Police in Lady Lake need help to find a golf cart driver they say hit a stone marker at a park memorial and then drove off, causing around $1,500 in damage.

Phantasmagoria Orlando and DiDonna Productions is celebrating the spooky season by bringing Edward Gorey's tales to the stage in Central Florida.

The city said in a statement that it had received satisfactory bacteriological test results.

This week, moveBuddha has revealed the Florida suburbs seeing the most demand.

A pair of Lake County deputies worked together to take down and tie up an alligator that was hanging out a bit too close to a woman’s home.

The Clermont City Council voted Tuesday to approve an ordinance that eliminates most flagpole height restrictions, effectively allowing the controversial Camping World Stadium's Clermont dealership flag to remain in place.

The southbound lanes of Florida’s Turnpike were shut down in Clermont because of a fatal crash involving four vehicles.

Lake County commissioners unanimously approved a memorial dedicated to Charlie Kirk, the conservative activist who was assassinated at a speaking event in Utah earlier this month.

Two children were reported missing on Monday evening after reportedly running away, according to the Lake County Sheriff’s Office.

The Fruitland Park Police Department is looking for information related to a shooting that injured the driver of a vehicle on Friday evening, according to a news release.

Currently, Lake County's gas tax sits at 7 cents per gallon, but commissioners are considering a bump up to 12 cents per gallon.

Lake County Schools is set to move forward on a plan to use cameras to capture drivers who illegally pass stopped school buses.

It’s no surprise that housing costs are an issue for many Central Florida residents — but some areas are more far more affordable than others.

On Sunday evening, hundreds of people gathered at Clermont’s Waterfront Park to remember Charlie Kirk.

A crash in Lake County killed a man, left another badly hurt, and forced the closure of U.S. 27 in Clermont, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

Check out highlights from some games in Volusia, Orange and Lake counties.

A DeLand resident fatally shot a bear on Friday morning after it wandered into the person’s home, according to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission.

A Korean War veteran in Ocklawaha is one step closer to moving into a new home after a crash left his trailer unlivable last month.

Four Corners residents now have an easier way to determine which local government they fall under, thanks to a new online tool designed to help nearly 60,000 people living at the intersection of Polk, Orange, Lake and Osceola counties.

In a release, FWC officials said that the body was discovered on Friday after law enforcement received reports about an “unoccupied vessel in gear” out on the lake.

An 8-year-old boy was flown to the hospital after suffering injuries in a boating accident in Lake County, according to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission.

The Eustis City Commission is considering a significant increase in impact fees, with a discussion of the proposed changes scheduled for later this week.

A health care shakeup is underway in The Villages after Villages Health filed for bankruptcy earlier this year amid questions over Medicare overbilling. A judge recently approved the sale of Villages Health to CenterWell.

More than a hundred people gathered at Camping World RV in Clermont with candles in hand to mourn conservative influencer Charlie Kirk who was shot and killed at a Utah college event on Wednesday.

New documents released, including a 255-page affidavit, offer more detail of an illegal gambling probe that involved the arrest of suspended Osceola County Sheriff Marcos Lopez.

A body was discovered at a construction site in Lady Lake on Thursday afternoon, kicking off an investigation into what happened, according to the police department.

This weekend, enjoy BBQ, bites, brews, laughs, science fun, and family-friendly entertainment.

County leaders have unanimously voted to raise property taxes in Seminole County for the first time in 16 years.

A Lake County commissioner is now pushing for a major road to be renamed after slain conservative influencer Charlie Kirk after he was killed at a college event on Wednesday.

Florida’s palm trees are being increasingly jeopardized thanks to a disease that’s spreading through the state.

The Clermont City Council voted 4-1 on Tuesday to move forward with an ordinance that exempts American flags from height restrictions.

Court documents published Monday confirm CenterWell won the auction to buy The Villages Health System, as part of the company’s Chapter 11 bankruptcy proceedings. CenterWell, a senior health care provider owned by health insurer Humana, will pay $68 million in cash for TVHS.

