Leesburg Bikefest faces uncertain future due to declining attendance, rising costs
The roar of engines at Leesburg’s annual Bikefest could soon fall silent, as city officials warn the event may only have funding to run for one more year.
Tavares law enforcement recruit dies after medical emergency, police say
A 42-year-old law enforcement recruit died Monday evening after suffering a medical emergency during the first night of training at the Florida Law Enforcement Academy, officials said.
Tavares police searching for man wanted in sexual battery case involving child
The Tavares Police Department is searching for a man who is wanted in a sexual battery case involving a child.
Tavares man charged with kidnapping and battery after abduction incident
A man was arrested Wednesday afternoon after allegedly abducting a woman in Tavares and fleeing across Lake County, according to authorities.
Lake County Highway renamed in honor of Master Deputy Sheriff Bradley Michael Link
The City of Minneola has renamed a portion of one of its highways in honor of fallen Master Deputy Sheriff Bradley Michael Link, who was tragically killed last year during an ambush.
White Castle to open second Florida location next month
A new White Castle location is opening next month in Clermont, Florida.
VIDEO: Drone helps track down fleeing suspect in Lake County
A suspect was taken into custody early Wednesday with the help of a drone in Lake County, authorities said.
Remains found in Ocala Forest believed to be missing Lake County man
Human remains discovered in the Ocala National Forest have been likely identified as Michael Connell, a Lake County man reported missing earlier this year, officials confirmed.
Florida husband of missing woman sentenced to 15 years for child sexual abuse material: Records
The husband of a missing Mount Dora woman has been sentenced to 15 years in prison after being arrested for possession of obscene child material, court documents show.
Nicole Griner found after Lake County home vandalized, destroyed by excavator: Deputies
A home in Lake County was mysteriously damaged – almost destroyed – and officials are now looking to figure out why, how and by whom. Only a few hours later, the owner of the home was reported missing.
