The woman who was critically injured and airlifted to a hospital after a fire and an explosion at a Eustis jewelry store last week has died, according to the woman’s friend.
In the midst of a busy holiday season, more than 1,500 Central Floridians now find themselves in a precarious position, searching for more than just gifts, but for a job.
After five people were arrested in connection to the reported armed robbery of a Lake County casino, News 6 visited the location and left with even more questions. For one, how could it still in operation after being raided last year by law enforcement?
Investigators continued combing the scene after a powerful explosion gutted a jewelry store on South Eustis Street, injured one person critically and scattered debris across the block, officials said.
Armed robbers targeted a casino in Umatilla around midnight on Thursday, according to the Lake County Sheriff’s Office.
Lake County released a statement Friday that grocery company Kroger signed the termination agreement the county initiated last week. As part of the deal, the company must reimburse the county $460,714.53 by Dec. 31.
A gun was found at East Ridge High School in Lake County, prompting a lockdown, according to the school district.
Surveillance video from a nearby business showed the moment a Eustis jewelry store exploded, injuring a woman who was inside the building.
Proposed changes to Tavares' garage sale ordinance that would require residents to obtain permits and could impose fines on those who violate the new rules, went back before the City Council on Wednesday.
Commissioners in Lake County are set to discuss a proposed ordinance aimed at cracking down on noise issues on the Lake Dora Sandbar during Tuesday’s county commission meeting.
The county had provided more than $1.3 million in incentives to Kroger and Ocado to support the facility, which employs some 1,400 people who are expected to be laid off.
Pressure on Marcos Lopez has likely grown recently after five of his co-defendants struck plea deals with prosecutors, including his estranged wife.
According to an FHP crash report, a driver of a 2015 Jeep Wrangler, a 72-year-old man from Winter Haven, was traveling southbound on U.S. 27 when he “may have suffered a medical episode”.
After historic flooding in October washed out Donnelly Street, small businesses in downtown Mount Dora saw a significant drop in customers. With Small Business Saturday approaching, business owners are hopeful for a surge in customers this weekend.
Following Kroger’s announcement that it plans to pull out of Groveland and take some 1,400 jobs with it, the city says a CareerSource job fair is going to be held at shuttering fulfillment center itself.
Thousands of residents of The Villages are breathing a sigh of relief after learning of a deal between UnitedHealthcare and the new owners of The Villages Health System.
Now in its 15th year, Small Business Saturday is meant to shine a light on local businesses and encourage people to take at least some of their holiday spending to mom and pop shops. Check out the list to find a Small Business Saturday event near you.
The Lake County Tax Collector’s Office in Clemont has been evacuated after a vehicle struck the building, according to a news release.
Another nine eateries were forced to shut their doors over issues like cockroaches, droppings, and storage violations, state records show.
Around 1,000 employees at the Kroger fulfillment center in Groveland recently learned they will soon be out of work after the grocery chain announced it would close the facility.
Robin Severance Lopez pleaded guilty Monday to two charges in the illegal gambling case, weeks before she was supposed to go to trial.
U.S. Highway 441 in Leesburg may look calm on Saturday morning, but Matthew Capistran, who lives near the road, says weekday traffic is a different story. pistran, who lives near the road, says weekday traffic is a different story.
See highlights from several games across Central Florida, including Lake, Volusia, Seminole and Orange counties.
A man has gone missing in Clermont after he walked away from a Winn-Dixie store on Friday afternoon, according to the police department.
Court documents say an associate of the former Osceola County sheriff, Marcos Lopez, may testify at the illegal gambling trial for Lopez’s estranged wife.
Community members and local leaders are reacting to what many are calling a devastating economic blow after Kroger announced it will close its Groveland fulfillment facility — a move officials say will eliminate roughly 1,400 jobs and end a delivery service relied on by customers across Central Florida.
The mayor of Groveland took to social media to address the closure of Kroger’s fulfillment center, saying he’s “heartsick” for the 1,400 employees who work at the facility.
A six-year-old Lakeland boy may never walk again after sustaining severe spinal injuries when a vehicle driven by two teenagers collided with the sport utility vehicle he was riding in with his uncle, his father told News 6.
A 96-year-old woman backing out of a parking space struck and killed an 80-year-old woman with her vehicle in Lake County on Wednesday evening, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
As negotiations between UnitedHealthcare and The Villages Health continue, patients are wondering whether their UHC plans will be accepted at TVH in 2026. One expert we talked to said these longer negotiations are becoming more common.
A professional triathlete is calling for increased cycling safety measures from her hospital bed after becoming the latest victim of a hit-and-run crash in Central Florida.
A man was arrested on unrelated charges after shooting a bear in Lake County, according to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission.
Thousands of The Villages Health patients insured through UnitedHealthcare may have to find new healthcare providers if a deal isn’t reached between CenterWell, a division of Humana, and UnitedHealthcare.
A 35-year-old Clermont woman was seriously injured while bicycling when she was sideswiped by a vehicle in a hit-and-run crash, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Kroger announced on Tuesday that is it closing three of its delivery fulfillment facilities – including the one located in Central Florida – as part of an effort to make its delivery operations faster and more profitable, according to a news release.