A Lake County U.S. Army veteran is receiving a home makeover as part of a project designed to help veterans in need.

A study released last month by the University of Florida has revealed exactly what’s responsible for the vast majority of alligator attacks.

Lake County is considering renewing a fire assessment fee to help fund firefighters’ salaries, purchase equipment, and pay for operating expenses.

The Leesburg Shuffleboard Club has filed a lawsuit against the City of Leesburg following the city commission's decision to donate the club's property to a local nonprofit organization.

A Groveland City Council candidate facing charges after a road rage incident will find out if he’ll be suspended from his job with the Lake County School District.

The city of Mount Dora is hosting a workshop to discuss options for improving downtown parking.

A man was killed and another suffered serious injuries in a single-vehicle crash in Lake County, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

U.S. officials are objecting to the language in the proposed sale for The Villages Health System, saying the health provider’s order could shield an “overly broad” list of parties from potential civil or criminal liability. This comes as the federal government pursues a resolution over the $350 million in Medicare overpayments by the health care provider.

A large section of the city of Minneola is without water because of a large water main break. The city says the break is affecting properties west of U.S. Highway 27 between North Main Avenue and just south of Silverton Street.

Remembrance events throughout Central Florida are happening to honor the lives lost in the tragic Sept. 11 terrorist attacks.

Several expectant mothers and families are in shock after learning UF Health Leesburg Hospital is closing its labor and delivery unit in just 45 days. The hospital says fewer deliveries and more older adults mean keeping the unit is no longer sustainable.

Tuesday afternoon is the deadline for companies to bid for The Villages Health System.

A crash is blocking Florida’s Turnpike in Lake County.

The Lake County Sheriff’s Office announces that an arrest warrant has been obtained in the death of a Eustis woman.

It may not feel like fall, but the tastes and fun of fall are here!

The city of Leesburg shuffleboard courts on South Palmetto Street will formally close in November.

A well-known pet bird in Mount Dora was reported missing this month, according to the police department.

Groveland City Council candidate James O'Neil is facing criminal charges and a civil lawsuit after allegedly attacking a man he thought was speeding through a neighborhood, according to a police report.

Lake County implements a 24-hour-on, 72-hours-off schedule for paramedics and EMTs to help recruit and retain more first responders.

Nineteen years after the disappearance of 2-year-old Trenton Duckett, his family and friends gathers once again to call for answers.

Lake County is considering a plan to add a 5-cent tax per gallon of gas to help fund transportation projects.

A flood warning is now in effect along the St. Johns River near the Astor area. Wetter-than-normal conditions are expected for the majority of the work week, increasing the threat for minor flooding from Tuesday to Thursday.

Members of the Leesburg Shuffleboard Club are worried about the future of their courts ahead of Monday night’s Leesburg City Commission meeting.

A 51-year-old Astatula man was killed in a single-vehicle crash near Umatilla, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

The latest ranking for 2025 looks at factors like graduation rate, college readiness, and scores on state assessments.

Another health insurer is accusing a large health care company in The Villages of falsely adding thousands of diagnostic codes to patient files, in a new objection to the company’s bankruptcy plan.

A Groveland city councilwoman at the center of a controversy will not be staying for another term.

With the One Big Beautiful Bill Act being signed into law last month, Florida residents are slated to see big tax cuts on average.

It’s over halfway through 2025, and researchers have revealed which areas of the U.S. are primed for success.

A six-month-long operation out of Lake County finally yielded an arrest on Tuesday as a drug trafficker was taken into custody, according to the Lake County Sheriff’s Office.

The Lake County Sheriff’s Office is searching for a missing 16-year-old girl who was last seen Sunday in DeLand.

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission are asking the public report sightings of the “elusive” rainbow snake, according to a news release.

A 37-year-old man was arrested in a fatal hit-and-run crash in Lake County after a family member brought him back to the scene, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

Irene in Tavares has an old motion sensor light in her carport but it was sensing the way it should be so we stopped by and set up the settings!

Voters will decide Tuesday among three candidates competing for the Groveland District 4 City Council seat, including incumbent Judith Fike, who was previously suspended and reinstated following controversial social media posts that appeared to be written by her.

