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.
51st Mount Dora Arts Festival takes place amid chilly weather this weekend with over 300 artists
Artists and art aficionados braved the chilly weather in Mount Dora Wednesday afternoon to set up one-of-a-kind pieces at the city's annual arts festival.
Artists and art aficionados braved the chilly weather in Mount Dora Wednesday afternoon to set up one-of-a-kind pieces at the city's annual arts festival.
Central Florida farmers protect crops as prolonged freeze threatens region
As Central Florida braces for another blast of cold air this weekend, farmers are taking steps to protect crops from freezing temperatures that could last more than a week.
As Central Florida braces for another blast of cold air this weekend, farmers are taking steps to protect crops from freezing temperatures that could last more than a week.
Missing 11-year-old Lake County boy found safe, officials say
Officials are looking for information regarding a missing Lake County boy – Pierce Guillet. Pierce went missing on Jan. 21, around 7:30 a.m., when the sheriff's office said he got into a silver SUV with a Florida license plate.
Officials are looking for information regarding a missing Lake County boy – Pierce Guillet. Pierce went missing on Jan. 21, around 7:30 a.m., when the sheriff's office said he got into a silver SUV with a Florida license plate.
Seeing smoke? Here's what's causing hazy skies over Orlando area
The U.S. Forest Service says a prescribed burn was conducted in the Ocala National Forest on Monday and smoke from that fire has drifted into the Orlando area.
The U.S. Forest Service says a prescribed burn was conducted in the Ocala National Forest on Monday and smoke from that fire has drifted into the Orlando area.
Florida citrus growers monitor freeze, but damage unlikely as temperatures hover above danger zone
A brief cold snap across Florida has residents worrying about pipes and plants, but citrus growers say the latest round of chilly weather is not yet severe enough to threaten fruit.
A brief cold snap across Florida has residents worrying about pipes and plants, but citrus growers say the latest round of chilly weather is not yet severe enough to threaten fruit.
Florida mom, Kimberly Mills, sentenced to life for murder of son; expected to testify against co-defendant
A Lake County mother, Kimberly Mills, was sentenced to live in prison for the death of her 10-year-old son.
A Lake County mother, Kimberly Mills, was sentenced to live in prison for the death of her 10-year-old son.
Anonymous threat prompts hours-long lockdown at Lake Minneola High School
An anonymous caller made a bomb threat against Lake Minneola High School on Monday morning, prompting the high school and nearby schools to be placed on lockdown, according to the Lake County Sheriff's Office and Lake County Schools.
An anonymous caller made a bomb threat against Lake Minneola High School on Monday morning, prompting the high school and nearby schools to be placed on lockdown, according to the Lake County Sheriff's Office and Lake County Schools.
Why is there smoke in the air? Haze blankets parts of Central Florida from these prescribed burns
Smoke drifted across parts of Central Florida on Friday night as crews carried out prescribed burns in multiple conservation areas, creating dark plumes visible for miles.
Smoke drifted across parts of Central Florida on Friday night as crews carried out prescribed burns in multiple conservation areas, creating dark plumes visible for miles.
Over 200 machines seized in Lake County suspected illegal gambling raid: What we know
Authorities raided three alleged illegal gambling halls in Lake County, seizing hundreds of slot machines and large amounts of cash in a coordinated crackdown, officials said.
Authorities raided three alleged illegal gambling halls in Lake County, seizing hundreds of slot machines and large amounts of cash in a coordinated crackdown, officials said.
Bond set at $500K for man accused of trying to abduct teen
Bond was set at $500,000 for a man accused of trying to abduct a teenage girl in Eustis.
Bond was set at $500,000 for a man accused of trying to abduct a teenage girl in Eustis.
Eustis Police: Kidnapping suspect found, facing multiple charges for attempted abduction of girl
A 55-year-old man has been arrested in Lake County after police say he attempted to abduct a teenage girl in Eustis.
A 55-year-old man has been arrested in Lake County after police say he attempted to abduct a teenage girl in Eustis.
Families raise concerns over neglected Evergreen Cemetery in Lake County
Residents say Evergreen Cemetery in Leesburg has fallen into disrepair, with overgrown grass and debris surrounding gravesites.
Residents say Evergreen Cemetery in Leesburg has fallen into disrepair, with overgrown grass and debris surrounding gravesites.
Clermont Police investigate death of man found in vehicle on New Year's Day
The Clermont Police Department launched an investigation after a man was found in his vehicle and was later declared dead by officials.
The Clermont Police Department launched an investigation after a man was found in his vehicle and was later declared dead by officials.
Central Florida development seen accelerating into 2026
Development dominated Central Florida headlines in 2025, and industry watchers say the pace is likely to accelerate rather than slow in the year ahead.
Development dominated Central Florida headlines in 2025, and industry watchers say the pace is likely to accelerate rather than slow in the year ahead.
Central Florida cold weather shelters activated as Arctic blast approaches
With colder temperatures expected across Central and North Florida, counties are activating cold weather and warming shelters to protect residents who lack adequate heat or housing.
With colder temperatures expected across Central and North Florida, counties are activating cold weather and warming shelters to protect residents who lack adequate heat or housing.