Flooding damages to Mount Dora could cost millions: what we know
Over a month after Mount Dora faced significant flooding issues and infracture damage due to flash flooding, the city is looking for ways to pay for its much-needed repairs.
Over a month after Mount Dora faced significant flooding issues and infracture damage due to flash flooding, the city is looking for ways to pay for its much-needed repairs.
Lake County wants $1.3M in Kroger incentives back
Lake County officials want to recover as much of the $1.3 million in incentives given to Kroger after the grocery retailer announced it would close its massive Groveland warehouse and effectively end its Kroger Delivery service in the Orlando area.
Lake County officials want to recover as much of the $1.3 million in incentives given to Kroger after the grocery retailer announced it would close its massive Groveland warehouse and effectively end its Kroger Delivery service in the Orlando area.
Lake County wants $1.3M back after Kroger Delivery closes Orlando operations
Lake County officials want to recover as much of the $1.3 million in incentives given to Kroger after the grocery retailer announced it would close its massive Groveland warehouse and effectively end its Kroger Delivery service in the Orlando area.
Lake County officials want to recover as much of the $1.3 million in incentives given to Kroger after the grocery retailer announced it would close its massive Groveland warehouse and effectively end its Kroger Delivery service in the Orlando area.
Florida police seize 30+ illegally used disabled parking tags in 2-day operation
More than 30 illegally used disabled parking placards were seized during a two-day enforcement operation – and ahead of the busy holiday shopping season.
More than 30 illegally used disabled parking placards were seized during a two-day enforcement operation – and ahead of the busy holiday shopping season.
Lake County seeks repayment after Kroger announces early Florida exit
Lake County officials say Kroger’s decision to close all its Florida facilities — including a major warehouse in Groveland — is the economic equivalent of a natural disaster, cutting nearly 1,000 jobs and eliminating an estimated $1.3 million in expected revenue.
Lake County officials say Kroger’s decision to close all its Florida facilities — including a major warehouse in Groveland — is the economic equivalent of a natural disaster, cutting nearly 1,000 jobs and eliminating an estimated $1.3 million in expected revenue.
Police: Vehicle crashes into Lake County Tax Collector's office, injuries unknown
A vehicle crashed into the Lake County Tax Collector's office on Tuesday afternoon.
A vehicle crashed into the Lake County Tax Collector's office on Tuesday afternoon.
Mount Dora homeowners see new sinkholes weeks after historic flooding
Weeks after record rainfall washed out roads, damaged bridges and flooded homes in Lake County, homeowners in a Mount Dora neighborhood say the ground is still giving way — literally.
Weeks after record rainfall washed out roads, damaged bridges and flooded homes in Lake County, homeowners in a Mount Dora neighborhood say the ground is still giving way — literally.
Elderly woman dies after vehicle hits her in Lake County parking lot, troopers say
An 80-year-old Lake County woman died Wednesday after she was struck by a vehicle backing out of a parking space, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
An 80-year-old Lake County woman died Wednesday after she was struck by a vehicle backing out of a parking space, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Boy injured in Lake County wreck may not walk again, family says
A little boy seriously hurt in a deadly Lake County car wreck is recovering in Orlando.
A little boy seriously hurt in a deadly Lake County car wreck is recovering in Orlando.
Is Kroger Delivery ending in Orlando? Kroger closing Lake County fulfillment center
Is Kroger Delivery ending its grocery delivery services in Orlando?
Is Kroger Delivery ending its grocery delivery services in Orlando?
Professional triathlete injured in hit-and-run bike accident in Central Florida
Authorities are searching for a hit-and-run driver who seriously injured a well-known Central Florida triathlete over the weekend.
Authorities are searching for a hit-and-run driver who seriously injured a well-known Central Florida triathlete over the weekend.
Two teens dead in Lake County crash, troopers say
Four other people were injured in the crash.
Four other people were injured in the crash.
Torrential rain carves massive gully under Mount Dora house, displacing family
A Mount Dora family is now homeless after floodwaters wiped away the foundation of their home, causing it to be condemned.
A Mount Dora family is now homeless after floodwaters wiped away the foundation of their home, causing it to be condemned.
Collapsed Eustis bridge complete: 'It's just a lot safer for the public'
A collapsed culvert in Eustis is now open to traffic in both directions after closing on Oct. 30 due to storm damage.
A collapsed culvert in Eustis is now open to traffic in both directions after closing on Oct. 30 due to storm damage.
Eustis families return home on foot as repairs continue on collapsed bridge
Two weeks after a bridge in Eustis partially collapsed, crews have made significant progress restoring the vital crossing that connects 21 homes to the main road.
Two weeks after a bridge in Eustis partially collapsed, crews have made significant progress restoring the vital crossing that connects 21 homes to the main road.
Thousands in The Villages could be forced to switch insurance or doctors
The Villages Health System LLC filed for bankruptcy back in July. That case is still active; they just filed a proposed order on Nov. 12, seeking permission to borrow additional funds.
The Villages Health System LLC filed for bankruptcy back in July. That case is still active; they just filed a proposed order on Nov. 12, seeking permission to borrow additional funds.
Mount Dora plans road reconstruction, improve storm water drains after flash flood
The City of Mount Dora announced a timeline for repairs to major roadways and stormwater drainage improvements, following the damaging aftermath of an Oct. 26 flash flood.
The City of Mount Dora announced a timeline for repairs to major roadways and stormwater drainage improvements, following the damaging aftermath of an Oct. 26 flash flood.
Bridge collapse in Eustis strands families ahead of Thanksgiving
A bridge in the Spring Ridge Estates neighborhood of Eustis, Lake County, collapsed after a severe storm caused heavy flooding and structural failure. The estimated cost of repairs — between $500,000 and $700,000 — will fall to the homeowners association or its insurance provider.
A bridge in the Spring Ridge Estates neighborhood of Eustis, Lake County, collapsed after a severe storm caused heavy flooding and structural failure. The estimated cost of repairs — between $500,000 and $700,000 — will fall to the homeowners association or its insurance provider.
Robin Severance-Lopez rejects plea deal; new trial date scheduled
Robin Severance-Lopez, the estranged wife of suspended Osceola County Sheriff Marcos Lopez, rejected a plea deal in court on Thursday morning, according to her attorney. Her trial is now scheduled for December 2025.
Robin Severance-Lopez, the estranged wife of suspended Osceola County Sheriff Marcos Lopez, rejected a plea deal in court on Thursday morning, according to her attorney. Her trial is now scheduled for December 2025.
Insurance won’t cover repairs of collapsed bridge in Eustis neighborhood, families say
A bridge collapse in Lake County has left dozens of families stranded and unable to return home after a recent storm caused extensive structural damage.
A bridge collapse in Lake County has left dozens of families stranded and unable to return home after a recent storm caused extensive structural damage.


















