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‘I’m a flavor girl:’ Florida chef reflects on being on ‘Hell’s Kitchen’
Read full article: ‘I’m a flavor girl:’ Florida chef reflects on being on ‘Hell’s Kitchen’Fanning is one of the contestants on the current season of “Hell’s Kitchen”, a show where chefs compete for a job as an Executive Chef at one of Ramsey’s restaurants.
Central Florida homelessness groups are getting ready for their annual count. They need your help
Read full article: Central Florida homelessness groups are getting ready for their annual count. They need your helpThe Homeless Services Network of Central Florida organizes the annual Point-in-Time Count for Orange, Osceola and Seminole counties. Over Jan. 28-30, volunteers find people experiencing homelessness and ask them to take a survey. The agency says they need more help.
Northbound lanes of Florida Turnpike closed in Lake County after multi-vehicle crash
Read full article: Northbound lanes of Florida Turnpike closed in Lake County after multi-vehicle crashA multi-vehicle crash has all northbound lanes of the Florida Turnpike closed in Lake County on Monday evening, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
1 dead, 1 hurt after car goes airborne, strikes tree in Lake County crash, FHP says
Read full article: 1 dead, 1 hurt after car goes airborne, strikes tree in Lake County crash, FHP saysA man died and another was treated for injures after their involvement in a single-vehicle crash near Leesburg, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Vape-sniffing K9 finds stolen gun in student’s backpack at Leesburg High School, police say
Read full article: Vape-sniffing K9 finds stolen gun in student’s backpack at Leesburg High School, police saySamba, a K9 trained to sniff out vapes in Lake County’s school district, led law enforcement to a stolen gun at Leesburg High School, according to police.
Leesburg police using bags, cabinets to block cell signals so crooks can’t remotely wipe phones
Read full article: Leesburg police using bags, cabinets to block cell signals so crooks can’t remotely wipe phonesThe Leesburg Police Department is one-upping crooks who try to wipe the contents of a cell phone remotely after a crime.
‘Fur’-anchise opportunity: Orlando Cat Café to open locations across US
Read full article: ‘Fur’-anchise opportunity: Orlando Cat Café to open locations across USThe Clermont-based coffee house announced Monday its plans to expand via a franchising model, the first cat cafe in the U.S. to offer this, according to a news release.
Man arrested after anonymous tip leads to vehicle in fatal Lake County hit-and-run
Read full article: Man arrested after anonymous tip leads to vehicle in fatal Lake County hit-and-runA 37-year-old Auburndale man who was the driver of a disabled vehicle was killed in a hit-and-run crash in Lake County, according to Florida Highway Patrol.
Florida deputy resigns after crashing patrol vehicle while looking at porn, sheriff’s office says
Read full article: Florida deputy resigns after crashing patrol vehicle while looking at porn, sheriff’s office saysA Lake County deputy resigned while under investigation for allegedly crashing his patrol vehicle while looking at porn on his phone, according to the sheriff’s office.
‘It’s a daily priority:’ Lake County shares plan to fix Britt Road
Read full article: ‘It’s a daily priority:’ Lake County shares plan to fix Britt RoadMonths after Hurricane Milton washed out a large section of Britt Road in Mount Dora, the county board said they plan to fix it, but they cannot do it alone.
‘Never want to leave anything unattended:’ Lake County fire officials share safety tips after home explosion
Read full article: ‘Never want to leave anything unattended:’ Lake County fire officials share safety tips after home explosionDays after a home exploded in Lake County, fire officials have confirmed that a build up of gas in the kitchen caused it.
Mount Dora’s Britt Road faces key challenges amid ongoing closure
Read full article: Mount Dora’s Britt Road faces key challenges amid ongoing closureNearly three months after Hurricane Milton flooding left a massive hole in a section of road in Mount Dora, Lake County officials have given an update on the repair process.
FEMA assistance deadline approaches for Florida residents affected by hurricanes Helene, Milton
Read full article: FEMA assistance deadline approaches for Florida residents affected by hurricanes Helene, MiltonIf you sustained losses from hurricanes Helene or Milton, your deadline to apply for FEMA assistance is quickly approaching.
