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Florida man gets life sentence for strangling pregnant stepmom at cemetery
Read full article: Florida man gets life sentence for strangling pregnant stepmom at cemeteryInvestigators said the incident over five years ago, which is when the man strangled his stepmother at the Greenwood Cemetery in Lake County.
Eustis school speed camera tickets decrease after months of increasing
Read full article: Eustis school speed camera tickets decrease after months of increasingAfter the Eustis Police Department became the first law enforcement agency in Florida to install and then activate school-zone speed cameras, the number of drivers detected speeding 11 mph over the posted speed limit steadily increased.
Mount Dora men use lawn mower during Ace Hardware burglary, police say
Read full article: Mount Dora men use lawn mower during Ace Hardware burglary, police sayTwo men were arrested after a burglary at a Eustis hardware store last week was perpetrated with the help of a lawn mower tractor, according to the police department.
Woman accused in deadly ambush of Lake County deputies pleads not guilty
Read full article: Woman accused in deadly ambush of Lake County deputies pleads not guiltyThe woman accused of orchestrating an ambush attack that killed one Lake County deputy and injured two others pleaded not guilty to a list of charges, including murder, according to court records.
Eustis church hosts vigil honoring slain Lake County deputy
Read full article: Eustis church hosts vigil honoring slain Lake County deputyAn intimate vigil was held at St. Thomas Episcopal Church on Wednesday evening to honor the life of Master Deputy Bradley Link and all first responders in Lake County.
New documents shed light on woman’s arrest in deadly ambush of Lake County deputies
Read full article: New documents shed light on woman’s arrest in deadly ambush of Lake County deputiesNew court documents have been released that detail the evidence detectives compiled to arrest a woman for her alleged involvement in a deadly ambush in rural Eustis Friday.
Lake County investigators ask feds to help find motive in ambush that left 1 deputy dead, 2 wounded
Read full article: Lake County investigators ask feds to help find motive in ambush that left 1 deputy dead, 2 woundedThree days after three Lake County sheriff’s deputies were ambushed inside a home near Eustis, investigators tell News 6 they have reached out to federal agencies to help find out more about the family they believe was behind the attack.
‘Who is your God?’ Disturbing details revealed in fatal ambush of Lake County deputies
Read full article: ‘Who is your God?’ Disturbing details revealed in fatal ambush of Lake County deputiesA Eustis woman who was taken into custody under the Baker Act following the deadly ambush of Lake County deputies was arrested on Monday afternoon, according to the Lake County Sheriff’s Office.
3 dead at scene of deadly Lake County ambush attack on deputies ID’d
Read full article: 3 dead at scene of deadly Lake County ambush attack on deputies ID’dThe identities of the three people who were found dead in the ambush attack shooting that killed a Lake County deputy and injured two other deputies were released by sheriff’s office officials on Sunday.
Reactions pour in after ambush attack leaves deputy dead, 2 deputies hurt in Lake County
Read full article: Reactions pour in after ambush attack leaves deputy dead, 2 deputies hurt in Lake CountyReactions are pouring in after a shooting in the Eustis area that killed a Lake County sheriff’s deputy and left another two deputies shot.
Trout Lake Center hosting event to learn about Florida’s starry skies
Read full article: Trout Lake Center hosting event to learn about Florida’s starry skiesGet ready to satisfy your love of learning and the night sky at “The Stars of the Summer” event at the Trout Lake Nature Center in Eustis this month.
‘Little-bitty kids:’ School-zone cameras could be headed to Orlando
Read full article: ‘Little-bitty kids:’ School-zone cameras could be headed to OrlandoOn Monday, the city of Orlando moved one step closer to adding speed cameras to school zones after an initial vote of approval by the city council.
Florida man arrested in major Lake County cock-fighting bust, more wanted
Read full article: Florida man arrested in major Lake County cock-fighting bust, more wantedHeinrich Gonzalez faces over 120 counts of either animal cruelty or animal fighting after a large cock-fighting ring was discovered at a Lake County home.
Opposite of what Florida police chief expected: Speed cameras issue 1,300 tickets in 5 weeks
Read full article: Opposite of what Florida police chief expected: Speed cameras issue 1,300 tickets in 5 weeksThe Chief of Police in Lake County's Eustis, the first-ever city in Florida to install speed cameras in a school zone and send out tickets, got a surprise after activating the cameras on April 3.
Eustis school zone continues to see high number of speeders despite $100 fine
Read full article: Eustis school zone continues to see high number of speeders despite $100 fineIt's been nearly two weeks since drivers started receiving citations if they're caught on camera speeding through the Eustis Elementary school zone.
Woman volunteers at Eustis thrift shop for more than 60 years to support community
Read full article: Woman volunteers at Eustis thrift shop for more than 60 years to support communityGas and grocery prices may have you pinching pennies but there are still some good deals out there if you know where to look.
