Lake County

A set of rule changes recently announced by the Trump administration will weaken protections for plants, as well as animals.

It’s the first year mandatory ECG screenings are required for student athletes. This summer, AdventHealth has tested over 1,000 athletes at free screening events.

Several Central Florida counties saw higher-than-average heat exposure calls in June as the summer continues to swelter. Experts are urging parents and coaches to keep kids safe from the heat this weekend.

The grants will support storm preparedness and community resiliency.

The funding comes nearly a decade after the Legislature formally apologized for the “gross injustice” that they suffered.

Drought conditions affecting most of the region haven’t improved, according to the St. Johns River Water Management District.

Every part of Florida has been in some level of drought for the last three months, according to the U.S. Drought Monitor.

Florida’s air quality did not improve in the findings of the most recent report by the American Lung Association. One reason was wildfires, which are persisting throughout the state.

A swamp fire in Lake County is under control but is expected to spew smoke for a few weeks.

The U.S. Forest Service is expected to decide soon on the request from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University.