Lake-- Lake County Animal Shelter, Office of Emergency Management and UF/IFAS extension office have joined forces to host 2019 Hurricane Expo for Lake County residents. The event will include information, tools, and how-to presentations for…
SPCA Offers Pet Safety Tips for Hurricane Season
Sumter-- With hurricane season quickly approaching, many communities are preparing early for a summer of unknowns. Alongside those preparations, YOUR Humane Society SPCA (formerly known as Humane Society SPCA/Sumter County) has released important info, safety…
Three Identified in Fatal Four-Vehicle Crash in Paisley
PAISLEY -- Troopers have identified three of the people involved in a fatal crash that occurred in Paisley early Saturday morning leaving one dead and two hospitalized. According to reports, 35-year-old Joseph Furguson was traveling…
Lake County Libraries to Forgive Library Fines in…
TAVARES -- The Lake County Library System is launching their "Food for Fins" initiative May 19 and are accepting donations of dry or canned food items, baby products, and hygiene products and in exchange will…
Lake County Household Hazardous Material and Medication Collection
LEESBURG -- The Leesburg Police Department and Lake County Solid Waste are teaming up to encourage residents in Lake County to dispose of unwanted hazardous household materials and medications in a safe and environmentally conscious…
Police Search for Suspect in Fatal Mount Dora…
MOUNT DORA -- Officials are searching for a suspect connected to a hit-and-run accident in Mount Dora early Friday morning that left one Mount Dora man dead according to Florida Highway Patrol reports. According to…
Lake County Reminds Residents to Use Proper Fertilizer…
TAVARES -- Lake County officials remind residents to use a slow release fertilizer this spring before the summer blackout period begins. Officials want to remind residents of the Lake County ordinance introduced by the Keep…
Sumter Humane Society Offers $10 Microchips for Pets…
LAKE PANASOFFKEE -- YOUR Humane Society SPCA and the Lake Panasoffkee Animal Clinic have teamed up to offer vouchers for pet owners to have their cats or dogs micro-chipped for only $10. " It is…
Mount Dora Officials Invite Photographers to Enter Photo…
MOUNT DORA -- The City Of Mount Dora Leisure Services Department has invited all local photographers to submit their photos to be considered for placement into the Leisure Services Guide. The guide will include important…
Officials Set to Break Ground on New Lake…
TAVARES -- Lake County officials prepare for groundbreaking ceremony for the new 31,000 square foot animal shelter that will be the new temporary home for hundreds of pets while they wait to be adopted. The…
UPDATE: Gunman in Custody and One Victim Deceased
OCALA -- One man is in custody following a shooting at the Ocala Walmart on SR 40. The shooting occurred mid-day Saturday and police have described it as a domestic violence altercation ending with multiple…
One Injured in Ocala Walmart Shooting
OCALA -- Approximately mid-day on Saturday, Walmart on 40 East near Silver Springs was evacuated due to a shooting. Sources say that one gunman entered Walmart through the garden center and pulled out a gun…
Lake County Residents Dispose of Tires for Free…
TAVARES — County residents are invited to help combat mosquito populations and keep the community clean by participating in Tire Amnesty Day, held from 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 3 at the Lake…
Lake County Farm Tour Offers Inside Look at…
TAVARES — The University of Florida’s Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS) Extension in Lake County is hosting a guided bus tour of Lake County’s farms and agricultural attractions during the 9th Annual Lake County…
Marion County Organizes Hurricane Relief Drive
OCALA — The Marion County Commissioners Office released information for a relief drive for the victims of Hurricane Michael. “Marion County has a long history of stepping up to help others in times of need,”…
Marion County Sheriff’s Office Hosts Safe Halloween Party
OCALA — The Marion County Sheriffs Office announced a safe Halloween Party on October 31. This Halloween extravaganza will have music, games, face painting, food, and candy. This trick or treating alternative is hosted in an…
Man Killed in Dunnellon Shooting
DUNNELLON — The Marion County Sheriff’s deputies responded to a call around 7 p.m. Wednesday night reporting gunfire. The shooting was in Dunnellon near Southwest 106th place near the 13300 block. Upon police arrival, one male…
One Man Injured Following Apartment Complex Shooting
OCALA — Thursday afternoon the Ocala police were investigating a shooting at Green Gables Apartment Complex. Reports to Star Banner stated that the residents took cover and called police after hearing five or six rapid…
Ocala Drive-In Theater Organizes Clothing and Donation Drive…
OCALA -- The Ocala Drive-In announced on Facebook this past Monday that they are looking for volunteers and donations for the victims of Hurricane Michael. The organization called for volunteers to help launder a large…
Paddock Mall Evacuated Due to Structure Fire
OCALA -- Marion County Fire Rescue responded to a reported a structure fire at 3100 SW College Road. Around 11:30 a.m Fire Rescue began evacuating the mall in response to the report. Multiple fire rescue…
Lake County Clerk’s Office Awarded for Excellence in…
TAVARES -- The Lake County Clerk Of Court's Office in Tavares was awarded a Certificate Of Achievement In Excellence in Financial Reporting. The award was given by the Government Finance Officers Association for both the United States and…
City of Groveland Hosts Public Forum on Charter…
GROVELAND -- On Tuesday, October 23rd, from 6 p.m. - 7 p.m. the city of Groveland will be hosting a voter forum at the Puryear building located at 243 South Lake Avenue in Groveland. The…
UF/IFAS Extension offers year-long class and support group…
CLERMONT — One in three American adults has pre-diabetes. To help combat this growing epidemic, The University of Florida’s Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS) Extension in Lake County is hosting the National Diabetes Program:…
Treat Ideas for a Sugar Free Halloween
OCALA -- When trick-or-treating look for houses that display teal pumpkins in their yard or porch. This special colored pumpkin means this house contains treats that are for kids with food allergies. If handing out treats…