8-year-old Florida boy injured after falling overboard in Lake Harris, FWC says
An 8-year-old Florida boy was injured after he fell overboard while on a pontoon boat with his family Tuesday night on Lake Harris, officials say.
Marcos Lopez: Trial date set for suspended Osceola County sheriff for alleged role in $21M gambling scheme
A trial date has been officially set for suspended Osceola County Sheriff Marcos Lopez, who is accused of helping to cover up an alleged illegal gambling operation that generated more than $21 million.
Florida man arrested after allegedly chasing, shooting at another man test-driving motorcycle
A Florida man has been arrested after he allegedly chased after and shot at another man who was test-driving a motorcycle over the weekend in Lake County.
Dead body found at Lady Lake construction site, police say
The Lady Lake Police Department (LLPD) has launched an investigation after a dead body was found on Thursday at a construction site in Lake County.
Driver killed, passenger injured after crash goes undiscovered for hours in Lake County
A Corvette crash on County Road 439 left one man dead and another seriously injured after the vehicle went unnoticed for hours, authorities said.
Lake County crash leaves 1 dead, 1 seriously injured after car goes airborne, hits tree: FHP
One person is dead, and another is seriously injured, after a Friday night crash in Lake County where a car went airborne and hit a tree, troopers with the Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) say.
UF Health Leesburg to close labor, delivery unit; families left seeking options
UF Health Leesburg Hospital announced it will close its labor and delivery unit, citing declining birth rates and a local population with a growing number of women over age 55.
Florida Turnpike crash in Lake County blocks all lanes, injuries reported, FHP
A crash with injuries shut down all lanes of Florida’s Turnpike in Lake County near Groveland on Tuesday afternoon, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Lake County deputies obtain arrest warrant in Eustis woman’s homicide
Detectives in Lake County have secured an arrest warrant in the killing of a woman found dead along a roadside in Mount Dora earlier this year.
Groveland City Council candidate accused of head-butting man in neighborhood road-rage scuffle, police say
A candidate for Groveland City Council has been arrested on charges of aggravated assault and false imprisonment stemming from an apparent road-rage incident with another driver in a neighborhood, according to police records.
Lake County considers 5-cent gas tax increase to fund road projects
Lake County commissioners are weighing a proposal to raise the county’s gas tax by five cents a gallon, citing rapid population growth and road projects that are outpacing available funding.
1 killed after truck crashes into tree in Lake County, officials say
1 killed after truck crashes into tree in Lake County, officials say
No charges filed after a mobile home in Lake County was destroyed 1 month ago
A mobile home in Lake County remains in ruins nearly a month after it was reportedly destroyed by heavy machinery, frustrating neighbors who say the property has been left exposed to the elements.
Florida man faces DUI manslaughter charge after fleeing scene of deadly crash: FHP
A Florida man has been arrested on a DUI manslaughter charge after he allegedly fled the scene of a deadly crash on Monday in Lake County.
Missing Lake County teenager found safe, officials say
A missing teenager from Lake County has been found, according to the Lake County Sheriff's Office. LCSO put out a Facebook post on Aug. 19 asking for the public's help in finding the 16-year-old. In an update on Aug. 27, LCSO said the girl had been safely recovered.
Expectant Minneola couple displaced by lightning strike, fire days ahead of baby's due date
A fire started by a lightning strike has displaced a Minneola family. It will be at least a year before they’re able to return home, if at all.
Mount Dora residents concerned about trash and debris flowing into Lake Dora
A Mount Dora neighborhood is battling a growing sand and debris problem in its canal, raising concerns about navigation, storm-water runoff and the health of nearby Lake Dora.
78-year-old Lady Lake woman fights off burglary suspect, police say
A 78-year-old woman fought off a man who forced his way into her home, tried to steal her purse, and injured her during the struggle, according to Lady Lake police.
Lake County residents favor conservation, but new state law could limit local control
As Lake County experiences rapid growth, a recent community survey reveals strong public support for preserving rural areas and natural landscapes. However, a new state law may limit the county’s ability to act on those preferences.