Lake County

Cold overnight temperatures continue across Central Florida this week.

As cold weather moves in, Central Florida counties are preparing to house residents in warm shelters starting Thursday.

Thirteen construction projects are planned for regional trails this year, including nine projects in Central Florida.

The St. Johns River Water Management District is the first of three water management districts to approve the regional water supply plan.

The severe storms and flooding parts of Central Florida experienced on Oct. 26 qualify as a disaster, according to the Small Business Administration.

Several roads remain washed out and badly damaged in Lake County, two days after a downpour drenched parts of the county with more than 19 inches of rain.

The unanimous vote of the County Commission came after many residents spoke out against the idea, citing Kirk's views and comments as divisive.

The increase of 5 cents per gallon would have funded resurfacing and freed up other funds for road construction.

By the year 2045, demand for water in the region will be up 41%, according to the Central Florida Water Initiative.

The New Independence Parkway extension project should be done by early 2027, according to Orange County.