Florida is full of surprises. There’s what we think we know about the state—namely sunny beaches and Disney World. And then ...

As the county seat of Lake County, Tavares shouldn’t have to work too hard to attract visitors. In fact, the concept of hard work seems at odds with the serene surroundings of the downtown district, ...

TAVARES — When City Council members decided on a name for their seaplane base this week, they had a long list of interesting choices. Spruce Goose Lagoon, Happy Landings, Tavares Plain to See and Zero ...

Tavares Seaplane Base is hosting a Monster Splash seaplane fly-in on Saturday, Nov. 3, at Wooton Park. The public is invited to be there to welcome seaplanes and pilots as they fly in from all over to ...

At least 600 community members gathered by Lake Dora Saturday to honor and mourn the life of 10-year-old Xavier Williams. Tavares Police Department, which is investigating Xavier’s death, hosted the ...

A boating event in Lake County turned tragic Saturday afternoon when an accident claimed one life and injured another participant.The accident happened about noon at Wooton Park in Tavares during the ...