What started as a normal Saturday night of live music at a popular Tavares waterfront restaurant took a turn in a matter of minutes when a storm sent floodwaters rushing through the Lake Harris Hideaway in Tavares.
A man accused of killing his father and leading law enforcement on a chase and shootout was sentenced to 25 years in prison.
A Lake County woman was arrested after Lake County detectives found 31 emaciated cows on a property in Tavares. According to a probable cause affidavit, 31 zebu-style cattle were found in “extremely poor body condition, with prominent ribs, spine, and pelvic bones clearly visible, consistent with severe emaciation.”
A motorcyclist was killed Saturday evening after a pickup truck crossed into oncoming traffic and struck the motorcycle, the Florida Highway Patrol said.
A mother accused of torturing her 10-year-old son to death is expected to change her plea.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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 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 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.
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.
Police in Tavares are asking the public’s help locating a missing 5-year-old boy with autism, according to a news release.
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 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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
