Lake County, Florida
Stay current with all the latest and breaking news about Lake County, Florida, compare headlines and perspectives between news sources on stories happening today. In total, 179 stories have been published about Lake County, Florida which Ground News has aggregated in the past 3 months.Stay current with all the latest and breaking news about Lake County, Florida, compare headlines and perspectives between news sources on stories happening today. In total, 179 stories have been published about Lake County, Florida which Ground News has aggregated in the past 3 months.
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Lake County, Florida · Lake CountyA crash has shut down the southbound lanes on Florida's Turnpike in Lake County near State Route 50. It happened just before 8 a.m. on Tuesday. Traffic is backed up for miles. Avoid the area. Listen to news and weather headlines with the WESH 2 podcast.See the Story
Florida's Turnpike shut down in Lake County near SR-50
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Lake County, Florida · Lake CountyAnother Portillo’s could soon be coming to Central Florida.Leaders in Lake County are expected to take up a proposal Monday to bring the Chicago-area favorite to Lady Lake.It would be located along Highway 27 and will feature a 7,800-square-foot restaurant, with more than 130 parking spots.Commissioners are expected to move ahead with the proposal.[RELATED: Chicagoan shares 7 things you must try at Portillo’s]If eventually approved, it would be …See the Story
Another Portillo’s could soon open in Central Florida. Here’s where
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Mount Dora · Mount DoraThe second annual Ryback Ride event will celebrate the life of U.S. Army Sergeant First Class Michael C. Aten. The Lake County resident died at the age of 54 in a January 2020 motorcycle crash. The Sept. 23 motorcycle ride is set to begin at the American Legion Post 35, 920 S. Highland St. in Mount Dora.See the Story
Ryback Ride returns to remember and celebrate a local hero
Wellness · Mount Dora Triangle News Leader is hosting its second annual veteran-focused wellness event, Nov. 4. The free fun event, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., will feature vendors, food, music and the chance to do the hokey pokey for a hero. The $30 entry fee supporting Army of Hope, a program by the Florida State Elks Association.See the Story
Join us for Nov. 4 Health & Business Expo
Mount Dora · Mount DoraAlgae blooms occur when warm water and increased nutrients combine to create the perfect situation for algal growth. Harmful algal blooms such as those from certain strains of blue-green algae (cyanobacteria) can lead to sickness for ecosystems, animals and even people. Not all algae are bad algae, and they offer benefits ranging from providing oxygen in aquatic environments to being a food source for many species including humans.See the Story
Algae rears its slimy head in Lake Yale
Paintings · AstorThe family name became synonymous at times with luxury and good taste, at others with greed, power and extreme snobbishness. The founder of the dynasty, John Jacob Astor, was a German immigrant and one-time fur trader who came to America in 1783 after the Revolutionary War.See the Story
A diverting but unsurprising new history of the Astor clan
Tavares · TavaresPolice responded to the scene around 8:35 Saturday night, where they found a man lying in a front yard. He had suffered multiple gunshot wounds and died from the injuries. Tavares police and the Lake County Sheriff's Office CSI unit are investigating the deadly shooting. Police said the shooting appears to be an isolated incident.See the Story
1 dead after shooting in Tavares, police say
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Clermont, Florida · ClermontHighway 50 through Clermont has long been a source of frustration for the community with its long traffic jams and slow-moving traffic. The city council announced September 15 that traffic signals at 10 intersections along a five-mile section of the road are being upgraded with state-of-the-art technology. The project should be completed by the end of 2023.See the Story
