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Pickup truck crashes into church in Lake County

A pickup truck crashed into a church in Lake County on Tuesday night.

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Leesburg teen charged with attempted murder, kidnapping after attacking boy, deputies say

Matthew Kirby admitted his goal was to kill the boy and showed no remorse, investigators said.

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Sylvan Lake Dam overdue for updates; officials offer ‘nature-based solutions’ to combat increased rainfall, climate change effects

The $1.3 million Sylvan Lake Dam Modification Project would renovate the more than 100-year-old dam in Mundelein to meet current safety standards, according to the office...

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A flood warning and a flood watch in effect for Sumter Region

Lake County

Pickup truck crashes into church in Lake County

Leesburg teen charged with attempted murder, kidnapping after attacking boy, deputies say

Sylvan Lake Dam overdue for updates; officials offer ‘nature-based solutions’ to combat increased rainfall, climate change effects

Stolen credit cards land man, woman behind bars, Lake County deputies say

Back to school: When does school start in your county?

Mount Dora convenience store where double homicide happened listed for sale

Apopka church returns to in-person services after COVID-19 outbreak

Dog alerts homeowner after lightning sparks fire at 2-story Orange County home

Apopka firefighter, 3 registered sex offenders among several arrested in multi-agency sex sting

10 men arrested in Florida after attempting to meet with children, deputies say

35 shots administered at church vaccine event weeks after COVID-19 outbreak

Former Lake County School bus driver accused of molesting 2 girls, deputies say

Lake County school bus driver charged with lewd conduct

Florida rep. Anthony Sabatini calls for presidential election audit of Orange County, among others

Apopka church hosting vaccine event after 40+ people test positive for COVID-19

Here’s what Lake County students, parents need to know ahead of the upcoming school year

Central Florida farmers markets dominate this weekend’s events

‘It’s a very urgent need:’ Lake County schools working to fill more than 100 roles before new school year

‘There’s no excuse’: Family fighting to bring adopted daughter home from Nigeria orphanage

Man killed, woman injured in two-vehicle Lake County crash

UPDATE: 54-year-old man killed in Fruitland Park was stabbed 30+ times

Turn down the music: Loud noise still an issue in Mount Dora despite new ordinance

Lieutenant with Lake County Sheriff’s Office wants to humanize law enforcement officers

Woman faces murder charge after Leesburg man dies of overdose

Stolen Gucci sandals flop out of suspect’s trunk as she nearly runs over water park employee, deputies say

10 Central Florida athletes to keep an eye on during the Tokyo Olympics

SR 50 in Clermont reopens after bomb threat investigation, deputies say

Florida man caught in drug conspiracy bust faces life in prison if convicted, feds say

Lake County man arrested after shooting down sheriff’s drone, deputies say

Engineers assessing sinkholes near golf course in The Villages

COVID-19 outbreak shuts down in-person services at Apopka, Eustis churches

‘End of watch’ non-profit visits Lake County Sheriff’s Department to honor fallen deputies

‘End of Watch Ride to Remember’ rides into Tavares to honor deputies who lost their lives last year

Groveland neighborhood on high alert after series of stray bullets hits homes

18-year-old man killed in Orange County crash

‘Time to get prepared’: Lake County encouraging residents to prepare for Elsa, future storms

Lake County prepares for heavy rainfall from Elsa, shelters on standby

Tropical Storm Elsa: Marion, Lake and Sumter schools to close Wednesday

Here's where to get sandbags in Central Florida ahead of Tropical Storm Elsa

Riding lawn mower incident leads to deadly shooting in Lake County, deputies say

Fourth of July celebrations go on as spread of COVID-19 increases

160-year-old Florida home featured in ‘Away We Go’ burns down

Man accused of helping woman facing charges for Clermont shooting

Lake County School Board ends virtual public comment

Lake County superintendent says football coach should be fired for omitting details on application

Police arrest Clermont attempted homicide suspect after searching for her for nearly 3 weeks

Developers look to bring 5 inland lagoons to Central Florida

Man, 79, reported missing after walking away from Leesburg home

Gurnee man gets 4-year prison term for accidentally shooting girlfriend as they posed before mirror, took selfies with gun

Blue-green algae blooms found in 2 Central Florida bodies of water

Driver killed after tree falls on pickup truck on State Road 40 in Lake County

Umatilla Elementary students share coronavirus pandemic experiences in new book

Firefighting equipment hit helicopter blade prior to fatal crash in Leesburg, NTSB report shows

‘My hair got caught in a tire and ripped my hair and scalp off:’ hit-and-run victim says she needed 50 stiches

Man accused of killing girlfriend, dumping body in remote area of Lake County

UPDATE: Missing DeLand teen, 17-year-old boyfriend found safe in North Carolina, deputies say

Clermont announces return of Red, White & Boom 4th of July event

Cyberattack detected at UF Health hospitals in Leesburg, The Villages

Historic Leesburg home rebuilt after 2018 fire

Mount Dora formally recognizes Pride Month

‘Clermont Middle School was a true gem:’ Lake County community marks closure of school after 66 years of education

Clermont police search for ‘armed and dangerous’ woman after attempted murder

Leesburg man admits to hit-and-run, claims he thought he hit animal, police say

Man pushing bike fatally struck by SUV on US-27 in Lake County, troopers say

Daywatch: New mask rules for Chicago, Lollapalooza’s lineup to be announced and city’s summer street dining returns

Lake deputies search for missing elderly man last seen leaving for church on Sunday morning

Person dies in crash involving semi truck in Lake County

Lake County Schools is first district in Central Florida to make masks voluntary for students, staff

Gary officials ask ATF to help investigate string of suspicious fires; mayor says damaged structures will be torn down

“Armed trespasser” shot by Lake County deputy

Lake County Sheriff’s Office police dog Dax credited with locating, potentially saving suicidal man’s life

Gary man charged 2nd time with shooting witness after federal acquittal, records show

Video captures Lake County sheriff’s deputies arresting man filming from sidewalk: ‘They all came to me. I didn’t go to them.’

2 charged in Waukegan motel killing

Winthrop Harbor man dies from injuries in crash with Lake County snowplow, authorities say

Former Round Lake Park man sentenced to 7 years in prison in knife attack

Lake County man tests positive for highly contagious UK coronavirus strain