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.
Lake County Emergency Management update on flooding
Megan Milanese, Lake County Emergency Management, provides a status update after several areas were flooded or washed out in Sunday's torrential rains.
Megan Milanese, Lake County Emergency Management, provides a status update after several areas were flooded or washed out in Sunday's torrential rains.
Florida flash flooding updates: State of emergencies, sandbags, rainfall totals
Live updates: Officials are evaluating damage and impacts after several inches of rain fell on portions of Brevard County and Lake County Sunday night, flooding streets, yards, and some homes.
Live updates: Officials are evaluating damage and impacts after several inches of rain fell on portions of Brevard County and Lake County Sunday night, flooding streets, yards, and some homes.
Breakthrough DNA technology solves 2007 Florida sexual assault case, authorities say
A 2007 home invasion and sexual assault case was solved nearly 20 years later using advanced DNA genealogy, authorities say.
A 2007 home invasion and sexual assault case was solved nearly 20 years later using advanced DNA genealogy, authorities say.
Lake County officials raise concerns over landfill expansion near sensitive water feature
The City of Mount Dora is home to an extremely unique water feature called the Wolf Branch Sink, which has a direct path to the aquifer. Right next to it is a landfill that officials in Lake County fear could pollute the water.
The City of Mount Dora is home to an extremely unique water feature called the Wolf Branch Sink, which has a direct path to the aquifer. Right next to it is a landfill that officials in Lake County fear could pollute the water.
FOX 35 Investigates: Is landfills proximity to aquifer a concern?
Lake County officials fear after heavy rainfall, chemicals can be carried into a county-run lake called Wolf Branch Sink. The United States Geological Survey, Florida Department of Environmental Protection, Lake County Water Authority and a private environmental engineer told FOX 35 water from the Wolf Branch Sink drains straight into the aquifer.
Lake County officials fear after heavy rainfall, chemicals can be carried into a county-run lake called Wolf Branch Sink. The United States Geological Survey, Florida Department of Environmental Protection, Lake County Water Authority and a private environmental engineer told FOX 35 water from the Wolf Branch Sink drains straight into the aquifer.
Florida man shoots woman, gets beaten by her husband following invite to play cards: Affidavit
A Lake County man is facing charges after deputies said he shot a woman after getting into a fight following an invitation to come over and play card games.
A Lake County man is facing charges after deputies said he shot a woman after getting into a fight following an invitation to come over and play card games.
3 co-defendants in gambling ring case tied to suspended Osceola sheriff adjudicated guilty
One of the co-defendants in the racketeering investigation involving suspended Osceola County Sheriff Marcos Lopez has pleaded no contest to charges related to an alleged illegal gambling ring.
One of the co-defendants in the racketeering investigation involving suspended Osceola County Sheriff Marcos Lopez has pleaded no contest to charges related to an alleged illegal gambling ring.
Meet Skeeter, Lake County's new K-9 bloodhound
The Lake County Sheriff's Office has a new Bloodhound K-9: Skeeter. The new pup was born on July 12 in Eustis, Florida. He was donated to LCSO. He will help find lost and endangered persons, including children and vulnerable adults.
The Lake County Sheriff's Office has a new Bloodhound K-9: Skeeter. The new pup was born on July 12 in Eustis, Florida. He was donated to LCSO. He will help find lost and endangered persons, including children and vulnerable adults.
Major drug busts sends 17 to jail in Florida
An international drug ring was busted in Lake County when authorities seized 250 pounds of meth and fentanyl were seized. The network extended to California, Texas, and China.
An international drug ring was busted in Lake County when authorities seized 250 pounds of meth and fentanyl were seized. The network extended to California, Texas, and China.
Falling in love with Central Florida: Mount Dora
It's finally fall, and the Good Day Orlando team is celebrating the season by spotlighting local municipalities across Central Florida. This week, the team heads over to Mount Dora to learn more about the area's planned festivities.
It's finally fall, and the Good Day Orlando team is celebrating the season by spotlighting local municipalities across Central Florida. This week, the team heads over to Mount Dora to learn more about the area's planned festivities.
Charlie Kirk has Florida highway named after him
A highway in Clermont, Florida, has been named after Charlie Kirk to memorialize the late conservative activist who was assassinated last month in Utah.
A highway in Clermont, Florida, has been named after Charlie Kirk to memorialize the late conservative activist who was assassinated last month in Utah.