Residents in the Leesburg area plan to confront a developer over concerns that new construction will increase flooding, traffic congestion, and stormwater runoff in an already impacted area.

Neighbors in Leesburg's Silver Lake area are urging city leaders to reject a proposed 23-home development, citing concerns over traffic, flooding, and the impact of continued growth.

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

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.

A fire at a Duke Energy substation left thousands without power in Eustis.

A Leesburg man was hit and killed by a car while he was trying to cross a Lake County road Friday night, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

A fatal four-vehicle wreck is under investigation in Lake County, the FHP says.