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.

Leesburg police have located a missing man last seen on Sunday, according to a news release.

From glowing balloons to twinkling trees, here’s what’s lighting up Central Florida this November.

A fire broke out at a home in Leesburg, according to a news release.

A man was found guilty of murdering a 38-year-old who was found set on fire in Lake County in 2021.

Lake County deputies announced that they are searching for the culprit behind a break-in at a Leesburg apartment complex on Monday.

A couple says movers threatened to hold their belongings if they did not pay $3,600 more than they were quoted.

Phantasmagoria Orlando and DiDonna Productions is celebrating the spooky season by bringing Edward Gorey's tales to the stage in Central Florida.

Two children were reported missing on Monday evening after reportedly running away, according to the Lake County Sheriff’s Office.

The Leesburg Shuffleboard Club has filed a lawsuit against the City of Leesburg following the city commission's decision to donate the club's property to a local nonprofit organization.

Several expectant mothers and families are in shock after learning UF Health Leesburg Hospital is closing its labor and delivery unit in just 45 days. The hospital says fewer deliveries and more older adults mean keeping the unit is no longer sustainable.

The city of Leesburg shuffleboard courts on South Palmetto Street will formally close in November.

Nineteen years after the disappearance of 2-year-old Trenton Duckett, his family and friends gathers once again to call for answers.

Members of the Leesburg Shuffleboard Club are worried about the future of their courts ahead of Monday night’s Leesburg City Commission meeting.

A six-month-long operation out of Lake County finally yielded an arrest on Tuesday as a drug trafficker was taken into custody, according to the Lake County Sheriff’s Office.

The U.S. Census Bureau has released its latest batch of data examining population growth in cities and towns across the U.S.

Officials say lightning strike likely sparked a house fire in Leesburg.

Police say a 57-year-old Mount Dora woman died in a single-vehicle crash in Leesburg.

Here’s the good news: the city of Leesburg did not set a record by reaching 100 degrees for a third straight day. Here’s the bad news: the city still broke a daily record. So did Sanford. And Daytona Beach.

Central Florida sizzled under dangerously high temperatures Monday, with record-breaking heat reported in several areas,

A Leesburg man was arrested last week after a mutilated alligator carcass was discovered in Montverde, according to the FWC.

Schools in four Central Florida districts are receiving resource room makeovers as part of a program designed to create an enriching environment for students.

A crash closes Florida’s Turnpike in Lake County.

Leesburg Police Department officers will receive a 6% pay increase starting Oct. 1, as the Central Florida city works to attract and retain law enforcement personnel.

A News 6 investigation revealed more than three dozen speeding tickets issued in a Leesburg school zone were to motorists who did not deserve them.

The Florida Governmental Utility Authority (FGUA) has issued a precautionary boil water notice for 473 customers in the Western Shores system in Leesburg.

A Mount Dora man turned himself in when his father brought him to the Leesburg Police Department after a fatal shooting.

Leesburg police have announced a third arrest in the fatal shooting of an 87-year-old man in 2024.

As a veteran, I made it my mission this Memorial Day to visit as many events and ceremonies tied to the holiday as I could.

A waterspout formed near Silver Lake in Leesburg on Monday night.

Thousands of motorcycles have descended on Leesburg, Florida, for this weekend’s 28th annual Leesburg Bikefest.

A fatal crash is under investigation in Lake County, Florida troopers reported.

Businesses in downtown Leesburg are preparing for a big weekend ahead of Bikefest 2025. The three-day festival kicks off on April 25 and runs through April 27.

Residents in mobile home parks are being priced out of their homes due to rising lot rent.

This time of year, fireworks retailers are preparing for Fourth of July. But with the tariffs on China, fireworks now cost too much to import.

Last week, nearly 30 restaurants in Florida were forced to shut down after a visit from a state health inspector, according to the Florida DBPR.

One person was critically injured after being found shot inside of a vehicle in Leesburg on Saturday afternoon, according to a news release.

With spring break ending, many high schoolers across Central Florida are now turning their focus to prom.

A Leesburg man was found guilty in a 2024 shooting at a gas station that left an 87-year-old man dead, according to a news release from the Fifth Judicial Circuit of Florida.

Police in Leesburg are looking for the man they said is responsible for the robbery and shooting of a person on Sunday evening.

In 1915, the first “modern” educational facility was built in Leesburg — now over a century later the site is set to be transformed into apartments.

With highs now climbing into the 70s, Central Florida is no longer in the top 10 for the coldest January on record

Leesburg’s Lone Oak Cemetery is back with its 11th Annual Moonlight Tour where visitors can explore Lake County’s oldest cemetery, according to their website.

Orlando isn't the only Florida city chilling out.

Samba, a K9 trained to sniff out vapes in Lake County’s school district, led law enforcement to a stolen gun at Leesburg High School, according to police.

The Leesburg Police Department is one-upping crooks who try to wipe the contents of a cell phone remotely after a crime.

This year is off to a chilly start, but is it record-breaking?

