HOLIDAY GUIDE: Central Florida light displays, parades, events to get in the spirit this 2025 season
Read full article: HOLIDAY GUIDE: Central Florida light displays, parades, events to get in the spirit this 2025 seasonFrom markets to festivals to drive-through displays, the options are endless when it comes to holiday fun.
Eustis residents return home as Creek Run Lane reopens
Read full article: Eustis residents return home as Creek Run Lane reopensResidents of Creek Run Lane in Eustis returned home Thursday evening after crews completed emergency road repairs in just six days, marking a significant milestone in the city’s recovery from last month’s devastating floods.
Spring Ridge Estates residents allowed to return after culvert collapses
Read full article: Spring Ridge Estates residents allowed to return after culvert collapsesResidents of the Spring Ridge Estates neighborhood are being allowed back into their homes after weeks of evacuation prompted by heavy flooding that partially collapsed a culvert system.
Century-old Eustis Elementary School could get a modern update
Read full article: Century-old Eustis Elementary School could get a modern updateEustis Elementary School has been around for 100 years, which is why the district is prioritizing community input on this project. The county school board is discussing the proposal at its board meeting on Monday evening at 6 p.m.
Eustis city funds repair of collapsed culvert, aims to restore access by Thanksgiving
Read full article: Eustis city funds repair of collapsed culvert, aims to restore access by ThanksgivingThe city of Eustis authorizes funding for the Spring Ridge Estates community to repair a partially collapsed culvert.
Backyard chickens now allowed in this Central Florida city. But there’s a catch
Read full article: Backyard chickens now allowed in this Central Florida city. But there’s a catchCommissioners on Thursday approved a measure to allow backyard chickens within city limits, though it comes with some caveats.
Lake County update: Wolf Branch Road repairs underway; Britt Road delays tied to land access issues
Read full article: Lake County update: Wolf Branch Road repairs underway; Britt Road delays tied to land access issuesLake County officials say Wolf Branch Road, damaged by recent heavy rains, will reopen in about four weeks with improved drainage and road modifications.
Eustis officials provide update on partially collapsed bridge to neighborhood
Read full article: Eustis officials provide update on partially collapsed bridge to neighborhoodEustis officials provided an update on a partially collapsed bridge that is the only entrance to a neighborhood, forcing residents to evacuate.
‘A lot of cleanup to do:’ Amber Brooke Farms to host fall festival despite floods
Read full article: ‘A lot of cleanup to do:’ Amber Brooke Farms to host fall festival despite floodsAmber Brooke Farms will proceed with its fall festival this weekend despite significant flood damage that destroyed a retaining wall and damaged crops Sunday night.
Pumps to remove ’30 million gallons of water’ from flooded Lake County, DeSantis says
Read full article: Pumps to remove ’30 million gallons of water’ from flooded Lake County, DeSantis saysGov. Ron DeSantis said Tuesday on social media that officials deployed water pumps “which will remove 30 million gallons of water” from flooded areas in Lake County.
Motorcyclist killed in crash with pickup on Old Lake Wilson Road in Osceola County
Read full article: Motorcyclist killed in crash with pickup on Old Lake Wilson Road in Osceola CountyFlorida troopers say a 37-year-old man was killed when his motorcycle was involved in a two-vehicle crash in Osceola County.
‘Evil Dead: The Musical’ to feature a splatter zone at this historic theatre
Read full article: ‘Evil Dead: The Musical’ to feature a splatter zone at this historic theatre‘Evil Dead: The Musical’ is a comedic adaptation of the cult classic films The Evil Dead, Evil Dead 2, and Army of Darkness, presented by the Bay Street Players at the historic Eustis State Theatre from Oct. 17 to Nov. 2.
Babysitter left infant in car seat on hot asphalt outside Eustis business, police say
Read full article: Babysitter left infant in car seat on hot asphalt outside Eustis business, police sayEustis police are investigating an incident involving a babysitter who allegedly left a 3-month-old infant alone in a car seat on the hot pavement of a parking, officials said on Tuesday.
Father arrested after 5-year-old accidentally shoots self in head in Eustis
Read full article: Father arrested after 5-year-old accidentally shoots self in head in EustisEustis police said the child, who has autism, somehow obtained the gun on June 28 and shot himself. The gun belonged to the boy’s father, police said.
