AdventHealth opens Clermont ER
If you live in Clermont, you will soon have a new place for emergency care. AdventHealth announced the opening of a new ER there next year. The 19,000 Square foot facility has 24 patient rooms and two child-friendly rooms.
3 major events light up Central Florida
Central Florida plays host to three huge events this weekend. In Orlando, the Electric Daisy Carnival is expected to draw thousands to Tinker Field. Thousands more are enjoying music at the Welcome to Rockville festival at the Daytona International Speedway while Leesburg will welcome bikers to Bikefest 2021.
Veteran raising money for military families
At 312 feet above sea level, Sugarloaf Mountain is one of the highest points on the geographic Florida Peninsula. The hill is in Lake County, near the town of Clermont. A resident who lives near Sugarloaf Mountain has set up a water station for cyclists and collects donations for military families.
Masks required at Lake County schools with higher COVID transmission rates
On Thursday, the Lake County School Board approved a mask requirement for schools with higher transmission rates of COVID-19.
Affidavit: Florida parents arrested after infant living in 'deplorable' conditions dies
Officers reportedly also observed the home and its conditions, describing it as “deplorable” and with an overwhelming odor of garbage and rotting food.
Lake County school board to vote on proposed mask policy
The policy would require schools with the highest number of COVID-19 cases to require masks until cases drop. Parents can opt their children out though.
LCSO releases 911 calls in St. Johns River shooting
Lake County sheriff's deputies have released harrowing 911 calls from what they describe as a shootout on the St. Johns River.
State rep giving away AR-15 as part of congressional campaign
Florida House Representative Anthony Sabatini is looking ahead toward Congress and the latest part of that plan is a gun giveaway for his supporters.
NBA futures run through Central Florida
Central Florida was well represented in Thursday night's NBA Draft. One local high school churns out a number of draft picks, including the No.1 overall pick this year.
Embry-Riddle professor offers analysis on Lake County helicopter crash
Leesburg Police are not releasing the names yet of the four people who were aboard a firefighting Black Hawk helicopter that crashed Tuesday near the Leesburg International Airport.
Firefighting helicopter crashes in Leesburg
Investigators said four people were traveling in the helicopter. No survivors have been located and at least one death has been reported by Leesburg Fire Rescue.
New Eustis Police Chief meets with parents of student dragged at school
A Eustis couple is demanding two school employees accused of dragging their son down a hallway be arrested. They met with the new police chief for over an hour.
Parents say child was dragged down school hallway by employees
The parents of a kindergarten student said their child was dragged down the hallway of a Lake County school. Now, two employees are off the job.
Tavares man rescues boater from capsized boat
A Tavares man rescued a boater hanging on to his capsized boat and now he's sharing his story.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.