
Leesburg man accused of uploading child pornography to social media, arrested and released
LEESBURG, Fla.—A Leesburg man has been released on $25,000 bond following an arrest by the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) for possession of child

Adult son of Tavares city councilman arrested again, bond set at $400K
TAVARES, Fla.—The adult son of a Tavares city councilman was arrested again Wednesday after a Tavares Police Department detective found video evidence of child sex

Mulch fire causing smoky conditions in Tavares
TAVARES, Fla.—A mulch fire at the Lake County Solid Waste Facility is creating a lot a smoke in the Tavares area and Lake County Fire

Tavares cleaning company eases the burden for cancer patients
TAVARES, Fla.— A local cleaning company is continuing its mission of giving back to residents who are fighting cancer—and to them, the mission is personal.
News Briefs

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
Around The County

Leesburg man accused of uploading child pornography to social media, arrested and released
LEESBURG, Fla.—A Leesburg man has been released on $25,000 bond following an arrest by the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) for possession of child

Adult son of Tavares city councilman arrested again, bond set at $400K
TAVARES, Fla.—The adult son of a Tavares city councilman was arrested again Wednesday after a Tavares Police Department detective found video evidence of child sex

Mulch fire causing smoky conditions in Tavares
TAVARES, Fla.—A mulch fire at the Lake County Solid Waste Facility is creating a lot a smoke in the Tavares area and Lake County Fire