
Boy, 8, airlifted after falling off pontoon boat Tuesday
LEESBURG, Fla.—An 8-year-old boy was airlifted after falling off a boat on Lake Harris, according to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC.) FWC

Lady Lake man found dead identified, no indication of criminal activity, police say
LADY LAKE, Fla.—Lady Lake Police Department has identified the man found deceased at a construction site last week. Anthony Christopher Manfresca, age 34, of Lady

Technology leads police to suspect in Leesburg crash that injured woman last month
LEESBURG, Fla—A Wildwood man has been released on $25,000 bond after being arrested for fleeing a crash that left a woman with a severely broken

Investigation underway after body found in Eustis field, no foul play suspected
EUSTIS, Fla.—Eustis Police Department is investigating after a woman’s body was found Monday afternoon near a busy commercial and residential area. “It appears to be
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FWC to host series of virtual public meetings on bear hunting proposals
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is holding a series of virtual public meetings to collect feedback directly from Florida residents on proposals

Stretch of Minneola highway to be renamed in fallen deputy’s honor
MINNEOLA, Fla.—The Minneola City Council adopted a resolution Tuesday, designating a portion of U.S. Highway 27 to be renamed in Lake County Sheriff’s Office Master

Eustis Elementary celebrates 100 years
EUSTIS, Fla. – Eustis Elementary will celebrate 100 years of “Continuing Our Legacy” from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, March 22, at the school

Tips from FWC to keep sea turtles safe
Nesting season has begun for sea turtles along Florida’s beaches, and the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is sharing the reminder that both

Rhythm on Ruby scheduled for Saturday afternoon
TAVARES, Fla.—The City of Tavares annual Rhythm on Ruby street party is scheduled to run from 4 p.m. to 10 p.m., Saturday and will feature

Holiday season kicks off Saturday with Light Up Mount Dora
MOUNT DORA, Fla.—The holiday season in Lake County kicks off Saturday in Mount Dora with the city’s annual Light Up Mount Dora event. 4 to
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Boy, 8, airlifted after falling off pontoon boat Tuesday
LEESBURG, Fla.—An 8-year-old boy was airlifted after falling off a boat on Lake Harris, according to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC.) FWC

Lady Lake man found dead identified, no indication of criminal activity, police say
LADY LAKE, Fla.—Lady Lake Police Department has identified the man found deceased at a construction site last week. Anthony Christopher Manfresca, age 34, of Lady

Technology leads police to suspect in Leesburg crash that injured woman last month
LEESBURG, Fla—A Wildwood man has been released on $25,000 bond after being arrested for fleeing a crash that left a woman with a severely broken