Florida classic car dealer files for bankruptcy as fraud investigation widens
Read full article: Florida classic car dealer files for bankruptcy as fraud investigation widensAs federal authorities investigate a classic car and hot rod dealer, the owner has filed for bankruptcy while his Lake County property is transformed into a wedding venue.
Lake County high school student arrested after weapons, ammo found in car
Read full article: Lake County high school student arrested after weapons, ammo found in carPolice said that around 10:39 a.m. on Tuesday, an 18-year-old student ran out of the attendance office at Eustis High School to the nearby parking lot.
Lake County deputies looking for ‘possibly armed,’ dangerous man who fled scene of aggravated assault
Read full article: Lake County deputies looking for ‘possibly armed,’ dangerous man who fled scene of aggravated assaultThe Lake County Sheriff’s office announced on Sunday evening that they are looking for an armed dangerous man that fled the scene of an aggravated assault.
Florida woman, 86, accused of stealing over $10K from 99-year-old blind, deaf man
Read full article: Florida woman, 86, accused of stealing over $10K from 99-year-old blind, deaf manAn 86-year-old woman in Lake County faces charges after deputies said she stole over $10,000 from a 99-year-old man who lived at the same facility as her, according to an affidavit of probable cause.
Eustis Burger King assistant manager accused of stealing fanny pack from customer
Read full article: Eustis Burger King assistant manager accused of stealing fanny pack from customerAn affidavit shows that the fanny pack held ID cards, credit cards, around $7,000 cash, a passport, a diamond ring and other personal items.
Nonprofit breaks ground on ‘micro home’ community for at-risk youth in Eustis
Read full article: Nonprofit breaks ground on ‘micro home’ community for at-risk youth in EustisA nonprofit group broke ground Thursday on a housing development in Eustis designed to help at-risk youth aging out of foster care.
Arrest made in fatal shooting of beloved ‘family man’ in Eustis, police chief says
Read full article: Arrest made in fatal shooting of beloved ‘family man’ in Eustis, police chief saysMonths after a 39-year-old man was shot to death in Eustis, the city’s police chief announced Thursday an arrest had been made.
‘Our kids are out here:’ Eustis police chief talks new speed cameras in Florida school zones
Read full article: ‘Our kids are out here:’ Eustis police chief talks new speed cameras in Florida school zonesEustis police Chief Craig Capri spoke to Trooper Steve Wednesday morning about the new technology.
Eustis theater honors late Grammy-award winner Peter Nero after 2020 donation
Read full article: Eustis theater honors late Grammy-award winner Peter Nero after 2020 donationA legacy continues as musical legend Peter Nero passed away last week. However, students at a theatre he helped save say his help made it possible for productions to live on.
Your Florida Daily: Eustis police search for man who groped woman, dangerous heat in Central Florida
Read full article: Your Florida Daily: Eustis police search for man who groped woman, dangerous heat in Central FloridaAn intense search is underway in Lake County for a man believed to have groped a woman before driving his pickup truck at a Eustis Police officer, causing the officer to open fire on the suspect.
WATCH LIVE: Eustis police hold news conference after officer shoots at suspected groper
Read full article: WATCH LIVE: Eustis police hold news conference after officer shoots at suspected groperA man believed to have groped a woman drove his SUV at a Eustis police officer causing the officer to open fire, according to investigators.
‘Just trying to fit in:’ Eustis Middle School substitute teacher accused of letting student use her vape
Read full article: ‘Just trying to fit in:’ Eustis Middle School substitute teacher accused of letting student use her vapeA substitute teacher at Eustis Middle School was arrested after reportedly letting a student take a hit from her vape pen, according to the Eustis Police Department.
Camp offers relief to Florida families dealing with trauma of 2022 hurricane season
Read full article: Camp offers relief to Florida families dealing with trauma of 2022 hurricane seasonMay is Mental Health Awareness month and this week’s Getting Results Award winner is making a difference for kids dealing with trauma following this past hurricane season in Florida.
Eustis police look for suspect, white van in hit and run that caused head-on collision
Read full article: Eustis police look for suspect, white van in hit and run that caused head-on collisionPolice officers in Eustis need help finding the suspect who was driving a white work van that caused a head-on collision earlier this month and then fled the area.
Police investigate hate crime after Pride flag vandalized in Eustis neighborhood
Read full article: Police investigate hate crime after Pride flag vandalized in Eustis neighborhoodMelany Cruz moved to Eustis less than a month ago with her partner and small children, hoping it would offer them a peaceful environment, but Monday morning, their pride flag displayed on the front porch was vandalized.
Man accused of attempted sexual battery at Eustis massage parlor
Read full article: Man accused of attempted sexual battery at Eustis massage parlorIn a release, police said the man — 35-year-old Timothy Paul Taylor — entered the massage parlor through the back door before approaching the woman and demanding sexual favors.