Body-camera footage released by the police department shows the encounter between the driver and the officers who brought his vehicle to a stop.
Residents of Creek Run Lane in Eustis returned home Thursday evening after crews completed emergency road repairs in just six days, marking a significant milestone in the city’s recovery from last month’s devastating floods.
Patients at The Villages Health were told the company's sale earlier this year would not affect their care. But negotiations between UnitedHealthcare and the new owners could mean thousands will have to find new Medicare plans, change doctors, or pay more money.
Residents of the Spring Ridge Estates neighborhood are being allowed back into their homes after weeks of evacuation prompted by heavy flooding that partially collapsed a culvert system.
Lake County is set to hold a second public meeting for its Vulnerability Assessment through the Florida Department of Environmental Protection’s Resilient Florida Program.
If you've driven toward downtown Mount Dora lately, you may have noticed something that's hard to miss. Donnelly Sreet is closed.
After a "thousand-year storm,' a Lake County family is forced to find another place to stay, underscoring the urgent need for stormwater management and infrastructure improvements.
Communities across Lake County came together Monday to honor America’s heroes on Veterans Day, with ceremonies in both Mount Dora and Tavares celebrating the men and women who have served in the U.S. Armed Forces.
Eustis Elementary School has been around for 100 years, which is why the district is prioritizing community input on this project. The county school board is discussing the proposal at its board meeting on Monday evening at 6 p.m.
The city of Eustis authorizes funding for the Spring Ridge Estates community to repair a partially collapsed culvert.
Commissioners on Thursday approved a measure to allow backyard chickens within city limits, though it comes with some caveats.
Progress is visible on Mount Dora’s Donnelly Street as recovery efforts continue following historic rain that washed out the road last month.
As many people in Central Florida face uncertainties surrounding benefits such as SNAP during the government shutdown, a local restaurant in Umatilla is stepping up by giving away free food to kids who need it.
Most major grocery stores in Central Florida will be closed on Thanksgiving, so for people with a preferred store, getting everything on that list is paramount. But if you’re not picky, there are a handful of stores that will be open, albeit with reduced hours.
Lake County officials say Wolf Branch Road, damaged by recent heavy rains, will reopen in about four weeks with improved drainage and road modifications.
In one case, a victim used an AirTag to track their stolen e-bike, which was found abandoned nearby. Another victim tracked a stolen e-scooter to Recreation Plantation and helped police provide a suspect description.
While the threat of a recession seems to have abated, there’s another danger looming over Florida’s future, UCF economist Sean Snaith announced in his latest forecast.
Voters in cities and towns across Central Florida have local elections to vote in on Tuesday. In Lake County, that includes elections in Clermont, Groveland, Mascotte, Montverde and Tavares.
Eustis officials provided an update on a partially collapsed bridge that is the only entrance to a neighborhood, forcing residents to evacuate.
As the government shutdown continues, federal employees are working without paychecks, and starting Nov. 1, federal SNAP benefits will not be available. If you or someone you know needs help with food donations, check out these websites to find programs near you.
A Lake County couple says they are out thousands of dollars after hiring a contractor who took their money for a project but never did the work.
As Lake County elected leaders mull the work it will take to repair roads damaged by recent flooding, News 6 has been hearing from viewers who have concerns about the long-term stability of Wolf Branch Road.
Amber Brooke Farms will proceed with its fall festival this weekend despite significant flood damage that destroyed a retaining wall and damaged crops Sunday night.
Heightened partisan rhetoric on the federal government shutdown hit Central Florida when a congressman said Democrats were to blame if the shutdown hurt recovery efforts in storm-damaged Lake County.
Gov. Ron DeSantis said Tuesday on social media that officials deployed water pumps “which will remove 30 million gallons of water” from flooded areas in Lake County.
Lake County commissioners are discussing repairs for several roads that were damaged after more than a foot of rain fell in parts of Lake County on Sunday, which caused washouts in some areas.
An associate of suspended Osceola County sheriff Marcos Lopez has been charged with money laundering by the same statewide prosecutors handling a case involving a multi-million-dollar illegal gambling operation.
Mount Dora officials have issued a precautionary boil water notice on Sunday evening after a water line break, according to a news release.
An 18-year-old woman driving an SUV on the Turnpike in Lake County was killed in a crash with a tow truck, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
A Halloween display featuring dancing skeletons has ignited controversy in a Minneola neighborhood, where some residents say the “skeleton strip club” setup is inappropriate for children walking to school.
Nearly 20 years after a brutal sex attack on a 65-year-old woman in Tavares, detectives have announced they may have finally found the culprit.
Lake County deputies announced that they are searching for the culprit behind a break-in at a Leesburg apartment complex on Monday.
The Mount Dora City Council could move toward implementing parking solutions for downtown Mount Dora during Tuesday’s city council meeting.
A 24-year-old Clermont man was killed in a fiery head-on crash with a tractor-trailer on State Road 50 in Lake County, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