2 killed in head-on crash with wrong-way driver in Lake County, FHP says
Read full article: 2 killed in head-on crash with wrong-way driver in Lake County, FHP saysA man and a woman were killed in a head-on crash with a driver who attempted to overtake traffic in a no-passing zone in Lake County, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Lake County daycare closes amid massive rent hike, leaving families scrambling
Read full article: Lake County daycare closes amid massive rent hike, leaving families scramblingFamilies in Lake County are facing uncertainty after the sudden announcement that the Waterman Early Learning Academy will shut its doors on Jan. 10.
Every election for Central Florida voters in 2025
Read full article: Every election for Central Florida voters in 2025If you think elections are once every four years, think again. They’re not even only in November. In Florida, voters potentially have at least one election every year. That’s because many local governments have elections in “off” years, and 2025 is no exception.
‘Stuff coming out of the sky:’ 1 airlifted after reported home explosion in Mount Dora
Read full article: ‘Stuff coming out of the sky:’ 1 airlifted after reported home explosion in Mount DoraOne person was airlifted after a possible home explosion in Mount Dora, according to Lake County fire officials.
‘Smells really bad:’ Why are dead fish washing up in Lake Eustis?
Read full article: ‘Smells really bad:’ Why are dead fish washing up in Lake Eustis?After receiving a tip about the dead fish from a viewer, News 6 decided to head up to Eustis and talk to people who live on the lake. The people we spoke to said they had never seen anything like this.
Want to talk to your Florida lawmakers? How to attend county delegation meetings in January
Read full article: Want to talk to your Florida lawmakers? How to attend county delegation meetings in JanuaryNext month, Central Floridians will be able to meet all of their lawmakers in one room and tell them what they want the Florida Legislature to do. Here's how.
Lake County deputies seek person of interest who brandished gun on doorbell camera
Read full article: Lake County deputies seek person of interest who brandished gun on doorbell cameraThe Lake County Sheriff's Office is asking the public to help identify a person of interest who investigators say brandished a firearm in front of a homeowner's Ring doorbell.
Nikki Haley, Jesus Christ, Mickey Mouse, Giant Meteor? Florida’s write-in votes for president
Read full article: Nikki Haley, Jesus Christ, Mickey Mouse, Giant Meteor? Florida’s write-in votes for presidentThe top two choices for president in November's election were Donald Trump and Kamala Harris. Thousands of voters had other ideas.
Oscar Mayer’s Wienermobile is coming to Central Florida, and you can be its next spokesperson
Read full article: Oscar Mayer’s Wienermobile is coming to Central Florida, and you can be its next spokespersonMy hotdog has a first name, it’s O-R-L-A-N-D-O, my hotdog has a – well, that’s it, I ran out of words – but you can run out and see a piece of Americana when the famous Wienermobile visits Central Florida this month.
Tavares boy found safe after Amber Alert; grandmother arrested on kidnapping charge
Read full article: Tavares boy found safe after Amber Alert; grandmother arrested on kidnapping chargePolice in Tavares are asking the public’s help locating a missing 5-year-old boy with autism, according to a news release.
‘This our history,’ Hurricanes slam struggling Florida citrus industry, USDA forecasts low season
Read full article: ‘This our history,’ Hurricanes slam struggling Florida citrus industry, USDA forecasts low seasonThis year, an updated forecast from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) said Florida is projected to produce enough oranges to fill 12 million boxes, three million less than expected before Milton.
Tales of Terror brings Christmas haunt to Central Florida. Here are the details, including who can attend
Read full article: Tales of Terror brings Christmas haunt to Central Florida. Here are the details, including who can attendLike most people during the month of December, many take the time to decorate their house for the holidays, but Ashley Miller chose to put a spooky spin on this tradition back in 2020.
Habitat for Humanity, volunteers gift playhouses to Central Florida families for holiday season
Read full article: Habitat for Humanity, volunteers gift playhouses to Central Florida families for holiday seasonHabitat for Humanity is usually known for building forever homes, but this time the houses are a little smaller.
Habitat for Humanity creates tiny playhouses for the holidays
Read full article: Habitat for Humanity creates tiny playhouses for the holidaysFrom Jurassic Park to Minecraft, dozens built and decorated more than 20 playhouses at Tavares’ Wooten Park Thursday to be gifted to local children this holiday season.
