Landfill near Mount Dora addresses Wolf Branch Sink worries
Lake County officials are raising concerns about a landfill they say could threaten a nearby aquifer. Commissioners and water officials worry that stormwater and leachate from the Mid-Florida Materials construction and demolition landfill near Mount Dora could seep into Wolf Branch Sink, a sensitive feature where water drains directly into the aquifer rather than filtering naturally through soil.
Lake County officials are raising concerns about a landfill they say could threaten a nearby aquifer. Commissioners and water officials worry that stormwater and leachate from the Mid-Florida Materials construction and demolition landfill near Mount Dora could seep into Wolf Branch Sink, a sensitive feature where water drains directly into the aquifer rather than filtering naturally through soil.
Driver rescues pilot, passenger after small plane crash in DeLand
New details are emerging about a small plane crash in DeLand after a woman who witnessed the incident rushed to help pull the occupants from the aircraft. The crash happened shortly after 2 p.m. Dec. 8 on Jacobs Road near Plymouth Avenue.
New details are emerging about a small plane crash in DeLand after a woman who witnessed the incident rushed to help pull the occupants from the aircraft. The crash happened shortly after 2 p.m. Dec. 8 on Jacobs Road near Plymouth Avenue.
District considers closing schools to address enrollment decline
Orange County school leaders are weighing whether to consolidate or close several underenrolled public schools as student enrollment continues to decline, putting pressure on district finances.
Orange County school leaders are weighing whether to consolidate or close several underenrolled public schools as student enrollment continues to decline, putting pressure on district finances.
Mims flooding fixes could cause tax hike, leaders say
Brevard County officials say a massive infrastructure funding shortfall is slowing efforts to address persistent flooding in northern parts of the county, frustrating residents who demanded answers from commissioners this week.
Brevard County officials say a massive infrastructure funding shortfall is slowing efforts to address persistent flooding in northern parts of the county, frustrating residents who demanded answers from commissioners this week.
Testimony underway in store clerk's murder trial
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.
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.
2 Flagler County deputies hit by vehicle, taken to hospital
Two deputies with the Flagler County Sheriff's Office were hit by a vehicle on Tuesday morning and taken to the hospital, the sheriff's office said.
Two deputies with the Flagler County Sheriff's Office were hit by a vehicle on Tuesday morning and taken to the hospital, the sheriff's office said.
Orange County residents voice immigration concerns
Orange County residents and leaders met to discuss ICE detainees at the Orange County Jail and the county’s 287g agreement. Commissioners voiced concerns about families separated due to deportation.
Orange County residents and leaders met to discuss ICE detainees at the Orange County Jail and the county’s 287g agreement. Commissioners voiced concerns about families separated due to deportation.
Flagler County sheriff provides update on injuries to deputies
Flagler County Sheriff Rick Staly provided an update after two deputies were hit by a vehicle on Tuesday morning and taken to the hospital.
Flagler County Sheriff Rick Staly provided an update after two deputies were hit by a vehicle on Tuesday morning and taken to the hospital.
2 Flagler County deputies hit by vehicle, taken to hospital
Two Flagler County sheriff’s deputies were hospitalized Tuesday after their motorcycles were struck by a car, according to Sheriff Rick Staly.
Two Flagler County sheriff’s deputies were hospitalized Tuesday after their motorcycles were struck by a car, according to Sheriff Rick Staly.
Doctor mysteriously found dead inside Dollar Tree freezer reportedly naked
The mother of two was discovered by an employee during opening hours at the store over the weekend.
The mother of two was discovered by an employee during opening hours at the store over the weekend.
Orange County school board to meet to discuss closing seven schools
Orange County Public Schools is considering seven schools for possible closure as the district deals with declining enrollment.
Orange County Public Schools is considering seven schools for possible closure as the district deals with declining enrollment.
Orange County Public Schools moves forward with consolidation plan: Here are enrollment numbers
Seven schools in the district could close due to a decline in enrollment.
Seven schools in the district could close due to a decline in enrollment.
Florida license plate law: Are decorative plates, covers OK? State, police clarify confusion
Are decorative car license plate frames legal or illegal in Florida? Here's the latest explanation from the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles.
Are decorative car license plate frames legal or illegal in Florida? Here's the latest explanation from the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles.
Vigil to remember motorcyclist killed in Deltona
A vigil was held for a Deltona motorcyclist who died after a crash with a minibike over the weekend.
A vigil was held for a Deltona motorcyclist who died after a crash with a minibike over the weekend.
Deltona motorcyclist killed in crash with unlicensed teen on minibike, deputies say
The crash happened on Sunday at the intersection of Utah Drive and Captain Drive.
The crash happened on Sunday at the intersection of Utah Drive and Captain Drive.
Powerball Jackpot: Florida winners, winning numbers, next drawing
The Powerball jackpot has grown to an estimated $1.25 billion after no grand prize-winning tickets were sold for Monday night’s drawing.
The Powerball jackpot has grown to an estimated $1.25 billion after no grand prize-winning tickets were sold for Monday night’s drawing.
Florida veteran demands accountability after criminal charges dropped
Prosecutors in Florida dropped charges against a disabled veteran after evidence showed he was in Hawaii at the time of the alleged crime.
Prosecutors in Florida dropped charges against a disabled veteran after evidence showed he was in Hawaii at the time of the alleged crime.
Flagler County deputies to use new translation technology in the field
Flagler County sheriff’s deputies are adding new technology to help improve communication with residents who do not speak English.
Flagler County sheriff’s deputies are adding new technology to help improve communication with residents who do not speak English.
Osceola County approves AdventHealth hospital at NeoCity
Osceola County commissioners on Monday approved a purchase-and-development agreement with AdventHealth to build a new health care campus on 20 acres at NeoCity South, a fast-growing area of Central Florida.
Osceola County commissioners on Monday approved a purchase-and-development agreement with AdventHealth to build a new health care campus on 20 acres at NeoCity South, a fast-growing area of Central Florida.
Doctors warn against using AI to self-diagnose
As seasonal illnesses increase during the holidays, doctors say more people are turning to artificial intelligence tools to assess their symptoms, a trend medical professionals caution against.
As seasonal illnesses increase during the holidays, doctors say more people are turning to artificial intelligence tools to assess their symptoms, a trend medical professionals caution against.