Lake County seeks repayment after Kroger announces early Florida exit

Lake County officials say Kroger’s decision to close all its Florida facilities — including a major warehouse in Groveland — is the economic equivalent of a natural disaster, cutting nearly 1,000 jobs and eliminating an estimated $1.3 million in expected revenue.

10th annual Fall Festival at Southern Hill Farms

Southern Hill Farms in Lake County is returning with its 10th annual Fall Festival on Sept. 27. The festival takes place on select Thursdays and every weekend through Nov. 23. FOX 35's David Martin heads over to check out the fun, which includes a fun zone, yard games, live music, farm wagon rides, a corn maze, a pumpkin patch barn, a market, photo areas and more.

Summer Block Party: Showcase of Citrus

During our Summer Block Party, FOX 35 is showing some of the cities and towns around Central Florida, and the businesses and restaurants that make those neighborhood's special. This week, the FOX 35 team heads over to Clermont. In this clip, FOX 35's Amy Kaufeldt and T.J. Springer check out the animals featured at Showcase of Citrus. Watch Good Day Orlando every Friday from 4 a.m. - 10 a.m. to see our next Summer Block Party road show.

Summer Block Party: Clermont Historic Village

During our Summer Block Party, FOX 35 is showing some of the cities and towns around Central Florida, and the businesses and restaurants that make those neighborhood's special. This week, the FOX 35 team heads over to Clermont. In this clip, FOX 35's David Martin checks out the Clermont Historic Village. Watch Good Day Orlando every Friday from 4 a.m. - 10 a.m. to see our next Summer Block Party road show.

Summer Block Party: Clermont Care Force recipient

During our Summer Block Party, FOX 35 is showing some of the cities and towns around Central Florida, and the businesses and restaurants that make those neighborhood's special. This week, the FOX 35 team heads over to Clermont. In this clip, FOX 35's Morgan Parrish honors the Clermont police marine unit and the Clermont fire marine unit. Watch Good Day Orlando every Friday from 4 a.m. - 10 a.m. to see our next Summer Block Party road show.

Summer Block Party: Clermont Main Steet

During our Summer Block Party, FOX 35 is showing some of the cities and towns around Central Florida, and the businesses and restaurants that make those neighborhood's special. This week, the FOX 35 team heads over to Clermont. In this clip, FOX 35's David Martin speaks with Gigi Capria, a Clermont Main Street member, about her work with the Main Street program and maintaining the city's history and charm. Watch Good Day Orlando every Friday from 4 a.m. - 10 a.m. to see our next Summer Block Party road show.

Summer Block Party: Montrose Street Market

During our Summer Block Party, FOX 35 is showing some of the cities and towns around Central Florida, and the businesses and restaurants that make those neighborhood's special. This week, the FOX 35 team heads over to Clermont. In this clip, FOX 35's Amy Kaufeldt and T.J. Springer speak with Kora-Lynah Abelard, the owner Orijin, the owner of a Haitian skincare company. Good Day Orlando every Friday from 4 a.m. - 10 a.m. to see our next Summer Block Party road show.

Summer Block Party: Talking with Clermont mayor

During our Summer Block Party, FOX 35 is showing some of the cities and towns around Central Florida, and the businesses and restaurants that make those neighborhood's special. This week, the FOX 35 team heads over to Clermont. In this clip, FOX 35's Amy Kaufeldt speaks with Clermont Mayor Tim Murray about what makes the city special. Watch Good Day Orlando every Friday from 4 a.m. - 10 a.m. to see our next Summer Block Party road show.

Truck fire on the turnpike near Clermont

All northbound lanes on Florida's turnpike near the Clermont area are currently blocked due to a tractor trailer on fire. There have been no injuries reported, and the Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) and tow trucks are at the scene to help with clean-up.

Clermont man shot and killed by deputies overnight

A Clermont man was shot and killed by deputies overnight after they responded to reports of a suspicious person, officials say. The man killed has been identified as 39-year-old Eric Escoba. Officials have confirmed the deputy involved in the shooting was placed on administrative leave pending a review by the Florida Department of Law Enforcement, which they said is normal procedure.

Protest planned over slow road construction in Clermont

People living in a Clermont neighborhood have been waiting for a new connector road at Sawgrass Bay Boulevard. The new road would shave about 20 minutes off a commute between Lake and Orange counties. Some people say that connector was a selling point when they bought their home. However, the road is still not done years later.