Lost leadership: How a small Florida town nearly found itself without a mayor for 10 days
Read full article: Lost leadership: How a small Florida town nearly found itself without a mayor for 10 daysA town of just 1,800 residents nearly found itself without a mayor due to a puzzling standoff over election procedures.
This Florida city is considering removing fluoride from drinking water
Read full article: This Florida city is considering removing fluoride from drinking waterThe city of Tavares could decide to remove fluoride from its drinking water systems after recent guidance from the Florida Department of Health.
‘Can get quite intense:’ Mount Dora officials to discuss findings of mystery stench report
Read full article: ‘Can get quite intense:’ Mount Dora officials to discuss findings of mystery stench reportCity leaders are holding a meeting to address the final update on an odor study after years of complaints about a stinky smell in and near parts of Mount Dora.
FOUR YEARS LATER: Police still seek answers in mysterious Mount Dora double homicide
Read full article: FOUR YEARS LATER: Police still seek answers in mysterious Mount Dora double homicidePolice said they are searching for a “male suspect with a thin build,” and a $10,000 reward is being offered for information leading to an arrest.
Cold weather shelters opening across Central Florida. Here’s where
Read full article: Cold weather shelters opening across Central Florida. Here’s whereAs arctic air blasts through Central Florida, bringing the coldest air of the season, counties have announced cold weather shelters opening across Central Florida.
Find Small Business Saturday deals, markets, more in the Orlando area
Read full article: Find Small Business Saturday deals, markets, more in the Orlando areaBlack Friday may be the official start to the holiday shopping season, but Small Business Saturday is the big day for mom-and-pop shops, and Central Florida business districts and stores are offering deals, markets, freebies, activities and more to lure customers in.
Lake County woman convicted of murdering, burying husband in yard sentenced to life in prison
Read full article: Lake County woman convicted of murdering, burying husband in yard sentenced to life in prisonLaurie Shaver, who was found guilty of second-degree murder in September, is set to be sentenced.
Special election date set for Central Florida US House district vacated by Trump appointee
Read full article: Special election date set for Central Florida US House district vacated by Trump appointeeAn April 1 date has been set for a special election to fill the congressional seat that Rep. Mike Waltz is leaving.
Eustis man accused of trying to run over children at bus stop, attacking girl, deputies say
Read full article: Eustis man accused of trying to run over children at bus stop, attacking girl, deputies sayArthur James Young, 59, faces charges of aggravated assault, child abuse and kidnapping, according to the Lake County Sheriff's Office.
COUNTY-BY-COUNTY GUIDE: Central Florida holiday events to get in the spirit this 2024 season
Read full article: COUNTY-BY-COUNTY GUIDE: Central Florida holiday events to get in the spirit this 2024 seasonFrom markets to festivals to drive-through displays, the options are endless when it comes to holiday fun.
‘Can’t miss it:’ Mount Dora still struggles with mystery stench, residents demand answers
Read full article: ‘Can’t miss it:’ Mount Dora still struggles with mystery stench, residents demand answersThe facility off of Highway 441 has been at the center of an ongoing mystery in Mount Dora. Some believe it's causing a stinky smell in certain areas, and people who live nearby want to get to the bottom of it.
The Villages man dies after possible medical emergency, crash on US-301 in Marion County
Read full article: The Villages man dies after possible medical emergency, crash on US-301 in Marion CountyIn a release, troopers said that the crash happened at U.S. Highway 301 and Southeast 144th Place Road around 11:41 a.m.
Woman dies after Dodge Challenger becomes submerged in Lake County pond
Read full article: Woman dies after Dodge Challenger becomes submerged in Lake County pondA 25-year-old Ocala woman was killed in a Lake County crash after the vehicle she was driving lost control and drove into a retention pond on Sunday evening, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Trooper Steve On Patrol visits Groveland to address bicyclist safety concerns
Read full article: Trooper Steve On Patrol visits Groveland to address bicyclist safety concernsAfter hearing from residents about bicyclists riding in the wrong lanes and going against traffic, Trooper Steve On Patrol takes a trip to Groveland to set the record straight.
