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.

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.

Whether you’re looking for family fun, dazzling displays, or a night of music and food, there’s a holiday event for everyone.

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.

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.

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.

For the seventh year in a row, Forbes has released its list of the best employers in the country — and Florida in particular.

Lake County is considering a plan to add a 5-cent tax per gallon of gas to help fund transportation projects.

Irene in Tavares has an old motion sensor light in her carport but it was sensing the way it should be so we stopped by and set up the settings!

A man was arrested near Tavares after allegedly committing multiple crimes including grand theft auto, burglary, and criminal mischief at several public buildings, according to an arrest affidavit.

A 42-year-old recruit at the Lake Technical College died after experiencing a “medical emergency” during the first night of training, according to a news release.

Multiple law-enforcement agencies are looking for a man who investigators say is wanted for capital sexual battery involving a victim under 12 years old, according to the Tavares Police Department.

A mother and her boyfriend were indicted this week after the death of a 10-year-old boy who allegedly suffered “unspeakable torment” at their hands.

A Marine veteran and father was killed Sunday night in a hit-and-run crash while riding his bicycle on Alfred Street just outside of downtown, Tavares according to police.

The city of Tavares may be looking to limit the number of garage sales people can host.

A Tavares bondsman said his business is at the center of what appears to be a bail bonds scheme.

Police say two adults were found dead inside a Tavares home.

People living in Tavares say they're concerned about a drastic change to the area after learning about the proposal of a large development south of Lake Dora.

An undocumented immigrant received a life sentence last week after he coerced a child into prostitution and raped her, state officials announced on Tuesday.

The Fifth Judicial Circuit State Attorney’s Office holds a news conference.

Inside the Big House gym in Tavares, Florida, the stakes are high and the twirls even higher.

New mixed-use development plans are set to transform downtown Tavares, as city officials announce potential groundbreaking this summer for an apartment complex featuring ground-floor retail space.

“Our goal is really to focus on growth management and protecting Lake County’s character, while still having a vibrant and thriving economy,” Commissioner Leslie Campione said.

Fresh off his release from the hospital, Bobby Henderson stood by the boat ramp where he contracted a rare bacterial infection, cracking jokes about the most harrowing two weeks of his life.

After eight car break-ins resulted in the theft of two pistols and a checkbook, Tavares police are urging people to bring in their valuables and make sure their doors are locked.

The son of a Tavares councilmember is accused of possessing, sharing and creating child pornography among other such crimes, according to police.

Xavier Williams, the 10-year-old boy who died after being tortured and abused by his mother and her boyfriend in Tavares was laid to rest on Saturday in Connecticut.

Homeowners in Florida would be allowed to use “reasonable force” against surveillance drones under a new bill pushed by lawmakers.

A Lake County commissioner aims to discuss the possibility of a local immigration law similar to Senate Bill 4-C.

A male was caught on surveillance video stealing an entire vape display from a store in Tavares, according to the police department.

Dozens of children in Lake County swapped their electronic devices for fishing poles this weekend during a free fishing clinic designed to connect young anglers with nature.

Residents near Lake County’s Solid Waste Facility in Tavares may notice smoke in the coming days due to a mulch fire.

The state attorney’s office has announced it would seek the death penalty against a Tavares mother and her boyfriend who were charged with murder after her 10-year-old son died from “unimaginable abuse.”

At Wooton Park, dozens dressed in blue, lit candles and said prayers during a candlelight vigil in Tavares to lift up the family of Xavier Williams.

A trip to the grocery store often leads to sticker shock, especially with rising egg prices. But what if you could have your own backyard chickens, providing farm-fresh, organic eggs every day?

A Tavares mother and her boyfriend now face second-degree murder charges after her 10-year-old boy died from “unimaginable abuse,” according to the police department.

Investigators said the boy had been taken to the hospital after experiencing cardiac arrest, though medical staff found he had suffered bruises, burn marks and other injuries in “various stages of healing.”

A French Bulldog taken during an apparent home burglary in Tavares has been found safe and is back with its owners.

The city of Minneola has taken a significant step to honor the memory of Master Deputy Sheriff Bradley Link.

A 10-year-old boy is still in critical condition nearly a month after presenting to the hospital "fighting for his life" following torture at the hands of his mother and her boyfriend, Tavares police say.

Tavares police have shared “horrifying details” in what investigators call the torture of two young boys at the hands of their mother and her boyfriend.

A Eustis woman involved in the fatal ambush of Lake County deputies last year has been found incompetent to proceed with her trial, according to court documents filed on Friday.

A Tavares mother and her boyfriend are facing additional charges after a 10-year-old boy was tortured, abused and taken to the hospital in critical condition, according to the police department.

Police in Tavares say they have arrested a man wanted in connection with a child abuse case that left a boy in critical condition at an area hospital over the weekend.

Police in Tavares are seeking the public’s assistance locating a man who is wanted in relation to a child abuse investigation that left a boy in critical condition, according to a news release.

Two people on board a seaplane were injured after it crashed in Lake Dora on Sunday, according to the Lake County Sheriff’s Office.

City leaders in Longwood could decide Monday night whether to remove fluoride from the city’s water supply. The city commission meeting starts Monday evening at 6 p.m. at the commission chambers.

Families in Lake County are facing uncertainty after the sudden announcement that the Waterman Early Learning Academy will shut its doors on Jan. 10.

A bouncing baby boy sprung into 2025 right at midnight at AdventHealth Waterman in Lake County, according to a news release.

