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A Lake Minneola High School student was killed Monday morning after being hit by a school bus near the campus, according to Florida Highway Patrol. The crash happened about 6:50 a.m., as the bus attempted to turn into the school, striking the teen as he rode into the crosswalk, said a report sent by FHP spokesperson Migdalisis Garcia. The driver, the report added, tried swerving away from the ...

ORLANDO, Fla. — ABOVE: A look at today's top headlines. Two winning $1 million Powerball tickets were sold in Florida, according to the Florida Lottery. The Powerball jackpot rose to $1.04 billion after Saturday night’s drawing failed to produce a winner. There have been 32 consecutive drawings since July 19 when a California ticketholder won the $1.08 billion jackpot.

Ednas’ on the Green is making progress on its new home, but some fans fear the loss of the freewheeling fun when the food trucks are gone. When Ednas’ on the Green opened in 2019 near the Cattail Recreation Center in the Village of Marsh Bend, it provided a much-needed oasis for new residents to gather for food and a little music. The friendly atmosphere, great wine and welcoming staff made Ednas’ on the Green a big hit.

A Lady Lake Police Department K-9 unit assisted in a drug arrest at a local Walmart. K-9 Ember and her handler were summoned in the wee hours Wednesday morning after a Fruitland Park police officer followed a block Ford Escape on U.S. Hwy. 27/441 and initiated a traffic stop at Walmart in Leesburg.

Have you been contemplating pet adoption, or simply love perusing adorable pets? A myriad of delightful pets are available for adoption at various animal shelters in the vicinity of tavares..

A resident of The Villages has landed back behind bars after violating her probation. Laura Gillette, 54, of the Village of Santo Domingo, was booked without bond Friday at the Sumter County Detention Center. She has a long criminal history. The Syracuse, N.Y. native had been arrested in January after...

A Leesburg man wanted out of Lake County was arrested for drug possession despite trying to hide from law enforcement in a car. Police responded to 323 Sandy Oak Court on Sept. 23 in reference to a possible known subject wanted with Lake County warrants. The caller believed the subject, later identified as 35-year-old Bryant Wallace, was sitting in a green four-door vehicle that was backed into a parking spot.

Some Lake County residents are watching the Saint Johns River closely this week.

GAINESVILLE, Fla. (WCJB) - Landowners across much of North Central Florida are eligible for financial and technical assistance from the federal government for conservation. The Alachua Conservation Trust (ACT) is working with the USDA National Resources Conservation Service to assist private landowners in conserving wildlife habitat, improving timber stands, and protecting watersheds.

A 20-year-old residing in the Village of Pennecamp won’t be prosecuted in an alleged brawl with her boyfriend. The prosecutor’s office announced last week in Sumter County Court that it will not be pursuing a charge of battery against 20-year-old Abigail Nicole Rankin, who lives in the Boxwood Villas. The announcement indicated that evidence is insufficient due to an inability to contact the victim in the case.

A Belleview woman is suing a local dollar store alleging she became “stuck” on a floor and fell, resulting in “permanent” injuries. The lawsuit was filed by attorneys representing Adora Strawser against Dolgencorp, LLC, which does business as Dollar General, in the fifth judicial circuit court of Marion County on Tuesday, September 26.

On Monday morning, Habitat for Humanity of Lake-Sumter and The Villages Habitat Lake-Sumter Club celebrated the official opening of The Creative Emporium at the Leesburg ReStore, located at 200 N Lone Oak Dr. The day commenced at 9 a.m. with a ribbon-cutting ceremony, revealing a storefront filled with a diverse...

A woman accused of murdering an elderly couple in Mount Dora is set to be back in court Monday.

Kumo Sushi & Hibachi, a recently opened Japanese restaurant in The Villages, is earning accolades for its delicious food, welcoming service, and cozy ambiance. Customers have been particularly impressed by the Love Boat, chicken and steak dinner, and the Bento Box Dinner, all praised for their superior flavors and generous servings. The wide range of sushi options, recognized for their freshness and size, are also a highlight of the menu.

A Villager’s long-troubled son has landed back in jail on fresh drug charges. Andrew Lawrence Simpson, 48, who lives with his mother in the Natalie Villas in the Village of Mallory Square, was arrested Friday night by Fruitland Park police on charges of possession of methamphetamine, possession of drug paraphernalia and driving while license suspended. He was booked at the Lake County Jail and released after posting $3,500 bond.

A couple who lives in Summerfield has filed a lawsuit against State Farm Insurance for over $50,000 in damages, claiming the company never covered expenses the homeowners incurred as a result of repairing hail damage to their home. The lawsuit was filed on Monday, Sept. 25 in the fifth judicial...

ORLANDO, Fla. – We are pinpointing flood advisories and flood warnings all along the Florida coast, including in Flagler, Volusia and Brevard counties. Many areas have seen more than 4 inches of rain over the last 24 hours. [EXCLUSIVE: Become a News 6 Insider (it’s FREE) | PINIT! Share...

ORLANDO, Fla. – The astronomical event of the year is nearly upon us. A rare annular solar eclipse highlights the astronomical events of the month. For Central Florida, the eclipse will be a partial, but still spectacular one. Special eyewear or a projection device is needed to view this eclipse. Read below for more.

Villagers contend something has to be done about abuse at pools by outsiders using the facilities. “Homeless are showering at the pools. I suggest that the pool gates be locked and have Villagers scan their card like what is done at the gates,” said Toni Ruszala of the Village of Fenney. “Something better has to be done.”

A 73-year-old Summerfield man has been charged with trafficking fentanyl. Clayton Howard Hudome was a passenger in a white 1997 Dodge pickup Wednesday night which was traveling on U.S. 301 without a taglight illuminating the license plate, according to an arrest report from the Marion County Sheriff’s Office. During...