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.