Lake County citrus farmers bracing for coldest temps of the season

After enduring back-to-back hurricanes, citrus farmers in central Florida are bracing for the season's coldest temperatures.

New report lays out timeline for odor control measures in Mount Dora

The City of Mount Dora hired an independent firm to help study the odor, which has now come up with a timeline for improvements to facilities people have been associating with the stench.

Fatal motorcycle crash kills 1 near Mount Dora, troopers says

The Florida Highway Patrol says one person is dead following a motorcycle crash that took place Monday morning in Mount Dora.

Mount Dora traffic stop leads to drug seizure

A traffic stop by Mount Dora Police Friday night lands one person in jail and several drugs being siezed.

Man points gun at doorbell camera in Mount Dora neighborhood
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Lake County deputies are working to track down the unidentified man that pointed a gun at a doorbell camera in a Mount Dora neighborhood.

Man accused of stealing from Dick's Sporting Goods in Clermont
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The Clermont Police Department is searching for a man accused of stealing more than $1,000 worth of items from a Dick's Sporting Goods.

Tavares City Council votes to remove fluoride from water supply

The Tavares City Council voted 4-1 to remove fluoride from the city’s water supply after weeks of discussion and public input.

Lake Wales teacher arrested in Polk County burglary and assault felonies

A middle school teacher in Lake Wales has been arrested on charges of burglary with assault, false imprisonment, and battery by strangulation, the Polk County Sheriff’s Office said.

125 casino games, $48,000 in cash seized during illegal gambling operation, deputies say

Three individuals were charged after Lake County Sheriff’s Office’s Special Investigators seized approximately 125 illegal gambling machines and $48,200 after executing a search warrant at an illegal gambling establishment known as Icon in Tavares.

1 dead, 1 injured in fatal Lake County crash, Florida Highway Patrol says

The Florida Highway Patrol says one person is dead and one person has been injured following a crash Monday afternoon on County Road 33 and Soto Road in Groveland, Lake County.