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Teacher says Tyler Williams, 5-year-old with brain tumor, 'has...
Tyler Williams has improved immensely since coming home in January from a two-month stay at the Joe DiMaggio Children's Hospital in Miami, said his mom, Sable Fulmore.
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Grow house containing 200 marijuana plants discovered in Eustis home
An investigation by the Eustis Police Department and Lake County Sheriff's Office led to the discovery of a grow house with almost 200 marijuana plants, police said today.
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Patriotic 'America & Music' Memorial Day show coming to Mount Dora
Memorial Day has a special significance for John Natoli. His father, Salvatore Natoli, was among the first to land at Normandy in World War II where he was so badly injured he was nearly left for dead.
Near-record black bear captured in Lake County
A black bear with a healthy appetite for garbage turned out to be a record catch for a Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission trapper.
Deputies investigate 60 Lake Co. burglaries
Deputies in Lake County said they are investigating about 60 burglaries in the areas of Leesburg, Fruitland Park and Lady Lake.
Lake County to pay tribute to fallen vets during Memorial Day events
Several communities have scheduled Memorial Day services featuring military tributes and speakers, honoring those who fought for freedom and gave their lives in battle.
9 Investigates examines gun ownership and violent crime rates
The City of Clermont may be best known as home to the Citrus Tower, but as 9 Investigates first revealed in February, it is also home to the ZIP code with the most concealed weapons permits in our area.
Lake County football teams brush up on skills during spring classics
Mount Dora wide receiver Jonta Scott runs after a catch during the Eustis High School at Mount Dora High School football game on Friday, October 12, 2012.
Villages Honor Flight to take 25 veterans to see Washington, D.C., memorials
Twenty-five World War II veterans will get to see WWII memorials and other historic landmarks Saturday as participants in The Villages Honor Flight's seventh Washington, D.C., pilgrimage.
Lake to mark opening of East Lake Community Park with ribbon cutting
Crews work earlier this month at finishing up baseball fields that are part of Lake County's newest regional park.
Clermont man sentenced to prison for trying to elude arrest
A Clermont man has been sentenced to three years and nine months in prison for trying to elude arrest while a Lake County deputy was halfway inside his car, authorities said.
Howey seeks $40K grant to fix up Sara Maude Mason Nature Preserve
The town has applied for a matching $40,000 grant from the state Department of Environmental Protection Recreational Trails Program to renovate and refurbish the Sara Maude Mason Nature Preserve.
Florida Hospital Waterman CEO Ken Mattison tapped for Flagler hospital
Ken Mattison, longtime CEO of Florida Hospital Waterman in Tavares, is swapping jobs with his counterpart at another Adventist Health System hospital in Flagler County, a Waterman spokesman said Monday.
Luxury drug-rehab center in Umatilla to offer recovery in style
Troubled celebs struggling to overcome addictions might start pointing their limos in an unlikely direction: the remote Lake County town of Umatilla.
Fire departments must come to rescue regardless of political boundaries
When his house ignited April 2, the stucco worker was caught in a fight between a city fire department trying to make a political point and a county fire department whose territory stretches farther than its budget.
Tavares wounded warrior runs for fellow veterans
Cam Molina, a Tavares resident, takes a jog after completing the Operation Giveback 5K on May 11, 2013.
Joey Sciacca: 'Superhero' boy valiantly fought cancer for years
Despite unceasing pain from neuroblastoma, an aggressive cancer he battled for four years, Joey managed to summon strength every day to lift the spirits of his family, friends and caregivers.
Seminole Springs Antique Rose and Herb Farm sponsors Spring Festival
For the 16th year, Seminole Springs Antique Roses and Herb Farm will put out an array of butterfly-loving perennials and more from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday at the free Spring Festival.
Sonnentag Theatre at the IceHouse to stage 'Perfect Wedding'
When the groom wakes up on his wedding day with a strange woman in his bed, you know rest of the day will be worth watching.
Mascotte house burns down, exposing gaps in fire protection
Six weeks ago, a house on Bay Lake Road caught fire, and the call for help was routinely routed to Lake County Fire Rescue because the house was in the unincorporated area.