Lake County

The City Council voted last week to suspend Judith Fike for the racist social media posts attributed to her, though Fike contends some had been altered.

Lake County Commissioner Anthony Sabatini is Councilwoman Judith Fike's lawyer. He filed the lawsuit Tuesday and is seeking an injunction and declaratory judgement.

A sixth person was arrested in the investigation of former Osceola County Sheriff Marcos Lopez: his wife, Robin Lynn Severance Lopez, who is accused of being a co-conspirator of an illegal casino operation.

Orange County commissioners approved an updated agreement pushing back the road’s expected completion date, from January to November of 2026.

If you think it was hotter than normal in Central Florida, you’re right. Summer heat got off to an early start in April and May, and heat-illness reports climbed too.

Regional businesses and industry groups are bracing for “disruptive” impacts from federal lawmakers’ proposed rollback of clean energy provisions.

Seasonal fertilizer restrictions start Sunday for Brevard, Lake, Orange, Seminole and Volusia counties.

Once again, a study commissioned by the City of Mount Dora indicates a persistent, foul odor isn’t coming from the city’s wastewater plant.

In Florida’s driest season of the year, the St. Johns River Water Management District encourages residents to conserve water by only watering lawns when necessary.

Working with historic preservation grants and private donations, a nonprofit hopes to complete the restoration this year -- along with a community center near the building.