A portion of State Road 46 was closed in Lake County after a body was found nearby, according to the sheriff’s office.

Leticia is described as a Hispanic female with brown hair and brown eyes. She weighs about 110 pounds and is 5 feet 2 inches tall. When last seen, she was wearing a black hoodie and black sweatpants.

The World Atlas has released its most recent report on the best downtowns in Florida. And out of all nine cities to make the list, three can be found in Central Florida.

The Florida Forest Service said on Saturday they are battling a brush fire in the Cemex Mines area of Clermont, according to a news release.

Seven decades after a mob violence tore through Lake County and the state of Florida is still working to make amends.

You may soon see higher prices at the grocery store for strawberries and other berries after a historic Florida freeze wiped out acres of crops at a Lake County farm and many others across the state.

Over a week after a road collapse in Lake County, officials confirmed it was due to a sinkhole.

A “significant development” has popped up in a decades-old Central Florida cold case.

Eustis Police Chief Craig Capri said officers increased patrols at Ferran Park after a 32-year-old man allegedly stabbed another man there last Tuesday afternoon.

As a growing number of municipalities and private entities install automatic license plate readers to help solve crimes, locate missing people and identify trespassers, privacy advocates are creating online maps that reveal the devices’ locations.

Hancock Road in Clermont is shut down due to downed power lines.

A fast-moving brush fire that threatened homes and prompted the closure of a major roadway in Lake County is now 100% contained, according to the Florida Forest Service.

Deputies say a large brush fire has prompted the closure of a major roadway in Lake County.

A pedestrian was struck and killed by a van in Leesburg, according to police.

The mayor of Astatula said that up until Friday evening, the town hadn’t been able to properly respond to essential needs due to the internet service being inactive for four days.

A Mount Dora High School football coach was arrested in Seminole County on an active warrant out of South Florida.

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

James Fenderson IV is currently being interviewed by investigators regarding the killing of Juan Gomez Jr. at Berry Park, police said.

A group of Leesburg High School students could face suspension for engaging in a protest against federal immigration practices.

Suspended Osceola County Sheriff Marcos Lopez appears in a Lake County court for a hearing in an illegal gambling case.

Catboat Clermont offers a one-of-a-kind boat tour experience where guests pilot their own electric boats through Florida’s beautiful lakes. Learn about local history, wildlife, and enjoy a relaxing two-hour tour perfect for families and nature lovers.

Police in Eustis said they spent hours hunting for a suspect after an alleged stabbing that happened Tuesday afternoon at Ferran Park.

At Showcase of Citrus in Clermont, ice-covered trees remain a rare and unsettling sight. Heavy winds combined with repeated freezing and thawing cycles created conditions farmers say they haven’t dealt with before.

A Silver Alert was issued Monday for Ann Vaida, who was last seen in the Lake County area of The Villages.

Officials close a road in Lake County because of a large depression.

Florida Governmental Utility Authority customers in Lake County were advised of a system-wide boil-water notice after more than 800 people were impacted by frozen pipes that morning.

Westbound State Road 44 was shut down between Eustis and DeLand due to a large brush fire and downed power lines, according to the Lake County Sheriff’s Office.

A hard freeze is likely Saturday night into Sunday.

One of the fastest women in the world was just jailed in Florida over going too fast, according to the Orange County Sheriff's Office.

Central Florida! A cold snap we haven’t experienced in about 16 years is expected this weekend. Here's how cold each county will get.

At Amber Brooke Farms on Wednesday, workers were on the property to ensure the sprinklers ran throughout the night and into the early morning.

Cold weather shelters across Central Florida will be open this weekend as record cold and dangerous wind chills hit the area.

This may have been Mount Dora’s best-kept secret — until now.

Officer Robert Chausse with the Lady Lake Police Department was one of two officers who responded to this week’s search.

Lake County sheriff’s officials are searching for a missing 11-year-old boy.

Several teens who were arrested this week in Lady Lake are accused in separate cases involving store burglaries and attempted vehicle break-ins, according to police.

