First responders in isolation after COVID-19 exposure
A group of firefighters are quarantined in Clermont after exposure to someone who has tested positive for COVID-19.
Lake County Animal Shelter encourages fostering pets during pandemic
The Lake County Animal Shelter is offering flexible fostering and adoption services during the coronavirus pandemic.
Lakeland officer escorts mama duck and 12 ducklings out of road, into lake
"Even during times of uncertainty, there are always things around us to smile about! Thanks Officer Bailey for taking care of these cuties."
Lake County releasing some inmates to help stop coronavirus spread
The 44 offenders are 'non-violent inmates' incarcerated for misdemeanor cases.
Nail, hair salons in Central Florida impacted by coronavirus outbreak
The Nail Salon is doing 50 to 60 percent less in sales than he did this time last year because of cancelations.
Gun, ammo sales up because of coronavirus
Gun shop owners in Central Florida say they have seen a spike in gun and ammo sales because of the coronavirus.
Drive-thru coronavirus testing
Floridians who believed that they have come into contact with the novel coronavirus are encouraged to get tested when possible.
Drive-thru coronavirus test site to open in The Villages
The drive-thru is scheduled to open on Monday. Patients will need to be screened by a doctor before getting tested.
Mount Dora Spring Festival canceled over coronavirus concerns
The City of Mount Dora has announced that it is canceling the Mount Dora Spring Festival, scheduled for Saturday, March 21, through Sunday, March 22.
Wedding venues sanitizing to prevent spread of coronavirus
Couples spend months planning a wedding day. Now, some venues in Central Florida are taking extra measures to keep the attendees as safe as possible.
Montverde Academy shifting to virtual learning due to coronavirus concerns
Montverde Academy in Lake County will not re-open for students after their Spring Break next week over concerns of coronavirus.
Montverde Academy shifting to virtual learning due to coronavirus concerns
Montverde Academy in Lake County will not re-open for students after their Spring Break next week over concerns of coronavirus.
Florida school districts discussing virtual teaching strategies amid coronavirus outbreak
Lake County introduced Chromebooks a few years ago. They have about 27,000. Nearly all high school students have one.
School districts discussing virtual teaching amid coronavirus
There are no coronavirus cases in Lake County right now, but that doesn’t mean the district isn’t prepared.
Coronaviris testing kits on the way to Florida labs
Major laboratories in Florida will be getting in-house testing kits for COVID-19.
Leesburg arts center tries to track down graffiti artist, hopes to form partnership
The Leesburg Center for the Arts wants to partner with an unknown street artist who has been tagging spots around town.
Tracking down graffiti artist
A graffiti artist is tagging the town of Leesburg. Now, the Leesburg Center for the Arts is hoping to identify the artist to create a partnership.
Leesburg couple stuck on cruise ship due to coronavirus testing returns home
A Leesburg couple is back home after they were stuck aboard the Regal Princess, while crew members were tested for coronavirus.
Arrest made in investigation into falsified voter registrations
The Lake County Supervisor of Elections, the Lake County Sheriff’s Office, and the State Attorney’s Office have announced an arrest in their investigation into 119 falsified voter registrations.
Churches in Florida taking precautions amid coronavirus outbreak
“This is not simply to avoid contact,” Presbyterian Church of Eustis Pastor Mario Bolivar said. “It is to find other ways to serve the love of God.”