Fast, useful local reporting from across Lake County — without the clutter, paywalls or endless scrolling.
An October 27 council item seeks direction on Clermont Main Street’s proposal to buy 650 West Montrose Street, with part of the price deferred for up to three years.
The district reports three FMEA awards; a Tampa ceremony follows in January.
City-authorized inspectors are checking residential metered accounts; affected customers will receive separate instructions.
An October 22 NWS update keeps the Astor river flood warning in effect. NOAA observations show moderate flooding, with higher water possible in the coming days.
Astatula Mayor Zane Teeters says political disputes have taken a personal toll on his family. His statement comes amid a state DOGE review questioning town operations.
Businesses remain reachable during roundabout work. County updates explain the detour network and a planned three-month intersection closure in 2027.
Department workload, service responsibilities and resident contacts under Groveland’s newly selected chief.
Pizza, Brazilian steak, cheesesteaks, coffee and sweets share one market. Here is what visitors can plan around and which vendors still carry opening notices.
A marsh fire near Silver Eagle Road in Groveland has grown to approximately 200 acres as Florida Forest Service crews continue an air-and-ground response.
A Lake County jury convicted Jalynn Nichole Davis in Wesley Brown’s fentanyl death. She received a life sentence; an appeal has been reported.
A Lake County judge sentenced Vickie Lynn Williams to life without parole for the 2022 murders of Darryl and Sharon Getman in Mount Dora.
Restaurants near the Old U.S. 441 roundabout work say reduced access is hurting sales. The project is expected to continue into next summer.
Eustis is accepting other proposals for the Community Center property at 601 Northshore Drive through October 23. No sale has been approved.
Lake County commissioners voted to buy an 11-mile unused railroad corridor to extend the Wekiva Trail. Here’s what was actually approved, what still isn’t funded, and why closing waits until after November.
LCSO is seeking $12.65 million in federal funding for an expanded drone program that could increase its fleet from 13 to 42 aircraft and establish seven fixed response locations across Lake County.
Read this Lake County Now report.
A housing plan near CR 48 advances, with traffic, drainage and development deadlines among the questions neighbors are watching.
City meeting materials describe planned sewer notices and proposed electricity adjustments, with different implications depending on where residents live.
The city linked the incident to fiber installation; residents were later allowed back.
Court records document a September 17 arrest, a $25,000 bond and an October 12 arraignment in the new felony case.
Florida voters will decide Amendment 3 in November. LCN breaks down the proposed homestead exemption changes, the lower assessment cap for non-homestead property, what the amendment does not change, and what would happen if it passes.
Lake County has approved the massive Panther Run development in South Lake County. Here's what's actually approved, what remains proposed and when construction could begin.
Lake County voters will decide on a 1-mill school property tax this November—but homeowners already pay 0.75 mill under an existing measure. LCN breaks down what would actually change, what it could cost and where the district says the money would go.
Lake County commissioners have unanimously voted to remove Flock license plate readers from county roadways. Here’s what the decision actually removes, why commissioners acted, and what could happen next.
Tavares police arrested Lake County pastor Richard “Rick” Pughe following an Aug. 25 confrontation at Wooton Park. Here’s what the arrest affidavit says.
The Winn-Dixie Company confirmed the Eustis expansion on Aug. 21, 2026. While the company's return is confirmed, several details — including an opening date — have not yet been announced.
The proposal could influence the city’s long-term growth and land-use decisions, though no specific properties, agreements or confirmed impacts were provided.
Lake County School Board unanimously selected Deputy Superintendent Chad Farnsworth to succeed Diane Kornegay after the 2026-27 school year.
A proposed $70 million waterfront development could transform downtown Eustis with new housing, hospitality, dining and retail, as city officials begin exploring a potential agreement for the project.
A news report attributes the account to the Florida Highway Patrol, but Lake County Now has not independently verified the circumstances, location or identities involved.
LCN keeps local information easy to find, easy to understand and free to access.