Minneola police are asking the public to help solve an arson case at a city park.

The groups that coordinate services for Central Florida’s homeless community need volunteers to take the annual census. Find out when the Point-In-Time Count is happening where you live, and help out.

Florida state senators approved a new bill that would bring several changes for E-Bikes in the state.

School threat hoaxes can cost upwards of $10,000 to respond to and investigate, on Central Florida sheriff said after a trio of school threat hoaxes in a five-day-span. But the ripple effects extend beyond wasted taxpayer dollars.

Leaders in Lake County are considering whether to move ahead with plans to fund construction and reconstruction work for two roads in the Mount Dora area that were washed out in different storms.

Some Central Florida counties are conducting prescribed, or controlled, burns, leading to visible smoke in the area.

Lake County commissioners are set to vote on a new noise ordinance that could end loud music at Silver Glen Springs Run, a popular spot for tourists and wildlife lovers.

After a Leesburg man was arrested in 2021 for fatally attacking his coworker with a metal bat, he now faces life behind bars for his crimes, according to court records obtained by News 6.

On a private island in Clermont sits one of the most “outrageous” homes in the country.

Frigid temperatures and strong winds impacted Lake County on Thursday, leading to power outages and prompting the opening of cold weather shelters for residents needing relief from the cold.

The owners of Yummi Harvest are on edge. It’s all due to the threat of the extreme cold expected in the northern counties of Central Florida. Those counties include both Lake and Marion counties. Yummi Harvest sits on the border of both.

People in some Central Florida counties may want to run their pool pumps overnight as temperatures fall below freezing. Here's what pool experts say to do.

Statewide, the Florida high school graduation rate is at 92.2%, up from 89.7% the previous year. Central Florida's school districts are also touting improved rates.

Florida’s iconic citrus industry may be showing early signs of a comeback after years of steady decline, according to new federal estimates and growers working to keep trees alive through ongoing challenges.

A mother accused of torturing her 10-year-old son to death is expected to change her plea.

A man was taken into custody on Tuesday after an apparent shooting in Clermont, according to the police department.

A car crash on Tuesday caused a local intersection to be closed off in Clermont, according to the Lake County Sheriff’s Office.

Temperatures on Friday dropped to their lowest in a while, and we expect more cold weather on the way starting Sunday and into next week. Shelters for people who need to stay somewhere warmer are available across Central Florida.

Lake County school board will once again discuss rebuilding Eustis Elementary, a school that has been a community cornerstone for 100 years.

A lockdown at Lake Minneola High School has been lifted after law enforcement received a tip of a bomb threat, according to Lake County Schools.

There are plenty of people who want to live in the Sunshine State. But according to a new study, there’s one city that’s better than the rest.

A 39-year-old motorcyclist was killed in a single-vehicle crash in Lake County on Sunday evening, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

A man reported missing out of Yalaha is considered endangered, according to the Lake County Sheriff's Office.

Dozens of gambling machines and more than $150,000 were seized in Lake County as the Florida Gaming Control Commission worked with local authorities to execute search warrants at three illegal gambling houses, according to the sheriff's office.

During the week of New Year’s, half a dozen restaurants across Central Florida were forced to close temporarily over health violations, according to the state’s DBPR.

The FHP investigates a deadly wreck in Lake County.

It’s already been a week into the new year, and state officials have revealed which parts of Florida were most affected by fatal car crashes in 2025.

Cherry Lake Nursery is leading the way in water conservation. Using technology, the production manager said they’ve cut water usage by 40% while increasing production by 15%.

Lake County commissioners have approved a new noise ordinance aimed at restoring peace at Silver Glen Springs, one of the county’s most popular natural attractions.

After an attempted abduction was reported in Eustis over the weekend, police announced that a suspect has finally been taken into custody.

Around 3:30 p.m. Saturday, police said a white Nissan SUV approached a victim walking in the area of East Pinehurst Boulevard and South Grove Street.

With its warm weather and low taxes, it’s no surprise that Florida is a huge retirement hotspot for seniors across the nation. But some cities are better picks than others.

