Hurricane Milton: Lake County updates & information

Here is the latest information and updates people in Lake County need to know ahead of Hurricane Milton.

Central Florida woman using her small business to help NC flood victims

A Lake County woman has made it her mission to help victims of Hurricane Helene. She is specifically assisting those impacted in western North Carolina, including her son and his husband, who were among those affected by the floods.

Man finds missing WWII veteran's headstone during demolition in Umatilla

A routine demolition project turned into a life-changing discovery for one family when Lance Clyde, a contractor, found a headstone plaque for a World War II veteran.

Florida seeks death penalty against woman accused in 'ambush' shooting of Lake County deputies

Florida prosecutors intend to seek the death penalty against Julie Sulpizio, the woman accused of a religious-backed, doomsday-style “ambush" that allegedly led to the shooting death of a Lake County deputy, and the injuring of two others.

Hurricane Helene school closures: Is your school open or closed on Friday?

Will Florida schools, colleges, and universities open on Friday, Sept. 27, after Hurricane Helene? Here is the latest on school openings and closures.

Hurricane Helene: Lake County updates & information

As Hurricane Helene, the eighth named storm of the 2024 Atlantic hurricane season, makes its way towards Florida, here is what people in Lake County need to know about evacuations, school closings, shelters, sandbag locations, and emergency information.

Lake County residents stock up on supplies, gasoline ahead of Helene

Residents in Lake County are busy preparing for Hurricane Helene, stocking up on essential supplies, and filling their gas tanks in anticipation of potential power outages and flooding.

Woman accused in death of boyfriend's 9-year-old daughter to remain in jail

Tyshael Elise Martin, 34, will remain in jail after her court appearance on Monday. She faces charges of first-degree murder, aggravated child abuse, and child neglect, according to the Lake County Sheriff's Office.

Florida Aldi shopper loses $5,000 in debit card 'scheme', 2 people sought: police

The Clermont Police Department is requesting the community's help in identifying two people possibly involved in a debit card scam that resulted in an Aldi shopper losing $5,000.

Laurie Shaver verdict: Florida woman guilty of second-degree murder in husband's death

A Florida jury deliberated for nearly four hours before reaching a verdict in the trial of Laurie Shaver, the woman accused of killing her husband and burying him beneath a fire pit and concrete slab in her backyard.