Groveland seeks over $1.4M from Kroger for 'breach of contract' amid distribution center closure

Groveland officials are working to recover over $1.4 million from Kroger as compensation for incentives the company received to establish a grocery distribution center in the city. 

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.