Tavares City Council members voted to remove fluoride from the city’s drinking water supply.

Police in Tavares are asking the public’s help locating a missing 5-year-old boy with autism, according to a news release.

The Lake County School Board is set to take up a measure to try to stop kids from vaping on campus.

Habitat for Humanity is usually known for building forever homes, but this time the houses are a little smaller.

From Jurassic Park to Minecraft, dozens built and decorated more than 20 playhouses at Tavares’ Wooten Park Thursday to be gifted to local children this holiday season.

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services recommends that 0.7 mg of fluoride are added per liter of public drinking water. So, how much would you have to drink to surpass the daily limit, and what would happen?

The city of Tavares could decide to remove fluoride from its drinking water systems after recent guidance from the Florida Department of Health.

Two people in a Tavares mobile park were found dead from carbon monoxide poisoning after using a generator after Hurricane Milton, according to the police department.

The city of Tavares is hoping to keep Santa Claus on a tighter timeline during its annual Christmas parade this year.

A hardware store in Lake County held a fundraiser on Saturday to help raise money for the family of the a 2-year-old boy who was run over by an accused drunken driver last week.

A 19-year-old faces DUI manslaughter charges after running over a 2-year-old on a tricycle in Tavares, according to an arrest affidavit.

Running 4 Heroes will conduct the 1-mile Memorial Run in remembrance of fallen Lake County Sheriff's Office Master Deputy Bradley Link.

A 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.

What time are you allowed to do yard work in central Florida? It's a question that comes up every so often, especially after you hear your neighbor fire up the leaf blower on a weekend morning before breakfast.

Police in Tavares announced on Monday afternoon they are looking for a missing mother and her three children.

A DeBary couple returned home earlier this week to find that their home had been burglarized — and a former police officer is now the suspect, according to deputies.

Lake County will take the next step in putting a measure on the November ballot to continue funding county land conservation.

Leesburg police investigate a fatal crash.

Lake County Supervisor of Elections Alan Hayes said having issues of abortion and marijuana on the ballot “will definitely have an impact” on this year’s election process.

A man accused in a stabbing that left a father and son hospitalized in critical condition turned himself in Tuesday to waiting U.S. Marshals, according to Tavares police.

Tavares police said they are trying to find a man who ran away from officers as they tried to arrest him on a battery charge.

As growth continues in Central Florida, so do the growing pains.

A 10th-grade Tavares High School student was at Wooton Park when a man reportedly touched her.

Police said the crash involved a pedestrian, and happened near the intersection of U.S. Highway 441 and Lake Eustis Drive.

Tavares police said Friday evening that Lindsey Carpenter, 14, had been located and was safe.

The Tavares Police Department says it’s stepping up patrols in the Rosewood area after multiple reported shootings.

If you've ever tried to drill into a concrete wall inside your house, you know it's a whole different experience than drilling into a wood stud inside a hollow wall.

Check out the latest edition of Trooper Steve On Patrol.

Lake County on Friday unveiled its new “Veterans’ Wall of Honor” during a ceremony in Tavares.

A 41-year-old man faces charges for allegedly breaking into a Florida jail.

Tavares police officers responded to a shooting Saturday night in the area of County Drive and Highland Avenue.

Investigators said that school administrators received a tip on Aug. 25 about an adult trespassing on school property.

A person is in critical condition after being shot multiple times in Tavares, according to the police department.

A 72-year-old man was found dead in a Tavares lake, officials say.

A Lake County detention deputy was arrested Tuesday and faces a contraband charge after his sheriff’s office alleges he stowed vape cartridges in a trash can for inmates to retrieve, according to his arrest affidavit.

A 15-year-old boy was arrested after he almost ran over a police officer in a stolen vehicle on Sunday morning, according to the Tavares Police Department.

Investigators said that on June 8 around 11:27 p.m., someone called emergency services to report that 30-year-old Dewan Flores had shot up a home in Clermont before fleeing the scene.

An Instacart shopper was arrested after he left an infant inside of a hot car while he shopped at a grocery store, according to Tavares police.

Police are investigating a crash that temporarily shut down the northbound lanes of U.S. Highway 441 shut down in Lake County, according to a news release.

The Lake County Animal Shelter is set to provide free vaccines for your furry friends on Friday.

Tavares police investigate the death of a 29-year-old woman.

A 16-year-old student at Tavares High School faces charges after he brought a handgun to school, deputies said.

For spring, a Central Florida farm is going blue and allowing guests to pick their own fruit.

An Ohio mom with ties to Central Florida is sharing her family’s tragic story in the hopes of raising awareness about suicide.