City addresses flooding at Eustis intersection amid SR 19 construction
Read full article: City addresses flooding at Eustis intersection amid SR 19 constructionAs the State Road 19 construction project continues in downtown Eustis, people are concerned about flooding at a busy intersection. Back in June, the intersection of Orange Avenue and Bay Street flooded. While this intersection has flooded in the past, some said they feel like the construction has made it worse.
Eustis man arrested after hit-and-run crash kills bicyclist on Orange Blossom Trail, troopers say
Read full article: Eustis man arrested after hit-and-run crash kills bicyclist on Orange Blossom Trail, troopers sayFlorida troopers say a man was struck and killed in a hit-and-run crash on Orange Blossom Trail in Orlando.
Eustis veteran receives new roof through national deployment project
Read full article: Eustis veteran receives new roof through national deployment projectAfter years of struggling with roof leaks and ongoing concerns heading into hurricane season, a Lake County veteran and his family are finally getting a fresh start—thanks to a community-driven initiative honoring those who’ve served.
‘Everybody’s moving to Central Florida:’ Growing Eustis plans police force expansion
Read full article: ‘Everybody’s moving to Central Florida:’ Growing Eustis plans police force expansionThe Eustis Police Department plans to seek federal funding to add more officers to its ranks as the city experiences significant population growth.
Undocumented migrant jailed for life after raping, trafficking child in Florida
Read full article: Undocumented migrant jailed for life after raping, trafficking child in FloridaAn undocumented immigrant received a life sentence last week after he coerced a child into prostitution and raped her, state officials announced on Tuesday.
Woman accused in deadly Lake County deputy ambush is again found incompetent to proceed
Read full article: Woman accused in deadly Lake County deputy ambush is again found incompetent to proceedJulie Sulpizio, the woman accused of luring Lake County deputies into an ambush that killed one and wounded two others, has been committed to Department of Children and Families after once again being found incompetent to proceed.
Lifeguard shortage delays Eustis pool opening, city hopes to fill part-time roles
Read full article: Lifeguard shortage delays Eustis pool opening, city hopes to fill part-time rolesDirector Sam Brinson of Parks and Recreation for the City of Eustis said the pool was supposed to open on May 1, but said it was pushed back to June 2 as a result of a lifeguard shortage.
Body-camera video released in Lake County ambush that left 1 deputy dead, 2 wounded
Read full article: Body-camera video released in Lake County ambush that left 1 deputy dead, 2 woundedBody-camera video was released from an ambush that left one Lake County sheriff’s deputy dead and two others wounded.
‘Blood kind of boil:’ SR-19 project brews trouble for Eustis businesses
Read full article: ‘Blood kind of boil:’ SR-19 project brews trouble for Eustis businessesBusiness owners feel there’s a lot of potential in downtown Eustis, but also said they feel like the economic development isn’t as strong as it could be.
‘She was my everything:’ Investigation underway after Eustis woman found dead
Read full article: ‘She was my everything:’ Investigation underway after Eustis woman found deadLake County officials confirmed that 44-year-old Monica Islam’s body was found on May 2. Originally from Bangladesh, Monica Islam moved to Eustis in 2021 with her daughter and worked as a cashier in a local convenience store.
3 dead, 1 critical after SUV overturns, ejecting occupants in Lake County crash, FHP says
Read full article: 3 dead, 1 critical after SUV overturns, ejecting occupants in Lake County crash, FHP saysThree women died and one suffered critical injuries in a single-vehicle crash in Lake County, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
‘Under God’s will:’ Psychosis diagnosis halts trial in Lake County deputy ambush case
Read full article: ‘Under God’s will:’ Psychosis diagnosis halts trial in Lake County deputy ambush caseA 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.
Man pleads guilty to attempted murder, other charges in Eustis sex attacks, state attorney’s office says
Read full article: Man pleads guilty to attempted murder, other charges in Eustis sex attacks, state attorney’s office saysA man has pleaded guilty to attempted sexual battery and attempted murder in a string of attacks out of Eustis in 2023, according to the State Attorney’s Office of Florida’s Fifth Judicial Circuit.
Florida city wants to transform trash into ‘energy:’ Here is how it works
Read full article: Florida city wants to transform trash into ‘energy:’ Here is how it worksOn Tuesday night, Eustis commissioners will vote to adjust its current waste services contract with Waste Management. Instead, the trash and recyclables will go to a plant that turns waste into energy.
