Alex Lopez trial: Testimony underway in Leesburg store clerk's murder

New details emerged Tuesday in the trial of a man accused of killing a convenience store clerk in Leesburg, as the victim’s widow testified while facing the man prosecutors say shot her husband.

Lake County files petition accusing landfill of contaminating water

Lake County officials have been sounding the alarm, worried that runoff from the Mid-Florida Materials landfill in Mount Dora could make it into a sensitive water feature nearby at the Wolf Branch Sink.

Florida man arrested for allegedly killing a bear without permit

Florida Fish and Wildlife officers arrested James Goodspeed after he allegedly shot and killed a bear on private property in Grand Island, authorities said.

Walmart proposes expanding drone delivery program in Lake County

Walmart is seeking approval to launch a drone delivery program from its Clermont Supercenter, with drones delivering within six to eight miles.

Casino heist leads to multiple arrests in Lake County, deputies say

According to the report, the incident happened on December 14 at the Hot Springs casino in Umatilla where three masked suspects are accused of robbing a casino

Kroger to reimburse Lake County nearly $500K before New Years

Kroger signed a termination agreement with Lake County, in which the company will reimburse over $400,000 to the county by the end of the year. 

Eustis Fire: 1 hurt in building explosion, gas leak, fire, officials say

A suspected gas leak caused an unexpected explosion and fire in Lake County on Thursday morning, and sent one person to the hospital, according to Eustis Fire Chief Michael Swanson. 

Eustis press conference on building explosion, fire
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One person has been taken to the hospital after an explosion and fire at a business in Eustis, according to the Eustis Fire Chief Michael Swanson. Chief Swanson said the cause of the fire and explosion remains under investigation and remains a mystery. He said officials were conducting some work and utility work in the area when a natural gas leak was found. The gas company crimped the line, he said. At 10:57 a.m., there was an explosion and fire.