Lake Minneola High School student hit, killed by school bus: officials
A teenager riding on a bicycle was killed in a crash involving a school bus near Lake Minneola High School Monday morning, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Wanted Florida man taken down by deputies at Publix after allegedly attacking ex-girlfriend at gas station
A man accused of violently attacking three people, including his 64-year-old ex-girlfriend and a good Samaritan who tried to intervene, at a gas station convenience store was taken down by deputies in a chaotic scene at a Publix in Central Florida on Wednesday.
Portillo's announces third location in Central Florida coming later this year
Portillo's is opening its third location in Central Florida, marking its sixth in the state.
Florida woman eats hamburger during traffic stop for suspected DUI: deputies
A Florida woman was arrested on suspicion of drunk driving after a late-night run to McDonald's, according to the Lake County Sheriff's Office.
Thieves steal $40,000 worth of belongings and car from 2 Central Florida professional athletes
Two Central Florida professional athletes have found themselves the victims of thieves, and they're beginning to wonder if they're being targeted.
3 killed after truck flips over in Clermont
Three people were killed in a crash after an asphalt truck flipped over in Lake County on Friday morning. The crash, which involved three different vehicles, happened shortly after 5:30 a.m. on State Road 33 and Bakers Lane in Clermont, authorities said.
Clermont's Citrus Tower reopens after renovation
The Citrus Tower is a Clermont icon. This past September, a Colorado-based religious group bought the tower and started renovating it. They cut the ribbon Sunday morning, opening it back up to visitors.
Florida man arrested in 2019 deadly shooting of ex-girlfriend: Lake County deputies
A Florida man has been arrested in the 2019 shooting death of his ex-girlfriend.
Affidavit: Florida woman facing hate crime charge in damage to neighbor's house
A Florida woman is accused of damaging her neighbor's house and spray-painting hate symbols on his truck during the early morning hours, according to the Lake County Sheriff's Office.
Lake County woman sprayed swastika on neighbors car, smashed his window
A Clermont woman was arrested after she was caught on camera smashing her neighbor's window and then spraying a swastika on his car.
Clermont to get new 250-acre development to support booming area
Clermont has been home to Olympic and professional athletes for years as a place to train for world-class competition.
Clermont to get new 250-acre development to support booming area
A new development called Olympus, which is a 250-acre development across from Highway 27 is being built in Clermont.
Police in Clermont say car thefts on the rise, similar to those prompted by TikTok challenge
Clermont police offices are warning drivers to lock up after several cars were stolen this week. They say thieves are targeting Hyundai and Kia brands, and it's possible, this could be part of a TikTok challenge.
Apparent sinkhole closes roads in Lake County
The Lake County Sheriff's Office is advising motorists to avoid the area of Montevista Road and Bradley Circle in Clermont, due to an apparent sinkhole.
Driver arrested hours after hitting, killing Florida teen waiting for school bus
The driver involved in a hit-and-run crash that killed a 14-year-old Lake County teen was arrested just hours following the incident.
Suspicious driver who approached boy walking to bus stop was Lyft driver looking for customer with same name
The Lake County Sheriff's Office said Tuesday that a suspicious incident where a man approached a boy who was walking to his bus stop last wheel was an “innocent misunderstanding” and turned out to be a Lyft driver looking for a customer.
Good Samaritan helps get 12-year-old boy help after he collapsed following stampede at Florida festival
Saturday evening, commotion broke out at the Pig on the Pond festival in Clermont. Were it not for a good Samaritan, that scare could have been much worse for a 12-year-old boy attending the festival.
Fake 'gun' scare causes chaos at Florida family-friendly festival
There was a big scare this weekend at a festival in Clermont when a stampede of teenagers started running after some believed there was a gun in the crowd. Police say it was a false claim.
Venomous puss caterpillars spotted in Central Florida
Look but don't touch!
'He was threatening to kill': Victim of alleged sexual battery reports murders at Florida RV resort
Authorities have released audio of a 911 call reporting an alleged sexual battery and double-murder in a Florida RV resort. The suspect was taken into custody a short while later, which was all captured on body cameras worn by law enforcement officers.