Georgefest 2025 kicks off in Eustis, boosting local economy with weeklong festivities
Read full article: Georgefest 2025 kicks off in Eustis, boosting local economy with weeklong festivitiesGeorgefest is the longest-running celebration of George Washington's birthday in the state, and it's also the longest-running celebration of its kind in the United States.
Eustis hires outside law firm to enforce traffic camera appeals. Here’s why
Read full article: Eustis hires outside law firm to enforce traffic camera appeals. Here’s whyWith more than 3,400 tickets issued through the city's traffic camera enforcement program, Eustis officials are bringing in an outside law firm to handle appeals.
‘Smells really bad:’ Why are dead fish washing up in Lake Eustis?
Read full article: ‘Smells really bad:’ Why are dead fish washing up in Lake Eustis?After receiving a tip about the dead fish from a viewer, News 6 decided to head up to Eustis and talk to people who live on the lake. The people we spoke to said they had never seen anything like this.
Eustis man accused of trying to run over children at bus stop, attacking girl, deputies say
Read full article: Eustis man accused of trying to run over children at bus stop, attacking girl, deputies sayArthur James Young, 59, faces charges of aggravated assault, child abuse and kidnapping, according to the Lake County Sheriff's Office.
COUNTY-BY-COUNTY GUIDE: Central Florida holiday events to get in the spirit this 2024 season
Read full article: COUNTY-BY-COUNTY GUIDE: Central Florida holiday events to get in the spirit this 2024 seasonFrom markets to festivals to drive-through displays, the options are endless when it comes to holiday fun.
Motorcyclist killed after losing control, crashing into mailbox in Lake County, troopers say
Read full article: Motorcyclist killed after losing control, crashing into mailbox in Lake County, troopers sayA motorcyclist was killed Saturday evening after losing control and crashing into a mailbox, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
1 killed, 1 hurt as wrong-way pickup truck hits motorcycle in Lake County, FHP says
Read full article: 1 killed, 1 hurt as wrong-way pickup truck hits motorcycle in Lake County, FHP saysA 20-year-old Umatilla man riding a motorcycle through Lake County was killed when he was hit by a pickup truck that was traveling the wrong way, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Florida man gets life sentence for strangling pregnant stepmom at cemetery
Read full article: Florida man gets life sentence for strangling pregnant stepmom at cemeteryInvestigators said the incident over five years ago, which is when the man strangled his stepmother at the Greenwood Cemetery in Lake County.
Eustis school speed camera tickets decrease after months of increasing
Read full article: Eustis school speed camera tickets decrease after months of increasingAfter the Eustis Police Department became the first law enforcement agency in Florida to install and then activate school-zone speed cameras, the number of drivers detected speeding 11 mph over the posted speed limit steadily increased.
Mount Dora men use lawn mower during Ace Hardware burglary, police say
Read full article: Mount Dora men use lawn mower during Ace Hardware burglary, police sayTwo men were arrested after a burglary at a Eustis hardware store last week was perpetrated with the help of a lawn mower tractor, according to the police department.
Woman accused in deadly ambush of Lake County deputies pleads not guilty
Read full article: Woman accused in deadly ambush of Lake County deputies pleads not guiltyThe woman accused of orchestrating an ambush attack that killed one Lake County deputy and injured two others pleaded not guilty to a list of charges, including murder, according to court records.
Eustis church hosts vigil honoring slain Lake County deputy
Read full article: Eustis church hosts vigil honoring slain Lake County deputyAn intimate vigil was held at St. Thomas Episcopal Church on Wednesday evening to honor the life of Master Deputy Bradley Link and all first responders in Lake County.
New documents shed light on woman’s arrest in deadly ambush of Lake County deputies
Read full article: New documents shed light on woman’s arrest in deadly ambush of Lake County deputiesNew court documents have been released that detail the evidence detectives compiled to arrest a woman for her alleged involvement in a deadly ambush in rural Eustis Friday.
Lake County investigators ask feds to help find motive in ambush that left 1 deputy dead, 2 wounded
Read full article: Lake County investigators ask feds to help find motive in ambush that left 1 deputy dead, 2 woundedThree days after three Lake County sheriff’s deputies were ambushed inside a home near Eustis, investigators tell News 6 they have reached out to federal agencies to help find out more about the family they believe was behind the attack.
‘Who is your God?’ Disturbing details revealed in fatal ambush of Lake County deputies
Read full article: ‘Who is your God?’ Disturbing details revealed in fatal ambush of Lake County deputiesA 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.