Deadline for Florida residents to apply for free Operation Blue Roof is Thursday
Read full article: Deadline for Florida residents to apply for free Operation Blue Roof is ThursdayTime is running out for Central Florida residents impacted by Hurricane Milton to apply for free temporary roof repairs through Operation Blue Roof Program.
Motorcyclist killed after losing control, crashing into mailbox in Lake County, troopers say
Read full article: Motorcyclist killed after losing control, crashing into mailbox in Lake County, troopers sayA motorcyclist was killed Saturday evening after losing control and crashing into a mailbox, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Lake Property Appraiser Carey Baker loses write-in campaign, hopes winner will keep “great staff’ in place
Read full article: Lake Property Appraiser Carey Baker loses write-in campaign, hopes winner will keep “great staff’ in placeLake County Property Appraiser Carey Baker, who ended up having to mount a write-in campaign for reelection, has lost his seat to challenger Mark Jordan.
Community honors Tyrek Hill at emotional vigil after downtown Orlando shooting
Read full article: Community honors Tyrek Hill at emotional vigil after downtown Orlando shootingMore than 50 friends, family members, and coworkers gathered at a Clermont park on Wednesday evening to honor the life of 25-year-old Tyrek Hill, who was killed in a mass shooting in downtown Orlando last Friday.
Find Lake County election results for Nov. 5, 2024
Read full article: Find Lake County election results for Nov. 5, 2024Here’s where to find election results for races on the ballot in Lake County. Live results will start to become available in Central Florida after the polls close at 7 p.m. on Election Day.
8 injured in 2 separate crashes on Florida’s Turnpike in Lake County, troopers say
Read full article: 8 injured in 2 separate crashes on Florida’s Turnpike in Lake County, troopers sayEight people were sent to the hospital in two separate crashes on the Florida’s Turnpike in Lake County, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
1 killed, 1 hurt as wrong-way pickup truck hits motorcycle in Lake County, FHP says
Read full article: 1 killed, 1 hurt as wrong-way pickup truck hits motorcycle in Lake County, FHP saysA 20-year-old Umatilla man riding a motorcycle through Lake County was killed when he was hit by a pickup truck that was traveling the wrong way, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Early voting ends this weekend in Central Florida. How to check polling place wait times
Read full article: Early voting ends this weekend in Central Florida. How to check polling place wait timesIf it seems like there are longer lines at early voter polling stations, it’s not your imagination. Central Floridians are setting record numbers for voting early, and that should continue heading into the final weekend before the election.
‘A health hazard,’ Weeks after Hurricane Milton, Central Florida residents still living with flooding
Read full article: ‘A health hazard,’ Weeks after Hurricane Milton, Central Florida residents still living with floodingWeeks after Hurricane Milton hit Florida, many are still dealing with flooding, making everyday life difficult.
Haunting Halloweekend events in Central Florida to get in the ghostly spirit
Read full article: Haunting Halloweekend events in Central Florida to get in the ghostly spiritHalloweekend is here! It’s finally time to debut that costume you’ve been planning and get in the ghostly spirit. Whether you’re looking for a fright, a sweet treat or a fun family activity, the weekend before Halloween is filled with ghoulish events to explore. Kick off the Halloween festivities with these Central Florida events.
‘Blink of an eye:’ Clermont officer reunites with helicopter, crew that saved his life
Read full article: ‘Blink of an eye:’ Clermont officer reunites with helicopter, crew that saved his lifeLife has come full circle for Clermont Police Sgt. Kris Kruse. He's taking flight in the same helicopter used to save his life.
Orange County middle school employee faces charges for possessing child sexual abuse materials
Read full article: Orange County middle school employee faces charges for possessing child sexual abuse materialsA 36-year-old employee at an Orange county middle school faces charges of possession of child sexual abuse materials, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office, Middle District of Florida.
How to find an early voting site in Central Florida for the November election
Read full article: How to find an early voting site in Central Florida for the November electionOne county is seeing a steady number of voters visiting a new polling site. Election leaders are hoping the town of Eatonville will help ease traffic in the Orange County area.
What to know about Lake County’s conservation referendum on the November ballot
Read full article: What to know about Lake County’s conservation referendum on the November ballotTwenty years ago, Lake County asked voters to weigh in on providing funding for conservation efforts. This referendum is back on the ballot this year for renewal.