Looking for a romantic, laid back activity for you and your loved one or crush? News 6 has you covered with a Sunday Funday cruise for two on the Dora Queen paddlewheel boat and we’re throwing in dinner afterward.

A state attorney is delivering justice with a new animal cruelty task force spanning across three Central Florida counties.

A Lake County police department is evolving to help its citizens with special needs, especially the most precious ones.

A celebration to start the new year ended with one teen in the hospital, missing pieces of his right hand.

Daytona Beach’s Welcome to Rockville festival recently announced its 2023 lineup.

Two 14-year-old girls were hit by a vehicle early Friday near Lake Brantley High School in Altamonte Springs, according to the Altamonte Springs Police Department.

A Tavares police officer who was revived with NARCAN after being exposed to fentanyl during a traffic stop is speaking about her experience.

A Tavares police officer overdosed and was transported to the hospital after being exposed to fentanyl Tuesday during a traffic stop, according to the department.

A 39-year-old Tavares woman died after her involvement in a single-vehicle crash Thursday night in Lake County, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

A Tavares man faces charges of DUI with serious bodily injury and possession of cocaine after a crash that critically injured a child and sent another person to the hospital with serious injuries, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

Newly-sworn in Tavares police Chief Sarah Coursey is the first woman to become the top cop in her city and only the second in all of Lake County.

The sound of simulated gunfire echoed through the hallways and classrooms of Tavares High School this summer as armed school district employees, known as guardians, practiced tracking down and stopping an active school shooter.

A school bus leaving Tavares High School was rear-ended on State Road 44, according to Lake County Schools.

A suspect of five armed robberies in Lake County was arrested on Tuesday, and he may be the suspect wanted in an active homicide investigation, according to the Lake County Sheriffs Office.

Lake County elections officials discuss potential confusion for some voters.

A suspect with a criminal history was arrested after a woman walked into the Tavares Police Department covered in blood, officers said.

A confrontation between two men ended with one of them losing a finger and the other landing in jail, according to Tavares police.

The city of Tavares is getting a new police chief, officials said Thursday.

A man was arrested after running from a head-on crash that killed a 75-year-old woman in Tavares, according to the police department.

Crews are expected to spread the mulch and extinguish hot spots, which may affect visibility along County Road 561, State Road 19 and surrounding areas, authorities said.

A part of U.S. Highway 441 shut down Wednesday afternoon after a crash in Tavares involving multiple injuries, police said.

A 14-year-old boy was arrested after being accused of calling in a false bomb threat to a Eustis Wendy’s in April, an affidavit shows.

One person is dead and another is badly hurt after a shooting at a Tavares apartment complex, according to police.

Lake County’s school board wants to ask voters to keep a special tax to enhance school safety.

A new piece of equipment inside the Lake County Technical College is helping deputies get as close to real-life situations as humanly possible so they can train one thing: emotional intelligence.

Petition 21-16 is a measure that will allow voters to amend the state constitution to convert cardrooms into full casinos.

A Jacksonville Jaguars player flipped off a police officer who attempted to pull him over, according to the Fruitland Park Police Department.

A drive-by shooting Saturday night in Lake County prompted an investigation by the Tavares Police Department that the public was offered a role in.

A Tallahassee man was arrested and charged with a felony on Tuesday after multiple law enforcement agencies said they investigated allegations that he had engaged in sexual contact with a minor.

A car plunges off the top level of a downtown Tavares parking garage.

Cheryl Hall, 65, pleaded no contest to 10 counts of voter fraud charges.

A Tavares man was found dead after Lake County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to reports of shots fired at a Leesburg residence early Monday, according to a release from Lake County detectives.

A former employee of the Marion County Fire Rescue Neal Balwinski, 52, of Tavares, was arrested on Friday as he faces five counts of transmission of child sexual abuse material.

A non-profit aiming to memorialize fallen law enforcement officers stopped at the Lake County Sheriff’s Office to honor two fallen detention deputies Thursday in a motorcade.

Lexi Griffith doesn't remember much of what happened the night of April 24, the day she was struck in a hit-and-run crash.

More than three years after Hurricane Irma caused substantial damages to Tavares Seaplane Base and Marina, the waterfront area is close to welcoming tenants again.

The Tavares Police Department is searching for information on a hit-and-run from last month.