1 dead after sedan rear-ends truck in Volusia highway crash
Read full article: 1 dead after sedan rear-ends truck in Volusia highway crashOne person is dead and a Eustis man is in serious condition after a rear-end crash along U.S. Highway 17 in Volusia County, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
$10K reward offered after man dies in shooting at Eustis home, police say
Read full article: $10K reward offered after man dies in shooting at Eustis home, police sayA $10,000 reward is being offered after a man died following a shooting at a Eustis home Monday evening, police Chief Craig Capri said at a news briefing.
Eustis man, 65, dies after crash with pickup that entered his lane in Orange County, FHP says
Read full article: Eustis man, 65, dies after crash with pickup that entered his lane in Orange County, FHP saysA 65-year-old Eustis man died Saturday following a crash not far from Magnolia Park at Lake Apopka, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Orlando man suspected in stealing 393 gallons of gas turns himself in
Read full article: Orlando man suspected in stealing 393 gallons of gas turns himself inAn Orlando man turned himself in to the Lake County Jail on Tuesday after being suspected in stealing 393 gallons of gas, according to an arrest affidavit.
2 sought after over 400 gallons of gas stolen at Circle K in Eustis, police say
Read full article: 2 sought after over 400 gallons of gas stolen at Circle K in Eustis, police sayPolice are looking for four vehicles and two people accused of siphoning more than 400 gallons of gas worth about $2,000 at a Eustis gas station.
‘My passion:’ Wife, husband duo share Caribbean roots with empanadas food truck in Central Florida
Read full article: ‘My passion:’ Wife, husband duo share Caribbean roots with empanadas food truck in Central FloridaAna and Dave Harris started the Empanadas R Us food truck in September 2021, after they recognized her cooking talents.
Eustis residents attempt to prevent plan to turn golf course into hundreds of new homes
Read full article: Eustis residents attempt to prevent plan to turn golf course into hundreds of new homesEustis commissioners voted unanimously Thursday night to approve a Planned Unit Development (PUD) Overlay for the Pine Meadows Reserve.
3-year-old burned after man pours gunpowder into fire pit, Eustis police say
Read full article: 3-year-old burned after man pours gunpowder into fire pit, Eustis police sayA 3-year-old boy was burned after his father poured gunpowder into a fire pit, causing it to explode, according to the Eustis Police Department.
Lake County opening weather shelters ahead of major cold front
Read full article: Lake County opening weather shelters ahead of major cold frontThe Lake County Board of Commissioners announced they will open cold weather shelters starting Friday, Jan. 28 through Sunday, Jan. 30 as temperatures are expected to drop.
Lake County weather shelters to operate during Central Florida cold front
Read full article: Lake County weather shelters to operate during Central Florida cold frontLake County is gearing up for Central Florida’s cold front by activating its cold weather shelters Monday and Tuesday, officials announced Monday.
Man arrested after bank robbery at Insight Credit Union in Eustis
Read full article: Man arrested after bank robbery at Insight Credit Union in EustisA 39-year-old man was arrested after a bank robbery at the Insight Credit Union on Highway 441 in Eustis on Tuesday, according to the Lake County Sheriff’s Office.
Driver sought in double fatal hit-and-run in Lake County
Read full article: Driver sought in double fatal hit-and-run in Lake CountyTroopers are searching for a driver of a red sedan, possibly a Hyundai, after a double fatal crash around 6:10 p.m. Thursday in the area of State Road 46 and Wekiva Pines Boulevard in Lake County, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
COVID-19 outbreak shuts down in-person services at Apopka, Eustis churches
Read full article: COVID-19 outbreak shuts down in-person services at Apopka, Eustis churchesJourney Christian Church canceled its in-person portion of Sunday services at two of its campuses in Apopka and Lake County following a COVID-19 outbreak.
Man nicknamed ‘Pookie’ shot Eustis neighbor amid ongoing dispute, deputies say
Read full article: Man nicknamed ‘Pookie’ shot Eustis neighbor amid ongoing dispute, deputies sayLake County deputies arrested a 42-year-old Eustis man accused of shooting his neighbor as the victim retrieved his puppy from the suspect’s yard, records show.
1 killed, 1 injured in Eustis house fire likely caused by cigarette
Read full article: 1 killed, 1 injured in Eustis house fire likely caused by cigaretteOne person was killed and another person was injured in a house fire that was likely caused by a cigarette Thursday evening, according to Eustis Fire Chief Mike Swanson.
Mount Dora Arts Festival brings hope to struggling artists
Read full article: Mount Dora Arts Festival brings hope to struggling artistsMOUNT DORA, Fla. – The 46th annual Mount Dora Arts Festival will welcome art lovers and artists on Saturday not just from Florida but from outside the Sunshine State as well. Ronald Weltmer, a woodwork artist who lives in Eustis, is excited to be attending the iconic festival for the first time. Organizers from the Mount Dora Center for the Arts said their priority is the public’s safety. Deborah Barnes, a jewelry artist in Mount Dora, has been part of the festival for more than 40 years and is looking forward to her first show in a year. Visitors are asked not to stroll around the festival with food or drinks to prevent them from taking off their face coverings.