Fire breaks out at Mount Dora home after lightning strike, fire department says
A fire broke out a home in Central Florida as lightning struck it during strong storms on Sunday, fire officials said.
A fire broke out a home in Central Florida as lightning struck it during strong storms on Sunday, fire officials said.
Osceola, Lake counties won’t offer hybrid learning next school year
The public school districts for Lake and Osceola counties on Wednesday announced they will remove the hybrid learning options for the 2021-2022 school year.
The public school districts for Lake and Osceola counties on Wednesday announced they will remove the hybrid learning options for the 2021-2022 school year.
State attorney's office looks for retired lawyers to help with backlog of cases
Those with legal experience are invited to volunteer to assist in the prosecution of cases in Citrus, Hernando, Lake, Marion or Sumter Counties.
Those with legal experience are invited to volunteer to assist in the prosecution of cases in Citrus, Hernando, Lake, Marion or Sumter Counties.
Lake County Schools offer vaccines to students 16 and up
Parents or legal guardians must accompany minor students ages 16 and 17 who want to get the vaccine.
Parents or legal guardians must accompany minor students ages 16 and 17 who want to get the vaccine.
Veteran receives new roof
A Central Florida veteran received a new roof on his house for free. Leesburg military veteran Corey Eureka was chosen as part of the Habitat for Humanity program.
A Central Florida veteran received a new roof on his house for free. Leesburg military veteran Corey Eureka was chosen as part of the Habitat for Humanity program.
School district vaccinating students in Lake County
Kids as young as 16 can now get the Pfizer vaccine in Florida. Those 18 and older are eligible for any shot. With the drop in age eligibility, Lake County is offering the vaccine to students.
Kids as young as 16 can now get the Pfizer vaccine in Florida. Those 18 and older are eligible for any shot. With the drop in age eligibility, Lake County is offering the vaccine to students.
Central Florida school district to offer vaccines to students 16+
Lake County Schools announced it will begin offering the COVID-19 vaccine to all its employees and students age 16 and older at its high schools.
Lake County Schools announced it will begin offering the COVID-19 vaccine to all its employees and students age 16 and older at its high schools.
Florida school district to offer vaccine to students 16 and older
Lake County Schools announced the vaccine offer on Wednesday, stating that they will offer doses at its high schools starting next week.
Lake County Schools announced the vaccine offer on Wednesday, stating that they will offer doses at its high schools starting next week.
Lake County man battling cancer fixes computers for families in need
A Lake County man has been dedicating his time and money to fix laptops and help families in need — all while he battles cancer.
A Lake County man has been dedicating his time and money to fix laptops and help families in need — all while he battles cancer.
Body of man found in trunk of burned vehicle in Groveland, deputies say
Deputies say a caller told them there was a gas can next to the vehicle and that a man was seen running away.
Deputies say a caller told them there was a gas can next to the vehicle and that a man was seen running away.
Florida woman learns her sister was in Colorado supermarket during attack
Even though Boulder, Colorado is 1,800 miles away from Central Florida, the mass shooting that left 10 dead hits close to home for a Lake County woman.
Even though Boulder, Colorado is 1,800 miles away from Central Florida, the mass shooting that left 10 dead hits close to home for a Lake County woman.
Deputies: Video shows suspect casually pull grandfather's ears out of pockets
Sheriff's deputies in Lake County, Florida responded to a disturbing call for help Saturday night. When they arrived on the scene, things got even more disturbing.
Sheriff's deputies in Lake County, Florida responded to a disturbing call for help Saturday night. When they arrived on the scene, things got even more disturbing.
Suspect found hiding in the dryer
Deputies with the Lake County Sheriff's Office say they were searching for a Florida man wanted for violating probation and when they found him to make the arrest, he was inside a clothes dryer. The incident happened in Umatilla.
Deputies with the Lake County Sheriff's Office say they were searching for a Florida man wanted for violating probation and when they found him to make the arrest, he was inside a clothes dryer. The incident happened in Umatilla.
Sheriff's Office: Florida man arrested, found hiding from deputies in dryer
In body camera video, the man is heard saying, "that thing has my whole back twitched. I don't know what's worst, the dog or the laundry thing."
In body camera video, the man is heard saying, "that thing has my whole back twitched. I don't know what's worst, the dog or the laundry thing."
Mary McLeod Bethune statue could come to museum embroiled in Confederate controversy
A statue of civil rights activist Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune could soon be on display at a Lake County museum plagued by controversy over a confederate statue.
A statue of civil rights activist Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune could soon be on display at a Lake County museum plagued by controversy over a confederate statue.
Mary McLeod Bethune statue could come to Lake County museum
A statue of civil rights activist Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune could soon be on display at a Lake County museum plagued by controversy over a confederate statue.
A statue of civil rights activist Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune could soon be on display at a Lake County museum plagued by controversy over a confederate statue.
9-year-old Mount Dora boy missing for nearly 2 weeks found safe
No other information has been released.
No other information has been released.
Lake County vaccine rollout progressing
Lake County says it has vaccinated 70 percent of all of its seniors, 65 years of age and older.
Lake County says it has vaccinated 70 percent of all of its seniors, 65 years of age and older.
Florida man accused of killing grandfather, cutting off his ears
The Lake County Sheriff's Office arrested a man accused of killing his grandfather and cutting the man's ears off.
The Lake County Sheriff's Office arrested a man accused of killing his grandfather and cutting the man's ears off.
More than a week later, 9-year-old Central Florida boy still missing
Authorities say the two could be in a silver Mitsubishi Outlander with the Florida license tag IB14FR.
Authorities say the two could be in a silver Mitsubishi Outlander with the Florida license tag IB14FR.