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.
Eustis Fire Chief gives update on bridge collapse | Full update
50 Eustis residents were evacuated Thursday, Oct. 30 after a bridge at Spring Ridge Estates collapsed and now continues to erode, officials said.
50 Eustis residents were evacuated Thursday, Oct. 30 after a bridge at Spring Ridge Estates collapsed and now continues to erode, officials said.
Florida Live gives Eustis bridge collapse update
Around 7 p.m., Oct. 30, Eustis officials discovered a bridge by Spring Ridge Estates collapsed. On Friday morning, part of the bridge fell again. Now 50 people are evacuated as city officials are concerned how the collapsed bridge impacts the area's utilities. "Things are only getting worse," said FOX 35's Marie Edinger.
Around 7 p.m., Oct. 30, Eustis officials discovered a bridge by Spring Ridge Estates collapsed. On Friday morning, part of the bridge fell again. Now 50 people are evacuated as city officials are concerned how the collapsed bridge impacts the area's utilities. "Things are only getting worse," said FOX 35's Marie Edinger.
Eustis neighborhood evacuated after bridge damaged
More than 20 homes have been evacuated from a neighborhood in Eustis on Thursday night after part of a private bridge broke, according to Eustis Fire Chief Michael Swanson. Chief Swanson provides can update on the situation.
More than 20 homes have been evacuated from a neighborhood in Eustis on Thursday night after part of a private bridge broke, according to Eustis Fire Chief Michael Swanson. Chief Swanson provides can update on the situation.
Mount Dora's 'expensive build' to fix road from storm
After Lake County spent $300K to fix Donnelly Street after Hurricane Milton, the city will now reportedly spend more to re-do the street after it collapsed in an Oct. 26 storm. The Florida Department of Transportation is currently working on restoring damaged roads.
After Lake County spent $300K to fix Donnelly Street after Hurricane Milton, the city will now reportedly spend more to re-do the street after it collapsed in an Oct. 26 storm. The Florida Department of Transportation is currently working on restoring damaged roads.
Mount Dora aims to restore infrastructure damaged in flash flood
The city had 14 to 19 inches of rain within a short period of time, Megan Milanese, Director of Lake County’s Emergency Management, said. This “significant" flash flooding – particularly in Mount Dora and Eustis – contributed to vehicle damage, road closure and infrastructure impact.
The city had 14 to 19 inches of rain within a short period of time, Megan Milanese, Director of Lake County’s Emergency Management, said. This “significant" flash flooding – particularly in Mount Dora and Eustis – contributed to vehicle damage, road closure and infrastructure impact.
Mount Dora flash flood displaces residents
Mount Dora residents react to an Oct. 26 flash flood that destroyed Donnelly Street, Wolf Branch and a created a "Grand Canyon-like" ravine behind Waterman Village – a lake-side retirement community – that had a storm water breach.
Mount Dora residents react to an Oct. 26 flash flood that destroyed Donnelly Street, Wolf Branch and a created a "Grand Canyon-like" ravine behind Waterman Village – a lake-side retirement community – that had a storm water breach.
Eustis farm recovers after "unexpected" overnight storm
Amber Brooke Farms in Eustis is hoping repair damages after an Oct. 26 storm, including replanting sunflowers and fields for their u-pick activities.
Amber Brooke Farms in Eustis is hoping repair damages after an Oct. 26 storm, including replanting sunflowers and fields for their u-pick activities.
Lake County flash flooding update: Full news conference
Lake County Emergency Management and Mount Dora officials held a press conference to provide an update on the flooding impacts and aftermath after Sunday's torrential rain.
Lake County Emergency Management and Mount Dora officials held a press conference to provide an update on the flooding impacts and aftermath after Sunday's torrential rain.
Rep. Randy Fine slams Democrats while talking Florida flooding
Florida Rep. Randy Fine slammed Democrats amid the ongoing government shutdown while addressing the widespread flooding that happened in Lake County. Several inches of rain fell in Lake County, specifically in Eustis and Mount Dora.
Florida Rep. Randy Fine slammed Democrats amid the ongoing government shutdown while addressing the widespread flooding that happened in Lake County. Several inches of rain fell in Lake County, specifically in Eustis and Mount Dora.