Another Central Florida city is starting a conversation about a chemical in your tap water.

Tavares City Council members voted to remove fluoride from the city’s drinking water supply.

The city of Leesburg will move forward with plans to add fluoride to the city’s water supply despite concerns from Florida’s top doctor.

The cities didn't just make the cut due to personal appeal — they've also exhibited strong job markets.

Central Floridians are set to get new ALDI stores in Deltona, Orlando, St. Cloud, Melbourne, Ormond Beach, Port St. John and Leesburg, according to an ALDI spokesperson.

From markets to festivals to drive-through displays, the options are endless when it comes to holiday fun.

“An Even More Haunted Victorian Christmas” brings a sequel to last year's show.

A 36-year-old employee at an Orange county middle school faces charges of possession of child sexual abuse materials, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office, Middle District of Florida.

Nestled in the heart of Lake County, Leesburg is experiencing a significant surge in both population and development.

Leesburg police have arrested two men in the shooting death of an 87-year-old at a gas station last month.

Carlos Rodriguez used his chainsaw to clear a path on Old Colony Road in Leesburg after Hurricane Milton’s strong winds knocked down a massive tree onto his home.

Here's where we stand so far this year.

Leesburg police are asking the public for information after an 87-year-old man sitting in a car at a gas station was shot by someone arguing with him.

A president of a Central Florida college steps down.

A 59-year-old Leesburg man was airlifted from the scene of a single-vehicle crash in Orange County, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

Police said that the accused shooter — Alex Lopez, 25 — was responsible for killing the clerk during a robbery at a superette along Picciola Road back in June.

Police in Leesburg have arrested two women accused of hiding the suspect accused of killing a clerk in a robbery at a convenience store back in May.

1,741 cars were caught speeding through Leesburg Elementary School in one day.

Our Insiders have spoken and we are answering the call for grocery store gift cards. Twenty winners will be chosen for this contest.

Deputies said the teen — Brandon Shaw, 17 — was last seen leaving his home around 5 p.m. on Saturday.

Drivers caught going 10 miles or more over the posted speed limit would receive a ticket in the mail.

The body of a 67-year-old man was found in a Leesburg lake, according to the police department.

Police responded to the 2200 block of Aitkin Loop around 2:30 p.m. after receiving reports about the shooting.

Texas-based chain HTeaO is set to open its first Lake County location, per the brand’s Facebook.

Court records show that the woman visited a Publix Supermarket along US-27 in Leesburg nearly four years ago.

Alex Lopez, 25, is accused of shooting a store clerk nearly a month ago at the Fast Stop Superette along Picciola Road.

A 56-year-old man was arrested after being accused of exposing his genitals after a road rage incident in Leesburg on Sunday afternoon.

When the Lake County Women’s Advocates get together each month there’s a lot of hugging and catching up with friends. But that’s just part of what keeps them coming back.

It's gonna get wet out there!

The wife of a Leesburg store clerk who was shot and killed during a robbery set up a fundraiser to help find the gunman.

Leesburg police identified the man accused of shooting and killing a store clerk last week.

Police say a Leesburg store clerk was shot and killed during a robbery.

It's not even summer yet.

Demolition has started on the Lee School in downtown Leesburg. The old school building is a big part of the city’s history.

When you’re a business in Florida, you never know who — or what — may ask for service.

Big crowds roar into Lake County on Friday as Leesburg Bikefest 2024 gets underway.

Leesburg police investigate a fatal crash.

Candace Campos presents your weekend forecast for Central Florida.

The actual law itself remains unchanged.

Orlando area sees first 90 degree day of the year as records fall across Central Florida

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Deputies in Lake County are asking for the public’s help locating a missing 16-year-old girl last seen in Leesburg on Friday.

Light-to-moderate steady rain expected through Sunday before cooler and drier air moves in early this week.

As a cold front stalls over South Florida, plumes of deep moisture will continue to funnel in which in return will bring a more steady and widespread coverage of rainfall overnight and into Sunday.

A 20-year-old woman accused of shooting and injuring two people on Thursday is on the run, and Leesburg police is asking for the public’s help locating her, according to a news release.

Leesburg is gearing up for it’s annual Mardi Gras celebration, promising two days of lively entertainment, mouthwatering foods, and vibrant parades.

The stretch of near record warmth across Central Florida begins.

A crash involving a vehicle and a bicyclist is causing traffic delays on U.S. 27 in Leesburg, according to a news release.

A World War II soldier for Leesburg will get a hero’s welcome home procession and be buried with full military honors Sunday, 80 years after he was killed in action.

Following a shooting late last year that left a man dead in Leesburg, the man accused of killing him and a woman accused of evidence tampering have been indicted.

Deputies said that the pair — Jamilya and Jayhonna Greene, respectively — were last seen on Jan. 9 in the Leesburg area.

A 55-year-old Leesburg man died after being struck by a car while walking in a Lake County road, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

The 19-year-old accused of shooting and killing a man at a home in Leesburg surrendered to police on Friday.