Jury convicts Alex Lopez of murder in deadly 2024 shooting of Leesburg clerk, father of five
A man accused of shooting and killing a convenience store clerk and father of five in Leesburg was found guilty of murder by a jury on Wednesday.
A man accused of shooting and killing a convenience store clerk and father of five in Leesburg was found guilty of murder by a jury on Wednesday.
Alex Lopez trial: Testimony underway in Leesburg store clerk's murder
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.
Trial set to begin for man accused of killing store clerk in Leesburg
Alex Lopez is accused of shooting Raied “Ray" Shihadeh during a robbery at the M&M Food Mart in Leesburg in May 2024.
Alex Lopez is accused of shooting Raied “Ray" Shihadeh during a robbery at the M&M Food Mart in Leesburg in May 2024.
Florida man arrested for allegedly killing a bear without permit
Florida Fish and Wildlife officers arrested James Goodspeed after he allegedly shot and killed a bear on private property in Grand Island, authorities said.
Florida Fish and Wildlife officers arrested James Goodspeed after he allegedly shot and killed a bear on private property in Grand Island, authorities said.
AdventHealth opens new Minneola hospital location, expanding services to South Lake County
AdventHealth's newest hospital in the Orlando area is open to patients after two years of construction.
AdventHealth's newest hospital in the Orlando area is open to patients after two years of construction.
Eustis residents reported gas odor weeks before jewelry store explosion that killed owner
Residents say they smelled gas for weeks before an explosion at a downtown jewelry store that killed its owner, Wendy Davis.
Residents say they smelled gas for weeks before an explosion at a downtown jewelry store that killed its owner, Wendy Davis.
Business explosion critically injuries Eustis woman, service dog
One woman and her service dog were inside a Eustis business on Thursday when the building exploded.
One woman and her service dog were inside a Eustis business on Thursday when the building exploded.
2 Lake County students facing charges after gun found on school campus, officials say
Two East Ridge High School students were arrested Thursday after authorities said a gun was found on campus.
Two East Ridge High School students were arrested Thursday after authorities said a gun was found on campus.
Florida triathlete remains hospitalized weeks after being struck by hit-and-run driver
A Lake County triathlete remains in the hospital after a hit-and-run last month.
A Lake County triathlete remains in the hospital after a hit-and-run last month.
Eustis press conference on building explosion, fire
One person has been taken to the hospital after an explosion and fire at a business in Eustis, according to the Eustis Fire Chief Michael Swanson. Chief Swanson said the cause of the fire and explosion remains under investigation and remains a mystery. He said officials were conducting some work and utility work in the area when a natural gas leak was found. The gas company crimped the line, he said. At 10:57 a.m., there was an explosion and fire.
One person has been taken to the hospital after an explosion and fire at a business in Eustis, according to the Eustis Fire Chief Michael Swanson. Chief Swanson said the cause of the fire and explosion remains under investigation and remains a mystery. He said officials were conducting some work and utility work in the area when a natural gas leak was found. The gas company crimped the line, he said. At 10:57 a.m., there was an explosion and fire.
Lake County wants $1.3M in Kroger incentives back
Lake County officials want to recover as much of the $1.3 million in incentives given to Kroger after the grocery retailer announced it would close its massive Groveland warehouse and effectively end its Kroger Delivery service in the Orlando area.
Lake County officials want to recover as much of the $1.3 million in incentives given to Kroger after the grocery retailer announced it would close its massive Groveland warehouse and effectively end its Kroger Delivery service in the Orlando area.
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.
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.
Mount Dora homeowners see new sinkholes weeks after historic flooding
Weeks after record rainfall washed out roads, damaged bridges and flooded homes in Lake County, homeowners in a Mount Dora neighborhood say the ground is still giving way — literally.
Weeks after record rainfall washed out roads, damaged bridges and flooded homes in Lake County, homeowners in a Mount Dora neighborhood say the ground is still giving way — literally.
Is Kroger Delivery ending in Orlando? Kroger closing Lake County fulfillment center
Is Kroger Delivery ending its grocery delivery services in Orlando?
Is Kroger Delivery ending its grocery delivery services in Orlando?
Torrential rain carves massive gully under Mount Dora house, displacing family
A Mount Dora family is now homeless after floodwaters wiped away the foundation of their home, causing it to be condemned.
A Mount Dora family is now homeless after floodwaters wiped away the foundation of their home, causing it to be condemned.
Thousands in The Villages could be forced to switch insurance or doctors
The Villages Health System LLC filed for bankruptcy back in July. That case is still active; they just filed a proposed order on Nov. 12, seeking permission to borrow additional funds.
The Villages Health System LLC filed for bankruptcy back in July. That case is still active; they just filed a proposed order on Nov. 12, seeking permission to borrow additional funds.
Home, flood insurance not covering Eustis bridge damage
Following a private bridge's collapse in Lake County, frustrated residents are saying homeowners insurance is covering the costs. Residents can't return to their homes until the bridge is fixed. For some who can go home, they have to walk across the bridge to get home. Now, residents may need to pay out of pocket if they want to drive up to their homes again.
Following a private bridge's collapse in Lake County, frustrated residents are saying homeowners insurance is covering the costs. Residents can't return to their homes until the bridge is fixed. For some who can go home, they have to walk across the bridge to get home. Now, residents may need to pay out of pocket if they want to drive up to their homes again.
Eustis residents talk re-build after storm damage
After Lake County had 20 inches of rain on Oct. 26, Eustis residents are reacting about picking up the pieces after the storm.
After Lake County had 20 inches of rain on Oct. 26, Eustis residents are reacting about picking up the pieces after the storm.
Eustis shares updates on Spring Ridge Estate bridge
A Florida Department of Transportation-certified engineer is evaluating the bridge at Spring Ridge Estates and is working on a repair plan, the city said Nov. 3. Fire Chief Michael Swanson shares updates in the infrastructure and city utilities affected by the bridge's collapse.
A Florida Department of Transportation-certified engineer is evaluating the bridge at Spring Ridge Estates and is working on a repair plan, the city said Nov. 3. Fire Chief Michael Swanson shares updates in the infrastructure and city utilities affected by the bridge's collapse.
21 homes evacuated after Eustis bridge collapse
Residents are frustrated after a bridge collapsed, cutting off access to their homes and water. Repairs are underway, officials said, but the bridge is continuing to erode and fall apart. Officials aren't sure if the bridge will need to be fully redone.
Residents are frustrated after a bridge collapsed, cutting off access to their homes and water. Repairs are underway, officials said, but the bridge is continuing to erode and fall apart. Officials aren't sure if the bridge will need to be fully redone.