TAVARES, Fla. – Lake County Schools is offering the COVID-19 vaccines to district- and school-based employees who are at least 50 years old. Distribution of the Pfizer vaccine for eligible employees begins Wednesday and runs through Friday. [TRENDING: Massive fire breaks out at Orlando condo complex | 6 Dr. Seuss books canceled | Shaq, the big-time wrestler]The announcement comes one day after Florida Gov. AdThe vaccine is being given only to Lake County Schools’ eligible employees at St. Patrick Catholic Church, 6803 Old Highway 441 in Mount Dora, from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. Wednesday, and from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. Thursday. “We are thankful for the partnership we have with the Florida Department of Health in Lake County and are grateful to them and to Gov.

Crime scene tape outside a home where three people were killed in a murder suicide, according to Tavares police. The victims later identified as James Delgiorno, 41, and Wendy Higgins, 39, were discovered Thursday morning in a home on Lakecrest Drive after Leesburg police requested a well-being check. Leesburg police were able to obtain his vehicle’s GPS data tracing it to Lakecrest Drive and Shorewood Drive near a home owned by Delgiorno. Leesburg authorities notified Tavares police of Mcguirl’s vehicle whereabouts and that Delgiorno and Higgins were likely inside the home. Police said they found Delgiorno and Higgins both shot to death in bed as though they had been sleeping.

TAVARES, Fla. – Three people were found dead at a Tavares home Thursday in what police are calling a double murder and suicide. Tavares police Lt. Sarah Coursey said officers responded around 9:15 a.m. following a Leesburg Police Department request to locate someone after they failed to show up to work. When officers went into the home, they found three people dead inside, two men and one female. “This is an isolated incident, it’s senseless, it’s sad, it’s a tragedy, but no danger to the community,” Coursey said. “We ask that you give the families respect and privacy during this difficult time,” Tavares police said in a tweet.

TAVARES, Fla. – A man arrested for the shooting at the Rosewood condominiums is now facing charges for a shooting near Winn Dixie, according to the Tavares Police Department. Police said around 1:30 p.m. on Dec. 20 a 19-year-old man was shot in the back in an area near Winn Dixie on St. Clair Abrams Avenue and East Burleigh Boulevard. Isiah McNealy is facing charges of attempted felony murder, discharge of a gun in public, possession of a gun by a convicted felon, and attempted robbery with a gun. This past Friday officers arrested McNealy for the shooting at Rosewood condominiums on Dec. 23. According to officials, investigators were able to find several possible locations for Mcnealy in the Clermont, Groveland area.

TAVARES, Fla. – ***Dec. 26 Update***The Tavares police department arrested Isaiah Mcnealy for the shooting at the Rosewood condominiums. According to officials, investigators were able to find several possible locations for Mcnealy in the Clermont, Groveland area. ***10:59 p.m. Dec. 23 Update***Police identified the suspect involved in the shots fired incident around the Rosewood Apartments area in Tavares. ***Original***Officers with the Tavares Police Department are asking the public to avoid the area around the Rosewood Apartments after shots fired Wednesday night. [TRENDING: Florida women’s prison failed to protect inmates | Man wins $1 million on scratch off | Florida older residents next for vaccine]Police said an armed man is in the area that has fired shots.

TAVARES, Fla. – A man who pistol-whipped a store employee during an armed robbery last week has been taken into custody, according to the Tavares Police Department. Police said Ahmad Isham was wearing a black hoodie with the word “Security” printed on it when he went to Dora Discount Beverage around 8:45 a.m. on Dec. 8 and hit a store employee on the head with a handgun. [TRENDING: Man shot by Daytona Beach police charged at officers | This is your best defense against skimming devices at gas stations | Raccoon in Christmas tree surprises Florida woman]Authorities released a surveillance image taken near the store around the time of the attack in hopes of identifying the culprit. On Friday, deputies in Marion County took Isham into custody on charges of armed robbery, aggravated battery and grand theft. “This violent offender is now behind bars where he belongs and hopefully for a long time,” police said.

Crystal Allen, 35, came home Sunday and her husband says when he confronted her about a possible infidelity she attacked him. The victim said Allen threw things and hit him with a vase, boots and a chair. | Pilot killed in Fla. gyroscope crash]At some point a child in the home attempted to prevent Allen from beating the victim and that’s when deputies say Allen began attacking the girl. Allen is accused of choking the girl and scratching her neck, according to the report. She also slammed her head into the car window in an attempt to break it, deputies said.

TAVARES, Fla. – A Tavares store worker was pistol-whipped Monday during an armed robbery, according to police. Tavares police say the robber walked into Dora Discount and demanded money. Police say the robber was wearing a black hoodie with “security” written in white letters. Investigators say the man should be considered armed and dangerous. Anyone with information about the robbery or the suspect’s whereabouts is asked to call Tavares police.