3 dead at scene of deadly Lake County ambush attack on deputies ID’d
Read full article: 3 dead at scene of deadly Lake County ambush attack on deputies ID’dThe identities of the three people who were found dead in the ambush attack shooting that killed a Lake County deputy and injured two other deputies were released by sheriff’s office officials on Sunday.
Reactions pour in after ambush attack leaves deputy dead, 2 deputies hurt in Lake County
Read full article: Reactions pour in after ambush attack leaves deputy dead, 2 deputies hurt in Lake CountyReactions are pouring in after a shooting in the Eustis area that killed a Lake County sheriff’s deputy and left another two deputies shot.
Trout Lake Center hosting event to learn about Florida’s starry skies
Read full article: Trout Lake Center hosting event to learn about Florida’s starry skiesGet ready to satisfy your love of learning and the night sky at “The Stars of the Summer” event at the Trout Lake Nature Center in Eustis this month.
‘Little-bitty kids:’ School-zone cameras could be headed to Orlando
Read full article: ‘Little-bitty kids:’ School-zone cameras could be headed to OrlandoOn Monday, the city of Orlando moved one step closer to adding speed cameras to school zones after an initial vote of approval by the city council.
Florida man arrested in major Lake County cock-fighting bust, more wanted
Read full article: Florida man arrested in major Lake County cock-fighting bust, more wantedHeinrich Gonzalez faces over 120 counts of either animal cruelty or animal fighting after a large cock-fighting ring was discovered at a Lake County home.
Opposite of what Florida police chief expected: Speed cameras issue 1,300 tickets in 5 weeks
Read full article: Opposite of what Florida police chief expected: Speed cameras issue 1,300 tickets in 5 weeksThe Chief of Police in Lake County's Eustis, the first-ever city in Florida to install speed cameras in a school zone and send out tickets, got a surprise after activating the cameras on April 3.
Eustis school zone continues to see high number of speeders despite $100 fine
Read full article: Eustis school zone continues to see high number of speeders despite $100 fineIt's been nearly two weeks since drivers started receiving citations if they're caught on camera speeding through the Eustis Elementary school zone.
Woman volunteers at Eustis thrift shop for more than 60 years to support community
Read full article: Woman volunteers at Eustis thrift shop for more than 60 years to support communityGas and grocery prices may have you pinching pennies but there are still some good deals out there if you know where to look.
Florida classic car dealer files for bankruptcy as fraud investigation widens
Read full article: Florida classic car dealer files for bankruptcy as fraud investigation widensAs federal authorities investigate a classic car and hot rod dealer, the owner has filed for bankruptcy while his Lake County property is transformed into a wedding venue.
Lake County high school student arrested after weapons, ammo found in car
Read full article: Lake County high school student arrested after weapons, ammo found in carPolice said that around 10:39 a.m. on Tuesday, an 18-year-old student ran out of the attendance office at Eustis High School to the nearby parking lot.
Lake County deputies looking for ‘possibly armed,’ dangerous man who fled scene of aggravated assault
Read full article: Lake County deputies looking for ‘possibly armed,’ dangerous man who fled scene of aggravated assaultThe Lake County Sheriff’s office announced on Sunday evening that they are looking for an armed dangerous man that fled the scene of an aggravated assault.
Florida woman, 86, accused of stealing over $10K from 99-year-old blind, deaf man
Read full article: Florida woman, 86, accused of stealing over $10K from 99-year-old blind, deaf manAn 86-year-old woman in Lake County faces charges after deputies said she stole over $10,000 from a 99-year-old man who lived at the same facility as her, according to an affidavit of probable cause.
Eustis Burger King assistant manager accused of stealing fanny pack from customer
Read full article: Eustis Burger King assistant manager accused of stealing fanny pack from customerAn affidavit shows that the fanny pack held ID cards, credit cards, around $7,000 cash, a passport, a diamond ring and other personal items.
Nonprofit breaks ground on ‘micro home’ community for at-risk youth in Eustis
Read full article: Nonprofit breaks ground on ‘micro home’ community for at-risk youth in EustisA nonprofit group broke ground Thursday on a housing development in Eustis designed to help at-risk youth aging out of foster care.
Arrest made in fatal shooting of beloved ‘family man’ in Eustis, police chief says
Read full article: Arrest made in fatal shooting of beloved ‘family man’ in Eustis, police chief saysMonths after a 39-year-old man was shot to death in Eustis, the city’s police chief announced Thursday an arrest had been made.