Anonymous threat prompts hours-long lockdown at Lake Minneola High School
An anonymous caller made a bomb threat against Lake Minneola High School on Monday morning, prompting the high school and nearby schools to be placed on lockdown, according to the Lake County Sheriff's Office and Lake County Schools.
An anonymous caller made a bomb threat against Lake Minneola High School on Monday morning, prompting the high school and nearby schools to be placed on lockdown, according to the Lake County Sheriff's Office and Lake County Schools.
Why is there smoke in the air? Haze blankets parts of Central Florida from these prescribed burns
Smoke drifted across parts of Central Florida on Friday night as crews carried out prescribed burns in multiple conservation areas, creating dark plumes visible for miles.
Smoke drifted across parts of Central Florida on Friday night as crews carried out prescribed burns in multiple conservation areas, creating dark plumes visible for miles.
Over 200 machines seized in Lake County suspected illegal gambling raid: What we know
Authorities raided three alleged illegal gambling halls in Lake County, seizing hundreds of slot machines and large amounts of cash in a coordinated crackdown, officials said.
Authorities raided three alleged illegal gambling halls in Lake County, seizing hundreds of slot machines and large amounts of cash in a coordinated crackdown, officials said.
Bond set at $500K for man accused of trying to abduct teen
Bond was set at $500,000 for a man accused of trying to abduct a teenage girl in Eustis.
Bond was set at $500,000 for a man accused of trying to abduct a teenage girl in Eustis.
Eustis Police: Kidnapping suspect found, facing multiple charges for attempted abduction of girl
A 55-year-old man has been arrested in Lake County after police say he attempted to abduct a teenage girl in Eustis.
A 55-year-old man has been arrested in Lake County after police say he attempted to abduct a teenage girl in Eustis.
Central Florida cold weather shelters activated as Arctic blast approaches
With colder temperatures expected across Central and North Florida, counties are activating cold weather and warming shelters to protect residents who lack adequate heat or housing.
With colder temperatures expected across Central and North Florida, counties are activating cold weather and warming shelters to protect residents who lack adequate heat or housing.
Jamaria Sessions death: Jail letters draw new scrutiny in killing of 9-year-old Lake County girl
Prosecutors say handwritten jail letters include statements that appear to acknowledge responsibility in the child’s death.
Prosecutors say handwritten jail letters include statements that appear to acknowledge responsibility in the child’s death.
Florida mom Kimberley Mills sentenced to life in prison in killing of 10-year-old son
A Lake County mother accused of brutally beating and killing 10-year-old son has entered a plea of not guilty, according to court filings.
A Lake County mother accused of brutally beating and killing 10-year-old son has entered a plea of not guilty, according to court filings.
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.