TAVARES, Fla. – Lake County is hosting an event to help those with a suspended driver’s license or those nearing a suspension to save money on delinquent fines and fees. The Lake County Clerk of the Circuit Court and Comptroller is hosting Operation Green Light, an annual event that helps accommodate payments and create payment plans to pay off outstanding fees. People can utilize the resources available from Operation Green Light between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m.County workers can also accommodate payments over the phone. People are asked to call (352) 742-3846 or are encouraged to make payments online after coordinating payment terms with a payment clerk within Operation Green Light. For more information related to Operation Green Light, visit www.LakeCountyClerk.org/GreenLight or contact the Lake County Clerk’s Office at (352) 742-3846.

TAVARES, Fla. – Voters in Lake County ran into problems Tuesday morning shortly after polls opened in Florida on Election Day. “We identified a computer problem in some precincts that incorrectly identified some voters were not registered in that precinct,” said Alan Hays, Lake County supervisor of elections. “The problem was isolated immediately, and corrective action was initiated. The solution is being deployed and everything will be fine very shortly.”Hays said he appreciated the voters' patience as his agency worked to correct the issue, which was resolved before 8:30 a.m.For more election updates in Florida, click here.

Find All Race Results HereTAVARES, Fla. – Some of the key races in Lake County include city council and commission seats. Check out all the Lake County races, including how residents voted for president, in the list below. Check all the races in Central Florida and statewide in the dropdown menu below, and get more information on the ClickOrlando.com Results 2020 page.

Find All Race Results HereTAVARES, Fla. – One of the key races in Lake County include the seat for U.S. House of Representatives District 6. Check out all the Lake County races, including how residents voted for president, in the list below. Check all the races in Central Florida and statewide in the dropdown menu below.

ORLANDO, Fla. – Vacation rental giant Airbnb announced it has suspended 40 of its listings in Florida as part of a crackdown on party houses amid the coronavirus pandemic. Breit said the company banned house parties in late 2019, but the pandemic has pushed them to bring suspensions to the public. Competitor Vrbo told News 6 they also have strict rules in place for house parties. “It is a real responsibility to operate a vacation rental in a neighborhood with people living on both sides of it,” Breit said. Each company has its own hotline for neighbors to report house parties.

TAVARES, Fla. – The Tavares Police Department is offering to test narcotics amid the coronavirus outbreak. But Tavares police say people can stop on by and test their meth anyway. [RELATED: Coronavirus: CDC photo shows facial hairstyles that work best with masks | How to prevent spreading, contracting Coronavirus COVID-19]“With the rising health concerns associated with the Coronavirus, we are offering free testing of your drugs,” department officials said in a Facebook post. If those drugs test positive for, say, crack cocaine or meth, police might just arrest you for free, too. Note: Only medical professionals can test individuals for the coronavirus.

The Groveland Four memorial was unveiled Friday in Lake CountyIf you need help with the Public File, call 407-291-6000.

TAVARES, Fla. – The Groveland Four memorial was unveiled Friday in Lake County. Charles Greenlee, Walter Irvin, Ernest Thomas and Samuel Shepherd were wrongly accused of raping a white woman in Lake County in 1949. The Lake County men were accused under dubious circumstances. Ron DeSantis pardoned the men, and the Lake County Board of County Commissioners began planning the idea for a memorial. The granite memorial, posted in front of the Lake County Historical Museum, features a bronze plaque with a written account of the men’s ordeal.

TAVARES, Fla. – A woman who went missing Saturday prompting a silver alert to be issued was located in Pasco County, officials said. According to authorities, Sarah Ellen Brian was involved in a car accident in Odessa and was transported to the hospital in good condition. Deputies were searching for 80-year-old Brian, who left her home at 26637 Cayman Drive in Tavares at 9 a.m. Saturday and hadn’t been seen or heard from since. Brian suffers from dementia and is on medication, deputies said.

TAVARES, Fla. – An investigation is underway in Tavares after a boater found the body of a 19-year-old man in the Dead River, according to the Lake County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies said the boater notified authorities after seeing the man’s body in the water near the Palm Gardens Marina around 1:45 p.m. Monday. Deputies said two other men then approached the security guard as he was wrestling with the gunman, forced him to the ground and handcuffed him. Zakee Grahai (News 6)After the robbery, two suspects were arrested in a swampy area on Burleigh Boulevard while two others got away, according to the Sheriff’s Office. Investigators said Hardwick’s body was found about three-quarters of a mile east of where the robbery unfolded.