Eagle Lake, Florida

About Eagle Lake

Set in the central part of Florida, Eagle Lake is a close-knit town, home to 5,576 residents as of the latest Census estimates.

Officially, Eagle Lake is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 2.6 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 2,145 residents per square mile.

📰 Eagle Lake News Today

• Son arrested for mother's murder FOX 13 Tampa Bay · Aug 5
• 21-year-old man arrested for murder of his mother at Eagle Lake home wtsp.com · Aug 5
• PCSO charges suspect with 1st Degree Murder for killing his mother in Eagle Lake last month Polk County Sheriff's Office · Aug 5
• 21-year-old Knoxville man arrested for murder of his mother at Eagle Lake home in Florida WBIR · Aug 5
• Driver being held for ICE after crash kills Eagle Lake woman: sheriff WFLA · Aug 8

Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.

What Makes Eagle Lake Unique

• One of 7 places in the US named Eagle Lake — but the Florida one has a character all its own.
• Part of the fabric of Florida — one of 956 recognized communities statewide.

Why People Love It Here

• The sweet spot: real amenities without big-city congestion.
• Local businesses and schools anchored by a stable resident base of 5,576.
• Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 5 miles.

🍽️ Where to Eat in Eagle Lake

• Harborside — fish
• Eagle Lake Family Diner — american

Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Eagle Lake

• Eagle Lake Park reviews ★
• Eagle lake Walking park reviews ★
• Sertoma Park reviews ★

Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.

🏫 Schools in Eagle Lake

• EAGLE LAKE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
• JOHN SNIVELY ELEMENTARY
• LAKE REGION HIGH SCHOOL
• PINEWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.

⚡ Quick Facts

🗺️ Map of Eagle Lake

🏘️ Nearby Communities