Not only can you can see a show that actors say is rarely performed, but it will also be in a theatre with more than 100 years of history.

A man was arrested near Tavares after allegedly committing multiple crimes including grand theft auto, burglary, and criminal mischief at several public buildings, according to an arrest affidavit.

Stacker compiled statistics on gas prices in The Villages, FL metro area using data from AAA.

A man arrested in Lady Lake is accused of forcing his way into a 78-year-old woman’s home and hurting her in an attempt to steal her purse, according to police.

Lake County commissioners voted 4-1 Tuesday to purchase two acres of land for $675,000, a crucial step toward repairing Britt Road, which has remained closed since Hurricane Milton caused significant damage nearly a year ago.

A 42-year-old recruit at the Lake Technical College died after experiencing a “medical emergency” during the first night of training, according to a news release.

Lake County is announcing the results of a growth management survey as work is happening to develop a 25-year comprehensive plan on the issue.

Multiple law-enforcement agencies are looking for a man who investigators say is wanted for capital sexual battery involving a victim under 12 years old, according to the Tavares Police Department.

A crash prompts the closure of Florida’s Turnpike in Lake County.

The U.S. Census Bureau has released its latest batch of data examining population growth in cities and towns across the U.S.

Two people were arrested nearly one month after a 14-year-old boy was shot in a drive-by shooting in Eustis, according to police.

As students across Central Florida head back to school, a noticeable decline in childhood vaccination rates is raising concerns for some healthcare providers.

Lake County Schools unveiled its newest educational facility, Minneola Horizon Academy, during its meet the teacher event for parents and students ahead of the new school year.

Using a drone to track him down, deputies with the Lake County Sheriff’s Office arrested a man accused of domestic battery, a news release stated.

Officials say lightning strike likely sparked a house fire in Leesburg.

Police say the man facing charges that he killed the parents, grandmother and uncle of an infant found left in a western Tennessee yard last week has been arrested.

Carroll Fulmer Logistics is closing its doors after 71 years in business with 31 years based in Groveland.

Qualifying to run for office in cities and towns across Central Florida is getting underway. The question is, will people actually run for office? A recent report by the nonpartisan group Ballot Ready found that 912 seats in local elections in Florida went empty in the 2024 general election.

At a meeting Monday night, council members will hear a second reading of a proposal to amend the city charter to allow the council to submit a complaint and hold a hearing process for a forfeiture of office.

Police say a 57-year-old Mount Dora woman died in a single-vehicle crash in Leesburg.

A year after Lake County Master Deputy Bradley Link was killed in the line of duty, a stretch of Highway 27 has been dedicated to him.

A crash on State Road 44 near DeLand killed a 17-year-old girl and left four other people with serious injuries, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

A portion of U.S. Highway 27 in Lake County will be officially renamed Saturday to honor a fallen deputy, marking one year since his death.

As students are preparing to head back to class later this month, Lake County Schools is wrapping up active shooter training for resource officers and deputies.

The Clermont Police Department has launched a real-time camera access network and is calling on the community to help expand its reach.

Starting Aug. 13, drivers caught speeding in one of three school zones in Mount Dora will receive a warning. After the 45-day warning period, those warnings could lead to a $100 fine.

The Lady Lake Police Department says it issued 91 warnings and 59 citations during a weeklong traffic enforcement campaign that aims to reduce speed-related crashes.

Strong storms are moving through Central Florida.

Here’s the good news: the city of Leesburg did not set a record by reaching 100 degrees for a third straight day. Here’s the bad news: the city still broke a daily record. So did Sanford. And Daytona Beach.

The Lake County Sheriff's Office continues to investigate the home that was destroyed by 'heavy machinery' on Friday.

The city of Groveland is considering a plan that would expand the city council's ability to remove an elected official from office.

The latest data sheds light on costs that state officials claim are being passed on to taxpayers.

A 65-year-old Apopka man driving a sedan along State Road 429 in Lake County was killed in a single-vehicle crash, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.