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Publix acquires four shopping centers in Central Florida

Publix acquires four shopping centers in Central Florida

Our partners at the Orlando Business Journal report that Publix Super Markets has acquired four shopping centers in Central Florida.

January 19, 2026 at 1:29 pm EST

Mother of 10-year-old tortured and killed sentenced to life in prison

Mother of 10-year-old tortured and killed sentenced to life in prison

January 14, 2026 at 1:53 pm EST

Bomb scare prompts lockdown, relieved reunions at Lake Minneola High School

Bomb scare prompts lockdown, relieved reunions at Lake Minneola High School

January 12, 2026 at 4:35 pm EST

231 illegal gambling machines, $157,000 seized in Lake County raids

231 illegal gambling machines, $157,000 seized in Lake County raids

January 09, 2026 at 4:58 pm EST

Eustis man charged with attempted kidnapping gets bond; police seek possible other victims

Eustis man charged with attempted kidnapping gets bond; police seek possible other victims

January 07, 2026 at 8:59 pm EST

Eustis man arrested after teen reports attempted abduction caught on camera

Eustis man arrested after teen reports attempted abduction caught on camera

January 06, 2026 at 6:51 pm EST

Leesburg city commissioners announce the mayor for 2026

Leesburg city commissioners announce the mayor for 2026

January 06, 2026 at 3:27 pm EST

Victim’s description of Eustis abduction suspect aids arrest, police say

Victim’s description of Eustis abduction suspect aids arrest, police say

January 05, 2026 at 12:20 pm EST

Things to do: Central Florida community events for all interests and ages

Things to do: Central Florida community events for all interests and ages

January 04, 2026 at 12:09 pm EST

Lake Apopka West Shore Boat Ramp in Montverde temporarily closes

Lake Apopka West Shore Boat Ramp in Montverde temporarily closes

January 02, 2026 at 12:20 pm EST

Lake County man blamed for deadly crash, arrested for 4th DUI

Driver killed in early morning semi-truck crash in Leesburg, troopers say

Groveland seeks over $1.4 million from Kroger for alleged breach

Mother of 10-year-old tortured and killed offered life in prison in plea deal, family says

Teen found dead inside vehicle in Leesburg, police say

Eustis woman dies following jewelry store explosion

Another suspect charged in Hot Seats Casino break-in

Lucky Fantasy Five player wins in Central Florida

Daughter’s quest to find her roots uncovers powerful discovery in Lake County

TODAY: Gov. DeSantis to hold news conference in The Villages

Dead people’s disabled parking placards seized in Mt. Dora crackdown

Police confiscate 30+ illegal handicap tags in Walmart & Target sting operation

Vehicle crashes into the Lake County Tax Collector’s Office prompting evacuation

Suspended Osceola sheriff’s wife pleads guilty to money laundering in illegal gambling case

Florida ranks as 8th deadliest state for Thanksgiving driving, new study says

6-year-old injured in Lake County overturn crash ‘may not walk again’

Hundreds gather at emotional vigil for South Lake High teens killed in Groveland crash

TODAY: Farm Share hosts food giveaway in Leesburg

Florida’s only cigar tobacco farm escapes major damage from overnight frost

Lake County Schools will experience temporary disruption in phone service

Former lineman Kevin Johnson stabbed, killed at LA encampment

Live like Will Smith: Home used for ‘The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air’ for sale

Man accused of stuffing brisket, wine down pants at Florida supermarket

‘Good Morning, Vietnam’ actor ‘Uncle Floyd’ Vivino dies

Oh deer! Police respond to bank alarm, discover deer inside