Lake County Schools offering up to $27,000 for new teachers at two schools
Lake County is looking for good teachers and the district is willing to pay up to $27,000 to get them.
Police: Father took 1-year-old daughter on drug run to get 'lit' with friends
Police say a Florida father took his 1-year-old baby with him while trying to get drugs, prompting a Florida Missing Child Alert.
Lake-Sumter State College offering COVID-19 vaccinations to students, employees
The event will occur on April 14-15 from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm at the Cooper Memorial Library on the LSSC South Lake campus.
GOP candidates to run for Sabatini, Learned seats
A second Republican candidate has opened a campaign account to try to replace state Rep. Anthony Sabatini, R-Howey-in-the-Hills, while a GOP challenger has emerged for Rep. Andrew Learned, D-Brandon.
Video: Florida resident spots gator walking through neighborhood
Local alligator experts are cautioning people not to bother alligators if they see one.
Tavares man rescues boater hanging on to the propeller of his capsized boat
A Tavares man rescued a boater hanging on to his capsized boat and now he's sharing his story.
Tavares man rescues boater from capsized boat
A Tavares man rescued a boater hanging on to his capsized boat and now he's sharing his story.
Fire breaks out at Mount Dora home after lightning strike, fire department says
A fire broke out a home in Central Florida as lightning struck it during strong storms on Sunday, fire officials said.
Osceola, Lake counties won’t offer hybrid learning next school year
The public school districts for Lake and Osceola counties on Wednesday announced they will remove the hybrid learning options for the 2021-2022 school year.
State attorney's office looks for retired lawyers to help with backlog of cases
Those with legal experience are invited to volunteer to assist in the prosecution of cases in Citrus, Hernando, Lake, Marion or Sumter Counties.
Lake County Schools offer vaccines to students 16 and up
Parents or legal guardians must accompany minor students ages 16 and 17 who want to get the vaccine.
Veteran receives new roof
A Central Florida veteran received a new roof on his house for free. Leesburg military veteran Corey Eureka was chosen as part of the Habitat for Humanity program.
School district vaccinating students in Lake County
Kids as young as 16 can now get the Pfizer vaccine in Florida. Those 18 and older are eligible for any shot. With the drop in age eligibility, Lake County is offering the vaccine to students.
Central Florida school district to offer vaccines to students 16+
Lake County Schools announced it will begin offering the COVID-19 vaccine to all its employees and students age 16 and older at its high schools.
Florida school district to offer vaccine to students 16 and older
Lake County Schools announced the vaccine offer on Wednesday, stating that they will offer doses at its high schools starting next week.
Lake County man battling cancer fixes computers for families in need
A Lake County man has been dedicating his time and money to fix laptops and help families in need — all while he battles cancer.
Body of man found in trunk of burned vehicle in Groveland, deputies say
Deputies say a caller told them there was a gas can next to the vehicle and that a man was seen running away.
Florida woman learns her sister was in Colorado supermarket during attack
Even though Boulder, Colorado is 1,800 miles away from Central Florida, the mass shooting that left 10 dead hits close to home for a Lake County woman.
Deputies: Video shows suspect casually pull grandfather's ears out of pockets
Sheriff's deputies in Lake County, Florida responded to a disturbing call for help Saturday night. When they arrived on the scene, things got even more disturbing.
Suspect found hiding in the dryer
Deputies with the Lake County Sheriff's Office say they were searching for a Florida man wanted for violating probation and when they found him to make the arrest, he was inside a clothes dryer. The incident happened in Umatilla.