Portions of two roads in Lake County were temporarily blocked east of Eustis due to extremely poor visibility, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

In 2025, the U.S. housing market largely continued the sluggish trends that have defined the post-pandemic years: high prices, elevated mortgage rates, and persistent economic uncertainty.

Drivers have been asked to avoid an area of Clermont after a body was discovered on New Year's Day, according to the police department.

Suspended Osceola County Sheriff Marcos Lopez is heading into 2026 at the center of one of Central Florida’s most closely watched criminal cases.

Central Florida residents will need to bundle up this week as a strong cold front causes temperatures to drop like a bejeweled ball on New Year’s Eve. We've put together a list of locations where people can escape the cold this week. Keep checking back for updates.

A juvenile was airlifted to the hospital after a crash involving a truck in Tavares, according to police.

A man who was arrested after a crash in Lake County is accused of DUI manslaughter in the deaths of a man and a woman, the latter of whom was 18 years old, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

A five-car crash in Clermont on Tuesday evening killed a Groveland woman and left three others injured, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

During its last meeting, the Lake County Commission approved the funding needed to begin construction on Hartwood Marsh Road in 2026.

The Lake County 4-H Goat Busters received a special call last month to help find an elusive goat that escaped from its owner’s property.

The city of Mount Dora has partnered with Main Street Leasing to set aside parking for motorcycles and golf carts at 505 N. Alexander Street. The location is near West Fifth Avenue, about a block west of Donnelly Park.

One person died in a crash involving a semi on County Road 473 in Lake County, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

City council members unanimously agreed to pursue the reimbursement and set a January deadline for Kroger to return the “incentives it received to establish a grocery distribution center at Ford Commerce Park.”

A mother accused of torturing her 10-year-old son to death is expected to change her plea.

Stacker compiled a list of the most expensive homes for sale in The Villages from realtor.com.

A jury on Wednesday found a man guilty of murder in the fatal shooting of a Leesburg store clerk during a robbery last year.

The roadway, which washed out after 15 to 19 inches of rain fell across parts of Mount Dora and Eustis on Oct. 26, has been closed while crews replaced damaged infrastructure and reinforced vulnerable sections.

A group of neighbors in Lake County is raising concerns about safety, growth, and historic preservation along Number Two Road between Howey-in-the-Hills and Leesburg.

Officers responded over the weekend to Berry Park, where they found Juan Gomez Jr. shot inside a vehicle. He was pronounced dead at the scene.

Mount Dora and Lake County officials are taking legal action over concerns about possible contamination linked to the Mid-Florida Materials Recycling Facility.

Testimony began Tuesday in the murder trial of a man accused of fatally shooting a Leesburg store clerk during a robbery last year. Alex Lopez was arrested in the shooting death of Raied Shihadeh, 51, who was killed May 29, 2024.

Schemers are using deepfake videos of Tesla CEO Elon Musk to steal thousands from people online. For one Leesburg man we talked to, it all started in a Facebook group.

It turns out that one Central Florida city is the second-most popular place for movers, according to this year's ranking.

Leesburg police are investigating after an 18-year-old man died after being found shot inside a vehicle at Berry Park on Sunday afternoon.

The end of 2025 is approaching, and it’s time to ring in the new year!

A boil water advisory was issued on Thursday after a water main break in Leesburg, according to the Florida Governmental Utility Authority.

A death investigation is underway in Tavares after skeletal remains were found near a bike trail, according to police.

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

A bill bringing a special day of observation for slain conservative commentator Charlie Kirk just passed its first hurdle in the Florida Legislature on Tuesday.

Three weeks after Kroger announced it plans to pull out of Groveland, a CareerSource job fair is being held at the soon-to-be closed fulfillment center.

The city of Clermont and Lake County agree that lower response times for ambulance service in the city are needed, but what's the best way to do that? The city is looking to break from the county and go on its own.

A man who ran into the woods after a two-vehicle wreck was located by Florida officers who used drone technology to track him, according to officials.