business owner who responded to the scene.
Three horses were struck by an SUV early Friday in Lake County, according to the Florida Highway Patrol and a local horse business owner who responded to the scene.
Body Cam: Eustis Police officers dragged by car during traffic stop, authorities say
Two Eustis Police officers were caught partially inside a suspect’s vehicle and dragged beside it as he drove off.
Two Eustis Police officers were caught partially inside a suspect’s vehicle and dragged beside it as he drove off.
Video: 2 officers dragged in suspect's car after traffic stop, police say
Two Florida police officers are expected to be OK after they were dragged by a suspect's vehicle during a DUI traffic stop, the police department said. Eustis Police tried to pull over Shakoi Donovan, a driver who they say was swerving and speeding, and seemingly trying to evade police officers. When they stopped him, they reached into his car to grab him. He hit the gas, pulling one officer a few feet, and another a few hundred feet.
Two Florida police officers are expected to be OK after they were dragged by a suspect's vehicle during a DUI traffic stop, the police department said. Eustis Police tried to pull over Shakoi Donovan, a driver who they say was swerving and speeding, and seemingly trying to evade police officers. When they stopped him, they reached into his car to grab him. He hit the gas, pulling one officer a few feet, and another a few hundred feet.
Suspect in custody for attempted murder of a law enforcement officer, Eustis officials say
Officials announced the arrest of 28-year-old Shakoi Donovan on Saturday afternoon.
Officials announced the arrest of 28-year-old Shakoi Donovan on Saturday afternoon.
Missing Lake County teen found safe, deputies say
A missing Lake County teen has been located and is safe, deputies reported.
A missing Lake County teen has been located and is safe, deputies reported.
Lake County Schools adds bus cameras to find stop-arm violators: How it works, potential fines
Lake County Public Schools is adding several cameras to the outside of its school buses in an effort to catch drivers who ignore those red stop sign warnings, which could lead to hefty fines
Lake County Public Schools is adding several cameras to the outside of its school buses in an effort to catch drivers who ignore those red stop sign warnings, which could lead to hefty fines
Man who dropped off starved dog at Lake County shelter facing charges, deputies say
Deputies say Edualdo Rodriguez walked into the Lake County Animal Shelter with a 3-year-old male American Bulldog, who appeared to be starved. Rodriguez told staff he had just found the dog and was surrendering it to get help.
Deputies say Edualdo Rodriguez walked into the Lake County Animal Shelter with a 3-year-old male American Bulldog, who appeared to be starved. Rodriguez told staff he had just found the dog and was surrendering it to get help.
Florida deputies investigate girl shot in chest near Groveland, another victim reported in Lakeland
Lake County deputies are investigating an early morning shooting along Bay Lake Road in Groveland that left a girl hospitalized with a chest wound.
Lake County deputies are investigating an early morning shooting along Bay Lake Road in Groveland that left a girl hospitalized with a chest wound.
Groveland police sergeant suspended after alleged high-speed driving of up to 124 mph
A Groveland police sergeant has been suspended after an internal investigation found he repeatedly drove a marked patrol SUV at speeds exceeding 110 mph while off duty.
A Groveland police sergeant has been suspended after an internal investigation found he repeatedly drove a marked patrol SUV at speeds exceeding 110 mph while off duty.
Florida HOA vice president chased door-to-door sales reps, rammed their vehicle: Affidavit
The vice president of a Florida homeowners association was arrested after he allegedly chased a door-to-door salesperson through his neighborhood and then drove his truck into the middle of the street, blocking their vehicle, according to the arrest report.
The vice president of a Florida homeowners association was arrested after he allegedly chased a door-to-door salesperson through his neighborhood and then drove his truck into the middle of the street, blocking their vehicle, according to the arrest report.
Wild monkey spotted in Mount Dora again. Here's what to know, do
City officials in Mount Dora have shared that more monkeys have recently been spotted in the area, reminding residents to keep a safe distance, as the animals can carry diseases and become aggressive. To prevent dangerous encounters, people should never feed, approach, or leave food out for the monkeys.
City officials in Mount Dora have shared that more monkeys have recently been spotted in the area, reminding residents to keep a safe distance, as the animals can carry diseases and become aggressive. To prevent dangerous encounters, people should never feed, approach, or leave food out for the monkeys.
Ex-Florida police chief was having affair, sex on duty with wife of suspect under investigation: FDLE report
Former Howey-in-the-Hills Police Chief Michael Giddens, who was placed on administrative leave in May and resigned in June, allegedly had an affair with the estranged wife of a suspect who was being actively investigated as part of a criminal probe, according to investigations by the Florida Department of Law Enforcement and the Lake County Sheriff's Office.
Former Howey-in-the-Hills Police Chief Michael Giddens, who was placed on administrative leave in May and resigned in June, allegedly had an affair with the estranged wife of a suspect who was being actively investigated as part of a criminal probe, according to investigations by the Florida Department of Law Enforcement and the Lake County Sheriff's Office.
James Duckett: New execution date set for former Florida officer convicted of killing girl
A former Mascotte police officer convicted of raping and killing an 11-year-old girl nearly 40 years ago is scheduled to be executed this month.
A former Mascotte police officer convicted of raping and killing an 11-year-old girl nearly 40 years ago is scheduled to be executed this month.
2 Florida school leaders arrested for DUI within hours of each other
Two Florida school leaders were recently arrested on suspicion of DUI within hours of each hour, prompting questions and concerns from their communities.
Two Florida school leaders were recently arrested on suspicion of DUI within hours of each hour, prompting questions and concerns from their communities.