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

Police in Tavares are asking the public’s help locating a missing 5-year-old boy with autism, according to a news release.

The Lake County School Board is set to take up a measure to try to stop kids from vaping on campus.

Habitat for Humanity is usually known for building forever homes, but this time the houses are a little smaller.

From Jurassic Park to Minecraft, dozens built and decorated more than 20 playhouses at Tavares’ Wooten Park Thursday to be gifted to local children this holiday season.

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services recommends that 0.7 mg of fluoride are added per liter of public drinking water. So, how much would you have to drink to surpass the daily limit, and what would happen?

The city of Tavares could decide to remove fluoride from its drinking water systems after recent guidance from the Florida Department of Health.

Two people in a Tavares mobile park were found dead from carbon monoxide poisoning after using a generator after Hurricane Milton, according to the police department.

The city of Tavares is hoping to keep Santa Claus on a tighter timeline during its annual Christmas parade this year.

A hardware store in Lake County held a fundraiser on Saturday to help raise money for the family of the a 2-year-old boy who was run over by an accused drunken driver last week.

A 19-year-old faces DUI manslaughter charges after running over a 2-year-old on a tricycle in Tavares, according to an arrest affidavit.

Running 4 Heroes will conduct the 1-mile Memorial Run in remembrance of fallen Lake County Sheriff's Office Master Deputy Bradley Link.

A Eustis woman who was taken into custody under the Baker Act following the deadly ambush of Lake County deputies was arrested on Monday afternoon, according to the Lake County Sheriff’s Office.

What time are you allowed to do yard work in central Florida? It's a question that comes up every so often, especially after you hear your neighbor fire up the leaf blower on a weekend morning before breakfast.

Police in Tavares announced on Monday afternoon they are looking for a missing mother and her three children.

A DeBary couple returned home earlier this week to find that their home had been burglarized — and a former police officer is now the suspect, according to deputies.

Lake County will take the next step in putting a measure on the November ballot to continue funding county land conservation.

Leesburg police investigate a fatal crash.

Lake County Supervisor of Elections Alan Hayes said having issues of abortion and marijuana on the ballot “will definitely have an impact” on this year’s election process.

A man accused in a stabbing that left a father and son hospitalized in critical condition turned himself in Tuesday to waiting U.S. Marshals, according to Tavares police.

Tavares police said they are trying to find a man who ran away from officers as they tried to arrest him on a battery charge.

As growth continues in Central Florida, so do the growing pains.

A 10th-grade Tavares High School student was at Wooton Park when a man reportedly touched her.

Police said the crash involved a pedestrian, and happened near the intersection of U.S. Highway 441 and Lake Eustis Drive.

Tavares police said Friday evening that Lindsey Carpenter, 14, had been located and was safe.

The Tavares Police Department says it’s stepping up patrols in the Rosewood area after multiple reported shootings.

If you've ever tried to drill into a concrete wall inside your house, you know it's a whole different experience than drilling into a wood stud inside a hollow wall.

Check out the latest edition of Trooper Steve On Patrol.

Lake County on Friday unveiled its new “Veterans’ Wall of Honor” during a ceremony in Tavares.

A 41-year-old man faces charges for allegedly breaking into a Florida jail.

Tavares police officers responded to a shooting Saturday night in the area of County Drive and Highland Avenue.

Investigators said that school administrators received a tip on Aug. 25 about an adult trespassing on school property.

A person is in critical condition after being shot multiple times in Tavares, according to the police department.

A 72-year-old man was found dead in a Tavares lake, officials say.

A Lake County detention deputy was arrested Tuesday and faces a contraband charge after his sheriff’s office alleges he stowed vape cartridges in a trash can for inmates to retrieve, according to his arrest affidavit.

A 15-year-old boy was arrested after he almost ran over a police officer in a stolen vehicle on Sunday morning, according to the Tavares Police Department.

Investigators said that on June 8 around 11:27 p.m., someone called emergency services to report that 30-year-old Dewan Flores had shot up a home in Clermont before fleeing the scene.

An Instacart shopper was arrested after he left an infant inside of a hot car while he shopped at a grocery store, according to Tavares police.

Police are investigating a crash that temporarily shut down the northbound lanes of U.S. Highway 441 shut down in Lake County, according to a news release.

The Lake County Animal Shelter is set to provide free vaccines for your furry friends on Friday.

Tavares police investigate the death of a 29-year-old woman.

A 16-year-old student at Tavares High School faces charges after he brought a handgun to school, deputies said.

For spring, a Central Florida farm is going blue and allowing guests to pick their own fruit.

An Ohio mom with ties to Central Florida is sharing her family’s tragic story in the hopes of raising awareness about suicide.

Looking for a romantic, laid back activity for you and your loved one or crush? News 6 has you covered with a Sunday Funday cruise for two on the Dora Queen paddlewheel boat and we’re throwing in dinner afterward.

A state attorney is delivering justice with a new animal cruelty task force spanning across three Central Florida counties.

A Lake County police department is evolving to help its citizens with special needs, especially the most precious ones.

A celebration to start the new year ended with one teen in the hospital, missing pieces of his right hand.

Daytona Beach’s Welcome to Rockville festival recently announced its 2023 lineup.

Two 14-year-old girls were hit by a vehicle early Friday near Lake Brantley High School in Altamonte Springs, according to the Altamonte Springs Police Department.

A Tavares police officer who was revived with NARCAN after being exposed to fentanyl during a traffic stop is speaking about her experience.